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    If you are facing criminal charges, it is imperative to begin building your defense right away. Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and complicated, which is why you need a seasoned criminal defense lawyer on your side. At Law Office of Armando J. Hernandez, P.A., we understand the challenges you face.

    We can provide comprehensive legal support and build a defense strategy that is tailored to your situation. We will assess every aspect of your case, develop a strong defense, and protect your rights at every turn. We recognize the impact criminal charges can have on your life and will work diligently to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

    There’s too much at stake to delay. Call our firm at (305) 400-0074 to see how a criminal defense attorney can help.

    From Our Clients
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      "Complete satisfaction with Attorney Armando J. Hernandez"
      I want to express my complete satisfaction with the service provided by Attorney Armando J. Hernandez.
      Elpidio Aladro
    • R
      "Armando is exceptional"
      Armando is exceptional both professionally and personally.
      Rosali Guilarte
    • S
      "Armando and His Office Were Great"
      I knew I was in great hands! More than happy with my outcome!
      Stephanie Valentin
    • L
      "Excellent Service and a Wonderful Team"
      They truly put your mind at ease and know you're in the best hands—professionals specializing in complex cases.
      Lynda Hernandez
    • C
      "Great Experience with Attorney Hernandez"
      They handled my case very quickly, communicated with me throughout the entire process, and successfully got my case dismissed.
      Chelsi Reimers
    • R
      "Amazing Job Getting My Case Dismissed"
      They were very knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cared about my case.
      Richena Exilhomme
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      "A wonderful, dedicated team"
      A wonderful team, dedicated to their work.
      Niliad
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      "Super Quick and Easy Process"
      Everything in person does not take up much of your time, and once you’re done they take care of everything else.
      Klaudia podgorna
    • D
      "Armando exceeded every possible expectation."
      Finding an attorney with this level of integrity, compassion, and commitment is rare. I am forever grateful for the way they treated my son and our family.
      Danot Perez
    • A
      "Excellent Attention and Service"
      Excellent attention and service are the best.
      Alex Zepeda
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      "Thank you so much for the wonderful service"
      They are professional, timely and caring.
      Nellie P
    • C
      "Complete professionalism of the staff and lawyer"
      Apart from complete professionalism of the staff and the lawyer himself, his firmness and determination to really know what he is doing.
      Card Sound
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      "Highly Recommended Legal Team"
      Their excellent service and legal advice gave me confidence every step of the way.
      JosueJhon delgado
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      "I recommend the law office of Mr. Armando"
      I recommend that anyone choose the law office of Mr. Armando for any issues.
      La Liga - TSFL
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      "Very Professional and Excellent Human Beings"
      They are very professional, know what to do in difficult moments, and I am infinitely grateful for their help.
      Carlos
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      "I recommend Attorney Armando Hernandez 100 percent."
      He is great, very professional along with his staff. The results I got for my son’s case were amazing. Highly recommend this law firm.
      Maria Carpio
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      "7 Years Later They’re Still Great!"
      Armando and Natasha, very serious people to do business with, 100% recommended.
      Andres Alcala
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      "The Best of Lawyers"
      Extremely grateful for the services provided by a highly professional and responsible team.
      Vimaira Marcano
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      "Very Satisfied with the Outcome"
      Armando's team was knowledgeable, patient, respectful, and courteous.
      John Campo
    • R
      "The Dream Team"
      Armando has set a high standard for what a defense attorney should be.
      Ruben Rivas
    • D
      "Best experience for help"
      Everyone at the office is super attentive
      Dayris Trista
    • L
      "He gets to fighting ASAP"
      I like the fact he gets to fighting ASAP.
      Lola Torres
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      "100% Recommended"
      100% Recommended. Helped me with my criminal case.
      Gustavo Q 10
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      "I recommend them 100%. Very good lawyers."
      I am very happy with the case they helped me resolve. I recommend them 100%. Very good lawyers.
      Carlos Zea
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      "I am eternally grateful for their service"
      I cannot thank them enough and I am eternally grateful for their service and the outcome of my case.
      Paloma Bella
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      "Most Professional and Amazing Law Office"
      Extremely professional and friendly; they keep up with your case and resolve it as quickly as possible.
      Chris Lopez
    • G
      "Attorney Armando Hernandez Saved My Life"
