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Criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, and domestic violence representation throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County, with additional matters handled in Palm Beach County. Direct attorney involvement, wherever the case is filed.

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Years of Practice

Florida Bar member since 1989

Counties Served Primarily

Miami-Dade and Broward

State & Federal

Court Admission

SDFL (1991), MDFL (2001)

Boutique

Practice Model

Direct attorney involvement

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Andre Rouviere handle cases outside Miami-Dade County?+

Yes. While the office is based in Coral Gables, the firm regularly handles criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, and domestic violence matters throughout Broward County, and select matters in Palm Beach County depending on where the case is filed.

Do I have to live near Coral Gables to work with this firm?+

No. Clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County work with the firm regardless of where they live. What counts is where the case is filed, not where the client resides. Consultations can be scheduled at the Coral Gables office, and case work is handled at the courthouse where the matter is pending.

What courthouses does the firm regularly appear in?+

Matters are regularly handled at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, the Miami-Dade Civil Courthouse, the South Dade Justice Center, the Broward County Courthouse, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, among others, depending on the case.

Does the firm handle cases in both Broward and Miami-Dade at the same time?+

Yes. It is common for clients to have matters that touch both counties, particularly in civil and personal injury cases where the parties or the underlying incident are not confined to a single jurisdiction. The firm coordinates case strategy across county lines when needed.

Is there an extra cost for cases outside Miami-Dade?+

No standard surcharge applies based on location within the firm's service area. Fee structures are discussed during the initial consultation, which is free and confidential, regardless of which county the matter is filed in.

What if my city is not listed on this page?+

This page reflects every municipality in Miami-Dade and Broward County, along with select Palm Beach County matters. If a particular city or unincorporated area is not listed, call the office directly to confirm whether the firm handles matters there.

Does Andre Rouviere practice law in Fort Lauderdale?+

Yes. Fort Lauderdale is Broward County's seat, and matters filed at the Broward County Courthouse are handled regularly, including criminal defense, civil litigation, and personal injury cases originating anywhere in the city.

Is there a criminal defense attorney who serves Hialeah?+

Yes. Hialeah is one of the firm's primary service areas within Miami-Dade County. Criminal defense, DUI, and civil matters arising in Hialeah are handled at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building along with cases from throughout the county.

Does the firm handle cases in Aventura or Sunny Isles Beach?+

Yes. Both Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach fall within the firm's primary Miami-Dade service area. Clients from these North Dade communities are regularly represented in criminal defense, DUI, and personal injury matters.

Is there a DUI lawyer who serves Doral?+

Yes. Doral is one of the firm's regularly served communities in Miami-Dade County. Criminal defense, DUI, and civil matters from Doral are handled at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building, the same as cases from throughout the county. See the Doral DUI Lawyer page for details given to how these cases are heard.

Does the firm handle DUI and criminal cases in Miami Beach?+

Yes. Miami Beach cases, including DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury matters, are handled regularly, whether the arrest or incident occurred on the beach itself or elsewhere in the city. See the Miami Beach DUI Lawyer page for more on how these cases proceed.

Is there a criminal defense attorney who serves Homestead?+

Yes. Homestead and the surrounding South Miami-Dade agricultural area are served for criminal defense, DUI, and personal injury matters, with cases generally filed at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building downtown. See the Homestead DUI Lawyer page for the complete breakdown.

Coverage Overview

Miami-Dade and Broward, a Direct Line to Andre

The office is based in Coral Gables, but the practice is not limited to Coral Gables. Cases are handled throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County, in state and federal court, with select matters extending into Palm Beach County depending on where a case is filed. The same attorney who takes the initial call handles the case through resolution, regardless of which courthouse it lands in.

Miami-Dade Municipalities

Criminal, civil, and injury matters are handled throughout Miami-Dade County, in the northernmost communities and the southernmost alike.

Broward Municipalities

Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding cities are regularly served alongside Miami-Dade matters.

Primary Service Areas

Communities Regularly Served

These are the areas where the firm sees the highest volume of clients. Each area has distinct courthouse considerations, local law enforcement practices, and practical factors that shape how a case is handled.

Primary Office Area

Miami

The county's largest city and the hub of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Criminal, civil, and injury matters filed at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building and the Miami-Dade Civil Courthouse are handled regularly.

