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Biography
Dave L. Simmons, founder of the Law Offices of Dave L.
Simmons, P.A., has over 27 years of experience practicing criminal law in
Broward County. He earned his undergraduate degree in Communications, cum
laude, from Florida State University before attaining his Juris Doctor from
Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law School. Mr. Simmons began his legal career
as an Assistant State Attorney and then as an Assistant Public Defender in
Broward County where he was a lead attoney gaining invaluable experience prosecuting and defending both misdemeanor
and felony cases. This dual perspective allows him to analyze criminal matters
from every angle and provide strategic, effective defense for his clients. For
the past 22 years, Mr. Simmons has focused exclusively on criminal defense in
private practice, representing thousands of clients in cases ranging from minor
offenses to serious felonies. He is a committed member of the Broward
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and maintains good standing with The
Florida Bar and the Supreme Court of Florida. Recognized by Avvo with a “Superb” rating and a perfect “10” rating from Justia. He has also been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating — the highest peer-review distinction in the legal profession, reflecting the assessment of fellow attorneys and members of the judiciary for both ethical standards and legal ability. Mr. Simmons brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to
every case he handles.
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About Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity
and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.
Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Dave L. Simmons got this award in 2026
This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.
This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.
This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.
This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.
Dave L. Simmons got this award in 2026
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