Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorneys & Jail Court Guide
Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, or Pompano Beach? Review 17th Circuit courthouse guidelines, Broward Main Jail bond steps, and connect with experienced trial counsel.
Broward County Jail & Magistrate Court
Arrests by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department (FLPD), Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO), or Hollywood Police are processed at the Broward County Main Jail, 555 SE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
1. Magistrate Hearing (Room 04160)
Magistrate bond hearings occur twice daily at the Central Courthouse via direct video link to the Main Jail and Joseph V. Conte Facility.
2. Broward Central Judicial Complex
All felony and county criminal divisions operate at the Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Key Criminal Defense Areas in Broward
- Domestic Violence Battery & Injunctions: Strict no-contact order enforcement, bond hearings, and defense against false claims.
- Fort Lauderdale Beach DUI Defense: Field sobriety test challenges, breathalyzer calibration motions, and formal DMV reviews.
- Firearms Violations & 10-20-Life: Defending against mandatory prison enhancements for firearm possession and improper exhibition.
- Probation Violations (VOP): Fast-tracked hearings for alleged technical or substantive violations of probation.
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