Antonio Pena Jr.

Antonio Pena Jr. is a Florida criminal defense lawyer at Antonio Pena Law Group PLLC, representing clients facing serious state and federal charges. His practice includes drug crimes, drug trafficking, federal offenses, felony defense, fraud, public corruption, and white-collar matters. He draws on prior prosecution experience when evaluating evidence, anticipating government strategy, and preparing defenses. His work includes cases involving violent felonies, narcotics investigations, financial crimes, and criminal conspiracies.

Antonio earned a B.A., cum laude, from St. Thomas University in Florida, with majors in Criminal Justice and English. He later received his J.D., cum laude, from St Thomas University School of Law in Miami. His academic background provided training in criminal justice, legal analysis, and courtroom advocacy. That education supported his transition into prosecution after law school and admission to the Florida Bar.

Antonio worked at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office for nearly five years after completing law school. He conducted more than twenty trials involving misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony cases. His trial experience included armed robbery, attempted homicide, and homicide prosecutions. During his final year there, he joined the racketeering, organized crime, and narcotics section. He investigated and prosecuted narcotics trafficking matters with state and federal agencies.

Antonio Pena Jr. now focuses his practice on criminal defense in Miami and surrounding South Florida communities. He represents clients facing investigations, felony charges, and federal prosecutions involving fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, drugs, and corruption. He is admitted to practice in Florida and speaks English and Spanish. His background combines prosecution experience, trial work, investigative knowledge, and defense advocacy in serious criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Antonio Pena Law Group PLLC
• Member, Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• St Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• St. Thomas University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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