Meet Your Attorney: Danielle Marie Guerrero

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney

Attorney Danielle Marie Guerrero is a South Florida criminal defense and family law attorney serving clients throughout Broward County and Miami-Dade County. As the founder of Law Offices of Danielle Guerrero, PLLC d/b/a Dani Defends, she represents individuals and families in Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Miami, and surrounding communities.

Criminal Defense & Public Defender Background

Before opening her private practice in January 2026, Attorney Guerrero served as an Assistant Public Defender for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County from September 2023 to January 2026. In that role, she handled a high volume of criminal matters and built a foundation in courtroom advocacy, motion practice, plea negotiations, and trial work. Her involvement in the criminal defense community also includes service associated with the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Education & Academic Background

A native of Miami-Dade County, Attorney Guerrero earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Miami Dade College and her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law. During law school, she served in leadership roles with the St. Thomas Trial Team, the Cuban American Student Bar Association, and the Lambda Legal Society, and she also worked as an editing member of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. She received the St. Thomas Pro Bono Award for exceeding pro bono service requirements.

Practice Areas & Legal Services

Law Offices of Danielle Guerrero, PLLC d/b/a Dani Defends serves South Florida clients in criminal law, family law, and civil litigation. The firm’s public-facing materials reference criminal defense, family law, and civil-related representation in Broward County and Miami-Dade County, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

• Criminal Defense: DUI defense, drug charges, theft offenses, assault and battery, domestic violence, traffic offenses, juvenile matters, probation violations, and expungement-related matters.

• Family Law: Divorce, child custody and timesharing, child support, alimony, paternity, modifications, and domestic violence injunction matters.

• Civil Litigation: Contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, and other civil disputes, consistent with the firm’s stated civil practice focus.

Community Involvement & Credentials

Attorney Guerrero remains connected to legal education and mentorship through St. Thomas University College of Law and its trial advocacy community. She is a member in good standing with The Florida Bar, admitted in 2023, and is listed as eligible to practice law in Florida. Public profiles also indicate English and Spanish language availability.

Contact Law Offices of Danielle Guerrero, PLLC d/b/a Dani Defends

Attorney Danielle Guerrero serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and nearby South Florida communities. Publicly listed contact information includes phone number 305-587-7947, email dguerrero@dmguerrerolaw.com, and website DaniDefends.com.