Coral Gables Criminal Defense Attorney
Direct attorney representation for weapon charges, domestic violence, drug charges, and DUI cases in Coral Gables. Free, confidential consultation.
Common Coral Gables Questions
Who investigates and arrests for criminal charges in Coral Gables?+
What happens if a University of Miami student is arrested in Coral Gables?+
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Coral Gables at a Glance
These are the agencies and the court that handle a Coral Gables criminal case.
Coral Gables Police Department
CALEA-accredited, with 191 sworn officers, headquartered at 2151 Salzedo Street. Patrol includes a K-9 Unit and a SWAT team with crisis negotiators.
University of Miami Police Department
State-certified officers sworn through the City of Coral Gables, with more than 30 officers on the Coral Gables campus since 1969. Office at 5665 Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building
A case that starts with an arrest by the Coral Gables Police Department is heard at the Gerstein Justice Building downtown, whatever the charge, including the first appearance and bond hearing within 24 hours of arrest.
Checked against the Coral Gables Police Department and University of Miami Police Department websites in October 2026.
Criminal Defense Representation in Coral Gables
Coral Gables is home to the firm's own office, and its police department is independent and CALEA-accredited. The firm defends Coral Gables clients in these areas.
Firearm Possession and 10-20-Life
A firearm arrest in Coral Gables is made by the Coral Gables Police Department and charged in state court at the Gerstein Justice Building. A 10-20-Life enhancement adds a mandatory minimum, and a federal charge can follow. The full Weapon Charges Defense page covers the complete framework, including Stand Your Ground immunity and constructive possession.
Assault, Battery, and Injunctions
Florida law requires an overnight hold after a domestic violence arrest, and bond is decided at the daily 11 a.m. calendar. The arrest report comes from the Coral Gables Police Department. The full Domestic Violence Criminal Defense page covers the complete framework.
Possession, Sale, and Trafficking
Drug charges from a Coral Gables arrest are filed under Chapter 893. The weight involved decides whether a mandatory minimum trafficking sentence applies. A case that starts on the University of Miami campus may involve the University of Miami Police Department instead. See the full Drug Charges Defense page for how those weight thresholds work.
DUI and Traffic Defense
A DUI stop in Coral Gables is made by the Coral Gables Police Department and heard at the Gerstein Justice Building. The firm's office is at 4070 Laguna Street, in the city. Details are on the Coral Gables DUI Lawyer page.
How a Coral Gables Criminal Case Gets Built
A Coral Gables criminal case begins with the agency that made the arrest and the court that will hear it. Knowing both early shapes the defense.
The City Police and the Campus Police
The Coral Gables Police Department has 191 sworn officers, a K-9 Unit, and a SWAT team with crisis negotiators, and it is headquartered at 2151 Salzedo Street. The University of Miami Police Department, whose officers are sworn through the City of Coral Gables, covers the campus. Which agency made the arrest decides where the report is requested and who the officer is.
Nearly 30 Years Representing Law Enforcement
Since 1997, Andre has served the Professional Law Enforcement Association, first as General Counsel through 2007 and as Associate General Counsel since. Nearly three decades on that side of the arrest report give him a working knowledge of how South Florida agencies investigate, arrest, and build a case.
Related Legal Matters
A Coral Gables arrest can touch related defense areas, and an injury can bring a personal injury claim.
Coral Gables DUI Defense
DUI and traffic cases from the Coral Gables Police Department stops, heard at the Gerstein Justice Building.
Learn More →Weapon Charges Defense
Firearm cases from Coral Gables arrests and the 10-20-Life framework.
Learn More →A Coral Gables criminal case turns on the charge, the applicable mandatory minimums, and how the evidence is reviewed early, not a guess. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to retain.
Criminal Defense Representation Across South Florida
Local courthouses, arresting agencies, and case timelines vary by city. See detailed information for the areas below, or see the firm's full Areas We Serve page.
Direct attorney access at (305) 774-7000
The outcome of a Coral Gables criminal case depends on the charge, the applicable mandatory minimums, and how quickly a defense gets built. The first consultation is free and confidential, with no obligation to retain.
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