Meet Carolle El-Naffy, Esq.
Born in Beirut. Raised in Santiago. Trained in the toughest courtrooms in Florida. Now defending clients from misdemeanors to murder.

Florida 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.
The El-Naffy Law Approach
Every client gets Carolle directly — not a junior associate, not an intake coordinator. From the first consultation to closing argument, the lead attorney is the one who actually does the work. That means returned calls, prepared motions, and the kind of preparation that prosecutors notice and judges respect.
We don't over-promise outcomes. We do promise transparent communication, strategic decisions explained in plain English, and a defense that takes every winnable angle seriously — from suppression motions to negotiation to trial.
Awards, memberships, and admissions
A snapshot of the recognitions and professional commitments that shape our work.
Awards & 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 and Spanish — every conversation handled in your preferred language.
Service Area
Statewide representation across Florida — Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Martin, and all three Florida federal districts.
Talk to Carolle directly.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation — typically the same day you call.