If you or a loved one is facing a legal crisis in Plantation, you need a local law firm with a proven record of success and a deep understanding of Florida law. From negotiating settlements for accident victims in Plantation to providing a rigorous defense for criminal charges in the Broward County courts, Weinstein Legal Team is here to fight for the best possible outcome for you.
Weinstein Legal Team serves Plantation from our Fort Lauderdale office.
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Weinstein Legal Team serves clients in Broward County from our Fort Lauderdale office.
Our Plantation personal injury lawyers are dedicated to securing maximum compensation for victims injured due to negligence across Broward County. We handle all injury claims on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing unless we win your case. You will not owe attorney’s fees or costs unless we recover for you. Our personal injury lawyers specialize in complex disputes involving car accidents, slip and fall injuries, wrongful death claims, and all other catastrophic injuries in Plantation.
When your freedom is on the line, our Plantation criminal defense lawyers are here to provide immediate and decisive legal counsel. We are prepared to defend clients facing all types of misdemeanor and felony charges within the 17th Judicial Circuit. We challenge the evidence in DUI cases, defend drug charges, and take on serious allegations such as domestic violence and theft. Our strategy begins immediately upon arrest, focusing on protecting your rights during the critical First Appearance hearing and tirelessly fighting to have charges reduced or dismissed at the earliest pre-trial stages.
In Plantation, a DUI arrest will be processed through the Broward County jail system, and you must be brought before a judge for a first appearance hearing within 24 hours (Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.130(a)). The first and most critical step you should take is to immediately contact an experienced Plantation DUI defense attorney before this appearance. We can work to persuade the court to release you on your own recognizance or set a reasonable bail amount. You also have only ten days from the date on your notice of suspension to request a review of the administrative suspension of your driver’s license with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Fla. Stat. s. 322.2615(1)(b)3), so that clock runs well ahead of the criminal case.
A public defender can handle a misdemeanor charge (like simple possession or shoplifting) in Broward County court if you qualify as indigent, but those attorneys carry heavy caseloads. Our Plantation, FL criminal defense lawyers can give your case the individual attention a heavy public defender docket often cannot. We focus on the pre-filing stage with the State Attorney’s Office to seek a “No-File” decision or dismissal, which a public defender with limited time may not be able to prioritize. Investing in an experienced private defense lawyer is a proactive step toward protecting your record and future employment opportunities.
If you are injured in a slip and fall accident in Plantation, FL, your lawsuit will be filed in Broward County, not in the city of Plantation itself: in the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit at the Broward County Judicial Center in Fort Lauderdale if your damages exceed $50,000, or in County Court if they do not (Fla. Stat. s. 34.01(1)(c)). Since the property owner (or their insurance company) will be the defendant, having a local team familiar with all the local court procedures, filing deadlines, and judicial preferences at the Fort Lauderdale courthouse is a major strategic advantage. We build the case to prove the property owner’s negligence and pursue full damages for your injuries.
Yes, our car accident attorneys can fight to help you recover compensation even when the at-fault driver has no insurance. Florida law requires drivers to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and your own policy may include Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which Florida insurers must offer with every bodily injury liability policy unless you rejected it in writing (Fla. Stat. s. 627.727(1)). We will analyze your full policy to identify all possible avenues for recovery, and negotiate with your own insurance carrier for the full value of your UM/UIM claim, just as if you were negotiating with the other driver’s insurance.
Florida uses a modified comparative negligence standard. If you are found partially at fault for the accident, your total compensation award will be reduced by your percentage of fault, as long as you are not more than 50% at fault (Fla. Stat. s. 768.81(6)). If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Our job is to challenge the share of fault the insurer tries to assign to you.
Felony cases and most Circuit Civil personal injury cases are heard at the Central Judicial Complex in Fort Lauderdale. However, your initial arraignment, minor criminal misdemeanors, and County Civil disputes (under $50,000) are typically handled at the West Regional Courthouse on Pine Island Road in Plantation.
Weinstein Legal Team’s Plantation personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury claims. You will not owe attorney’s fees or costs unless we recover for you. This means we only get paid an attorney’s fee if we win your case and secure a settlement or verdict for you.
The City of Plantation, aptly nicknamed “The Grass is Greener,” is a core part of the South Florida Metropolitan Area and the energetic heart of Broward County, home to nearly 92,000 residents. From the beautiful, sprawling acreage of the Plantation Preserve Golf Course and Club to the family-friendly atmosphere of Plantation Central Park, our community is defined by its vibrant suburban environment. As a city with a distinct mix of residential neighborhoods and vital commercial corridors like the Westfield Broward Mall and nearby Sawgrass Mills, Plantation sees a high volume of daily traffic and activity, which unfortunately can lead to a significant number of vehicle accidents and criminal matters.
In Plantation, your criminal or personal injury case will be processed through the rigorous Broward County court system, primarily handled at the Broward County Judicial Center in Fort Lauderdale. Our attorneys are not just familiar with Florida law; they are experts in its local application. We are deeply familiar with the nuances of the State Attorney’s Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit, where the decision to file, reduce or drop a charge is made before a case ever reaches a courtroom.
For accident and personal injury claims, we know the local police reports, the common traffic patterns on major Plantation roads like Sunrise Boulevard, Peters Road, and 441, and how to effectively build a case under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule in Florida Statute 768.81(6), which reduces your recovery by your share of fault and bars it entirely if you were more than 50 percent at fault. We ensure your claim is treated with the local expertise needed to maximize your settlement or verdict. We proudly serve clients throughout all Plantation neighborhoods, from the Plantation Acres area to the communities near Flamingo Road, ensuring every resident has access to quality legal representation.