      I cannot thank him enough and I am eternally grateful for his service and the outcome of my case.
      Gloria Jones
    • C
      "Excellent in Everything"
      The personnel are very friendly and always answer your questions, help, and guide you through the process.
      Christian Forjone
    • Z
      "He gave me hope to breathe again"
      Within 3 weeks after I transferred the case to him, my son was out. Thank you, Armando, you are a great lawyer.
      ZULY ALI
    • R
      "Ultimately, charges were dropped."
      Armando was the only one that took the time to listen to everything I had to say and see my evidence. Ultimately, charges were dropped.
      Ricardo
    Complete satisfaction with Attorney Armando J. Hernandez
    I want to express my complete satisfaction with the service provided by Attorney Armando J. Hernandez. He demonstrated a high level of professionalism, legal expertise, and commitment at all times. He was always available to answer my questions and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Furthermore, his team is exceptionally dedicated and attentive, providing a humane and respectful approach that truly makes a difference. Thanks to their dedication, I obtained a favorable outcome. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs reliable legal representation. Quiero expresar mi total satisfacción con el servicio brindado por el abogado Armando J. Hernandez. Demostró un alto nivel de profesionalismo, conocimiento legal y compromiso en todo momento. Siempre estuvo disponible para aclarar mis dudas y me mantuvo informado durante todo el proceso. Además, su equipo de trabajo es súper especial y atento, brindando un trato humano y respetuoso que realmente marca la diferencia. Gracias a su dedicación, obtuve un resultado favorable. Lo recomiendo ampliamente a cualquier persona que necesite representación legal confiable.
    Elpidio Aladro
    Armando is exceptional
    Armando is exceptional both professionally and personally. My husband went through a difficult situation, and the way he represented him was wonderful. There was never a doubt that the problem wouldn't be resolved. His entire team is marvelous. Don't waste your time elsewhere. This is the right place to feel at ease and see quality results. God bless the mind and energy of this incredible human being and legal professional. 👌 Armando es excepcional como profesional y como ser humano. Mi esposo pasó por una situación y la forma en la que lo representó fue maravillosa. No hubo dudas ni por un segundo de que el problema no se fuese a resolver. Su equipo completo, maravillosos. No desperdicien su tiempo en otro lugar. Este es el lugar correcto para sentirte tranquilo y ver resultados de calidad. Dios bendiga la mente y la energía de este increíble ser humano y profesional de las leyes. 👌
    Rosali Guilarte
    Armando and His Office Were Great
    Armando and his office were great! I would call so many times and they would always help me. I knew I was in great hands! Thank you, Armando and awesome team. More than happy with my outcome!
    Stephanie Valentin
    Excellent Service and a Wonderful Team
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and a wonderful team. Everyone in the office is genuinely concerned with making you feel comfortable by explaining the process in detail. They truly put your mind at ease and know you're in the best hands—professionals specializing in complex cases. 100% recommended. (Original) Excelente atención y mucha calidad humana, todos en la oficina se preocupan porque te sientas bien al explicarte detalladamente el proceso, sinceramente te dan mucha tranquilidad y quedas en las mejores manos de profesionales especialistas en casos complicados. 100% recomendados
    Lynda Hernandez
    Great Experience with Attorney Hernandez
    I had a great experience with Attorney Armando Hernandez and his staff. They handled my case very quickly, communicated with me throughout the entire process, and successfully got my case dismissed. Everyone was attentive, professional, and made the process stress-free. I highly recommend Attorney Hernandez to anyone needing legal help. Thank you so much!!
    Chelsi Reimers
    Amazing Job Getting My Case Dismissed
    My attorney and his team did an amazing job getting my case dismissed. They were very knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cared about my case. Highly recommend! You can trust them 100%.
    Richena Exilhomme
    A wonderful, dedicated team
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful team, dedicated to their work. Thank you all so much for your work, especially to lawyer Armando. (Original) Un equipo maravilloso y comprometido con su trabajo, muchas gracias a todos por su trabajo, en especial al abogado Armando.
    Niliad
    Super Quick and Easy Process
    Super quick and easy process. Everything in person does not take up much of your time, and once you’re done they take care of everything else. Super easy payment plan too, I couldn’t ask for a better service thank you so much!
    Klaudia podgorna
    Armando exceeded every possible expectation.
