Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Gerard S. Williams , Former Broward County Prosecutor
What Three Things Should I Look For In A Criminal defense Lawyer?

- Hire a board-certified criminal defense lawyer like Gerard S. Williams.
- Hire an experienced attorney who has triedover 250 jury trials, like Gerard S. Williams.
- Hire an attorney whose office phone forwards after hours to his cellphone, ensuring 24/7 communications — like Gerard S. Williams.
Broward County DUI And Drug Crimes Lawyer
Everything happens in the Fort Lauderdale area. People get pulled over with DUIs. They get caught with marijuana or meth. They are arrested for soliciting, domestic violence or serious felony crimes.
When these things happen, you want a lawyer who knows the system, who is certified as a criminal defense expert, who has spent years in the courtroom and has a successful track record of minimizing the pain that accompanies criminal charges.
A Star Prosecutor Turned Star defense Attorney
Gerard S. Williams' greatest strength as a defender for the past 10 years is that he spent the previous 10 years as a prosecutor. In this capacity he learned how prosecutors and judges think, and which arguments carry the greatest weight.
We pride ourselves on our ability to communicate clearly and candidly, both inside and outside the courtroom. As Jerry says, "I explain things to people, and after an hour they know what's going on."
Providing Domestic Violence Defense To All Florida Groups
Our firm is known for being wide open to Florida's diversity of demographics. We defend members of the military, members of the gay and lesbian communities, college students and other young people, and everyone living and working in this remarkable area.
Serious Defense Against Serious Charges
The Law Office of Gerard S. Williams, P.A., defends clients against every criminal charge there is, misdemeanor or felony, state or federal. Our practice has placed special emphasis on helping out-of-towners arrested for DUI and drug charges. We are also one of the most visible and most successful defenders of those facing methamphetamine charges.
If you have been arrested for a serious offense, don't mess around. Hire a board-certified criminal Defens e lawyer — Fort Lauderdale criminal law lawyer Gerard S. Williams at (954) 358-1497, or write to us using this online form.
The Fine Print
Our office is located directly across the street from the Main Broward County Courthouse in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
We are pleased to offer free initial consultations. We accept payment by credit card. We keep regular office hours Monday through Friday, but are happy to meet with you evenings and weekends. Call us at (954) 358-1497.

Law Office of Gerard S. Williams, P.A., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, also serves the people of Wilton Manors, Davie, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Hollywood, Weston, Sunrise, Oakland Park, Boca Raton, Miami, North Miami, Cooper City, Dania Beach and other communities across Broward County.