NACDL - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Life Member Directory
Life members are attorneys who have made an extraordinary commitment to support the work of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. By supporting NACDL at the highest dues level, they are accorded a lifetime membership as long as they continue to meet the standards for NACDL membership. In addition, they are listed in this special expanded life member directory, including bio and photograph, and receive a special award in recognition of their support for NACDL’s work.
I have been a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa and Chicago since 1989. MDFL, NDIL, DCDC, CDIL, SDFL, NDFL, SDIL. I have been lead counsel on forty-four Federal jury trials. I have also been lead counsel on thirty Fifth, Seventh, and Eleventh Circuit Appeals briefs. I also practice in Florida and Illinois State Courts. Call me if you need help in Tampa or Chicago. 312-913-1111
Education
Undergraduate: Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., 1985
Law School: Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., 1988
Among other distinctions, Mr. Petruzzi is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami Chapter, and he has been on the legal committee for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws for over ten years. Mr. Petruzzi has been recognized as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by the American Trial Lawyer's Association. He has a 10.0, “Superb,†rating by AVVO which is the highest rating available.
Education
Undergraduate: Hamilton College, B.A., 1990
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1993
Bar Information
Mr. Petruzzi is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and many federal courts.
Sonya Pfeiffer
is a partner with Rudolf Widenhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she
represents clients in white collar federal criminal cases, wrongful
conviction and civil rights cases, and serious state-court criminal cases.
Pfeiffer joined the firm after working in the business litigation division
of Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge and Rice, where she was involved with both
civil and criminal cases in the firm’s Charlotte office. In particula
Education
Undergraduate: Ohio University, B.S. in Journalism
DOJ Tax Division (1990-94)US Attorney's Office, MD FL (1994-99)Adj. Prof. of Law, Barry Univ. Coll. of LawAdj. Prof. of Law, Univ. of FL Levin Coll. of Law, LLM in TaxationRecipient, Outstanding Attorney, USDOJ, Tax Division (1993)Director and Treasurer, George C. Young Inn of Court
Certified Criminal Law SpecialistBoard of Governors, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeCooperating Attorney, American Civil Liberties Union of ArizonaVolunteer Staff Attorney, Northern Arizona Justice ProjectRecipient, Law Day Award, Racial Proofing, ACLU of Arizona (2004)Recipient, William Rothstein Award, Racial Proofing, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (2003)
Education
Undergraduate: Bowling Green State University, , 1980
President, State Bar of Arizona (1996-97)Past President, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeFormer Chairman, Criminal Justice Section, Criminal Rules Committee, State Bar of ArizonaFellow and State Chair, American College of Trial LawyersAdjunct faculty, University of Arizona College of Law, Advanced Criminal Trial PracticeListed, The Best Lawyers in America (1993-Present)The Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of the Year, Tucson, Arizona, Criminal Defense: White Collar (2012) and La
Education
Undergraduate: University of Toledo, , 1971
Law School: University of Toledo Law School, , 1974
Mr. Pimentel is the founding member of Pimentel & Associates, PLLC. The has four attorneys and handles everything from misdemeanors to Aggravated Murder.
Past President, NACDL Board of Directors (2006-07)Trustee, Foundation for Criminal Justice (2005)Faculty, Natl. Coll. for Criminal Defense; Trial Practice Inst.; PD AcademyMember, Board of Directors, NACDL (1978-85), (1993-2000)Former Director, OACDL (1988-93)Listed, Best Lawyers in America,& Natl. Directory of Criminal Lawyers
Education
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati, , 1964
Law School: Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1968
Bar Information
US Cts. of Appeal (4th, 6th, 9th, 10th Cir.), US Dist. Cts., US. Tax Ct., US Supreme Ct.
