Miami Florida DWI Lawyers, Court, & Law Enforcement Information

 

If you have been charged with a DUI/DWI within Miami-Dade County, you will have signed a notice given to you by the police officer who arrested you, promising that you will appear in court on a given date and time – normally 1 to 3 weeks after your arrest date.  Below is directory of Miami-Dade courts, opening times, directions and police department contact information.

Miami-Dade County

 

The Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County, is the largest in the state and the fourth largest trial court in the nation. Its 123 Circuit and County Court judges serve a population of over two million in a 2,000 square mile area.

 

Miami-Dade CriminalCourt

Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
1351 NW 12th Street
Miami, Florida 33125
Phone: 305-275-1155

 

Criminal Court, Felonies

9th Floor
Suite 9000
Hours: Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

 

Directions

Traffic Court

Suite 124

Hours: Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m

 

Misdemeanor

Suite 8100

Hours: Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m

 

 

From the North:

 

• Take I-95 South to 836 West.
• Take the exit marked: NW 12th St.
• Continue straight on NW 12th St. one block past the  traffic light.
• The building is on your right at the corner of NW 12th St. and NW 13th Ave.

 

From the South:

 

• Take US 1 North, to  I-95 North, to 836 West.
• Take the exit marked: NW 12th St.
• Continue straight on NW 12th St. one block past the traffic light.
• The building is on your right at the corner of NW 12th St. and NW 13th Ave.

 

Websites: http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/
http://www.jud11.flcourts.org

 

The County Criminal Division hears misdemeanor cases, criminal traffic matters punishable by less than one year in jail, and ordinance violations. Below is a list of judges you may encounter along with their contact information.

 

Division	Name	Phone Number	Room Number
CF 05	Arzola, Antonio	(305) 548-5734	REG 712
CF 19	Barzee Flores, Mary	(305) 548-5718	REG 215
CF 13	Bloom, Beth	(305) 548-5727	REG 602
CF 03	Fernandez, Jose L	(305) 548-5170	REG 713
E	Miranda, Cristina	(305) 548-5280	REG 505
H	Newman, Edward	(305) 548-5397	REG 616
B	Krieger-Martin, Luise	(305) 548-5122	REG 502
G	Seraphin, Fred	(305) 548-5237	REG 610

 

Miami-Dade Police Department

 

Director and Metropolitan Sheriff Robert Parker
2950 Northwest 83rd Street, Miami
Phone - (305) 836-8601
Website: http://www.miamidade.gov/mdpd/

 

Legal Representation

 

Attending court for the first time can be an extremely daunting experience.  It is in your best interest to hire a qualified DUI/DWI attorney who will act as your guide through the process, and make sure that your rights are being protected.  If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, it may be that you do not even have to attend court yourself, rather your attorney can appear on your behalf.

 

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