Broward County Criminal Defense Attorney

Broward County criminal defense attorney, Howard ButlerBroward County criminal defense attorney, Howard Butler, handles criminal cases in courts throughout South Florida and is ready to defend you in any criminal, DUI, or traffic-related case. Protecting your rights, reputation, and liberty requires retaining a skilled criminal defense lawyer to obtain the best possible defense.

Have you been arrested? Are you under investigation? – If you are being investigated or have been arrested on a criminal charge, you must take action immediately to protect your rights, freedom and future. Stop now and call Broward County criminal defense attorney Howard Butler at (954) 797-5338 to schedule a Free phone or sit-down consultation.

Under Investigation – Ft. Lauderdale criminal defense attorney, Howard Butler, can counsel you if you are being investigated. Howard can possibly intervene with detectives ‘behind the scenes’ to share your side of the story, and hopfully, prevent you from being arrested. If local law enforcement is determined to arrest you, anyway, attorney Butler can work with the District Attorney’s office ahead of time to reduce the charges that might otherwise be filed.

Image of detained personAlready Been Arrested – If you or a loved one has been charged in Broward County or Ft. Lauderdale, it is critically important that you retain the services of a qualified legal representative to defend you. Not only can criminal defense lawyer Butler begin preparing a defense strategy, Howard can also meet with the prosecuting attorneys as soon as possible. Those meetings will enable your criminal defense attorney to discover the strengths and weaknesses of their case. Moreover, at these meetings your attorney can make every attempt to get the charges dismissed or reduced.


“I am a reformed and grateful client of Howard Butler.”
 Deanne Ryan


Criminal Charges Must Be Defended in Broward County

Broward criminal defense lawyer, Butler, can defend you if you are accused of drug crimes, possession, drug cultivation, or drug trafficking. In Florida, the penalties for drug crimes will vary based on the type of and quantity of drugs involved. In Florida, like many states, if your are charged with a theft crime you could be facing misdemeanor or felony charges.

Penalties for shoplifting, robbery, and burglary also differ depending on the value of the goods stolen. Violent crimes are almost always charged as felonies to start with. If you’ve been charged with a violent crime, such as assault, battery, date rape, rape, or domestic violence, call Howard to discuss your options.


“I live 2,000 miles away and was not able to help, but he [my son] found a local attorney who did. Thank you, Mr. Butler.”
 Tanisha Miller


We also can help you defend white collar crime, fraud, forgery, DUI, BUI (boating), traffic violations, and probation violations. Want to seek an expungement for a youthful indiscretion? Call Howard. It is likely possible to clean up your criminal record.

Broward County Criminal Defense AttorneyBroward County, a diverse population of about 1,900,000, has seen a rise in crime. In response, local law enforcement and the district attorney’s office have increased enforcement. In Ft. Lauderdale and throughout Broward, more aggressive prosecutors drop the hammer on anyone accused of a crime. It is critical to secure a criminal defense attorney to protect your rights and vigorously defend you against all charges. Your life as you know it, your freedom, your current job and future employment opportunities are at risk. Schedule a Free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your case and provide you with options for your defense.


CALL ME! Call Howard at (954) 797-5338

Howard is waiting to hear your story now; to defend you, and make sure that your voice is heard.

Call and schedule a Free phone or sit-down consultation with Broward County criminal defense attorney, Howard Butler, Esq., for aggressive handling of your criminal case today!

The Butler Law Firm PA serves all individuals living in South Florida and residing in Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Miami-Dade County; moreover we have worked for, counseled, or represented individuals living in the cities of: Aventura, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Coconut Creek, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Cutler Bay, Dania Beach, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Delray Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Greenacres, Hallandale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Jupiter, Lantana, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Miami Lakes, Miramar, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Springs, Palmetto Bay, Pembroke Pines, Pinecrest, Plantation, Riviera Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Sunrise, and West Palm Beach.

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