Michael A. Gottlieb began his legal career in Broward County, first working in the Broward Sheriff’s Office legal department and then serving as an assistant public defender. He has practiced criminal defense for approximately three decades.
His published background includes more than 150 criminal jury trials taken to verdict and work on thousands of matters. The firm reports acquittals and pretrial dismissals in serious state and federal cases; those prior outcomes do not guarantee a result in any other matter.
Education and admissions
- J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, 1993
- B.A., Political Science, George Washington University, 1990
- Florida Bar, 1993
- U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional service
His published memberships include national, Florida, and Broward criminal-defense organizations, including service as a past president of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.