Patrick Dray - North Miami, FL
Attorney at S. Patrick Dray, PA
Criminal Law Lawyers in North Miami, FL
11900 Biscayne Blvd. Suite 459 North Miami, FL 33181
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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27
Years
Experience
North Miami Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Pat Dray is a Florida Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney specializing in the defense of those accused of crimes in both Federal and Florida State Courts. For over 20 years, he has concentrated and focused his law practice in all aspects of criminal law. If you are under investigation, arrested, or need a lawyer to take your case to trail; you can depend on Pat Dray. If you need to vacate a sentence for immigration or other purposes or take an appeal after trial; Pat dray has extensive experience handling those matters as well.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- First Place National Essay Winner, American College of Trial Lawyers, 1999
- 1998 Who's Who American Law Students, 1998
- Dan Bradley Memorial Scholarship, 1998
- NATO Service Medal, 1993
- United Nations Peace Keeping Medal, 1992
- Wound Stripe, 1992
Other Sources of Feedback About Patrick Dray
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1999
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Royal Military College of Canada,
Kingston,
Ontario,
Canada
B.A. 1989
Major: Honors History -
University of London, King's College,
London,
United Kingdom, 1990
M.A.
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Royal Military College of Canada,
Kingston,
Ontario,
Canada
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner and Law Firm Founder
Past Positions
- Baker & McKenzie, Associate, 2002 - 2003
- Offices of the State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 1999 - 2002
- Thornton & Rothman, Law Clerk, 1998
- Baker Silberber & Keener, Law Clerk, 1998
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Judicial Intern, 1998
- Combat Services & Support Company (Canadian Military), Deputy Company Commander, 1994 - 1995
- United Nations Chief of Civil Affairs for Bosnia (Canadian Military), Executive Assistant, 1994
- Humanitarian Aid Convoys, Bosnia (Canadian Military), Operations Officer, 1994
- United Nations Deputy Force Commander (Canadian Military), Personal Assistant, 1993 - 1994
- Canadian Military, Platoon Commander, 1992
Languages
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English
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French
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Spanish
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2005
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2008
Specialties and Certifications
- Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar, 2008
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Miami Chapter of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Reviews
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 2013-2014Ok- NOBODY is as “type 1” as me when it comes to *exhaustively* researching/comparing everything I need/want *trust* me on that* so imagine when it was as impt as choosing a crim def atty to save my life/career? I wish someone had done the countless hrs of research I did & lived the experience that saved me that time or any risk of picking the wrong or even good but not “the best” one. I’m happy to save anyone that extra stress- just stop. You found him. Pat can’t make guarantees, but I can & I guarantee whatever the best case scenario is, even if a long shot- PAT DRAY is THE ONE who will win you that outcome if it’s possible! I hired him twice, one that was incredibly complicated and he not only performed miracles & beat EVERY charge, but ALSO (for medical licensed out there), he very skillfully stopped an emergency stop on my license to practice by the DOH but also got them to take no action until the criminal case completed (allowing me to work thruout) and then convinced them to put an immediate end to their investig w/ the entire thing kept off my record/totally confidential (during & after). Nobody has the genuine care about YOU, the strategic mind, the aggressiveness, and really key: THE CONTACTS that he has! I’ve been where u are so trust me when I tell you to just stop the searching & comparing, pick up the phone & do ur free consultation - you’ll finally be able to relax in such skilled hands &!you’ll be thanking me (well, mostly him) later! God Bless & Good Luck
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