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Bruce M. Lyons
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Partner
Phone: (954) 467-8700
Fax: (954) 763-4856
Email: brucelyons@aol.com
A former president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Bruce Lyons is past Chair of Planning of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section. His law practice is devoted to all aspects of criminal defense work, including the application of forensic science, at both the state and federal trial levels. During the past 30 years he has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and litigated at both the State and Federal levels. He has written and lectured on all aspects of criminal law nationally. Mr. Lyons received the prestigious Robert C. Heeney Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 1997. Mr. Lyons received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Miami and he is a licensed member of several state and federal bars, including Florida, Colorado and the United States Supreme Court.
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Areas of Practice
- 90% Criminal Law
- 10% Litigation and Appeals
Litigation Percentage
- 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1967
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1968
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1972
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1972
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
- Colorado, 1993
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1967
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1964
A.B.
Major: Political Science
Published Works
- "Robbery", The Florida Bar, 1981
- "Attorney/Client Privilege", Broward Barrister, May/June, 1982
- "Damage Control in the Child Sex Abuse Defense", The Champion, Jan-Feb., 1995
- "Defending Violent Crime Cases", The Practical Litigator, Vol 10, No. 6, Nov., 1999
Classes/Seminars Taught
- Advisor, National Criminal Justice Student Trial Advocacy Competition, 1990 - 1991
- Trial Practice Instructor, National College of Criminal Defense, Macon, Georgia, 1991
Honors and Awards
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 1997 - Present
- Robert C. Heeney Award NACDL, 1992
- Listed in Florida Trend's Legal Elite
Professional Associations and Memberships
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1986 - 1987
President - Broward County Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 1988 - 1989
President - National Criminal Defense College, 1985 - 1992
Trial Practice Instructor - American Bar Association, 1999 - 2000
Chair, Criminal Justice Council - American Bar Association, 1997 - 1998
Vice Chair For Planning - American Bar Association, 1996 - 1997
Vice Chair for Professional Development - American Bar Association Criminal Law Section, 1992 - 1993
Nominating Council Member - American Bar Association, 1989 - 1992
Chairman, Defense Function Committee - Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Criminal Law Section, 1974 - 1976
Chairman - University of Miami Law Alumni Association, 1999
Member, Board of Directors - American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, 1992 - 1993
Member, Criminal Justice Council - Broward County Bar Association
Member - Federal Bar Association
Member - The Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section, Ethics Committee
Member - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Director, 1973; 1976 - 1981 - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Membership Chairman - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1982 - 1983
Secretary - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1984 - 1985
Second Vice President - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1988 - 1989
Nominating Committee - American Board of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member - Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member - Domestic Violence Task Force, 1992
Appointed Member - American Bar Association
Member
Past Employment Positions
- Assistant County Solicitor, 1967 - 1971
- City of Lauderdale Lakes, Associate Municipal Judge, 1972 - 1973
Pro Bono Activities
- The Starting Place - Drug Program, 1975 - Present
- University of Miami Hurricane Club
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
Birth Information
- September 22, 1942, New Rochelle, New York, United States of America