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DAVID ALSCHULER, ESQUIRE
DAVID ALSCHULER, P.A.
6538 Collins Avenue #166
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Telephone: (305) 864-1301
Telefax: (305) 864-1324
Email: alschulerlaw@aol.com
Florida Bar No. 56126
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
DAVID ALSCHULER, P.A.
Miami Beach, Florida
Solo Practitioner (2006-present)
Criminal Defense, Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights Litigation and Guardian Ad Litem
Foreclosure Representation
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Miami, Florida
Assistant District Legal Counsel (2004-2006)
Termination of Parental Rights Litigation, Attorney Training and Special Assignments Miami, Florid
Solo Practitioner (1994-2004)
Criminal Defense
LAW OFFICES OF RONALD S. LOWY
Miami Beach, Florida
Associate Attorney (1991-1994)
Of Counsel (1994-1999)
Civil/Criminal Trial and Appellate Practic
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Miami, Florida
Assistant State Attorney (1986-1991)
Criminal Prosecution
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF LAW
Gainesville, Florida
J.D., 1985
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
Nashville, Tennessee
B.A. (Sociology), 1982
BAR ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of the United States of
America (1996)
United States Court of Appeals,
Eleventh Circuit (1989)
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (General Bar
1989; Trial Bar 1990)
United States District Court, Middle
District of Florida (1989)
State of Florida (1986)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member, 11th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel Red Light Camera Hearing Officer, City of Miami Springs Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator Director, Dade County Bar Association Director and Former President, Miami Beach Bar Association Former Director, League of Prosecutors Former Director, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter Member, Florida Association for Women Lawyers Member, Cuban American Bar Association Former Judicial Candidate, Miami-Dade County Court (2000) Former Chair, Florida Bar Grievance Committee 11″L” Former Charter Member, Florida Bar Government Lawyer Section Former Chair, Dade County Bar Association Criminal Courts Committee Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney, “Put Something Back” joint project of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association Volunteer Judge, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA) Law School Trial Advocacy Competition
Volunteer Judge, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA) Law School Trial Advocacy Competition
Volunteer Judge, University of Miami Law School Moot Court Competition
Volunteer Judge, Florida International University
Law School Moot Court Competition
Volunteer Judge, St. Thomas University Law School
Moot Court Competition
Guest Lecturer, University of Miami Law School
Guest Lecturer, Florida Atlantic University
Former Mentor, “I’m Ready” Program
Former Volunteer Mentor, Chamber of Commerce
Student Career Shadowing Day Progra
Former Volunteer Coach, Miami Beach Senior High School Trial Team
AWARDS/ HONORS
“Put Something Back” (Joint Project of the 11th Judicial Circuit and
the Dade County Bar Association) Pro Bono Award (2014)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2013-2014)
“I’m Ready” Program Award of Distinction (2013)
11th Judicial Circuit John Balikes Professionalism Award (2013)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2012-2013)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2011-2012)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2010-2011)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2009-2010)
“Put Something Back” (Joint Project of the 11th Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association) Pro Bono Service Award (2009)
“Put Something Back” (Joint Project of the 11th Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association) Pro Bono Service Award (2008) Miami Beach Bar Association President’s Award (2004)
Miami Beach Bar Association Award (2004)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2003-2004)
Florida Bar Meritorious Public Service Certificate (2003)
Miami Beach Bar Association Award (2003)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2001-2002)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (2000-2001)
“Put Something Back” (Joint Project of the 11th Judicial Circuit and the Dade County Bar Association) Pro Bono Award (2000)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation “1 of 50 Most Outstanding Single Professionals in Miami-Dade County” (2000)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (1999-2000)
Dade County Bar Association Certificate of Merit (1996-1997)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
January 2014 – June 2014”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2014)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
July 2013 – December 2013”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2014)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
January 2013 – June 2013”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2013)
“Avoiding the Speed Bumps in Traffic Court: Traffic Infraction Representation for Non-Ticket Attorneys”,
Lunch & Learn Program (Joint Project of Dade County Bar Association Criminal Courts Committee, League of Prosecutors and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami Chapter), Florida Bar CLE (2013)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
July 2012 – December 2012”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2013)
“Practicing Before the General Magistrates in Dependency Cases”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2012)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
January 2012 – June 2012”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2012)
“Judicial Notice”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2012)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
July 2011 – December 2011”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2012)
“Duties of Trial Counsel before Withdrawing Where Appeal Planned”, Joint DCBA Criminal Courts and Appellate Court Committee Seminar, Florida Bar CLE (2012)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review January 2011 – June 2011”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2011)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review July 2010 – December 2010”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2011)
“The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in Foreclosure Cases”, North Dade Real Estate Council, Florida Bar CLE (2011)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review January 2010 – June 2010”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2010)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review July 2009 – December 2009”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2010)
“Guardian Ad Litem Representation of Defendants in Mortgage/Claim of Lien Foreclosure Cases”, Dade County Bar Association, Florida Bar CLE (2010)
“The Child Victim Exception to the Hearsay Rule”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2009)
“Invoking the Fifth Amendment in Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Cases and Related Topics”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2009)
“Domestic Violence as a Basis for Dependency”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2009)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
January 2009 – June 2009”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2009)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review
July 2008 – December 2008”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2009)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review January 2008 – June 2008”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2008)
“Ethics and Professionalism in Dependency and TPR Cases: A View from the Bench” (Moderator), Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2008)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review July 2007 – December 2007” (Co-presenter), Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2008)
“The ABC’s of TPR”, University of Miami Law School Juvenile Justice Class (2007)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review January 2007 – June 2007”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2007)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights Case Law Review 2006”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2007)
“2006 Amendments to Chapter 39”, Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2006)
“Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights: 2005 Case Law in Review”, Broward County Attorney General’s Office (2006) and Juvenile Justice Center Lecture Series, Florida Bar CLE (2006)
“Signs and Symptoms of Child Sexual Abuse”, Florida Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
“Domestic Violence as a Basis for Dependency”, Florida Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
“Child Interview Procedures and Techniques”, Florida Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
“Preparing for and Giving Depositions and Testifying at Trial”, Florida Department of Children & Families Child Protective Investigators (2005)
“Child Victim Exception to the Hearsay Rule”, Florida Department of Children & Families, Florida Bar CLE (2005)
“Evidence at Trial”, Florida Department of Children & Families, Florida Bar CLE (2005)
“Business Records Exception to the Hearsay Rule”, Florida Department of Children & Families, Florida Bar CLE (2005)
“Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions”, Miami Beach Bar Association Pro Bono Seminar (2004)
“Traffic Infraction Defense”, Miami-Dade County Legal Support Association (2000)
TRIALS
Approximately 50 jury trials
Approximately 100 bench trials
Approximately 40 administrative hearings
Approximately 5 appeals/writs