    I cannot say enough about the exceptional experience my son and I had with Armando and his entire team. Beyond their professionalism, what truly sets them apart is the way they support you every step of the way until the case is fully resolved. You often hear stories about attorneys being cold or indifferent, but that could not be further from our experience. Armando was the exact opposite: compassionate, dedicated, and genuinely invested in helping my son. His staff, Natasha, Mabel, and Carlos, are equally outstanding. They are always just a phone call away and ready to assist with anything needed. Their kindness, patience, and willingness to help made an incredibly stressful process much easier to navigate. Armando was recommended to us by a friend's relative whose colleague, a bailiff, mentioned that he had seen Armando in court many times and that he was very good. That recommendation was truly an understatement. Armando exceeded every possible expectation. In court he was powerful, strategic, and commanding, someone who clearly knows the law and how to advocate effectively. He fought tirelessly for my son in a misdemeanor battery case that also involved battery while intoxicated. The case ended with a very positive outcome, far better than what it originally appeared to be. His presence and expertise made all the difference. During this process, my son tragically lost his father. Armando immediately stepped in with unwavering support, offering guidance and genuine compassion during a heartbreaking time. He did all of this without ever charging a single extra penny. The case became more complex and took longer than expected, yet despite my repeated offers they refused to increase their original fee. Finding an attorney with this level of integrity, compassion, and commitment is rare. I am forever grateful for the way they treated my son and our family. I recommend Armando and his entire team without hesitation.
    Danot Perez
    Excellent Attention and Service
    Excellent attention and service are the best.
    Alex Zepeda
    Thank you so much for the wonderful service
    Thank you so much for the wonderful service and for a seamless experience during a difficult time in my life. They are professional, timely, and caring. Their rates are unbeatable with exceptional service. Thank you again!
    Nellie P
    Complete professionalism of the staff and lawyer
    I had never had the experience of hiring a lawyer, and although they gave me very good ratings, I was always afraid of knowing if it was going to be good or not. I want to say that, apart from complete professionalism of the staff and the lawyer himself, his firmness and determination to really know what he is doing. Thank you again!!
    Card Sound
    Highly Recommended Legal Team
    Finding a lawyer can be a stressful experience, but Armando J. Hernandez and his team made the process feel easy and reassuring. Their excellent service and legal advice gave me confidence every step of the way. I truly trust Armando J. Hernandez and wholeheartedly recommend him and his team to anyone in need of reliable legal support.
    JosueJhon delgado
    I recommend the law office of Mr. Armando
    I recommend that anyone choose the law office of Mr. Armando for any issues.
    La Liga - TSFL
    Very Professional and Excellent Human Beings
    Attorney Armando is a great professional and excellent human being. Since my visit to his office, I felt very calm when consulting him about my case because he was very explicit and explained everything to me in detail. I felt represented from that day on because he was quick in the process of making it known that he was my attorney to the necessary parties from that date. I was assisted after speaking with him and Natacha, his sister, who gave me a lot of peace and familiarity in these moments when one feels overwhelmed by a difficult situation. I recommend them. They are very professional, they know very well what to do in difficult moments, and I am infinitely grateful for their help. I congratulate them both and their work group.
    Carlos
    I recommend Attorney Armando Hernandez 100 percent.
    I recommend Attorney Armando Hernandez 100 percent. He is great, very professional, along with his staff. Very kind and honest. The results I got for my son’s case were amazing. All the time they kept me informed and were very helpful! Highly recommend this law firm. Thank you. God bless.
    Maria Carpio
    7 Years Later They’re Still Great!
    7 years later they’re still great! Armando and Natasha, very serious people to do business with, 100% recommended.
    Andres Alcala
    The Best of Lawyers
    For me, the best of lawyers. They always answered my calls and answered my questions throughout my case. I am extremely grateful for the services provided by a highly professional and responsible team, as well as excellent prices and payment methods. Thank you!!
    Vimaira Marcano
    Very Satisfied with the Outcome
    My lawyer, Armando Hernandez, and his entire team were knowledgeable, patient, respectful, and courteous. Armando communicated with me effectively throughout the whole process, and I was very satisfied with the final outcome of my case. I really want to point out that Natasha (Armando's sister) was so positive, compassionate, and kind towards me, and that made me feel happy and at peace. She was so understanding and patient. I will definitely be recommending this law firm to family and friends, as I truly believe they can provide positive results.
    John Campo
    The Dream Team
    I truly felt compelled to share my experience with the Law Office of Armando J. Hernandez, P.A. They are the dream team. When Armando took on my case, I was going through one of the most difficult moments of my life and my charges were very serious. Despite the distance because I'm based in California and his office is in Miami, Armando and his team maintained excellent communication and made me feel supported every step of the way. That distance never mattered; they were present, responsive, and on point throughout. Armando secured a great outcome for me, which I truly believe was the best deal possible under the circumstances. And even after that, his support didn’t stop. He recently helped me obtain early termination of probation, and once again, his professionalism and dedication shined. My family and I have developed unconditional love and gratitude toward this team. From day one, they treated us like family, not just clients. Whether it was Armando himself or anyone answering the phone at the office, the level of care, integrity, and commitment was always the same. Armando has set a high standard for what a defense attorney should be: someone who truly fights for you, someone with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment. At no point did I feel like just another case; he made it clear that he genuinely cared and wanted the best for me. I couldn’t have asked for a better defense attorney by my side in the courtroom. If you’re looking for someone who will advocate for you like it’s personal, because to him it is, look no further than Armando J. Hernandez and his incredible team. Thank you, Armando, Carlos, Natasha, Mabel, and everyone from the law office!
