David J. Sobel, Member of Law Office of David J. Sobel, P.A.
David Sobel was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He moved to South Florida with his family to attend high school in the late 1990s. Mr. Sobel achieved great academic success, graduating with highest honors as the valedictorian of the American Heritage School, Boca/Delray. Following high school, Mr. Sobel attended the University of Miami, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in History. Mr. Sobel later attended Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he again graduated cum laude, earning his Juris Doctorate degree.
During law school, Mr. Sobel was invited to join the prestigious Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Sobel competed in the prestigious National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition held at Pace University Law School where he was selected the “Best Oralist” during the third round of competition.
Mr. Sobel is a former Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County where he zealously represented indigent clients on a variety of criminal charges and at all levels of the criminal process, including first appearances, arraignments, plea negotiations, first and final violations of probation, pre-trial motions, trial, and sentencing. Mr. Sobel distinguished himself with an extensive and rigorous motion practice.
Mr. Sobel is currently a member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
Experience
The Law Office of the Public Defender, (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Former Assistant Public Defender, 17th Judicial Circuit, 2008 - 2009
Education
University of Miami, (Coral Gables, FL)
Cum Laude, History/Political Science 2005
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Juris Doctorate, Law 2008
Graduated Cum Laude
Licenses
Articles
Charged for Stalking: Penalties, Sentencing and Defense
Submitted By: David J. Sobel On: Apr 2nd 2010
Category: criminal penalties, stalking, Crime Penalties
Stalking is an old condition that is being addressed with new, stronger laws. The reason for new laws against stalking arises out of several high profile cases of celebrity stalking where victims...
Charged with a DUI: Should I Hire a Lawyer?
Submitted By: David J. Sobel On: Oct 25th 2009
Category: DUI Defendants Rights, United States
Yes. Regardless of the situation, circumstances or previous offenses, the answer is a resounding yes. I can say this with absolute certainty because I've seen how dramatic the implications of a DUI can be, and...
Entrapment. When the Police Create a Criminal
Submitted By: David J. Sobel On: Sep 11th 2009
Category: Criminal Defense Case, United States
There is a very fine line between encouragements on the part of law enforcement to engage in criminal activity and entrapment. The Supreme Court in Sorrells v. United States, stated that, "It is unconscionable, contrary...
