# Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer

> Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer for serious state and federal cases. Speak with Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. about the evidence and next steps.

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MG Fort Lauderdale · State & Federal Courts  Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. represents people facing criminal charges, DUI allegations, and life-changing injuries. The first step is a direct, confidential conversation about what happened and what comes next. Discuss Your Case Explore Criminal Defense Professional recognition Recognized by peers. Built in the courtroom. AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Florida Super Lawyers Selected 2016–2025 Former Public Defenders Both attorneys State & Federal Defense Florida representation Focused legal representation Clear priorities when the pressure is real. An arrest, investigation, or serious injury creates immediate decisions. The firm begins by identifying the deadline, evidence, and risk that matter most—then builds a strategy around the facts of your case. Michael Gottlieb and Clark Alan Strandell draw on their public-defender backgrounds and experience in Florida courts. When appropriate, the attorneys collaborate so a case benefits from more than one perspective. 01 Criminal Defense Representation for state and federal investigations, felony and misdemeanor charges, and cases headed toward trial. View defense services → 02 DUI Defense Focused attention to the stop, testing, video, license consequences, and the prosecution’s proof. View DUI defense → 03 Personal Injury Guidance after a serious collision or catastrophic injury, with careful attention to fault, evidence, and available recovery. View injury services → A disciplined approach From uncertainty to a working plan. Every matter is different. The work begins with listening, preserving what can be preserved, and separating assumptions from evidence. 01 Understand the immediate risk Review the charge, investigation, injury, deadlines, and practical concerns affecting your family, work, or freedom. 02 Secure and test the evidence Identify reports, recordings, witnesses, records, and legal issues that could change the direction of the matter. 03 Choose the right path Prepare for negotiation, motions, trial, or an injury claim based on the available facts—not a one-size-fits-all script. The legal team Two experienced advocates. One focused strategy. Meet the attorneys behind the firm and learn how their experience shapes the way they prepare and present a case. Meet the Team Michael A. Gottlieb Founder and trial attorney representing clients in criminal matters in Florida state and federal courts. Read Michael’s profile Clark Alan Strandell Criminal defense attorney with prior public-defender experience and a collaborative approach to case preparation. Read Clark’s profile Start with a conversation Tell us what is happening. A confidential case review can help you identify the immediate decisions, documents, and deadlines that deserve attention. Open Secure Intake Call 954-637-6644

## Contact

Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. — 1311 SE 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 — 954-637-6644.