Over 10 Years of Experience in Criminal Defense
Dominique has been working in criminal defense for over 10 years. She began her career as a private investigator working for criminal defense firms across the DMV, investigating primarily serious felony cases, including Murder charges, Aggravated Battery charges, Armed Robbery charges, Kidnapping charges, Rape charges, Federal charges, and more. She was a member of the highly respected Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel for investigators in Washington, D.C. Dominique was known as the investigator who could always get her foot in the door, and could convince anybody to talk. Her reputation preceded her and she grew her PI firm immensely, based largely on word of mouth from happy clients and attorneys.
After studying law in New York City, Dominique began her legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office. She carries her Public Defender spirit and passion for her work with her still. Dominique worked at one of the best criminal law firms in Miami, as a private criminal defense lawyer in Miami and criminal defense lawyer in Broward, before beginning her own firm.
Dominique also worked previously in personal injury, as a car accident lawyer, slip and fall lawyer, dog bite lawyer, and more. She worked for one of the best personal injury firms in the State of Florida, where she developed exceptional skills in negotiating and settling injury cases.
Today, Dominique’s legal practice includes criminal defense, personal injury, and restraining orders.
High-Profile Clients & Sensitive Cases
- Celebrities
- Professional Athletes
- Cartel Leaders
- Musicians
- Forbes-list CEOs
- Celebrities
- Professional Athletes
- Cartel Leaders
- Musicians
- Forbes-list CEOs
She has worked on cases at both the federal and state levels that are highly sensitive in nature, requiring a great deal of professionalism and refinement.
Academic Excellence in Law & Criminal Justice
Dominique holds three degrees, graduating at the top of her class throughout undergrad, graduate school, and law school. She has dedicated her academic and professional career to understanding the intricacies of the criminal law system, and refining her ability to better serve her clients.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) in law from Cardozo School of Law in New York City
- Cum Laude - graduated top 25% of her law school class
- Mock Trial team competitor
- Moot Court team competitor
- Full-tuition merit scholarship to law school
- Won the graduation award for Achievement in Criminal Law
Master’s Degree in Justice & Public Policy from American University
- Focus on criminal justice, prison systems, sentencing, criminology, reentry, and more.
- Capstone Project: “Why plea? A quantitative study on defendants’ motivation in plea bargaining”
Bachelor’s Degree in Law & Criminology from American University
Licensure
- Florida state bar
- US district for the Southern district of Florida
Professional Organization
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) - Miami Chapter
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Palm Beach County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Chapter
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Female Criminal Defense Attorney Advantage
Dominique uses being a female criminal defense lawyer to her advantage in the following ways:
Aggressive with witnesses, without seeming like a bully, especially in sensitive cases needing a skilled domestic violence lawyer, or child abuse lawyer
Strong interpersonal relationships with judges and prosecutors, which she uses to her advantage
Relatable and liked by jurors
Compassionate for clients
Pro Bono Legal Representation
We offer pro bono lawyer services when possible! Please email dominique@drussolaw.com with an application, explaining the charges, whether the defendant is in custody, why you require pro bono legal representation, and how pro bono representation will change your life! We will select pro bono cases occasionally, when the circumstances permit. Dominique cares about giving back to her community!
They mess with you, they answer to me.
Dominique is known for being a fierce, aggressive criminal defense attorney in the courtroom. As a criminal defense lawyer in Palm Beach she commits herself to exploring every possible Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Suppress prior to ever encouraging a plea deal. Dominique runs a very motions-heavy practice, and prides herself on her knowledge of the law, and her track-record of getting cases dismissed based on her aggressive lawyering. She strives to be the best criminal lawyer in Palm Beach, and fights relentlessly to do so.
Get the defense you deserve
If you are looking for the best criminal defense lawyer in Palm Beach, a DUI lawyer near me, a resisting arrest lawyer, a drug trafficking lawyer, a domestic violence lawyer, a restraining order lawyer, a civil injunction for protection lawyer, contact our team for a consultation today!
