Criminal Defense Attorney, Brandon Dinetz is the founder and principal attorney of BD Law, in West Palm Beach, Florida. He specializes in handling felony and misdemeanor charges, including, but not limited to the following:
- DUI
- DUI manslaughter
- Probation violations
- Assault and batteries
- Drug offenses
- Weapons offenses
- Theft
- Criminal traffic offenses
- Domestic Violence
- Investigations involving misdemeanor and felony allegations
Brandon has extensive experience in handling serious felony matters. He also handles domestic violence offenses on a criminal basis and represents both petitioners and respondents in petitioning for injunctions for protection.
Brandon takes a proactive, aggressive approach to criminal defense accusations. Pre-file work with the State Attorney's Office and the arresting agency investigating his clients is a crucial part of the timeline. Brandon is highly skilled in achieving excellent results early in the case. If the State decides to proceed with charges, Mr. Dinetz will never give up. He will work tirelessly to make sure your rights are protected.
Brandon started his career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. He prosecuted over 3,100 criminal cases, including DUI, theft, batteries, firearm charges, drug offenses, and numerous traffic offenses. He worked as a Lead Division Attorney, filed DUI charges, and prosecuted violations of probation and DUI recidivists. During his tenure, he argued hundreds of evidentiary hearings and over 35 jury trials of both misdemeanor and felony charges.
While working as a prosecutor, Brandon cultivated strong relationships with the local legal community, including law enforcement officers and County and Circuit Court judges. His tempered aggression gained the respect of his colleagues and adversaries alike.
After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Brandon began representing defendants arrested for criminal offenses. In total, Brandon has handled nearly 5,000 criminal cases in county court, circuit court, and administrative hearings.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense – DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, and violations of probation.
- Domestic Violence Injunctions – represent either the Petitioner or the Respondent.
- Victim Representation in Criminal Cases
Admissions
- Florida Bar – 2017
Awards & Accolades
- Super Lawyers – 2024 Florida Rising Stars
- 1st Place International Quaich Cup – Academy of the Advocate Advanced School of Trial, St. Andrews, Scotland - 2015
Education
- University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York – Bachelor of Arts – International Business and World Trade, 2012
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Juris Doctor, 2016
- 1-of-8 US law-students invited to Baylor Law School’s Academy of the Advocate Advanced School of Trial, St. Andrews Scotland; (Summer 2015)