Cum LaudeLife Member, KACDLLife Fellow, KY Bar Foundation,Founding Member, Thomas M. Cooley Law Sch. 21st Century FundRecipient, Best Advocate & 1st Place Team, F. Lee Bailey Nat. Moot Crt. CompetitionPublicity Editor, "Law Review"Co-Author, "Reasonable Accommodations for Arrestees under the American Disabilities Act", American Society of Criminology (2000, 2003)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky, , 1987
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, , 1997
Bar Information
E. & W. KY Fedl. Dist. Cts., 6th Cir., US Supreme Ct.
Richard A. Portale
Partner at Portale Randazzo LLP, Portale Randazzo LLP
After earning his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Buffalo and his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, Richard Portale served as an Assistant District Attorney to the Westchester County’s DA Office for five years. While he started out in Motions and Appeals, he quickly moved up to the Grand Jury and then to Gangs and Narcotics. Afterwards, he started working with Duffy, Duffy & Burdo, LLP and then eventually established his own criminal defense practice. At the Law Offices of Richard Portale, P.C., Mr. Portale works closely with his clients to develop a comprehensive legal defense strategy in order to avoid the devastating consequences of a criminal charge. With a nearly perfect trial record over the past 15 years, he truly understands what it takes to win a favorable outcome.
Education
Undergraduate: University of Buffalo, BA, 1994
Law School: John Marshall College of Law, JD, 1997
Member, GACDLMember, TACDLMember, Gridiron, University of Georgia ChapterRecipient, The Legal Elite: Georgia's Most Effective Lawyers, Georgia Trend (2006)Recipient, Georgia Super Lawyers, "Atlanta Magazine"(2005)Recipient,Daily Report Newsmaker of the Year, "The Daily Report" (2004)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Chattanooga, , 1982
Law School: University of Georgia School of Law, 1985
Cross Examination: Science and Techniques (Co-author, Roger J. Dodd).National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President: 1998-99)Denver Criminal Defense: State and federal cases. “Lawyer of the Year†by The Best Lawyers in America® (1998-2023)"Colorado Super Lawyers®Listed in Chambers USA® publication (2007-present)
Education
Undergraduate: University of Colorado, B.S., Business Admin, 1969
Law School: University of California, San Francisco J.D., 1973
Bar Information
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Board of Directors, San Diego Criminal Bar Assn. (1997-2004); Member:CA 1st Amendment Coalition; DUI Defense Lawyer's Association (Founding member); Natl. Coll. for DUI Defense, CPDA, CACJ; National Lawyer's Guild; National Police Accountability Project. Legal Analyst: Fox News; CT. TV; MSNBC. Speaker: CA, FL State Bar Conventions on Criminal Law. Voted one of the top criminal attorneys in San Diego and Orange County by San Diego Daily Transcript, OC Magazine and "Our City, San Diego" Magazine.
Education
Undergraduate: George Washington University, B.A. , 1983
Law School: California Western School of Law, J.D., 1991
Order of the Coif, Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Educations (lecturer), Chicago Inn of Court, Leading Lawyers Network, Federal Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, DePaul University College of Law (guest lecturer), Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals (contributor), American Board of Criminal Lawyers (Fellow 2020-).
Trial Lawyer, 20+ years of experience in Pensacola Florida and Federal Courts. NACDL (Life Member); Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member); Society of Criminal Defense Bar (Past President and Life Member); Former Public Defender
Education
Undergraduate: Ohio Wesleyan University, Bachlor of Arts, 1989
Law School: St. Thomas University Sch. of Law, Miami, Juris Doctor, 1992
Bar Information
United States Supreme Court; U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals; Northern District of Florida
Former Asst. State Attorney and Deputy Chief Asst., Miami, FL (1979-85)Recipient: Listed, Leading Lawyers in America & Listed as Top Lawyer, South FL Legal Guide, FL Trend's Legal EliteMember, NACDL, FACDL
Education
Undergraduate: Purdue University, , 1976
Law School: Univ of Miami; Nova Law Sch. , 1978
Bar Information
US Sup. Ct.; 5th & 11th Cir.; S., Mid. & No. Dist., FL; US Ct. of Appeals 5th Cir.; US Dist. Ct. E.
