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🏛️ 17th Judicial Circuit • Broward County # 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.

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## 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](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/first-appearance/) (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](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/battery/) & Injunctions:** Strict no-contact order enforcement, bond hearings, and defense against false claims.
- **Fort Lauderdale Beach [DUI](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/dui/) Defense:** Field sobriety test challenges, breathalyzer calibration motions, and formal DMV reviews.
- **Firearms Violations & [10-20-Life](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/10-20-life/) :** Defending against [mandatory prison](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/mandatory-minimum-sentence/) enhancements for firearm possession and improper exhibition.
- **Probation Violations ([VOP](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/violation-of-probation/) ):** Fast-tracked hearings for alleged technical or substantive violations of probation.

### Find a Fort Lauderdale Defense Attorney

Connect with trusted Broward County criminal defense attorneys fighting for charge dismissals and bond reductions.

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