Brent Horst Attorney At Law

Not all individuals who are charged with crimes by the government are guilty. Rarely does the "system" intentionally arrest and charge an innocent person but false allegations by vindictive spouses, business partners, angry family members, or others with a motive to make false allegations are sometimes made. Also, sometimes a person just finds themselves in the wrong circumstances which at first appearance make them look guilty.

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An EXPERT IN CRIMINAL TRIAL LAW Brent Horst has 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE as a criminal trial lawyer. Mr. Horst has tried to verdict well OVER 200 JURY TRIALS, participated in countless non-jury proceedings, RECEIVED CERTIFICATION AS A CRIMINAL TRIAL SPECIALIST by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and has developed a reputation as an AGGRESSIVE, EFFECTIVE criminal defense lawyer. While his office is located in Miami Mr. Horst provides services for clients charged with drug crimes throughout Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Clearwater, Jacksonville, and Orlando.

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About Miami Criminal Attorney

Brent Horst

Miami, Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

An Expert in criminal Trial Law Brent Horst has 20 years of experience and is a criminal attorney in Miami. Mr. Horst has tried to verdict well over 200 jury trials, participated in countless non-jury proceedings, received certifications as a criminal trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  Among the Lawyers, Judges, and Clients who have observed him in action and have heard of Brent’s ability he enjoys a reputation as an aggressive and effective lawyer, and is a highly qualified Miami criminal attorney. While his office is located in Miami Mr. Horst provides services for clients charged with drug crimes  throughout Florida including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, Clearwater, Jacksonville, and Orlando.

After graduating from law school Mr. Horst started his career as a prosecutor in the State Attorney's Office in Florida. After leaving the State Attorney's office Mr. Horst began his criminal defense practice. Mr. Horst's practice is focused on handling the most serious charges including State and Federal Drug crimes. In the course of his career as a Miami criminal defense lawyer, Brent Horst has developed a reputation as an extremely effective criminal defense attorney.

Many people often ask criminal attorney Brent Horst how he can defend people charged with crimes. There are several answers to these questions, which you can view, in detail at, Why I Am Proud to Be a criminal attorney.

Despite his high level of achievement in the field of criminal law Mr. Horst has made it a point to keep his criminal law practice small in order to provide a high level of personal attention to his clients and to maintain a high degree of excellence in the representation of clients.  Many clients  appreciate that although Miami Criminal Attorneys are often very busy people, when a client calls the criminal law firm of Brent Horst, Brent will often answer the phone himself or make sure you are provided with his direct cell phone number.  When you are charged with a serious felony offense Brent handles every major aspect of your case.  A paralegal or inexperienced lawyer will not prepare a significant legal document or set one foot in a serious and contested court proceeding. only Brent or a very experienced and trusted lawyer under his direct supervision will be representing you when it really counts.

However, one should not confuse Brent's accessibility to clients and his easy approachable demeanor for him being a push over. In the Court room Brent is a tenacious fighter with a proven track record.

Contact Criminal Attorney in Miami Brent Horst Today

To get more information or to obtain an experienced and aggressive Miami criminal attorney to fight for you, who has prior experience as a prosecutor, and who is certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Criminal Trial Specialist contact the Law Office of Brent Horst

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Miami Office
1221 Brickell Ave., 9th Floor
Miami, FL. 33131

Call for telephone consultation today: (305) 809-7503

Brent Horst has provided expert commentary for National media