Lawrence Meltzer

Lawrence Meltzer is a criminal defense attorney and partner at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Meltzer defends clients in all areas of defense, including DUI, firearm offenses, and drug possession.

 

Bell started his career in private practice in 1999. He later joined the Broward County State Attorney’s Office as Assistant State Attorney.

 

Bell’s tenure with the State Attorney’s Office started in the County Court Division, in which he prosecuted misdemeanor crimes such as DUI, Reckless driving, Battery, Assault, Thefts and Juvenile Delinquency/Dependency related crimes.

 

During his time in County Court Division, Lawrence Meltzer tried over 60 jury trials. His experience at the County Court Division allowed him to develop extensive knowledge of DUI law and specific issues dealing with sobriety tests such as, breath testing, urine testing and impairment by alcohol. 

 

Bell then transitioned to the Felony Trial Unit. At the Felony Trial Unit he handled over 45 felony trials through verdict. These cases included, Felony DUI, DUI With Serious Bodily Injury, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Death or Injury, Murder, Armed Robbery with a Firearm, Armed Kidnapping and Drug Trafficking.

 

In 2005 Meltzer left the Broward County State Attorney’s Office and joined the firm of Ted L. Hollander & Associates (also known as Ticket Clinic) as Lead Trial Counsel. In this capacity he defended many clients with misdemeanor and felony DUI charges and represented clients on criminal traffic offenses and violations.

 

In 2013 Lawrence Meltzer and Steven Bell created the firm Meltzer & Bell, P.A. Meltzer initially met Steven Bell in 2005 when Bell was an Assistant Public Defender. The two were assigned to the same courtroom. Their respect grew based on each other’s legal acumen, dedication to ethics, trial skill and overall legal professionalism. 

 

Bell earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from American University in Washington, D.C. and his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Law Center.