Joseph Nascimento

Joseph Nascimento: Attorney with Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Mr. Nascimento has spent his entire career as a criminal defense attorney, defending individuals and corporations in high-stakes federal and state criminal matters, including investigations by the FBI, DEA, Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of Inspector General, IRS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Postal Inspector. Most recently, Mr. Nascimento’s practice has focused on medical providers, laboratory executives, marketing companies, durable medical equipment suppliers and business owners subjected to federal healthcare/Medicare fraud investigations in jurisdictions around the country.

Mr. Nascimento has handled cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Money Laundering, Bribery, Drug Trafficking, RICO, Healthcare Fraud, Wire Fraud, Asset Forfeitures and the representation of victim corporations/individuals in attempts to collect restitution. He has tried cases at all levels, from minor offenses, to those with potential life punishments and the death penalty, and has been educated by some of the leading experts in the world on DNA comparison and issues surrounding transfer and contamination, facial recognition and issues surrounding eyewitness memory and facial comparison. Mr. Nascimento has also successfully handled state and federal appeals that have saved his clients many years in prison.

Joe grew up in South Florida and got his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida. After UF, Mr. Nascimento went on to attend the University of Miami School of Law as a Dean’s Merit scholar, where he graduated, cum laude, with a Juris Doctor. For the last several years, Mr. Nascimento has been an adjunct professor teaching the University of Miami School of Law’s Criminal Litigation Skills I and Advanced Criminal Litigation Skills II courses, part of the school’s nationally acclaimed litigation skills program..

Immediately out of law school, Joe joined Robbins Tunkey Ross Amsel Raben & Waxman, P.A., one of the largest and highly reputed criminal defense firms in the country. After many years with RTR, Mr. Nascimento became one of the founding members of the reorganized firm of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC.
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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Law
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Securities Fraud
  • RICO
  • DUI/DWI

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 2006
Law School Attended:
University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Florida; US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; US Supreme Court; US District Court, Middle District of Florida; US District Court, Northern District of Florida; US District Court, Southern District of Florida; 2010, US District Court, Southern, Middle , Northern Districts of Florida; 11, US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 2020, District of Columbia
Memberships:
American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Criminal Justice; General Practice; Individual Rights and Responsibilities; Young Lawyers Division); The Florida Bar (Member: Criminal Law Section); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Birth Information:
Staten Island, New York
ISLN:
920857579

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Fixed Hourly Rates
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (36 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/17/23 in Criminal Law

    I have had the privilege of working with Joe Nascimento for many years. He is a superb lawyer. His clients have the upmost confidence in him. He has handled all types of cases as well as appeals. I have been so impressed with his legal talent over th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 10/17/23 in Criminal Law

    Joe Nascimento is an exceptional lawyer who practices at the highest level in his specialty of criminal defense law with the highest degree of ethics. He is deserving of the highest AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/16/23 in Federal Criminal Law

    Joe is client-focused, and among the best in his field. He consistently achieves excellent results for his clients with good judgment and hard work. Above all, Joe is one of the most dependable, honest, and fair people I know.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 09/27/23 in Federal Criminal Law

    Mr. Nascimento is a first-rate practitioner in every respect. He has my strongest possible recommendation for an A-V rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in Securities Fraud

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in Driving While Intoxicated

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in Securities

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in RICO

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in Health Care

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/26/23 in Appellate Practice

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Silver Client Champion

I am writing to express my gratitude for your support during a very challenging time in my life. Thanks to your knowledge and dedication, I am able to stay with my family and continue living my life...

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305-404-9647  Phone

305-858-7491  Fax

www.crimlawfirm.com/joseph-nascimento

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