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🏛️ 11th Judicial Circuit • Miami-Dade County # Miami Criminal Defense Attorneys & Jail Court Guide

Arrested in Miami, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, or Hialeah? Get critical court guidance, TGK jail bond procedures, and connect directly with veteran Miami criminal defense trial lawyers.

[🔍 View Miami Defense Lawyers](/directory/?region=miami)
[⚡ Request Free Case Review](/contact/)

## What to Do If Arrested in Miami-Dade County

When someone is arrested in Miami-Dade County by the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), City of Miami Police, or Miami Beach Police, they are booked and transported to the **Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK)** located at 7000 NW 41st St, Miami, FL 33166.

### 1. [First Appearance Hearing](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/first-appearance/)

Within 24 hours of arrest, defendants appear before a magistrate judge at TGK Video Court to review probable cause and set bond conditions.

### 2. Main Courthouse Location

All felony and misdemeanor court proceedings take place at the **Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building**, 1351 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33125.

## Common Criminal Charges in Miami Courts

Miami defense attorneys regularly litigate high-stakes cases in state and federal court (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida):

- **Miami Beach [DUI](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/dui/) & BUI:** Breath test refusals, checkpoints on MacArthur/Julia Tuttle Causeways, boating under the influence in Biscayne Bay.
- **State & Federal Drug Trafficking:** Cocaine, fentanyl, prescription fraud, and maritime federal narcotics interdiction under Florida Chapter 893.
- **Violent Crimes & Self Defense:**[Stand Your Ground](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/stand-your-ground/) pre-trial immunity motions under § 776.032 for [aggravated assault](https://floridacriminaldefense.us/legal-terms/aggravated-assault/) and firearms cases.
- **White Collar & Healthcare Fraud:** Medicare/Medicaid fraud, money laundering, real estate fraud, and corporate embezzlement.

### Find a Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer

Browse vetted trial lawyers in Miami-Dade County available 24/7 for emergency jail visits and bond hearings.

[Browse Miami Directory Listings →](/directory/?region=miami)

**Florida Bar Disclaimer (Rule 4-7):** The hiring of a Miami criminal defense attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Consult a licensed Florida attorney for legal advice.