Dave L. Simmons, in the Law Offices of Dave L. Simmons. P.A. has been practicing law in the criminal justice field in Broward County for almost 27 years. He attended Florida State University during his undergraduate studies and graduated cum laude with a degree in Communications. After graduation, he attended Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School, earning his degree as Juris Doctor.
After law school, Mr. Simmons became an Assistant State Attorney for the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and later an Assistant Public Defender for the Broward County Public Defender’s Office. As a former prosecuting attorney for the State Attorney’s Office and former Public Defender in Broward County, Mr. Simmons has had the unique opportunity of handling both misdemeanor and felony cases on both sides of the judicial system in Broward County. This unique training and experience have equipped him with the ability to view your case from a broad perspective and assert the very best possible defense in your case.
Since leaving both the State Attorney’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender, Mr. Simmons has devoted his private practice to defending those individuals accused of a criminal offense. With 27 years of combined experience in the criminal justice field, he has represented thousands of individuals accused of various criminal charges ranging from misdemeanors to the most serious felonies with over 150 trials under his belt. Mr. Simmons firmly believes that his knowledge and experience will help to assert the very best defense in each and every case and achieve the best results possible.
Dave Simmons is a member of the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2015 Featured Attoreny) and is a member in good standing with The Florida Bar and the Supreme Court of Florida. Mr. Simmons has a “Superb Rating" from Martindale-Avvo, a leading national lawyer rating service ( 2019 and 2025 Avvo Client Choice Award), and a perfect "10 Rating" with Justia, also a leading national lawyer rating service.
Practice Areas
Domestic violence
- Defending against allegations of assault, battery, or harassment within familial or household relationships
- Challenging restraining orders or injunctions
- Investigating false or exaggerated claims
- Working to protect parental rights and prevent negative immigration or employment consequences
- Pursuing reduced charges, dismissal, or pre-trial intervention when appropriate
Probation violations
- Representation for technical and substantive violations
- Advocating to avoid incarceration and keep probation terms intact
- Challenging unlawful or unsupported violation reports
- Petitioning for early termination or modification of probation
- Negotiating alternatives such as reinstatement or community sanctions
Warrants
- Addressing active arrest warrants, bench warrants, and failure-to-appear warrants
- Arranging for self-surrender to minimize jail time
- Filing motions to withdraw or quash improper warrants
- Advising on warrant checks and next steps
- Negotiating with prosecutors for favorable release conditions
Theft
- Defense for petit theft, grand theft, shoplifting, and fraud-related offenses
- Challenging evidence such as surveillance, witness statements, and intent
- Pursuing diversion programs to avoid a conviction
- Minimizing penalties and protecting future employment opportunities
- Fighting restitution claims or inflated loss amounts
DUIs
- Defending against first-time, repeat, and felony DUI charges
- Challenging traffic stops, breath tests, and field sobriety procedures
- Handling driver’s license suspensions and formal review hearings
- Seeking reduced charges such as reckless driving
- Exploring eligibility for diversion or hardship licenses
Drug crimes
- Representation for possession, trafficking, distribution, or prescription drug charges
- Challenging illegal searches, seizures, and questionable evidence
- Advocating for diversion, treatment-based resolutions, or dropped charges
- Addressing drug-related probation violations
- Protecting clients from severe sentencing enhancements
