Criminal Defense
DISMISSAL
Felony resolved without a conviction
Practicing medicine without a license, a third-degree felony. Resolved by way of an agreement resulting in dismissal of the charges. Miami-Dade County, 2026.
See criminal defense →Recent results
Personal Injury
$705,000
Jury verdict
Personal injury. Miami-Dade County, 2026.
See personal injury →Funeral Negligence
$740,000
Settlement
A funeral negligence case involving the mishandling of human remains, 2026.
See funeral negligence →Courtroom data
What Miami-Dade is being arrested for, month by month.
The 20 felonies and 20 misdemeanors booked most often at the Miami-Dade County jail, month by month since 2016.
Top 3 felonies
- Cocaine possession160▲ up 2% vs. Sep 2025
- Controlled-substance possession157▲ up 22% vs. Sep 2025
- Grand theft, third degree69▲ up 2% vs. Sep 2025
Top 3 misdemeanors
- Resisting an officer without violence231▲ up 33% vs. Sep 2025
- Battery226
- Domestic violence battery184
Monthly bookings, last 36 full months
Oct 2023Sep 2026
The last 12 full months averaged 23% higher than the 12 months before.
Miami-Dade County jail bookings, September 2026 (a full month), counted by charge. Direction only: percentages compare with Sep 2025, and charge codes change over time. Not a crime rate.
What people are charged with in South Florida federal court.
The most common federal charges, from court records.
Top 3 federal charges
- Illegal Reentry After Removal 8 U.S.C. § 132632
- Firearm Possession Offenses (Incl. Felon in Possession) 18 U.S.C. § 92210
- Kidnapping 18 U.S.C. § 12017
Sample of federal court records, Southern District of Florida, Aug 13 to Oct 22, 2026: 88 defendants. Counts only, not a trend, and not an official count.
Hard cases.Straight answers.
Former Miami-Dade prosecutorSince 2012Super Lawyers Rising StarsAvvo Rating 10.0
A Miami law firm for serious criminal defense, funeral home litigation, catastrophic injury, and traumatic brain injury. Call us in English or Spanish.
What we handle
Criminal Defense
Serious charges, serious defense. Felonies in state and federal court, handled by a lawyer who once worked the other side of the courtroom.
Criminal defense →Funeral Home Litigation
When a funeral home or cemetery mishandles the remains or the service of someone you loved.
Funeral home litigation →Catastrophic Injury
Life-changing injuries from crashes, trucks, and unsafe property. We take on the insurance company while your family focuses on recovery.
Catastrophic injury →Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain injuries change how a person thinks, works, and lives. We build the case on the medical record and the people who see the change every day.
Brain injury →Administrative Hearings & License Defense
A complaint against your professional license. We defend doctors, nurses, dentists, contractors, and real estate agents before the state boards and DOAH.
License defense →Google reviews
What clients say.
Google Reviews · 4.9 · 96 reviews
Google review
Dennis Gonzalez is an excellent lawyer who truly lives up to his expectations and reputation. He is genuine, straightforward, and always keeps things honest and clear throughout the entire process. …
L. U.
Google review
… What really stands out is his dedication and communication. He treats clients with respect, keeps them informed, and works tirelessly to protect their rights. …
F. R.
Google review (in Spanish)
Estoy muy satisfecho con el trabajo del abogado Dennis González en mi caso. Desde el primer día demostró un alto nivel de profesionalismo, dedicación y conocimiento legal. …
V. M.
Reviews are verbatim from Google.
Education & bar admissions
- Miami native
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- B.A., University of Miami, 2007
- M.P.A., University of Miami, 2008
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 2011
- The Florida Bar, 2011
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- State Bar of Texas, 2025
The lawyer
He has seen how the State builds a case.
Dennis Gonzalez worked as a prosecutor at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Today he defends people and represents families against insurance companies and funeral homes.
Dennis Gonzalez has defended people since 2012, after serving as a prosecutor at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. He is licensed in Florida and Texas and works in English and Spanish.
Former ProsecutorMiami-Dade State Attorney's Office
Defending since 2012Criminal defense, funeral home litigation, catastrophic injury
Florida & TexasLicensed to practice in both states
English & SpanishTalk to us in your language