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Coral Gables

Home to the firm's office at 4070 Laguna Street. Clients throughout Coral Gables and the surrounding Gables Estates and Ponce-Davis areas work directly with Andre from the initial consultation forward.

Coral Gables Criminal Defense →

North Dade

Aventura

High-density residential towers and a considerable retail corridor bring a steady mix of premises liability, DUI, and civil matters from this northeastern Miami-Dade community.

Aventura Criminal Defense →

North Miami

Home to Florida International University's Biscayne Bay Campus, bringing a mix of student-related DUI and criminal matters alongside the civil litigation work common to the area's dense commercial corridors along NE 125th Street.

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North Miami Beach

Despite its name, this compact city has no beach within its limits. Its own municipal police department, separate from the county, shapes how cases here are handled.

North Miami Beach Criminal Defense →

Central / West Dade

Hialeah

Florida's sixth-largest city brings a distinct mix of criminal and civil matters, including traffic stops on the Palmetto Expressway corridor and business disputes among the city's dense commercial base.

Hialeah Criminal Defense →

Doral

A rapidly growing business and residential center, with a substantial volume of contract, business, and commercial litigation matters alongside standard criminal defense work.

Doral Criminal Defense →

Barrier Islands

Miami Beach

Tourism, nightlife, and a dense residential population combine to create a distinct pattern of DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases, commonly involving out-of-state or international clients.

Miami Beach Criminal Defense →

Key Biscayne

A close-knit island community where discretion carries as much weight as legal strategy. Criminal defense and civil matters are handled with the same direct, personal approach used firmwide.

Key Biscayne Criminal Defense →

South-Central Dade

Coconut Grove

One of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, with a mix of residential and business clients bringing civil litigation, domestic matters, and personal injury cases from throughout the Grove.

Coconut Grove Criminal Defense →

Pinecrest

A residential community south of Coral Gables where family-related civil matters, personal injury claims, and occasional criminal defense representation make up the bulk of the caseload.

Pinecrest Criminal Defense →

South Miami

Close proximity to the University of Miami brings a distinct pattern of cases, including DUI and criminal matters involving college-age clients, alongside standard civil representation.

South Miami Criminal Defense →

Kendall

One of Miami-Dade's largest unincorporated suburban areas, with Dadeland Mall and Kendall Indian Hammocks Park among the properties that regularly factor into premises liability and traffic cases.

Kendall Criminal Defense →

Far South Dade

Cutler Bay

One of Miami-Dade's newest municipalities, incorporated in 2005, with rapid residential growth along US-1 bringing a rising volume of car accident and premises liability claims.

Cutler Bay Criminal Defense →

Palmetto Bay

Incorporated in 2002, this village-run community includes Coral Reef Park and the King's Bay Shopping Center, with sovereign immunity notice on village-owned property following a distinct process from county land.

Palmetto Bay Criminal Defense →

Homestead

South Miami-Dade's agricultural and residential hub, served for criminal defense, personal injury, and civil matters filed at the South Dade Justice Center.

Homestead Criminal Defense →

Redland

This rural, unincorporated South Dade area brings a steady stream of vehicle accident and criminal matters, commonly involving the agricultural roadways that run through the community.

Redland Criminal Defense →

Broward County

Fort Lauderdale

Broward County's seat and largest city. Criminal, civil, and injury matters filed at the Broward County Courthouse are handled with the same direct attorney involvement as every case in the firm's service area.

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense →

Hollywood

Broward County's third-largest city, home to Young Circle and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Misdemeanor DUI cases here are commonly heard at the city's own South Regional Courthouse, while felony DUI matters proceed to the Central Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale.

Hollywood Criminal Defense →

Complete County Coverage

Every Community in Both Counties

Beyond the areas above, the firm handles matters throughout every municipality in Miami-Dade and Broward County. The full list is below for reference.

