Federal And State Criminal Defense

Attorney Mauricio Padilla has established himself as a zealous advocate for those accused of violating federal or state law. His prior federal cases include multi-ton cocaine smuggling, election fraud, medical insurance fraud, PPP Loan fraud and Oxycontin clinic cases.

In state court, Mr. Padilla has litigated some of the nation’s highest profile murder cases including the 11-week trial of State vs. Dedrick Williams in the Xxxtentacion murder trial, the four-week Dan Markell murder trial in Tallahassee and the case of State of Florida vs. Derek Medina dubbed the Facebook murder case. He is the former attorney of Sarah Boone who was charged with murder after her boyfriend was found in a suitcase in Orlando. Before hiring any attorney ask specifically about their trial experience to see if they are the right fit for you.

U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Puerto Rico

Drug Crimes

Mr. Padilla’s federal criminal practice includes cocaine importation cases. His prior importation cases include a conspiracy to import over three thousand kilograms of cocaine out of the Southern District of Florida. He was recently retained in a submersible / semisubmersible cocaine importation case out of the District of Puerto Rico involving an alleged 2300 plus kilograms of cocaine. In 2024 he opened an office in Guaynabo Puerto Rico to better serve his clients from the Island. He divides his time between Puerto Rico and Miami and is available for in person consultations in both locations.

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An arrest by law enforcement officers in Miami can be a terrifying experience. You do not have to handle Florida’s criminal justice system on your own. If you or a loved one is contending with an arrest, send an email or call Miami criminal defense lawyer Mauricio Padilla right away at 305-701-4709.