About Us
Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez was born in Camaguey, Cuba. At the age of 5, he came to Miami, Florida making this his home. He graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School. He attended Miami-Dade Community College where he obtained his Associate in Arts degree. He went on to graduate from FIU with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He attended and graduated from Nova Law School Center in February 1984.
During his second year of law school, he worked at a civil and criminal law firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 1983, while in his last semester of law school, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office prosecuting cases at the Juvenile Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Manny graduated in February 1984 and immediately passed the Florida Bar examination. He was sworn in on June 7, 1984, by the Honorable Peter T. Fay, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Manny then worked for a small civil law firm and handled their criminal cases.
In December 1985, Manny opened his own law office. During his legal career, Manny has tried numerous cases at the state and federal levels. He has tried civil, commercial, immigration, and criminal trials.
Manny has represented clients in federal and state courts around the country. His practice on several occasions has taken him abroad. During his successful career of 37 years, he has been involved in complex multiple defendant cases in Federal and State court. Some of which have been up to three months long. Manny has always represented his clients passionately, arduously, and zealously.
Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez
Manuel “Manny” Gonzalez was born in Camaguey, Cuba. At the age of 5, he came to Miami, Florida making this his home. He graduated from Miami Springs Senior High School. Manny attended Miami Dade Community College where he obtained his Associate in Arts degree. He went on to graduate from FIU with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He attended and graduated from Nova Law School Center in February 1984.
During his second year of law school, he worked at a civil and criminal law firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In 1983, while in his last semester of law school, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s office prosecuting cases at the Juvenile Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Manny graduated in February 1984, and immediately passed the Florida Bar examination.
He was sworn in on June 7, 1984 by the Honorable Peter T. Fay, Circuit Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Manny then worked for a small civil law firm and handled their criminal cases.
In December 1985, Manny opened his own law office. During his legal career, Manny has tried numerous cases at the state and federal level. He has tried civil, commercial, immigration and criminal trials.
Manny has represented clients in federal and state courts around the country. His practice on several occasions has taken him abroad. During his successful career of 37 years, he has been involved in complex multiple defendant cases in Federal and State court.
Some of which have been up to three months long. Manny has always represented his clients passionately, arduously and zealously.
Admissions, Recognition and Memberships:
Manny is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern & Middle Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, with Special Admissions for the United States District for New Jersey. Manny has also been admitted Pro Hac Vice in the United States District Court in the Western District of Texas, Southern District of Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Bend, Indiana. At the state level in New York, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina.
Education
1981 – 1984 Nova Law School – Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1979 – 1981 Florida International University – Bachelor of Arts & Science – Political Science
1975 – 1979 Miami-Dade Community College – Associates of Arts Degree
Dr. Gonzalez is an outstanding practitioner. He has been in the legal field for many years. Our family considers him for all of our legal needs first. His firm represents people from many walks of life because he is really caring and concerned about your personal needs. I highly recommend Manuel Gonzalez Jr. for any and all of your legal issues. He will not steer you wrong. There are many lawyers and law firms in our area, but be sure that there is ONLY one Law Office of Manuel Gonzalez, Jr.
Mr. Gonzalez has been my attorney on call for many years. He and his firm are talented and professional. If I ever need anything, I call him first for advice. His practice is mainly criminal but his knowledge and wisdom is wide. I consider him a family member.
Manny is an excellent attorney. Not only is he very skilled and intelligent in his profession, but he is also a very reliable, dependable, honest and caring person.He goes above and beyond to ensure the client is happy.Highly recommend.
He is very professional and treats his employees extremely well. When I worked for Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., I observed how well he respected and supported his clients. He truly had their best interests at heart.
Manuel is the best in the business! With years of experience, he will always be the best advocate for your rights! He is incredibly committed to his clients. The best defense attorney in South Florida!
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel Gonzalez is an Associate for the Law Office of Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., where he devotes most of his practice to the field of Criminal Defense as well as a broad variety of other fields. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida and in 2019, he graduated from Florida International University earning Cum Laude status while obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He then would go on to attend his first year of law school in Naples, Florida where he attended Ave Maria School of Law. After his first year, he then transferred to and graduated from St. Thomas University Law School in May of 2022 with Cum Laude status, and received the highest score in Criminal Procedure.
Before attending law school, He interned for the Honorable Ramiro Areces of the 11th judicial Circuit and County Court. Throughout law school, he worked with several civil and criminal lawyers including Manny Gonzalez in Miami, Florida in aiding by conducting thorough legal and factual research as well as drafting documents that the attorneys requested or needed. In 2022, while in his last semester of law school, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County for the Honorable Barbara Areces of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in the Civil Division. Gabriel graduated in May of 2022 and immediately passed the Florida Bar examination. In July of that same year.
He was sworn in on September 30, 2022, by the Honorable Barbara Areces, Circuit Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the 11th Circuit.
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gabriel Gonzalez is an Associate for the Law Office of Manuel Gonzalez, Jr., where he devotes most of his practice to the field of Criminal Defense as well as a broad variety of other fields. He was born and raised in Miami, Florida and in 2019, he graduated from Florida International University earning Cum Laude status while obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He then would go on to attend his first year of law school in Naples, Florida where he attended Ave Maria School of Law. After his first year, he then transferred to and graduated from St. Thomas University Law School in May of 2022 with Cum Laude status, and received the highest score in Criminal Procedure.
Before attending law school, He interned for the Honorable Ramiro Areces of the 11th judicial Circuit and County Court. Throughout law school, he worked with several civil and criminal lawyers including Manny Gonzalez in Miami, Florida in aiding by conducting thorough legal and factual research as well as drafting documents that the attorneys requested or needed. In 2022, while in his last semester of law school, he worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County for the Honorable Barbara Areces of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in the Civil Division. Gabriel graduated in May of 2022 and immediately passed the Florida Bar examination. In July of that same year.
He was sworn in on September 30, 2022, by the Honorable Barbara Areces, Circuit Judge, U.S. Circuit Court for the 11th Circuit.
Admissions, Recognition and Memberships:
Gabriel is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Education
2019 – Florida International University – Bachelors of Arts & Science (B.A.) – Political Science
2019/2020 – Ave Maria School of Law
2022 – St. Thomas University Law School – Juris Doctor (J.D.)