When you are accused of a crime, your freedom, your family, your reputation and your job may be at stake. Be certain of your attorney's competence, reputation, expertise and experience as a Criminal Defense Lawyer.

The criminal defense law firm of  Weiner & Ratzan, P.A. combines the nationally recognized criminal defense practice of trial and appellate attorney Jeffrey S. Weiner with his respected law partner, Mycki Ratzan, creating an international practice encompassing the defense of individuals and corporations facing serious criminal charges in South Florida, across the United States and around the world. When you retain our law firm, you don't simply retain a criminal defense attorney - you retain an experienced criminal defense law team. Jeff Weiner and Mycki Ratzan have worked together for years, successfully representing clients in virtually every type of criminal case. We represent individuals and organizations vigorously, with individual attention and a passionate respect for due process, through each stage and every aspect of your case.

Comprehensive, Cutting-Edge Representation

Since 1974, Florida criminal lawyer and firm founder Jeffrey S. Weiner has been a staunch advocate for the preservation of constitutional rights before, during and after an arrest. His reputation for successful defense strategy and tactics coupled with one-on-one client interaction has made him the defense attorney of choice for individuals and business organizations facing serious felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. Individuals and corporations with the ability to retain the services of any law firm or criminal defense lawyer often seek the legal expertise of Jeff Weiner & Mycki Ratzan.

At the law offices of Jeff Weiner & Mycki Ratzan, our criminal defense practice includes all state and federal felonies and misdemeanors, and includes the investigation, trials and appeal of fraud / white-collar crime, drug charges, Internet crime, sex offenses, murder, OFAC, Sarbains-Oxly, Banking Crimes, Computer Crimes, Corporate Criminal Liability, Employment-Related Crimes, Environmental Crimes, False Claims, False Statements, Federal Criminal Conflict of Interest, Federal Criminal Conspiracy, Federal Food and Drug Act Violations, Financial Institutions Fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Health Care Fraud, Intellectual Property Crimes, Mail and Wire Fraud, Money Laundering, Obstruction of Justice, Perjury, Procedural Issues, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ("RICO"), Securities Fraud, Violations of Probation andinternational extradition proceedings  for US citizens and foreign nationals.

We also represent professionals, aspiring professionals and students who are facing regulatory, disciplinary and grievance proceedings. In addition, we regularly represent individuals with issues related to professional licensure and grievance proceedings as well as the immigration consequences of criminal charges.

Working with immigration lawyers, we represent foreign nationals confronting United States immigration consequences (such as deportation and/or denial of U.S. Visas), resulting from criminal investigations, charges and convictions. We have seen that United States visas are often denied to worthy applicants based on hearsay and rumors. We can help.

We are proud to say that many foreign embassies and consulates, as well as foreign lawyers, refer clients to us for representation.

Please visit our Practice Area Overview for more information on specific areas of criminal defense practice.

Jeff Weiner and Mycki Ratzan represent clients from throughout the United States and the world, in all types of criminal cases.  Our goal is to obtain the best possible results for our clients.  Each client and every case is unique.  We tailor our strategy and defense based on the specific facts and circumstances of each case.

Our team includes professional forensic interpreters and translators to assist non-English speaking clients. Whether you speak English or not, our lawyers will answer all of your questions, and take the time to make sure you feel comfortable in understanding your rights, your options and the consequences of your decisions. Lee sobre nuestra firma, Weiner & Ratzan, P.A., en español.

The above drawing by CBS News is of Jeff Weiner arguing before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark search and seizure case of Florida v. Jimeno . Mr. Weiner argued the case against the then Deputy Solicitor General of the United States, John Roberts, who is now the Chief Justice of the United States.  You can read more about the that case and you can actually listen to Mr. Weiner argue the case and answer questions of the Supreme Court Justices by clicking here.

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A Miami, Florida based law firm with international scope, Weiner & Ratzan, P.A. is a team of Florida criminal defense lawyers providing legal advice and quality representation to clients facing serious felony or misdemeanor criminal charges. Our reputation and skill brings us clients from Miami Beach, West Palm Beach, the Florida Keys, Boca Raton, Coral Gables, Pinecrest and Ft. Lauderdale as well as a select international clientele from Colombia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Spain, Italy, Israel, South Africa, Germany, The Netherlands, and elsewhere.