Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer | Russo Law & Advocacy

West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer

When criminal charges threaten your freedom, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who knows how to fight back. At Russo Law & Advocacy, Dominique Russo— a former private investigator turned criminal defense attorney—provides aggressive defense against DUI, drug crimes, gun crimes, assault and battery, federal charges, and violent crimes throughout Palm Beach County and South Florida. We challenge weak evidence, illegal searches, and overcharging through the use of strategic negotiation, strong motions, and exceptional trial skills. 

Criminal Defense Practice Areas 

Murder, Manslaughter & Homicide Defense

Facing homicide charges is life-altering. We build aggressive defenses against first-degree murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide, challenging forensic evidence and prosecution tactics. 

Dominique Russo has a proven track record in handling some of the most serious homicide cases. Check out our “Recent Wins” section on the Home screen to read about a recent win where Dominique argued a Stand Your Ground defense in a Second Degree Murder case!  

Aggravated Battery & Aggravated Assault Cases

Assault and battery charges can lead to severe penalties. We fight to prove self-defense, lack of intent, or false accusations to protect your freedom.

Dominique has extensive experience defending charges of: Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Aggravated Battery against a person over 65 years old, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Battery, and Assault. 

Domestic Violence Charges, Civil Injunctions & Restraining Orders

False domestic violence claims can have severe consequences. We defend against wrongful allegations, injunctions, and restraining orders, ensuring your rights are upheld and exploring a civil rights lawsuit if your freedoms have been violated.

Dominique has handled hundreds of domestic violence charges, including: Battery, Assault, Robbery by Sudden Snatch, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Strangulation, and more. 

Dominique also handles civil injunctions or restraining orders. She represents both the Petitioners and Respondents in civil injunction cases. 

Kidnapping & False Imprisonment

Prosecutors often over-charge these cases and don’t fully understand the legal requirements of a kidnapping or false imprisonment charge. We fight to challenge the legal validity of such charges, and we expose inconsistencies in accusations and fight to prove lack of intent or false claims.

Dominique handles kidnapping charges at both the State and Federal levels.

Drug Trafficking & Possession with Intent to Distribute

Drug charges often rely on unlawful searches or unreliable informants. We fight to suppress evidence and reduce or dismiss charges. 

Dominique has had huge success in getting drug charges dismissed through strong motions. Drug and gun cases are some of her favorite cases to handle.

Armed Robbery & Violent Crime Charges

Armed robbery and violent crimes carry harsh sentences. We challenge weak evidence, unlawful searches, and procedural errors to defend your rights.

Rape, Sexual Battery & Sex Crimes Defense

Sex crime allegations can ruin lives. We aggressively defend against false accusations, mistaken identity, and constitutional violations. Dominique handles all sex crime charges, including pornography charges and charges with minors involved. 

DUI Defense (First-Time & Repeat Offenses)

A DUI can impact your future. We challenge illegal traffic stops, breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and improper police conduct to fight for dismissals or reduced penalties.

Resisting Arrest & Police Misconduct Cases

Unlawful arrests and police misconduct violate your rights. We expose excessive force, wrongful charges, and procedural violations to protect you and pursue a civil rights lawsuit when necessary.

Dominique has handled hundreds of charges of: Resisting an Officer Without Violence, Resisting an Officer With Violence, Failure to Obey, Fleeing & Eluding, and civil claims of police misconduct and police excessive force.

Federal Criminal Defense

Federal cases involve serious penalties. We defend against fraud, RICO violations, drug trafficking, and white-collar crimes, challenging government overreach.

Why You Need a West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer

Palm Beach County prosecutors overcharge cases to scare defendants into pleas. Here’s how we fight back:

• Case Dismissals – Dominique is able to gain dismissal in about 75% of her cases 
• Charge Reductions – Felonies reduced to misdemeanors
• Strong negotiations – Avoiding jail time and felony convictions at all costs
• Motions – Filing motions to suppress evidence and dismiss cases based on the law
• Not Guilty Verdicts – When trial is the only option

The West Palm Beach Criminal Court Process

From arrest to trial, we leverage Florida’s legal protections at every stage:

• Bond Hearings – Fighting for your release
• Preliminary Hearings – Challenging weak evidence
• Plea Negotiations – Only if it’s your best option
• Trial Defense – When prosecutors won’t offer justice

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact a Palm Beach Criminal Defense Attorney Today

Don’t wait until court—call Russo Law & Advocacy 24/7 at (305) 209-5301 for a free case review. We proudly represent clients in:

• Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and more.
• Miami-Dade County: Miami, Hialeah, Kendall, Little Haiti, Miami Gardens, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and more.
• Broward County: Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Miramar, and more.
• Monroe County: Key West, Marathon, Islamorada, Key Largo, and more.
• St. Lucie County: Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and more.
• Indian River County: Vero Beach, Sebastian, and more.