Mauricio Padilla, Esq.
Of Counsel · Criminal defense, Civil litigation, Personal injury
Mauricio Padilla is a trial lawyer focused on high stakes criminal defense and complex civil litigation.
He represents clients in serious felony and federal matters, including homicide prosecutions, organized criminal activity, and multi defendant cases, as well as catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and civil rights litigation.
Mr. Padilla handles nationally recognised, high profile matters, including representation in the prosecution arising from the murder of Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion) and litigation connected to the murder of Dan Markel, the Florida State University professor killed in a contract killing. He is also currently involved in litigation against Roblox Corporation involving child safety issues, reflecting his work on complex, high exposure cases across multiple jurisdictions.
Alongside his criminal defense practice, Mr. Padilla represents plaintiffs in significant civil actions involving police misconduct, negligent security, and catastrophic personal injury. Across his career he has litigated thousands of contested matters and secured millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.
Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Juris Doctor
- Florida International University, B.A. Mass Communication
Focus areas
- Criminal defense, state and federal
- Civil rights litigation, section 1983
- Catastrophic injury and wrongful death
- Negligent security and premises liability
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Past case results depend on the specific facts of each matter and are not a prediction about yours.
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38 years in practice. The first conversation is free.