Miami-Dade County

35 Municipalities

North Dade & Beaches

Aventura
Bal Harbour
Bay Harbor Islands
Golden Beach
Miami Beach
Miami Gardens
North Bay Village
North Miami
North Miami Beach
Opa-locka
Sunny Isles Beach
Surfside

Central & City of Miami

Biscayne Park
Coral Gables
El Portal
Hialeah
Hialeah Gardens
Indian Creek
Medley
Miami
Miami Lakes
Miami Shores
Miami Springs
Sweetwater
Virginia Gardens
West Miami

South Dade

Cutler Bay
Doral
Florida City
Homestead
Key Biscayne
Palmetto Bay
Pinecrest
Redland
South Miami

Broward County

31 Municipalities

North Broward

Coconut Creek
Coral Springs
Deerfield Beach
Lighthouse Point
Margate
North Lauderdale
Parkland
Pompano Beach
Tamarac

Central Broward

Davie
Fort Lauderdale
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderhill
Lazy Lake
Oakland Park
Plantation
Sea Ranch Lakes
Sunrise
Wilton Manors

South Broward

Cooper City
Dania Beach
Hallandale Beach
Hillsboro Beach
Hollywood
Miramar
Pembroke Park
Pembroke Pines
Southwest Ranches
Weston
West Park

Palm Beach County: Select matters are also handled in Palm Beach County depending on where a case is filed or where the underlying dispute arose. Call the office to discuss whether a Palm Beach County matter falls within the firm's coverage.

Office Location

Visit the Coral Gables Office

Consultations take place at the firm's Coral Gables office, centrally located for clients throughout Miami-Dade and easily reached from Broward.

Practice Areas

How the Firm Can Help

Regardless of location within the service area, the firm handles the same core practice areas with the same direct attorney involvement.

Criminal Defense

Felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and federal criminal defense throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County.

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Civil Litigation

Contract disputes, business litigation, fraud claims, and real estate matters across South Florida.

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Personal Injury

Car accidents, premises liability, and serious injury representation throughout the service area.

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Domestic Violence

Petitioner and respondent representation in Miami-Dade and Broward family court.

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Speak With Andre

Direct attorney access at (305) 774-7000

Wherever the case is filed across Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County, the first conversation is the same: direct, confidential, and with Andre himself. Initial consultations are free and confidential, with no obligation to retain.

See our South Florida Courthouse Directory for certain courthouse locations, or our Legal Terms Glossary for definitions of common legal terms. Not sure if your situation needs an attorney? See our post on six situations where you need a lawyer.

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Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

Verified Google reviews from clients represented by the firm across Miami-Dade and South Florida. See our full client testimonials page for more.

    
 
 
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   Eddy's Dogs aka Eddy's K9 Rescue 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely recommend this law firm. They handled my case and I was amazed at the attention and information I got. I highly recommend them and will be using their services again.
  
 
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   Carlos Zaldivar 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andre is an exceptional lawyer.  Andre represented me in a civil case and did an exceptional job when I was told not to bother with a suit.  Andre succeeded, and I got my money back.  I send all my friends to Andre
  
 
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   Bob R 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Andre has represented me, my family and friends on several legal matters. He is always available to provide sound, practical advice and more than willing and able to fight for you when necessary. It’s reassuring to have a qualified, experienced lawyer in my corner to protect me and my interests when I need it.

Owner's reply
Bob, thank you. Clients who return and who send their family and friends give me the highest compliment. I’m grateful for your confidence and I’m always here if you need me.
  
 
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   Phil Glatzer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As an attorney, I have often referred my clients to André for legal work that I myself cannot handle and everyone has always been very satisfied with his representation. I highly recommend him.

Owner's reply
Thanks Phil. A referral from a colleague who knows the work means a great deal to me. I take every case you send my way seriously, and I’m glad the clients were well served.
  
 
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   Pedro Carrera 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can always count on him. An honest lawyer.

Owner's reply
Thanks Pedro.
  
 
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   Gabriel Hernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely quick and efficient . My ticket was handed and I didn’t have to worry about it once. His staff is also super helpful giving multiple updates on the status

Owner's reply
It's great to hear you were pleased. We are happy we were able to take the burden off your shoulders and resolve your issue for you.
  
 
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   Andrew Varela 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An amazing attorney who gives every case the care and attention it deserves. His attention to detail is exceptional, and it’s clear that he takes pride in his work and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated, thorough, and attentive attorney!

Owner's reply
I really appreciate that Andrew. Thank you.
  
 
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   Daniel Hernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend this law firm! I had a ticket, and they kept me updated and got it dismissed. Kaylee was my go-to for communication, and Andre is excellent at what he does.

Owner's reply
Thanks Daniel. I am glad we were able to resolve your issue.