The Law Offices of David W. Olson

About

Litigation in both State and Federal courts, our firm concentrates in criminal defense, including both felonies and misdemeanors.

Story

David W. Olson has been representing individuals facing criminal charges or investigations since 1982. His practice is primarily in south Florida, yet he handles matters throughout the state. He has cared for thousands of clients, and through his vast experience has developed the expertise necessary to effectively handle any type of criminal matter.

David W. Olson has a proven track record, having practiced exclusively and effectively in the field of criminal defense for more than 3 decades. Although his primary practice is in Palm Beach County, he selectively handles cases throughout Florida and other states. He is committed to achieving the best possible result for every client, recognizing that each one is facing what is likely the most important event in his or her life. He knows that you are much more than paper in a file or “just another client.” You are someone who lives and loves, and who has special circumstances that require a customized, aggressive and effective approach to ensure your continuing freedom and future opportunity for life successes.

David W. Olson’s peers recognize his abilities, in that those attorneys have caused him to have the highest possible rating as established by Martindale-Hubbell. Their “AV” rating is based upon his being recognized as being in the top tier of attorneys, with only 5% of attorneys being so rated.

He has also been chosen to be one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by the National Trial Lawyers, has been rated as “Superb” (highest possible 10.0 rating) by attorney rating expert Avvo, enjoys the highest possible rating by The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, has been chosen as a “Ten Best Member” by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, and has further been designated as within the “Nation’s Top One Percent” by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Mr. Olson represents individuals facing both Felony and Misdemeanor charges, whether they be State or Federal, Adult or Juvenile. Such charges include:

DUI
Vehicular Homicide
DUI Manslaughter
Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer
All other Traffic Crimes

Marijuana or Drug Possession
Grow Houses and Cultivation
Trafficking in Drugs
Trafficking in Marijuana
Sale of Drugs
All other Drug Offenses

Domestic Battery
Murder
Manslaughter
Aggravated Battery
Aggravated Assault
Simple Battery
Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
Robbery
All other Violent Offenses

Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
Carrying Concealed Weapon or Firearm
All other Firearm and Weapon Offenses

Burglary
Grand Theft
Petit Theft
Retail Theft
Fraud
Money Laundering
White Collar Crimes
Arson
Criminal Mischief
All other Property Offenses

Sexual Battery
Lewd and Lascivious Assault
All other Sex Offenses

Resisting Arrest, With or Without Violence
Child Abuse or Neglect
Kidnapping and False Imprisonment
Violations of Probation

Mission

When you've become entangled in a criminal investigation, it's never too soon to turn to a competent, committed and experienced attorney. In our firm we care about our clients, and we undertake every possible effort to provide each of them with personalized attention and to achieve the best possible result. Our philosophy not only reflects the uniqueness of our care, but is also a pledge of our skills, tough advocacy, and perseverance. You, as a client, are not merely a number or a file, and we never neglect the reality of your humanity and your future.