A defense lawyer who answers his own phone
Attorney Adam D. Harmelin knew early in his career that he wanted to be a criminal defense attorney. While in law school at the University of Miami, he took an unpaid internship at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, and that settled it. He has devoted his legal career to defending people who have been arrested and charged with crimes, and he has defended thousands of people throughout the State of Florida.
When you need a lawyer, you are likely facing some difficult times. You do not need to face them alone. When the stakes are high, your family, your freedom, your health or your property, you should have committed, qualified counsel every step of the way.
I always listed my cellular telephone on my business card and website. The reason is simple. Accessibility to your attorney is important! I am available to speak with my clients during business hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
Call (954) 294-9372 to speak directly with Adam Harmelin.
What Adam handles
Adam takes criminal cases in State, Federal and Juvenile Court, felonies and misdemeanors, including DUI.
- DUI defense, from the traffic stop through the license suspension and the criminal case
- The 10-day rule for your driver license after a DUI arrest
- Criminal defense for drug, assault and battery, theft, burglary, driving and other charges
- Domestic violence charges and the injunctions that often come with them
- Drug charges, from possession to trafficking
- Self-defense shootings, including for USCCA members
- Juvenile cases in Juvenile Court
- Federal cases in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
If you were just arrested for DUI, the clock is already running
An arrest for DUI starts two cases at once. One is the criminal charge in court. The other is the administrative suspension of your driver license by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. You have only 10 days from the date on your notice of suspension to ask for a review hearing or to choose a hardship license. If nobody acts in those 10 days, the suspension stands. Read how the 10-day rule works and find your deadline, then call Adam.
Why the first weeks matter
All stages of a criminal case are important. The time right after an arrest, before the prosecutor decides whether to file formal charges, is critical. During that pre-file stage the State Attorney’s Office reviews the case. If you wait until the arraignment to hire a lawyer, you may lose the chance to persuade the prosecutor to file a “no information”, which means the charges are not filed and the case never sees a courtroom. Read about the criminal process.
Trial experience
In private practice Adam has won numerous not guilty verdicts, including the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Hat Trick Award for three consecutive not guilty verdicts in a calendar year. You can read a selection of his case results. Every case is different, and past results do not predict the outcome of yours. Please read the case results disclaimer.
Where Adam practices
The office is in downtown Fort Lauderdale at 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 1700, a short walk from the Broward County Courthouse. Adam handles criminal and DUI cases throughout South Florida, including Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County, and cities such as Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach and Coral Springs.
Free case consultation
Call (954) 294-9372 any time, or use the contact form to share your side of the story. If you prefer email, Adam will reply promptly. If you need a quicker answer, call.