Mission Statement | Joseph M. Dobkin, Esquire | Patricia E. Hernandez

MISSION STATEMENT

The philosophy of the Dobkin Criminal Law Center is to provide the very best representation possible, acknowledging that our dogged determination is often regarded as aggressive and unbending when it comes to championing our client’s cause. Although it is not an attorney’s job to pick a fight, we never back down from one, either. The ultimate goal in every criminal matter is that the charges do not get filed, but if they do, we strive to get the case dismissed altogether, or an acquittal at trial. For obvious reasons, many cases are, in fact, resolved through plea agreements. In those instances, we are relentless in our pursuit of the best possible disposition of the client’s matter. As a result of this dynamic, we have many satisfied and grateful clients.

The Dobkin Criminal Law Center was founded and is solely owned and operated by its principal Joseph M. Dobkin, Esquire. Mr. Dobkin is an attorney admitted to practice only in the State of Florida. The Dobkin Criminal Law Center’s clients include those who have been charged with serious offenses, those who believe they are about to be, and those who are concerned that they may be under an investigation. Clients are served throughout the State of Florida and nationwide. Aggressive representation is provided throughout every stage of the criminal proceeding. Mr. Dobkin's AV rating was granted by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc. Martindale-Hubbell is the country's leading lawyer rating service. An Av rating recognizes a firm that has achieved the highest level of professional skill and integrity. The Av rating of Mr. Dobkin is based upon peer review by members of The Florida Bar, as well as the judiciary. In other words, lawyers and judges who have worked closely with–both for and against–opine that we are among the best lawyers in our business not only for our legal skill, but also for our honesty, ethics, and integrity.

ADDITIONAL MISSION–THE FINAL STEP

The Dobkin Criminal Law Center has assisted many clients in the sealing and expungement process, in order to clear their records. When this remedy is available, it assists people in obtaining employment, schooling, housing, credit, and many other opportunities which are currently unavailable to those with criminal records. Different states have different statutes, procedures, and forms of relief. In other words, some states offer only expungements, whereas other states will permit an individual to entirely seal a conviction thereby enabling them to indicate for all intended purposes, that the conviction never occurred. It is also not available in many situations and could be virtually useless if you are having a problem with Immigration & Naturalization officials. The Dobkin Criminal Law Center also assists people with clemency and parole matters.

Joseph M. Dobkin, Esquire

Mr. Dobkin has been practicing Criminal Law since approximately 1983. He handles criminal cases in State and Federal Court, as well as Juvenile, Traffic, & DUI matters and is very experienced. He is a former Traffic Court Hearing Officer in Miami-Dade County. The firm is fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional Memberships: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; American Bar Association; Florida Bar; Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; American Judicature Society; South Miami-Kendall Bar Association; Palm Beach County Bar Association; Dade County Trial Lawyers Association (Member of Board of Directors, 1989 - 1991); Coral Gables Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors (2003-present); Broward County Bar Association; Dade County Bar Association (Former member of Board of Directors-Group One); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Inc.; The Federal Circuit Bar Association of the U.S. Court of Appeals; The American Immigration Lawyers Association; Guardian Ad Litem Program of Dade County; Juvenile Justice Attorneys Association; ACLU; B'nai B'rith (Bench and Bar Unit); Florida Academy of Professional Mediators, Inc; Federal Bankruptcy Bar Association; National Notary Association; Dade County Bar Association's Professionalism Committee.

Appointed Offices: Traffic Court Hearing Officer, Eleventh Judicial Circuit (December, 1989 - December, 1991). Appointed by Chief Judge Gerald T. Wetherington; Lawyers Credit Union (Secretary of Credit Services 2003-2004); Florida Bar (Member Benefits Committee 2004-2005); currently serves as Vice Chair on the Florida Bar Grievance Panel Committee "J" for the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Civic Memberships & Activities: Miami's For Me; the Coconut Grove Jaycees; Guest Lecturer, University of Miami School of Continuing Studies (Paralegal program, 1988-Present); Guest Lecturer, Florida International University (Paralegal program, 1988-Present). Guest Lecturer, Miami-Dade Community College (Paralegal program, 1988-Present); LEGAL/ELF PROJECTS--Dade County Public Schools; Moot Court Judge, University of Miami (1992-Present); University of Miami, Undergraduate Debate and Trial Coach; University of Miami Moot Court & Negotiation Competition Judge (1994-Present); Citizens Advisory Council to Miami-Dade Police Dept. (Hammocks District); Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce; Mediator for the Florida Department of Insurance; & Mediator for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes.

Other Licenses: Registered as an active real estate salesman with the Bayview Real Estate, Inc.; registered as a securities broker with the Securities Exchange Commission; Certified Circuit & County Civil Mediator.

Admitted To: All State Trial and Appellate Courts; Florida Supreme Court; United States Tax Court; United States Court of Claims; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, including Trial Bar; United States District Court; Southern District of Florida, including Trial Bar; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Court of International Trade; and United States Supreme Court; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida.

Patricia E. Hernandez

Ms. Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. After graduating from Miami Sunset Senior High School in 1986, she attended Miami-Dade Community College and received an Associate in Science Degree in Office Technology in 1989. It was that year that she began working for Mr. Dobkin as his legal assistant. Ms. Hernandez is a dedicated and reliable legal assistant who is extensively involved in client contact, case management, and trial preparation. She is also fluent in the Spanish language. Ms. Hernandez works directly with Mr. Dobkin and assists him in meeting all critical deadlines and in dealing with some of the most onerous research tasks. She is a key member of the trial team and has been with the firm through its evolution. She is driven in her quest to assist Mr. Dobkin in getting the best possible results for all clients.

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