Author: John Riordan
John S. Riordan, Esq. is a native of Miami, Florida, who earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami in 1997. Thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 2001. In 2002, Mr. Riordan was admitted to the Florida Bar and began his career as an Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney, prosecuting misdemeanor and felony crimes.
In 2005 Mr. Riordan left the Office of the State Attorney and entered private practice, dedicating his practice to Criminal Defense and defending those accused of crimes. Recently, Mr. Riordan received the honor of being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2012, a prestigious distinction only awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in the state who are recognized for their skill, ethical services, and professional excellence.
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