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Roth and Duncan, P.A.Member
David Roth
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David Roth

5.0
4 reviews

515 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-4349

Criminal Defense Litigation and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Law

About David Roth

The Bronx, New York, June 16, 1945; Member, Board of Editors, University of Florida Law Review, 1967-1968; Judicial Research Aide, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, Vero Beach, Florida, 1968-1970; United States Magistrate Judge, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1971-1978; Special Assistant State Attorney, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1972-1973; Special Prosecutor Palm Beach County Grand Jury, 1972-1974; Special Assistant Public Defender, Capital Cases, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, 1971-1976; Chairperson, Palm Beach County Criminal Court Advisory Committee, 1977-1978; Member, Grievance Committee: The Florida Bar, 1975-1978; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1981; Vice Chairperson, United States Magistrate Judge Selection Committee, 1984; Member, Governor’s Partnership for Narcotic Overdose Prevention and Education Task Force, 2003-2007; Member: City of West Palm Beach Police Chief Selection Committee, 1982; Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court Nominating Commission, 1983-1987; Florida Senate Criminal Defense Lawyers Cost Conflict Committee, 1984; Partner Cone, Wagner, Nugent, Johnson and Roth, West Palm Beach, Florida 1972-1992; Founding Partner Roth, Duncan and Labarga, 1992-1996; Roth and Duncan, 1996 - Present.

Peer Recognition

Best Lawyers in America, 30+ consecutive years (including 2025); Martindale Hubbell AV rated (Preeminent) 50 years consecutive, 5 time Martindale Hubbell Champion (less than 1% of lawyers); Florida Super Lawyers (since inception); Town and Country Magazine Best Lawyers in America; Florida’s Top Lawyers; Palm Beach Elite (Legal); Palm Beach Hall of Fame Legal; South Florida’s Best Lawyers from inception; National Association of Distinguished Counsel Member of Nation’s Top One Percent. Meets Very High Criteria of General Ethical Standards

 

David Roth (West Palm Beach, Florida)

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David Roth got this award in 2021

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2021
Hired Attorney

Few people truly understand how crucial it is to retain talented representation ASAP after an arrest. The window of opportunity for a favorable result often decreased exponentially.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 03, 2019
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Mr. Roth represented me 36 years ago in a very serious situation. I look back and I think I would have never gotten through what I did without him as my attorney. I'm so grateful to this day. Katie Ford (DeMara)

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 14, 2017
Hired Attorney

David Roth, Esq. Is the BEST OF THE BEST. If the unfortunate occurs find yourself in the situation of a criminal attorney, reach for the hands of the man who overcomes all obstacles; as there is no competition. David, is well Respected among the Jusicial community as well as our community, for his excellence, experience, professionalism, knowledge, Ability to make the impossible, Possible. David Roth, Esq. produces Miracles and himself is a miracle to me.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 31, 2017
Hired Attorney

Representation from this Law Firm, is second to NONE. Enough said.

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Areas of Law

  • Other 2
    • Criminal Defense Litigation
    • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Roth and Duncan, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1969, Florida
    1970, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    1971, U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    1972, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Palm Beach County (President, 1981-1982) and Palm Beach County Junior (President, 1975-1976) Bar Associations
    The Florida Bar
    Palm Beach County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
    Council of 100 Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 1968
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brooklyn College and The City College of the City University of New York
    Class of 1966
    B.A.
  • Military Service
    Florida National Guard Air Defense Artillery, U.S. Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General Corps.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1945
    Bronx, New York, June 16, 1945

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    David Roth was admitted in 1969 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    David Roth is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, David Roth has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Roth and Duncan, P.A. has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    David Roth is listed in the Criminal Trial Practice section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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