Drug Trafficking / Importation

Federal Drug Smuggling Defense Lawyer

In both Miami and throughout nation, there are many drug charge defense lawyers. Few, however, have a proven ability to successfully defend those accused of large-scale federal drug offenses. From law offices in Miami, Florida, attorney Frank Rubino has spent 30 years successfully defending clients from around the world who have been accused of large-scale drug smuggling.

In one of his many notable cases, Attorney Rubino got defendant Dewey Davis acquitted of a charge of importing 150 kilos of cocaine. He handled another case that was the largest cocaine case in Houston’s history at that time and successfully managed another case involving the largest cocaine importation by air at the time. He has defended General Manuel A. Noriega of Panama and members of the Medellin and Cali drug cartels of international drug charges.

Practice Limited to Large Scale Drug Smuggling Litigation

With more than 30 years of experience with international drug smuggling cases, Mr. Rubino does not accept small-scale possession cases. He limits his drug defense practice to around ten cases per year, including only cases involving large-scale international trafficking, importation, and distribution. Few other drug trafficking defense lawyers can successfully bring cases all the way to the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Rubino’s drug smuggling cases often involve federal charges or federal appeals. He personally handles every aspect of every case, including asset forfeiture and grand jury proceedings.

Mr. Rubino is also very experienced in international law. He has successfully represented people in many Central and South American countries, including Peru, Columbia, Argentina, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, and Guatemala. He has even argued before the World Court in The Hague.

Also Handling Cases of Drug Sales through the Internet

Most drug smuggling cases handled by Mr. Rubino involve cocaine importation. However, a new type of drug case is emerging in the field of Internet crimes. Mr. Rubino assists people accused by the federal government of selling illegal drugs through the Internet or selling prescription drugs illegally.