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Miami Trial Attorney · Since 1989

Miami Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation Attorney Andre A. Rouviere

Criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, domestic violence, and DUI cases throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida. A Miami trial attorney since 1989, with one attorney involved on every case from the first call through resolution.

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Years of Practice
Florida Bar member since 1989
1989
Florida Bar Licensed
University of Miami School of Law
State & Federal
Court Admission
SDFL (1991), MDFL (2001)
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, 2026
Distinguished Peer Rated
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About the Firm

A Miami Trial Attorney Since 1989

Andre A. Rouviere, Miami criminal defense and civil litigation attorney, Coral Gables Florida

The Law Offices of Andre A. Rouviere is a boutique trial practice in Coral Gables, Florida. The firm represents clients in criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury, domestic violence injunction, and DUI matters across Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and throughout South Florida.

Andre has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1989. He appears in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He has served the Professional Law Enforcement Association since 1997, currently as Associate General Counsel (since 2007) and previously as General Counsel (1997 to 2007). Andre's role with PLEA focuses on defending the rights of police officers.

Every case is different, and the right approach depends on the specific facts. Clients work directly with Andre throughout the case, with no handoff to junior associates after intake. Calling early in a matter usually creates more options than calling late.

Practice Areas

Focused Representation
Across Miami-Dade & South Florida

Criminal charges, civil disputes, serious personal injury, domestic violence injunctions, and DUI defense. Every matter is handled with preparation, strategy, and direct attorney involvement from the first call through resolution.

Criminal Defense

Felony, misdemeanor, state, and federal criminal cases in Miami-Dade. First appearance occurs within 24 hours of arrest. Early counsel affects what can be argued at that hearing.

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Civil Litigation

Business disputes, contracts, fraud claims, injunctions, and real estate conflicts in Miami-Dade circuit court and the Complex Business Litigation Division.

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Personal Injury

Serious injury claims across Miami-Dade. Florida's deadline is two years for accidents on or after March 24, 2023. The PIP treatment window is 14 days.

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Domestic Violence

Civil injunction proceedings in Miami-Dade and Broward family courts. Petitioner and respondent representation across all five Florida injunction types.

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DUI & Traffic

Florida DUI and the parallel DHSMV suspension, with a 10-day deadline from arrest. Extreme speeding is now a criminal charge under the super speeder law.

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How the Firm Works

A Different Kind of Miami Practice

Boutique by design. The structure of the firm shapes how each case is handled.

NO. 01

Direct Attorney Access

Clients call Andre directly, not a screening service. Every consultation is with the attorney who will handle the case. There is no front-desk gatekeeping between a client and counsel.

NO. 02

One Attorney Per Case

The same attorney who takes the call handles the case through resolution. No handoff to junior associates after intake. No rotating staff making decisions on the file.

NO. 03

Disciplined Case Preparation

Most cases are not won at trial. They are resolved earlier through suppression motions, charge reductions, settlement, or dismissal. Disciplined preparation in the months before that point shapes the outcome.

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No two cases are the same. The right approach depends on the specific facts of yours, and the earlier I see the case, the more options remain on the table.
Andre A. Rouviere · Miami Trial Attorney
Common Questions

What People Ask First

Is the first consultation really free?
Yes. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to retain the firm. You speak with Andre directly rather than an intake screener. The purpose of the call is to understand the situation and tell you where you stand. If the matter falls outside the firm's practice areas, you will be told that. Calling costs nothing. In most matters, calling early creates more options than calling late.
Will I speak with Andre, or with an assistant?
You speak with Andre. The firm is a boutique practice by design. Andre conducts each consultation, reads the file himself, prepares the motions, takes the depositions, and appears in court on the case. There is no junior associate who takes over after the first meeting. There is no case manager between a client and their lawyer. The caseload is kept small so that stays true.
What areas does the firm serve?
The office is in Coral Gables. The firm serves clients throughout Miami-Dade County, including Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Kendall, Doral, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Pinecrest, and Aventura, as well as Broward County and the wider South Florida region. State cases proceed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Federal matters proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where Andre has been admitted since 1991, and the Middle District, where he has been admitted since 2001.
Can I reach the firm after hours or on a weekend?
The firm maintains a 24-hour answering service. Arrests do not happen during business hours, and neither do the deadlines that follow them. First appearance in Miami-Dade occurs within 24 hours of arrest, so a Friday night arrest produces a Saturday hearing. If something has happened and it cannot wait until Monday, call.
What should I do if I was just arrested in Miami-Dade?
Stop talking. Jail calls are recorded and are routinely used by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. Do not discuss the facts of the case on the phone with anyone. First appearance happens within 24 hours of arrest, and a judge will set bond and conditions of release at that hearing. Having counsel before the hearing is more effective than trying to modify a bond afterward. More detail is in our guide on what to do if you are arrested in Miami-Dade County, our full Bail and Bond Guide, and our Criminal Case Timeline.
What happens after an arrest in Miami-Dade, step by step?
Booking, then first appearance within 24 hours, then a filing decision from the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office within about 21 days, then arraignment, discovery, and either a resolution or trial. Each stage carries its own deadlines and its own decisions, and the sequence is the same across most Miami-Dade criminal cases regardless of the specific charge. See our full Criminal Case Timeline for how each stage works.
How much does a lawyer cost, and how are fees structured?
It depends on the type of matter. Criminal cases are often handled on a flat fee structured in phases, so the cost is predictable and you are not billed hourly while waiting on a court date. Plaintiff personal injury cases are typically contingency, meaning no fee unless there is a recovery. Civil litigation is usually hourly, with some phases available at flat rates. Defense-side civil work is structured separately. The fee and what it covers are discussed at the first consultation, before you commit to anything.
Does the firm handle federal cases?
Yes, both criminal and civil. Andre has been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida since 1991 and the Middle District since 2001. Federal practice requires separate admission and operates under different rules. In criminal matters, sentences are driven by the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, there is no parole, and mandatory minimums are severe. In civil matters, cases reach federal court through diversity jurisdiction or a federal question. A case filed in state court can also be removed to federal court by a defendant.
How quickly do I need to act?
The deadlines differ by matter, and several of them are short. A DUI arrest starts a 10-day clock to request a DHSMV hearing. Miss it and the license suspension becomes automatic. A car accident starts a 14-day window to seek medical treatment, and missing it can forfeit PIP benefits. A Florida injury claim carries a two-year statute of limitations for accidents on or after March 24, 2023. A civil complaint generally requires a response within 20 days of service. An arrest produces a first appearance within 24 hours. See our full Florida Statute of Limitations reference guide for the complete breakdown by case type.
Insights Library

