Beckham Law Firm
Criminal Defense | Serving Miami, FL
786-991-0408We have 35 yrs of aggressive, experienced defense that's needed when stakes are high in federal cases & Penalties are extreme.
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With more than 75 years of combined experience, our outstanding lawyers at Beckham Law Firm have defended thousands of clients in the Miami Dade Courthouse for DUI. As your attorneys, we will protect your rights, and help advise you of possible immigration or job-related consequences. We will also keep you out of the courtroom as much as possible, saving you precious time and money. As you may notice, most law firms handle DUI cases all over South Florida and the State of Florida.We've protected the rights of countless former clients and we are ready to do the same for you.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Drug Violations
- Internet/Cyber Crime
- Sex Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
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Attorney Justin K. Beckham
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2007
Education:
- University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
- Juris Doctorate
- Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA, 1999
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts
- Major: Political Science/Spanish
- Ransom Everglades High School, Coconut Grove, FL
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD) (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) (Member)
- American Bar Association (ABA) (Member)
- Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) (Member)
- Dade County Trial Lawyers Association (DCTLA) (Member)
- Dade County Bar Association (DCBA) (Member)
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Attorney George T. Pallas
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
- U.S. Tax Court, 1983
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1983
Education:
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors
- University of Connecticut, Connecticut
- B.A.
Attorney Brandon Gonzalez
Education
- Florida International University College of Law
- Merit Scholarship
- Moot-Madrid Arbitration Competition
- senior editor of the Arbitration Journal
- Wills and Trusts Clinic
- Immigration Clinic
- Pro Bono Service Award
- Florida State University
- Bachelor of Arts in History and English
- Christopher Columbus High School
Attorney Erick Cruz
Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, Deland, Florida
- Honors: With High Honors
- University of Miami
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminology
The State DISMISSED the DUI. - 2011Case 1229-XEB
At 7:50 PM, Police responded to an accident where the Defendant backed into a parked vehicle. The Defendant spontaneously stammered “I have been drinking” and said he had four cups of whiskey before he attempted to get in his vehicle and drive home. The defendant blew a .205 and .212 in his breathalyzer results and was arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI - 2015Case: 6304-XEM
At 2:28 am, the arresting officer observed the Defendant’s vehicle driving recklessly and going an unlawful speed of 104mph in a posted 55mph zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and approached the driver’s side to observe the Defendant. The officer noticed that the Defendant had multiple signs of impairment such as: bloodshot, watery eyes, flushed face, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol emitting from the Defendant’s breath. Once the officer began the field sobriety exercises, the Defendant was unable to correctly pass the test, and was arrested and charged for DUI. The Defendant also blew a .190/.195 in the breathalyzer, which is well over double the legal limit in Florida.
The State DISMISSED the DUI. - 2009Case 5941-ECF
At 2:52 AM, the Police responded to the scene of car accident, in which the Defendant had crashed into a pole near the 500 block of US1 in Coral Gables after driving home from a strip club. When Police arrived, the Defendant was laying on the ground, as civilians had removed him from the vehicle. The Defendant was conscious, however Police decided to take his blood against his consent. There were no reports filled out by Police, and the Defendant was charged with DUI.
The State dropped the DUI - 2015Case: 7104-XEM
At 1:30 am, officers viewed the Defendant’s vehicle swerving and unable to maintain the single lane. They initiated a traffic stop, approached the Defendant, and noticed the Defendant’s bloodshot eyes, and a strong odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant’s breath. The Defendant also had a slurred and mumbled speech during the officer’s questioning. After the Defendant’s inability to pass the standardized sobriety test, the Defendant was arrested for DUI. The Defendant also provided a breath sample of .116/.118 in the breathalyzer.
The State DISMISSED the DUI. - 2009Case 9377-XEC
At 3:56 AM, Police observed the Defendant perform an illegal U-Turn on 41st Street, Miami Beach. The Defendant also failed to use a turn signal. Police stopped the Defendant, who had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. She then failed the roadsides, and admitted to drinking several glasses of wine at a restaurant on Miami Beach. The Defendant refused to blow into the breathalyzer.
The State dropped the DUI - 2015Case: 7088-XEX
At 2:32 am, an officer noticed the Defendant weaving in between cars and lanes, and then run a steady red light. Once the Defendant was pulled over, the officer noticed the Defendant had many signs of impairment: bloodshot, watery eyes, flushed face, slurred and mumbled speech, and an odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant’s breath. The Defendant also admitted to having 6 glasses of whiskey, before driving. The Defendant was then instructed to complete the field sobriety exercises, and was unable to meet the standard. The Defendant was arrested for DUI, and then blew a .172/.171 in the breathalyzer, which is double the legal limit.
The State DISMISSED the DUI. - 2011Case 6645-XEE
At 1:37 AM Police observed Defendant turn right, onto the sidewalk, and crash into a crosswalk pole and sign. Defendant proceeded to drag the sign under his vehicle over 2000 feet without any attempt to stop or report the incident. Defendant could not stand on his own to perform the roadsides and the exercises attempted were stopped for his safety. Defendant was wearing a bloody Mickey Mouse shirt and had no shoes on. Defendant blew .168 and .151 and was arrested for DUI.
The State dropped the DUI - 2015Case: 6314-XEQ
At 3:39 am, an officer observed the Defendant run a red light, and therefore initiated a traffic stop. The officer approached the Defendant and noticed that the Defendant displayed the signs of impairment that included: bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and flushed face. During the sobriety exercises, the Defendant was swaying from side to side and kept loosing balance throughout. The Defendant was unable to pass the test and was arrested for DUI, after blowing a .128/.129 in the breathalyzer.
The State DISMISSED the DUI. - 2009Case 3132-XEJ
At 12:48 AM, Doral Police watched the Defendant run a red light, and then stopped the Defendant. As he exited the vehicle, the Police turned the investigation into a DUI investigation, claiming the Defendant had slurred speech. The video showed the Defendant did not have slurred speech, but Police arrested him anyway. The Defendant successfully blew under the legal limit into the breathalyzer.
The State dropped the DUI - 2015Case: 1433-XEU
At 3:15 am, an officer observed the Defendant driving and unable to maintain the single lane. The officer conducted a traffic stop and approached the Defendant on the driver’s side door. The Defendant had glossy, bloodshot eyes, and there was an odor of alcohol coming from the Defendant that the officer noticed. When the Defendant stepped out of the car to perform the field sobriety exercises, the Defendant had extreme difficulty maintaining balance and posture. The Defendant was arrested for DUI and refused to provide a breath sample.
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Justin K. Beckham
This attorney practices in Florida and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2021 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2021 |
| DUI | Since 2021 |
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