Defending clients throughout South Florida, the Southern District of Florida, and federal courts nationwide.
Federal & State Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami, Florida
Frank J. Gaviria has spent more than three decades defending individuals accused of serious federal and state crimes. His practice is centered in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where he has handled matters ranging from complex money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting prosecutions to fraud, drug trafficking, forfeiture, and sanctions-related cases — including investigations involving cryptocurrency and international financial networks.
Mr. Gaviria also handles serious state court matters throughout South Florida, including narcotics, embezzlement, theft, and DUI manslaughter cases, among others.
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Frank J. Gaviria
Criminal Defense Attorney
Frank J. Gaviria is a graduate of Fordham University and Hofstra University School of Law. He is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, representing clients throughout South Florida and in federal matters nationwide. Mr. Gaviria also proudly represents Spanish-speaking clients. Hablamos español.
"I consider Frank Gaviria to be the #1 top criminal defense lawyer in Miami. There is no one better anyone charged with a crime could have in their corner."
-Daniel Tropp, Esq.
Under Federal Investigation?
Federal cases are won early. Before an indictment, there is room to negotiate, to correct the government's assumptions, and sometimes to end an investigation without charges. After an indictment, the focus shifts to detention hearings, discovery, suppression, and trial strategy.
At Frank J. Gaviria, P.A., we handle federal cases at every stage by responding to subpoenas and target letters, negotiating with the U.S. Attorney's Office, challenging seizures and forfeitures, litigating detention and suppression, and fighting for every point at sentencing.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do not respond, testify, or produce documents before speaking with a federal criminal defense attorney. A target letter means prosecutors believe they have substantial evidence linking you to a crime. A subpoena means the grand jury wants your testimony or records. How you respond in this window can determine whether you are ever charged. We can contact the prosecutor on your behalf, assess your exposure, and protect your rights before you say a word.
Often, yes — but the deadlines are short and unforgiving. Whether it's a bank account frozen by the FBI, cash seized by CBP at the airport, or devices taken under a warrant, federal forfeiture law (including CAFRA) gives you specific rights to contest the seizure. Missing a claim deadline can mean losing the property permanently, even if you're never charged with a crime.
Nearly everything is different: the investigating agencies, the rules of discovery, the pretrial detention standards under the Bail Reform Act, the role of the sentencing guidelines, and the resources behind the prosecution. Federal cases are typically investigated for months before an arrest, and conviction rates are high — which is exactly why experienced federal counsel, involved as early as possible, matters more than in any other case.