MOTIVATED BY JUSTICE. FOCUSED ON RESULTS.
As a former Assistant Public Defender, Ms. El-Naffy has had the advantage to experience the courtroom on a daily basis, having cases that range from misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. Once moving to the private sector, Ms. El-Naffy used her experience as an Assistant Public Defender to aid in the defense of high-profile cases. This provides an advantage due to her insight on the strategic procedures and decisions made by the State, which she learned first-hand in her four years in the public sector. If you have been arrested or you are under investigation for a crime, you need an attorney who can navigate the criminal justice system effectively and aggressively. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal options before it is too late. We offer services throughout the State of Florida.
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Criminal Defense Attorney
Carolle El-Naffy, Esq.
Carolle El-Naffy, Esq. was born in Beirut, Lebanon and moved to Santiago, Chile at an early age. Carolle earned a Bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and thereafter earned a Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law. During law school, Carolle interned with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office and was later a Certified Legal Intern at the Office of the Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit, where she fell in love with criminal defense work.
After law school, Carolle accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office where she handled thousands of cases in almost 4 years. Carolle began her career as an Assistant Public Defender defending people accused of committing misdemeanors and was quickly promoted to handle felony cases ranging from third-degree felonies to felonies punishable by life.
After leaving the Broward Public Defender’s Office, Carolle accepted a position at a private law firm handling exclusively criminal cases. There, Carolle handled numerous cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to murders and drug trafficking charges, as well as Federal cases. Carolle also tried numerous cases including 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder and conducted several Stand Your Ground hearings.
Carolle’s ultimate dream was to one day own her own practice and in 2020, Carolle founded El-Naffy Law, P.A. Carolle takes pride in being involved in every step of a client’s case. Dependable, hard-working and always prepared, Carolle is an advocate who is not only compassionate, but also relatable and persuasive. Carolle’s goal is to aggressively and effectively advocate on behalf of her clients and seek the best resolution for their case.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Hat Trick Award (three consecutive Not Guilty Verdicts), 2016
- Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Hat Trick Award (three consecutive Not Guilty Verdicts), 2018-2019
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, 2021.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Broward County Bar Association
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
PRO-BONO ACTIVITIES
- Graduated with Honors Pro-Bono, 2014
- Volunteer Guardian ad Litem, Miami-Dade County, 2020
COURT ADMISSIONS
2015, Florida
2019, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
2020, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
2021, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
2021, U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish and French
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Practice Areas
Representation for those who are facing criminal charges such as misdemeanors, felony, assault , burglary, robbery, domestic violence, violent crimes, drug crimes, sex crimes, juvenile crimes, and white collar crimes.
- Homicides
- Attempted Homicides
- Assault
- Battery
- Kidnapping
- Human Trafficking
- Weapons and Firearms Violations
- Sexual Battery
- Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
- Arson
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Fraudulent Practices
- Misdemeanor Crimes
- DUI
- Traffic Violations
- Violation of Probation
- Federal Crimes
- Drug offenses, including Drug Trafficking
- Expungements
- & more
Recent Case Results
State of Florida v. P.J.
Charges: 3 counts of DUI with Property Damage/Injury and 1 count of DUI
Client was arrested for driving under the influence due to crashing into two vehicles causing property damage as well as injury to passengers. Client retained our firm and we filed a Motion to Suppress statement that client had alcoholic beverages prior to the accident. The motion to suppress was granted and we set the case for trial. Prior to trial, the State offered to change the charge to a Reckless Driving, but client did not want anything on their record. The day of trial, the State dismissed two counts of DUI with Property Damage/Injury and proceeded to trial on one count of DUI with Property Damage/Injury and one count of DUI. After two days of jury trial, the jury found client Not Guilty of both charges.
Result: Acquitted by a jury on one count of DUI with Property Damage/Injury and one count of DUI; Nolle Prosequi on two counts of DUI with Property Damage/Injury
State of Florida v. G.J.
Charges: Kidnapping-PBL; Sexual Battery; Battery
Client was charged and spent seven months in custody before retaining our firm, facing up to life in prison. After extensive investigation, and communications with the State, client was offered a plea deal that included a dismissal of the felony charges and resolved their case to a misdemeanor battery with all credit for the time they served.
Result: Misdemeanor Battery, CTS
State of Florida v. J.T.
Charges: Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Woman
Client was arrested for allegedly attacking his girlfriend, who was pregnant, after she went to the hospital and doctors found she was bleeding from her placenta. After speaking to the prosecutor in charge and providing documentation that the hemorrhage was discovered weeks prior, the State dropped all charges against our client.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. A.A.
