About Us

About Us

Mark A. Douglas, P.A. is a dynamic Fort Lauderdale, Florida based law firm which takes pride in its reputation as a client focused practice. At Mark A. Douglas P.A. our clients can be assured that an attorney will meet with him or her personally to review their case, and will give individualized attention to all client matters. We have handled cases that run the spectrum and will be able to help you find a solution to your problem.

The firm is guided by principal attorney Mark A. Douglas, Esq. who has successfully defended myriad criminal cases ranging from Murder and Kidnapping, Attempted Murder, Capital Sexual Batteries, Drug Trafficking and Major Fraud. The firm handles Immigration benefits applications, Deportation cases and most Immigration related maters. In addition we help clients with matters related to personal injuries and those arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for unpaid minimum wage and
overtime. See practice Areas.

Our goal is to offer each of our clients the service and focused attention his or her case deserves and the most aggressive representation possible. We pride ourselves on the fact that most of our cases come from the referrals of satisfied clients.

Whether your case requires litigating or negotiating, we can help! Whether your matter is pending in State or Federal Court or before an Administrative agency, we can help!

Please contact us for a consultation and let us tell you how we can help you resolve your legal problem. We are problem solvers!

“A law is valuable, not because it is a law, but because there is right in it.”

henry ward beecher

we work hard
in all fields

We will give individualized attention to all client matters. We have handled cases that run the spectrum and will be able to help you find a solution to your problem.

Criminal cases

Criminal cases including Murder and Kidnapping, Sexual batteries to Misdemeanor battery.

Immigration

A wide range of situations that involve a person from a foreign country coming to the United States, whether for a temporary visit.

Deportation

Very effective representation for our Immigrant clients who are facing deportation

Labor Laws

All matters those arising under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for unpaid minimum wage and overtime

drug crimes

Possession of marijuana to major Federal drug trafficking crimes
"They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”
Andy Warhol

Meet the Attorney

Mark A. Douglas

Overview And Experience

Attorney Mark A. Douglas has been practicing Law in South Florida for over twelve years. During this time, he has employed his significant litigation and negotiating skills to achieve success and provide significant value to the clients he represents.


Mark A. Douglas earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Technology, Jamaica with honors and a Juris Doctorate degree in Law from the Florida International University, College of Law. While in Law School he was named to the prestigious Dean’s list, served as the president of the Black Law Students Association, and was a member of the law school’s board of advocates, representing the School in ABA Regional Intermural Competitions.


Also while in law school he served as an Intern with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. Later he also worked as A Florida Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern with Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted criminal cases under the supervision of an Assistant State Attorney. After completing law school he accepted employment with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State Attorney where he continued to prosecute criminal cases all the while gaining valuable litigation and trial experience before opening his own legal practice.

Mark Douglas is a skilled, experienced litigator, and tough negotiator. He litigates in the areas of Criminal Defense in both State and Federal Courts throughout Florida and nationally. He has successfully represented individuals charged with a range of crimes from Murder, Kidnapping and Capital Sexual Battery, to major Drug Trafficking and Fraud. He has successfully handled numerous cases involving Government Law Enforcement and Administrative Agency Investigations and actions to forfeit client assets at the State and Federal Levels including local Police agencies, the FBI, DEA, Internal Revenue Service and United States Customs.

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