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Michael D. Leader
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Michael D. Leader

4.8
27 reviews

633 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Commercial Litigation and 100 more

About Michael D. Leader

Recipient, Goodwin Scholar. Former Assistant State Attorney. Former Essen & Essen Attorney. Former President , B'nai Brith Justice Unit. Listed, Florida Trend Magazine as a LEGAL ELITE in Florida 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014; Super Lawyers list of top 2.5% of Attorneys; Top 40 Lawyers under 40; 10 Best Attorneys Florida-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys; The American Society of Legal Advocates; 10 Best DUI/DWI Attorneys Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys; Nations Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel; The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys; JOSEPH F. CARTER PROFESSIONALISM AWARD-Broward County Bar Association; Top100 DUI Defense Lawyer, National Advocacy for DUI Defense; National College for DUI Defense; 10.0 Perfect Rating AVVO.com

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 01, 2014
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I was facing a life felony and other serious charges. Mr. Leader worked incredibly hard and would not quit until he got the State Attorney to drop all of my charges. I was left with one minor misdemeanor count with a few weeks of probation. Mr. Leader suggested we go to trial and was confident he could win for me but since he got rid of all of the setious charges amd saved me from life in prison, I elected to take the minor misdemeanor plea for the one remaining count

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 08, 2010
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Hard working attorney with a heart. A fighter in the court room and hand-holder in private.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 12
    • DUI/DWI
    • Parole and Probation
    • Expungements
    • Felonies
    • Misdemeanors
    • Theft
    • Death Penalty
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Homicide
    • Sex Crimes
    • Weapons Charges
    • Drug Crimes
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Insurance 5
    • Automobile Insurance
    • Commercial Insurance
    • Property Insurance
    • Insurance Bad Faith
    • Life and Health Insurance
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • White Collar Crime
  • Property Damage
  • Other 76
    • Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Commercial Crimes
    • Commercial Fraud
    • Commercial Torts
    • Complex Commercial Litigation
    • Commercial Contracts
    • Contract Litigation
    • Assault and Battery
    • Bribery
    • Burglary
    • Capital Offenses
    • Civil Forfeiture
    • Crime Victims Compensation
    • Criminal Antitrust
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Forfeiture
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Criminal Prosecution
    • Extortion
    • Extradition
    • Forgery
    • Hit and Run
    • Juvenile Criminal Law
    • Juvenile Delinquency
    • Mail Fraud
    • Manslaughter
    • Money Laundering
    • Murder
    • Search and Seizure
    • Sexual Assault
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Victims Rights
    • Wire Fraud
    • Wiretapping
    • Civil Drug Forfeiture
    • Controlled Substances Law
    • Drug Forfeiture
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Drugs and Narcotics
    • Accident Insurance
    • Automobile Insurance Coverage
    • Casualty Insurance
    • Casualty Insurance Subrogation
    • Automobile Liability
    • Disability Insurance
    • Commercial Property Insurance
    • Fire Insurance
    • Fire Loss
    • First Party Insurance
    • First and Third Party Insurance
    • General Liability
    • Insurance Collection
    • Insurance Coverage
    • Insurance Litigation
    • Life Insurance
    • No Fault Automobile Insurance
    • Property Insurance Coverage
    • Unfair Insurance Practices
    • Defense Litigation
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Trial Practice
    • White Collar Fraud
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • Embezzlement
    • Insurance Administration
    • Insurance Contracts
    • Insurance Fraud
    • Insurance Investigations
    • Insurance Mediation
    • Property Loss
    • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.Leader-Law.com http://www.leader-law.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2000, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. Federal Courts
    2026, Colorado
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section)
    Broward County Bar Association, Board of Directors
    American Bar Associations
    The Broward County Jewish Bar Association (Former President, Bnai Brith Justice Unit)
    The Stepher R. Booher American Inn of Court
    The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1997
    B.S.B.A.

Contact Michael D. Leader

Managing Partner at Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC
4.8
27 reviews

633 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 201Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301U.S.A.

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Fax: 954-523-2525
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM

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    Michael D. Leader is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Yes, Michael D. Leader has a 4.7 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Michael D. Leader offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Leader, Leader & Zucker, PLLC has 2 attorneys at this location.

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