Miami Federal Drug Trafficking Lawyer
Free Consultations to Fight the Charges against You
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) includes Miami in the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). This means Miami is considered an international gateway for drugs coming into the country from the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico. If you were charged with drug trafficking, call the Miami drug trafficking lawyer at The Law Offices of Joel DeFabio for a free consultation about your case.
Call (305) 851-5581 now to get started. You can also schedule your free consultation by contacting us online.
Common Penalties for Federal Drug Trafficking
The federal penalties for drug trafficking are notoriously harsh. For example, trafficking in between 500 and 4,999 grams of cocaine is punishable by a minimum of 5 years or a maximum of 40 years in prison, with fines of up to $5 million.
The fines increase for larger amounts of drugs, as well as for if the crime results in serious bodily injury or death to a victim.
We can fight for your freedom throughout drug trafficking charges, such as:
- Smuggling
- Cultivating
- Manufacturing
- Distributing drugs as part of a trafficking operation
Having a capable federal crimes lawyer on your side makes a huge difference. With more than 35 years of experience and a proven track record of success in drug-related cases, Attorney Joel DeFabio can fight aggressively to clear your name of the charges.
Call for a Free Consultation
Once charges are filed against you by federal agencies, you must act quickly to protect your future. Our firm understands the stress you are experiencing, and we can give you the counsel you need to feel hopeful and enjoy peace of mind about your case. We have handled many cases just like yours, and we are confident in our ability to help you tell your side of the story and avoid a conviction.
Don’t face the charges alone. Dial (305) 851-5581 now to discuss your case and to retain powerful and experienced representation.


Having defended over 600 cases, Joel DeFabio has the experience and knowledge to craft winning defense strategies for even the most serious charges.

Recent Victories
Result-Driven Defense
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Aggravated Identity Theft CHARGES DISMISSED
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Assault of a Federal Officer CHARGES DISMISSED
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Charged with refusing to comply All charges were dismissed
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Conspiracy NOT GUILTY
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Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud CHARGES DISMISSED
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Conspiracy to Commit Fraud NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism NOT GUILTY
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Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. Government NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S.; False Statements NO JAIL
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Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine NO JAIL

The DeFabio Difference
What Sets Us Apart from the Rest-
Nearly 40 Years of Experience
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More Than 600 Federal Cases Defended
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More Than 50 Federal Jury Trials Handled
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One of Miami's Most Respected Defense Attorneys
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Award-Winning Representation
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Honest Appraisal of Your Case - "No Surprises"