Dennis Gonzalez Jr., Esq.

Dennis Gonzalez Jr., Esq.

Dennis Gonzalez Jr. is an experienced criminal defense attorney licensed in Florida and Texas, with a practice focused on state and federal criminal defense. A Miami native, Dennis began his career as a network administrator before pursuing his passion for the law. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Miami, followed by his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2011.

Before entering private practice, Dennis served as a criminal prosecutor in Miami-Dade County, gaining invaluable trial experience. He is a member of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. His firm, Dennis Gonzalez Jr., P.A., is located in Miami and handles a wide range of criminal matters including drug crimes, DUI defense, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, theft crimes, sex crimes, and federal offenses.

Dennis has been recognized with numerous honors, including nomination by DJA as a Top 1% Attorney in America, selection as one of 10 Best Attorneys in Florida for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine, the 2020 International Advisory Experts Award in Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2021 in Florida Criminal Defense, and nomination as a Top Criminal Defense Attorney by Expertise.com for 2022. He holds an excellent rating from Avvo and is Martindale-Hubbell peer-reviewed.

Dennis is bilingual in English and Spanish and is committed to providing aggressive, customized criminal defense to individuals and professionals facing criminal charges in both state and federal courts. He also provides professional license defense and college student defense. His office is available days, nights, and weekends.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense (State & Federal), Drug Crimes Defense, DUI Defense, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes Defense, Theft Crimes Defense, Homicide Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, Fraud Defense, Money Laundering Defense, Drug Trafficking Defense, Federal Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Defense, Aggravated Assault Defense, Aggravated Battery Defense, Burglary Defense, Kidnapping Defense, Human Trafficking Defense, Cybercrime Defense, Insurance Fraud Defense, Medicare Fraud Defense, OFAC/Cuba Sanctions Compliance

Education

Juris Doctor, St. Thomas University School of Law, 2011
Master of Public Administration, University of Miami Graduate School of Business, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, 2007

Admission to Practice

Florida Bar, 2011
Texas Bar
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Florida State Courts
Federal Courts

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish