Location:2103 Coral Way, Suite 401 Miami, FL 33145
Email:contact@alexsaizlaw.com
Phone:(305) 610-6140
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Personal Experience & Biography
Alex Saiz is an experienced criminal defense attorney with over 11 years protecting the rights of those accused of crimes. Alex has represented thousands of clients from minor traffic offenses to sex crimes to death penalty cases and everything in between.
Following eight years as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami-Dade County, Alex decided to take his skills into private practice by founding the Law Office of Alex Saiz in Coral Gables, Florida.
Alex is a dedicated advocate for indigent defense and regularly volunteers his time to help those otherwise unable to afford a private attorney. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – Miami, as Director of Legal Services at Florida Justice Center, and volunteers with pro bono efforts through the Cuban American Bar Association, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Camillus House, and the Public Defender’s Office Redemption Workshops.
A frequent guest of media outlets, Alex has appeared on local and national news as a source on Florida laws, voting rights, sealing and expungement, and on behalf of his high-profile clients.
Alex was born and raised in Miami, Florida of parents from Cuban descent. He is devoted to the community he has always called him and gives back whenever possible.
Education
Juris Doctor American University Washington College of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Florida International University
Alex has been widely recognized and is highly regarded in the community for his legal prowess. Alex regularly mentors young lawyers, teaching them in diligent, yet ethical, lawyering, trains law students and experienced attorneys in criminal law and rights restoration topics, and is known for his fierce defense of all his clients.
2018 | 40-Under-40 Outstanding Lawyers in South Florida | Cystic Fybrosis Foundation
2018 | Certificate of Meritorious Service | The Florida Bar
2017 | Gregg Wenzel Young Lawyers Award | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Miami
2015 | Certificate of Appreciation | Office of the Public Defender | Civil Rights Restoration Project
2014 | Certificate of Appreciation | Office of the Mayor of Miami Thomas Regalado
2014 | Certificate of Appreciation | Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust
Giving Back to the Community
Having volunteered thousands of hours in the past decade, Alex believes in giving back to those most in need. Each year he serves Camillus House and various toy giveaways dressed as Santa Claus. He helps those struggling with poverty and experiencing homelessness. Alex believes it is the responsibility of all successful lawyers to give back to those in need.
2023 - Present | Anti-Defamation League South Florida | Co-Chair, Glass Leadership Institute
2020 - Present | Florida Justice Center | Director of Legal Services
2020 - Present | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Miami | Member, Board of Directors
2016 - Present | The Florida Bar Professional Grievance Committee | Investigating Member
2015 - Present | Cuban American Bar Association | Volunteer
2015 - Present | Lawyers to the Rescue | Board Member & Volunteer
2014 - Present | Camillus House | Co-Chair, Young Leaders Committee
2014 - Present | Florida Veterans Foundation | Volunteer Attorney
2010 - Present | Special Olympics Florida | Volunteer Coach
2020 - 2021 | Ladies Empowerment and Action Program (LEAP) | Member, Board of Directors
2019 - 2020 | Dade Legal Aid | Pro Bono Leadership Academy | Fellow
2009 - 2020 | Habitat for Humanity Greater Miami | Young Professionals Board Member
2015 - 2018 | The Florida Bar | Professional Ethics Committee
2015 - 2016 | City of Miami Charter Review Committee | Member