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Bolivar C. Porta, Miami trial attorney with 28 years experience in criminal defense and family law
Bolivar C. Porta: Miami trial attorney with 28 years experience in criminal defense and family law. 1,550+ cases, Martindale-Avvo 5.0 rating, former Public Defender, Florida Bar since 1996, Federal Court admitted. Call (305) 371-5060.

FAMILY

LAW

CRIMINAL

DEFENSE

Two worlds collide.
One Miami trial attorney who operates in both.

Martindale-Avvo Rated | 1,550+ Cases | 28 Years
Best DUI Lawyer Miami (Expertise.com 2016-2022) • Martindale-Avvo Client's Choice Award 2025
Florida Bar
Licensed 1996
Federal Court
Southern District FL
Tulane JD
Law School 1996
28 Years
28 Years Experience

Honors & Recognition

8.6/10
Avvo Rating
Excellent
1,550+
Cases
28 Years Experience
5.0/5.0
Client Reviews
28 Reviews (Avvo)
Honors
2025: Martindale-Avvo Client's Choice Award
2022: Best DUI Lawyers in Miami (Expertise.com)
2021: Best DUI Lawyer in Miami (Expertise.com)
2020: Best DUI Lawyer in Miami (Expertise.com)
2016: Best DUI Lawyer in Miami (Expertise.com)
11 Attorney Peer Endorsements

Two Practices. One Standard.

FAMILY LAW

500+ Family Law Cases | 28 Years

When your family's foundation faces attack, precision wins.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

750+ Criminal Defense Cases | 28 Years

I fight to end what shouldn't begin.

Trial

The courtroom is where preparation meets consequence. 28 years of trial advocacy across Florida state and federal courts. I know what the other side doesn't.

Results

$2.1M
$2.1M Property Settlement

Complex asset division in high-net-worth divorce. Faena House property litigation.

Full Recovery
Faena House Litigation

Construction defect case. Client made whole. The other side's attorneys are no longer returning calls.

Criminal Charges Dismissed
Criminal Defense - Domestic Violence

Trafficking charge dismissed pre-trial. Evidence suppression granted.

CASE RESULTS DISCLAIMER: Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique and depends on specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances. The results shown represent outcomes in specific cases and are not representative of all cases handled by this firm. No attorney can guarantee any particular result.

Why Clients Choose Bo Porta

Florida Bar Since 1996

Member in good standing. U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida.

1,550+ Cases Over 28 Years

Bench trials, jury trials, federal and state courts across South Florida.

Tulane Law School J.D.

Additional studies at Cambridge University and Université de Paris.

Former U.S. Magistrate Judge Law Clerk

1996-1997. Federal court experience and judicial insight.

Specially Appointed Public Defender

Miami-Dade County 1997-2006. Extensive criminal trial experience.

Dual Practice Expertise

Family law AND criminal defense. Strategic advantage when cases overlap.

Recognized By Peers

11 attorney endorsements from Florida criminal defense and family law practitioners who have worked with, opposed, or observed Bo Porta in court.

I hired Mr. Porta for a family matter and criminal case. He handled both with professionalism and got the results I needed. Highly recommend.

Giancarlo R.
November 2025

Bo Porta represented me in a complex divorce with custody issues. He was strategic, direct, and always prepared. Worth every penny.

Shannon D.
November 2025

After my DUI arrest, I contacted several attorneys. Bo Porta was the only one who explained exactly what would happen and why. Charges reduced. Can't thank him enough.

Daniel M.
November 2025
Client Satisfaction
5.0/5.0
28 Client Reviews (Avvo)
8.6/10
Avvo Rating (Excellent)
1,550+
Cases in 28 Years

The Approach

Consultation

You speak. I listen. We identify what must happen. No false promises. Only realistic paths to winning.

Strategy

Every case has a pressure point. I find it. I apply force. They fold or we proceed.

Execution

Negotiation when leverage exists. Trial when it doesn't. Either way, you're protected.

Why Experience Matters

28 years means I've seen the move your opponent's attorney thinks is clever.

28 years means I know which judge responds to which argument.

28 years means when we walk into court, they know who's across the table.

Preparation isn't everything. It's the only thing.

The Clock Is Running

Your spouse retained counsel.

The prosecution filed charges.

Their timeline began.

When does yours?

BO PORTA
Family & Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer
Two Practices. One Standard.
★★★★★ 5.0 Rating • Martindale-Avvo

2000 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 108, Coconut Grove

Miami, Florida 33133

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • 24/7 Scheduling Available

Virtual Consultations (Zoom, Teams, FaceTime) • Ample On-Site Parking

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