Melissa Madrigal

Melissa Madrigal is a dedicated career criminal defense attorney at Markus/Moss PLLC, representing clients in high-stakes federal investigations and prosecutions across the U.S. Her practice spans white collar crimes, regulatory matters, and internal corporate inquiries, with a focus on strategic defense in complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.

Melissa earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law in 2011 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from FIU. Her legal education, coupled with early training in litigation, laid the foundation for a practice built on creativity, tenacity, and legal precision.

Melissa began her legal career in Miami and later expanded her white collar practice during over a decade in New York City. She has successfully defended clients in cases involving securities fraud, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, and international sanctions violations. Her work includes trial representation, appeals, and complex negotiations with government agencies.

Fluent in Spanish and of Cuban-American heritage, Melissa regularly counsels Latin American clients involved in U.S.-based investigations. She has advised executives, companies, and even former political leaders in matters involving reputational risk, criminal exposure, and regulatory compliance, often preventing charges before they are filed.

Melissa’s work has earned her repeated recognition, including “Super Lawyers – White Collar Criminal Defense” in 2024 and Benchmark Litigation’s “Future Star” designation from 2021 to 2023. She is a member of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, the Women’s White Collar Defense Association, and the Cuban American Bar Association.

Known for her forward-thinking advocacy and strategic insight, Melissa Madrigal serves as a trusted legal advisor in some of the most challenging legal environments. With a proven ability to guide clients through investigations and litigation, she remains a formidable force in federal criminal defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Markus Moss PLLC
• Member, New York Council of Defense Lawyers
• Member, Women’s White Collar Defense Association (Florida & NYC Chapters)
• Member, Cuban American Bar Association
• Advisor, Saint Brendan High School Academy Council (Law)

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• Florida International University – College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Florida International University
  BA in Political Science, International Relations, & National Security Studies with Cum Laude

Awards & Badges