This brief introduction is to provide you with Robert Buonauro's education, background and experience (Samford University, B.A., 1968, and Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, 1972, admitted to the Florida Bar, 1972).

His successful career as a criminal trial specialist began in 1972. His board certification by both the Florida Bar and National Board of Trial Advocacy is indicative of his qualification and expertise.

In addition, his "AV" rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory is the highest qualifications rating awarded. Additionally, Martindale-Hubbell publishes annually the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. This endorsement is given only to those lawyers who have earned a very high measure of esteem in their profession and in their specialty. Mr. Buonauro is one of the lawyers in Orlando listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the criminal field.

The defense of clients charged with murder, drug offenses, vehicular homicide, robbery and federal crimes dominates his law practice. In addition, he has handled numerous high-profile trials in Florida. His clients have included elected officials, prominent citizens, the sons and daughters of judges and other lawyers, entertainment and sports figures, as well as those charged with inflammatory crimes and sophisticated white collar crimes.

Examples of cases involving celebrities, homicides, white-collar crimes and
drug trafficking are documented in newspaper accounts of some of the clients and charges Robert Buonauro has defended. You are encouraged to ask questions regarding experience and qualification of the lawyers whose services you need.

Professional Associations

• The Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section; Sentencing Committee
• The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
• National Association of Trial Lawyers of America
• Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
• Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Criminal Trial Lawyer
• Grievance Committee for Federal District Court
• Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers in the United States
• Federal District Court
• Middle District of Florida (Grievance Committee 1988-present)
• ABA
• The Florida Bar
  • Criminal Law Section
  • Capitol Case Committee 1991-present
• AFTL
  • Criminal Law Section
  • The Journal (Editor 1976-80)
• National Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• ATLA
• Florida Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• The Florida Bar Foundation (Fellow)

Courts

• 1972, All Florida State Courts
• 1973, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• 1974, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• 1975, U.S. Supreme Court
• 1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
• 1987, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
• 1993, U.S. Tax Court