Reference Guides for Florida Procedure

Practical, plain-English guides to how Florida law and Miami-Dade procedure work.

Criminal Defense

How Does Bail Work in Miami-Dade?

What happens in the first 24 hours after an arrest, how bail amounts get set, and the real difference between cash bonds, surety bonds, and release on recognizance.

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Criminal Defense

What Happens After an Arrest in Miami-Dade?

A step-by-step map of a Miami-Dade criminal case, from arrest through arraignment, discovery, and trial, including Florida's speedy trial deadlines.

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Reference Guide

Florida Legal Terms, Explained Plainly

Plain-English definitions for the legal terms that come up most in Miami-Dade criminal, civil, and personal injury cases.

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Reference Guide

Florida Statute of Limitations Deadlines

How long you have to file a claim in Florida, by case type, including the 2023 law that cut most injury deadlines in half.

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Reference Guide

South Florida Courthouse Directory

Addresses, hours, and directions for Miami-Dade, Broward, and federal courthouses, including which building hears which type of case.

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Reference Guide

Courtroom Etiquette FAQ

What to wear, how to address a judge, and what to expect walking into a Miami-Dade courtroom for the first time.

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Reference Guide

Zoom Court Hearing Guide

How remote hearings work in Miami-Dade and Broward courts, what is required, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

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From the Blog

Recent Writing on Florida Law

Traffic Defense

Florida's Super Speeder Law

Extreme speeding became a criminal offense in Florida in 2025. The thresholds, the penalties, and the mandatory Miami-Dade court appearance.

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Personal Injury

What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida

Medical care, the no-fault PIP system, dealing with the insurance carrier, and the deadlines that determine whether a claim survives.

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Hiring a Lawyer

What to Ask Before You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer

The questions that reveal how a case will be handled, before you sign anything or pay a retainer.

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Speak With Andre

Direct attorney access at (305) 774-7000

Andre has served Miami-Dade, Broward, and South Florida as a trial attorney since 1989. Initial consultations are free and confidential, with no obligation to retain. The firm maintains a 24-hour answering service.

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Client Reviews

What Miami Clients Say

Verified Google reviews from clients represented by the firm across Miami-Dade and South Florida.

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Andre is a high integrity and highly effective litigator who practices law with the professionalism and civility that all lawyers should aspire to do so.
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Mr. Rouviere has represented me from a legal perspective over the years from traffic tickets, to automobile accidents, which I must say I have gotten some very strong settlements for injuries. Mr. Rouviere has always been attentive to responding to my calls and texts in a timely manner which is very important to me. He also is batting a 100% on traffic tickets I have gotten they represented me on. I would highly recommend Mr. Rouviere for any and all legal issues that u might have. If an issue is not in his wheel house then he would direct you to another attorney who specializes in that field.
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Mr. Rouviere’s law firm provides honest, trustworthy legal representation backed by knowledge and expertise. When you need help with traffic tickets or any legal matters, you can rely on his experience and commitment to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome.
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This is the lawyer and law firm by far they really dig to tha end to help you I really recommend it
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Maria Romero
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Attorney Andre Rouviere is an exceptional legal professional with dedication to his clients . The attention is strong and his committed to achieve the best possible outcome making it possible to be trusted I highly respect him and recommend him . Thank you for always being helpful
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Ron Morgan
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Andre has been my attorney for over twenty years. He is always there for me. Always answers his phone. The best choice I have ever made for my attorney.
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Angel Orozco
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I have had the privilege of having Andre Rouviere represent me on multiple occasions over the past 30 years, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional attorney. His professionalism, knowledge, integrity, and dedication have consistently given me complete confidence in his representation. Over the years, Andre has always taken the time to understand my situation, explain my options clearly, and provide thoughtful and honest guidance. Knowing that I can turn to someone I trust, even after three decades, speaks volumes about the quality of his work and the relationship he builds with his clients. I highly recommend Andre Rouviere to anyone looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and dedicated attorney. Five stars without hesitation!
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Represented me for 30 years. Experienced knowlegable very professional personable and detailed oriented. Highly recommended
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Morgan Clark
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I was fortunate to have Andre Rouviere represent me after I was involved in a serious car accident. From the very beginning, he was there every step of the way, providing clear communication, guidance, and reassurance throughout the entire process. He always made me feel confident that we would achieve the best possible outcome, and he absolutely delivered. I would confidently recommend Mr. Rouviere to anyone in need of an outstanding attorney.