Russell A. Spatz Esq. - Miami, FL
Attorney at The Spatz Law Firm PL.
Criminal Law Lawyers in Miami, FL
14707 S Dixie Hwy Suite 302 Miami, FL 33176
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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51
Years
Experience
Miami Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/12/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
When Russell Spatz left the Office of the Dade County State Attorney, then State Attorney, Janet Reno wrote to her former Division Chief:
"You have demonstrated the best in prosecution as an Assistant State Attorney and we will miss you. On behalf of all the people of Dade County I thank you for your very dedicated public service."
Since that time, Mr. Spatz has tried to live up to those words by championing the causes of his clients, defending and protecting them. Mr. Spatz endeavors to not only represent clients in court but give them the peace of mind of knowing there is one whom they can trust to assist them in dealing with the overwhelming difficulties we all face in life from time to time.
Mr. Spatz, is a trial attorney with over 33 years experience, is devoted to providing the highest quality representation and committed to finding answers, settling disputes and assisting in all manner of legal issues.
His personal service and professionalism lend themselves to offer his clients the highest degree of personal legal representation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi, Historian of Bryan Inn Chapter, 1974
- Named to Florida Super Lawyers, 2009 - 2014
- AV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Russell A. Spatz Esq.
Included on the 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1975
J.D.
Honors: Recipient, National Science Foundation Fellowship
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1975
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Non Legal Education
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University of Miami,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1972
B.S.
Honors: Departmental Honors
Major: Mathematics
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University of Miami,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1972
Past Positions
- Richard E. Gerstein State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 1975 - 1980
- Janet Reno State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 1978
- St. Thomas Law School, Former Adjunct Professor of Law
Classes and Seminars
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Deposition Skills, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 1994
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediation Training Program, Florida International University, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1975
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1978
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1983
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1986
Other Affiliations
- Dade County Bar Association, Family law Committee (Former Vice-Chairman)
- Richard E. Gerstein and Janet Reno, 1975 - 1980 (Assistant State Attorney and Division Chief )
- Family Law Committee (Member)
- St. Thomas Law School (Former Adjunct Professor)
- Florida's Legal Leaders, 2011 - Present (Legal Elite)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Russell A. Spatz Esq.
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2019-2025Best attorney in Miami hands down. Forever grateful that God put Russell in my path!
Contact
14707 S Dixie Hwy
Suite 302
Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 305-442-0200
Fax: 305-253-0979
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.spatzlawfirm.com
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