    Ruben Rivas
    Best experience for help
    For me, Armando and his team have been the best experience I've had when I need help. I'm very satisfied with the service. Everyone at the office is super attentive to you. I highly recommend this office to all of Miami and the state of Florida. It will be 100% guaranteed. Thank you.
    Dayris Trista
    He gets to fighting ASAP
    I like the fact he gets to fighting ASAP because of him I got my justice.
    Lola Torres
    100% Recommended
    100% Recommended. Helped me with my criminal case.
    Gustavo Q 10
    I recommend them 100%. Very good lawyers.
    I recently hired the law firm Law Office Armando J. Hernandez and I am very happy with the case they helped me resolve. I recommend them 100%. Very good lawyers.
    Carlos Zea
    I am eternally grateful for their service
    I could not have found a better attorney. Meeting Attorney Hernandez and his staff made me feel so relieved. They took the time to go into details about my case and explained the situation I found myself in. Natacha kept me up to date with my case and told me I need not to worry because they were now in charge. I cannot thank them enough and I am eternally grateful for their service and the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend Attorney Armando Hernandez to anyone who finds themselves in trouble.
    Paloma Bella
    Most Professional and Amazing Law Office
    The law office of Armando J. Hernandez is easily one of the most professional and amazing law offices I have come across. They are extremely professional and friendly and will keep up with your case and resolve it as quickly as possible for you to continue on. Highly recommend them for your legal needs.
    Chris Lopez
    Attorney Armando Hernandez Saved My Life
    Atty. Armando Hernandez, Esq. saved my life. I could not have found a better attorney. Meeting Attorney Hernandez, I felt I had nothing to worry about. He made me feel so at ease. He took the time to go into details about my case and explained the situation I found myself in. Atty. Hernandez kept me up to date with my case and told me I need not worry because he was now in charge. I cannot thank him enough, and I am eternally grateful for his service and the outcome of my case. I would highly recommend Attorney Armando Hernandez to anyone who finds themselves in trouble.
    Gloria Jones
    Excellent in Everything
    Excellent in everything. The personnel are very friendly and always answer your questions, help, and guide you through the process. Very happy, I recommend him very much.
    Christian Forjone
    He gave me hope to breathe again
    To me, they were a blessing. I was a desperate single mom whose son was mentally ill and in custody. Thanks to Armando, he gave me hope to breathe again. Within 3 weeks after I transferred the case to him, my son was out. Thank you, Armando, you are a great lawyer. Natasha! You are an angel, I appreciate all your help. May God reward you hereafter.
    ZULY ALI
    Ultimately, charges were dropped.
    I was in need of an attorney. I went online and researched attorneys in different search engines, and Yelp, Google, etc. I bundled the attorneys that were specific to my case and picked a few depending on ratings and reviews. One of the attorneys was Armando. Armando’s office filled every expectation. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted better than any other attorney's office. Armando was the only one that took the time to listen to everything I had to say and see my evidence. No other office did that. And based upon your charges, you will fall within a price range, as he or others will explain. After reviewing a few attorneys, Armando stood out with not only providing better pricing but having experience as a prosecutor. Ultimately, charges were dropped. Natasha is a sweetheart, Armando is a gentleman and professional. Thank you!
    Ricardo
    Why Choose Law Office of Armando J. Hernandez, P.A.

    At the Law Office of Armando J. Hernandez, P.A., we specialize in dedicated and personalized criminal defense services in Miami and Dade County. Led by a former prosecutor with over 20 years of experience, our firm offers strategic insights and relentless advocacy for each client, ensuring you receive the high-quality representation you deserve, anytime you need us.

    Why Choose Us:

    • Available 24/7 for immediate legal support
    • Over 20 years of legal expertise in criminal law
    • Personalized and focused client attention
    • Fluent Spanish-language services
    • Recognized by top legal associations
    • 24/7 Legal Support Available

      Reach us anytime for prompt legal assistance.

    • Decades of Legal Expertise

      Over 20 years of experience in Florida criminal law.

    • Former Prosecutor on Your Side

      Benefit from Attorney Hernandez's insider insights.

    • Recognized Excellence in Defense

      Awarded by top legal groups in the nation.

    Common Areas We Serve
    • Coral Gables
    • Miami-Dade
    • Miami
    • Hialeah
    • Kendall
    • Miami Beach
    • Westchester
    • South Miami
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