Jonathan Blecher

Jonathan Blecher has defended over 5,000 DUI and Criminal cases since 1982.

Jonathan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 1978 from the University of Florida, and his Juris Doctor in 1981 from the University of Florida College of Law.

A former Assistant State Attorney in Miami, Jonathan is a member of the Florida Bar, and is admitted to practice law before all Florida courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the Eastern District of Michigan. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of Miami, the National College for DUI Defense, NORML, and has served as a Judge for the University of Miami Law School Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions.

Jonathan Blecher is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is a Florida SuperLawyer.

His own firm was established in 1992, and has defended over 5,000 DUI and criminal cases in over 40 years of criminal law practice, with a specialty in DUI defense in Miami.

University of Florida Levin College of Law

J.D. (1981) | Criminal Justice

1978 - 1981

University of Florida

Bachelor of Arts (1978) | Criminal Justice and Political Science.

1975 - 1978

Honors: Dean's List and President's List, Florida Blue Key, Omicron Delta Kappa

Activities: Student Senate, Associate Justice, UF Traffic Court, Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Student Government Productions

Founding Attorney

Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A.

1992 - Current

Judge

University of Miami Law School Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions

1998 - 1998

Lecturer

Miami-Dade County Police Academy

1996 - 1996

Associate Attorney

Essen and Essen, P.A.

1986 - 1992

Associate Attorney

Entin, Schwartz, Dion and Sclafani, P.A.

1984 - 1986

Assistant State Attorney

Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

1981 - 1984

Stopped for DUI? Do's and Don'ts

Jonathan Blecher

June 14, 2013

DUI Diversion Programs

Jonathan Blecher

August 21, 2012

Purpose of the Initial Consultation

Jonathan Blecher

November 24, 2009

Effective Practice Tip and Networking Strategies for Attorneys, Coral Gables, FL

March 23, 2017

Florida Lawyers Network

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2022

Florida SuperLawyers

Super Lawyers

2020

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2020

AV Preeminient

Martindale-Hubbel Lawyers Service

2020

Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence

Client’s Choice Award

AVVO

2019

FACDL-Miami, Board of Directors

Member

Current

National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

Member

Current

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Current

National Eagle Scout Association and Order of the Arrow

Member

Current

Florida Lawyers Network

President

2015 - Current

Florida

Since 1982

Middle District of Florida

Since 1985

Southern District of Florida

Since 1984

11th Circuit

Since 1984

U.S. Supreme Court

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Q. Can you be arrested for driving with suspended license on private property, not in a vehicle, and plate not called in.

February 22, 2024

A: Law enforcement officers have the right to enforce traffic laws anywhere the public has a right to travel- even private property in most cases. Shopping mall parking lots are privately owned, but the public can navigate them. The next issue becomes if you were in or out of the vehicle or the officer had probable cause to believe you were or had been.

Q. What does satisfaction of judgment book 6285 page 1896 mean? It was on my case page online.

February 22, 2024

A: Clerk's offices use that number system to file judgments and other documents so they (and the public) can locate them. If you want to see it or get a copy, most Clerk's offices have an online portal. If not, you will have to go to their office.

Q. Can a domestic violence victim move from miami fl to Orlando fl and take her 2 year old child without the consent of the

February 21, 2024

A: If there's a criminal case pending there's likely a "no contact" order in place, which should protect you during the pendency of the case. However, on the civil side, there may be a custody/visitation decree from a court that you should be mindful of and not violate. All this is moot if the court's have not been involved. Seek the advice of a family law attorney.