Tom O’Connell is an experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of the accused. If the authorities charge you or a loved one with wrongdoing, you have the right to expect that the authorities have acted properly in their investigation and prosecution – and to have an attorney on your side who will challenge them forcefully if they have not. Tom O’Connell, has represented numerous clients throughout the Tri-County area (Dade, Broward, Palm Beach), which include Statewide White Collar Crime cases, numerous Drug Trafficking cases, First Degree Murder cases, Domestic Violence cases, and all other types of civil and criminal cases which require the expertise of an experienced trial attorney. Non-English speakers: Our staff is tri-lingual (English, Spanish, and Portuguese) to better serve our diverse community. We can help non-English speakers understand their rights and obtain the translation services from the courts.