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Civil and criminal attorney Lance Stelzer serves as President of the Law Offices of Lance R. Stelzer, P.A. in Miami, Florida.
Over the course of his career, attorney Lance Stelzer has enjoyed his status as one of the top trial lawyers in the Greater Miami-Dade metropolitan region, earning accolades from clients and colleagues. Following graduation with honors from the University of Florida’s Fredric G. Levin College of Law in 1973, Lance Stelzer remained at his alma mater as an Instructor of Law, teaching courses in legal research and writing.
Passing the Florida Bar Examination in that same year, Lance Stelzer subsequently became Assistant Attorney General, in which capacity he handled criminal appeals to federal and state courts, among other responsibilities. Lance Stelzer next accepted a position as Assistant State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida and spent five years fulfilling a variety of roles, including Division Chief of two separate felony divisions. In 1980, Lance Stelzer founded the Law Offices of Lance R. Stelzer, P.A. in downtown Miami, where he maintains a broad specialization in matters of civil litigation and criminal defense.
Among his many areas of expertise, Lance Stelzer has navigated clients through the complexities of civil rights law, the legality of arrest, necessary probable cause for arrest, and more. Highly accomplished in his field, Lance Stelzer holds distinction as the first attorney to successfully prosecute a case in which a criminal defendant was convicted based upon a fingerprint lifted from the victim, as well as another case where the conviction was based on a bite mark on the deceased. Lance Stelzer additionally obtained a substantial judgment in a landmark medical malpractice case in 2003, where a surgeon left a towel inside a patient during an operation. He has testified as an expert witness in both state and federal courts in the areas of probable cause for arrest, criminal behavior, and attorney fees.
A longtime member of The Florida Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Lance Stelzer remains an active contributor to legal organizations and administrative bodies in Miami-Dade County and beyond, including the Dade County Pretrial Intervention Program, the Florida Department of Legal Affairs, and the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board. He earned admittance to the State Bar of California in 1974. Lance Stelzer resides and works in Miami.
Lance Stelzer's Schools
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University of Florida College of Law
, Class of 1973
JD
Graduated with Honors -Winner of “Book” award for Legal History -Winner, “Best Oral Argument,” Campbell Thornal Moot Court Competition -Member, Moot Court Team
Graduate with Honors, 4th in my class.
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Lance Stelzer's Companies
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Law Offices of Lance R. Stelzer, P.A.
1981
President
Successfully prosecuted the first and only case where a criminal defendant was convicted (of First Degree Murder) on the basis of a fingerprint lifted from the body of the deceased. Successfully prosecuted the first case in the State of Florida in which a conviction (of Murder) was obtained on the basis of a bite mark left by the defendant on the body of the deceased.
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Lance Stelzer's Affiliations
Lance Stelzer's Publications
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Lance Stelzer and the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board (1/2)
, Lance Stelzer's Blog on Bigsight
July, 2011
A well-regarded legal professional who possesses over three decades of experience, Lance Stelzer applies his skills as President of the Law Offices of Lance R. Stelzer, P.A.Representing clients in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and the surrounding areas, Mr. Stelzer serves as an attorney in state and federal criminal and civil cases, possessing an extensive understanding of medical malpractice law. Prior to establishing his private practice, Mr. Stelzer served as Counsel for the State of Florida Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators, moving on to act as Assistant State Attorney for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, where he worked for five years.
Recognized as one of Florida’s most capable trial lawyers, Mr. Stelzer sets time aside in his busy schedule to facilitate the efforts of the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board. Joining the organization as Acting Chairman nearly 20 years ago, Lance Stelzer presently provides essential operational support as Vice-Chairman.
Founded for the primary purpose of controlling and minimizing the occurrence of events that bother or threaten citizens in the local community, the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board deals with complaints involving a wide range of illegal activities. On a daily basis, members of the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board collaborate with city and county police agencies to address problems stemming from criminal actions such as prostitution, drug use, and property theft. Moreover, the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board channels its resources to prevent issues related to street gang violence. The board also institutes injunctions against proprietors of city businesses who choose to ignore or even encourage neighborhood crime. In addition, the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board has developed safeguards to prevent the sale of controlled substances and administered orders to remedy violations involving property.
Lance Stelzer and the Miami-Dade County Nuisance Abatement Board (2/2)
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