Charges: Carrying a Concealed Firearm
Client was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police. Subsequent to the stop, police dispatched for a K-9 officer to arrive on scene. The K-9 alerted to the presence of weapons and a firearm was located underneath client’s seat. Client was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm. After several weeks of communicating with the pre-file prosecutor and explaining why there was no legal basis to arrest my client as well as no proof that the firearm found under the seat was my clients, nor that client knew of the existence of the firearm, the State decided not to proceed and did not file charges against client.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. T.T.
Charges: Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Client was arrested when he was stopped by an officer who noticed a firearm underneath client’s leg. Client did not have a concealed weapons license. Due to this arrest, client violated his probation on a separate case. It was imperative to get these charges dismissed in order to properly resolve the Violation of Probation case and after filing a Motion to Dismiss because the case law indicates that a weapon is not concealed if, although not fully exposed, its status as a weapon is detectable by ordinary observation, the State decided to dismiss charges against client.
Result: Nolle prosequi
State of Florida v. L.R.
Charges: Domestic Battery
Client was arrested after allegedly striking client’s ex-girlfriend against her will. Client had photographs and text messages indicating this story was false and after careful investigation and communicating with the State Attorney’s Office, the State believed client’s version of events and did not file charges against client.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. B.P.
Charges: Attempted Murder 1st Degree; Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Client retained our services as co-counsel and alongside another criminal defense firm, we began investigating the case by taking numerous depositions of eye witnesses, as well as depositions of two civilians who were with client at the time of the offense, partook in the offense, but were subsequently turned into State witnesses against our client. After several months of successful depositions, motion hearings which included State appeals which were denied, client was granted a bond. Shortly thereafter, the defense negotiated with the State for a breakdown from 1st degree attempted murder to a 3rd degree felony battery with credit time served.
Result: Change of charge from a 1st degree murder to a 3rd degree felony battery, credit time served.
State of Florida v. A.H.
Charges: Domestic Battery
Client retained our services for a domestic battery in Martin County, Florida. The next day, our office spoke to the prosecutor in charge of making a filing decision as well as sent several emails mitigating the matter as well as addressing the fact that the victim was not credible due to past allegations. The State Attorney’s Office ultimately decided not to file charges against client.
Result: No action
State of Florida v. E.Y.
Charges: Attempted Murder in the First Degree
Client was arrested for shooting an ex partner in the back and charged with attempted first degree murder. The whole incident was caught on surveillance camera. The alleged victim in this case was hesitant to cooperate with the State but had previously given a statement to the police. Furthermore, there were two witnesses on scene that were cooperative and willing to testify if called to trial. The case was tough to beat as the whole incident was caught on camera and there was no argument to be made that client acted in self-defense. After much litigation and negotiation with the State, the State agreed to change the charges to an Aggravated Battery and placed client on probation, without having to do one day in jail.
Result: Change of charge and probation
State of Florida v. L.H.
Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Client was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, as a first-time offender facing up to five years in prison. After extensive communications with the pre-file Assistant State Attorney, case was No Actioned.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. R.C.
Charges: Burglary of a Dwelling; Criminal Mischief
Client was arrested for allegedly breaking into an efficiency owned by his family but occupied by another person. Client only entered the efficiency in order to prevent the tenant from causing harm to his family and because the tenant was unwilling to vacate the premises. After months of discussions and negotiations with the State, client’s case was not filed.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. D.D.
Charges: Firearm Use While Committing Felony; Armed Sale/Deliver of Cannabis
Client was arrested while he was a passenger in a vehicle in which police stopped and found drugs and weapons. Client quickly hired us and we began negotiating with the State. We quickly drafted a “No Action Memorandum” which included case law and arguments as to why client should not be charged and the State agreed.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. W.M.
Charges: Leaving the Scene of Crash Involving Injury
Client was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Crash involving Injury when client crashed into a motorcycle and allegedly failed to stop. The alleged victim was injured and there was damage to his motorcycle, however, the police stopped client less than 2 miles from the accident location. Client maintained that client did not know that client was involved in an accident and stopped shortly thereafter upon hearing the impact. The State offered client a misdemeanor but client did not want to accept the offer due to client applying for the Fire Academy. We scheduled the relevant witnesses for deposition in order to prepare for trial and the day of the depositions, the State advised they would be dismissing the case.
Result: Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. M.R.
Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Firearm; Domestic Battery by Strangulation; Battery
Client was arrested for physically attacking and suffocating his partner, and allegedly threatening her by pointing a firearm at her. Our office took the relevant depositions in the case and finally decided to depose the alleged victim after the State’s offer would not be reduced to a non-prison sentence. During the victim’s deposition, it was clear she was not a credible witness and had created the whole story. After the alleged victim’s deposition and plea negotiations with the State, the State offered to dismiss the felony counts and extended an offer of a misdemeanor battery with probation. Client maintained his innocence and agreed that the case should go to trial. Finally, after extensive negotiations with the State, including submitting a memorandum which included all of the alleged victim’s inconsistencies, the State decided to dismiss the charges against client.
Result: Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. I.O.
Charges: Grand Theft; Impersonating a Contractor
Client was charged and after providing documentation to the State Attorney’s Office and paying restitution, the case was dismissed.
Result: Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. N.G
Charges: Grand Theft 2nd Degree
Client was arrested when she was found inside the passenger seat of a vehicle towing a Bobcat that was alleged to have been stolen in Jupiter, Florida. There was insufficient evidence to prove that client was in fact the person who stole the Bobcat the day prior to client’s arrest and client advised police client had no idea the Bobcat was stolen. After numerous discussions with the State, the State of Florida conceded that they did not have sufficient evidence to move forward and dismissed the charges.
Result: Nolle Prosequi
State of Florida v. D.L.
Charges: Kidnapping; Domestic Battery by Strangulation; Grand Theft; Criminal Mischief; Domestic Battery
Client retained our services as co-counsel and after multiple depositions wherein officers stated that the alleged victim was only concerned with money and the property that was allegedly damaged, despite the alleged victim indicating that client kidnapped the alleged victim and severely hurt the alleged victim, our office along with co-counsel’s office took the deposition of the alleged victim which lasted over two hours and many impeachable facts were discovered. After the deposition, both attorneys spoke to the prosecutor countless times and explained how a jury would never convict the client.
Result: Nolle prosequi
State of Florida v. L.H.
Charges: Carrying a Concealed Firearm
Client was arrested for having a firearm in client’s waistband, without a concealed weapons permit. Case was dismissed because the police violated client’s rights when they approached client’s vehicle, without any reasonable suspicion that client was committing a crime. The police clearly singled out client because of client’s background and asked client incriminating questions without reading client their Miranda rights. Once all this information was provided to the State Attorney’s Office, the Assistant State Attorney in charge of the case sided with defense counsel and did not pursue criminal charges against client.
Result: No Action
State of Florida v. D.P.
Charges: Murder in the 2nd Degree
Client was charged with second degree murder with a life mandatory sentence if convicted because a firearm was allegedly used during the commission of the crime. Client hired us during the pandemic, after having been in jail for 2 years. After countless depositions, Motions and hearings, the case was scheduled for trial. A few days prior to trial, the State added a gang expert witness which caused us to hire a defense gang expert witness, therefore delaying the proceedings. A few months later and after much investigation, the case went to trial. After two long weeks and the jury hearing evidence regarding gangs, watching a video of the shooting, hearing about fingerprint evidence and DNA evidence, the jury deliberated and found client not guilty.
Result: Acquitted by a jury
FAQ's
What should I expect from El-Naffy Law, P.A.?
Once retained, attorney Carolle El-Naffy will provide knowledge of the law and effective and aggressive representation. Carolle prides herself on being up to date with changes in the law as well as recent changes in case law.
The team at El-Naffy Law will provide you with exceptional communication, keeping you updated on every step of your case, and reliable representation from first appearance court to the conclusion of the case, including pre-trial motions such as bond motions/Arthur hearings, Motion to Suppress, Motion to Dismiss, and trial preparation.
What do I do if I get arrested?
Do not give a statement to the police. Be respectful and cooperative but tell the police that you are invoking your right to remain silent and you are requesting an attorney be present for any further questioning.
Do you handle cases once they are resolved?
If a case is resolved to a jail, prison, or probation sentence, El-Naffy Law can help in any modifications of sentences, including but not limited to Motion to Early Terminate Supervision, Motion to Modify Conditions of Supervision, and Motion to Travel.
How can I pay for my case?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, money orders, and cashier’s checks. Payment plans are available on a per case basis.
What do I do if I am being investigated for a crime?
Call an attorney immediately. A lot of times police want to speak with a suspect before arresting them in order to obtain more information to substantiate the arrest. Having an attorney present or speaking to detectives prior to any arrest is incredibly helpful in your defense and could even result in charges not being filed
I have been told that there is a warrant for my arrest. What can I do?
Retain El-Naffy Law PA to contact the arresting department, State Attorney’s Office, and/or file the appropriate motions to vacate the warrant
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