Gary Kollin

Gary Kollin is a distinguished lawyer in Broward County, Florida, known for his proficiency in criminal defense law, criminal appeals law, and police misconduct law. He adeptly manages cases across all state and federal trial and appellate courts, addressing charges ranging from petty theft to first-degree murder, as well as federal offenses like drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprises.

Unique in his specialization, Gary is one of the few attorneys focusing on police misconduct cases, advocating for clients who have suffered from false arrests, illegal searches, and police brutality. These matters, also referred to as civil rights and 1983 cases, are a significant part of his practice. Notably, he argued before the United States Supreme Court in the case of Smith v. United States, 508 U.S. 223 (1993), where he was appointed to represent John Angus Smith, an opportunity given to only a select few attorneys annually.

In a landmark class action, Gary sued the Sheriff for unlawfully detaining individuals after acquittal, resulting in a substantial settlement exceeding one million dollars in Jones v. Sheriff, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D109 (S.D. Fla. 1995). The federal court mandated the Sheriff to release acquitted individuals immediately from the courtroom.

Gary holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a perfect 10 rating by AVVO, and is recognized as a Leading Florida Attorney in Felonies and Misdemeanor Defense Law by the American Research Corporation. His expertise is further acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine, rating him as a Super Lawyer in criminal defense, criminal appellate, and civil rights law.