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Klugh Wilson

Civil and Criminal Attorneys

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Experienced trial and appellate lawyers who will fight for you no matter how high the stakes nor how powerful the opponent. 

Federal - State - Multijurisdictional - International

About Us

The firm was founded by two former federal public defenders and federal judicial clerks.  Our goal is to use our skill and experience to prevent oppression and to stop injustice.  We are passionate about the work we do protecting and asserting your rights--under the constitution, under state and federal law, and under international law.  We are committed to constitutional advocacy, and we approach every case with fundamental principles of fairness in mind.  We are unafraid to take on powerful entities.  

PRACTICE AREAS

Criminal Appeals

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

Criminal Appeals

Our attorneys have litigated and won at every level of the state and federal appellate system, including the United States Supreme Court.  

Criminal Defense

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

Criminal Appeals

The power of the government is substantial, and the effect on the individual is overwhelming.  We are here to represent you before charges are filed, and can step in at any stage to litigate your case in the trial courts.   

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

At any stage of litigation, we can jump in and work relentlessly to correct injustice. Reach out to us if you think you have been wronged.  

Civil Appeals

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Civil Rights and Post-Conviction

 Our firm has had notable successes in cases throughout the state of Florida and federal courts throughout the country.  We have represented clients including professional athletes; entertainers; hip hop artists; doctors; accountants; and hospitals.  

Civil Litigation

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

We have represented clients in a wide range of civil matters--including business litigation; tort and mass tort litigation; personal injury claims; plaintiffs' claims; and other types of cases.  

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Civil and Criminal Forfeiture

Our firm has had repeated success in litigating forfeiture matters, and we are prepared to step in to ensure that your property is not unfairly or illegally seized.    

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FIRM RECOGNITION

In the Press

Significant Victories

Significant Victories

  • Read defense lawyers arguments to block a Trump documents case report (New York Times)


  • Bond decision delayed for Alexander brother (NBC); (New York Times)


  • George Stephanopoulos, ABC News apologize to Trump, are forced to pay $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit (Fox News)


  • Legendary Medellin cartel drug lord released from prison (NPR) 

 

  • West Palm doctor may get new trial after sober home owner lies unravel (Palm Beach Post)


  • Miami federal judge accuses 2 prosecutors of spying on defense, orders new trial (Miami Herald)


  • Ex-Congressman David Rivera says charges of being a Venezuelan agent 'completely false' (AOL)


  • Old drug case surfaces involving brother of vice president of Colombia (Univision News)

Significant Victories

Significant Victories

Significant Victories

  • United States v. Martinez, No. 24-20074 (S.D. Fla. 2025) (judgment of acquittal in true threats case)
  • United States v. Agresti, No. 18-80124 (S.D. Fla. 2024) (persuaded district court to grant new trial for doctor convicted of fraud arising from drug testing of sober home residents)
  • Trump v. ABC, No. 24-21050 (S.D. Fla. 2024) (won $15 million settlement in defamation case against major news network)
  • United States v. Nauta (Trump et. al.), No. 23-80101 (S.D. Fla. 2024) (dismissal of criminal indictment)
  • United States v. Hesser, 40 F.4th 1221 (11th Cir. 2023) (reversal and remand for entry of judgment of acquittal on tax charges)
  • United States v. Rosecan, No. 20-80052 (S.D. Fla. 2022) (acquittal by jury of Medicare fraud charges) 
  • United States v. Takhalov, 827 F.3d 1307 (11th Cir. 2016) (reversing wire fraud and money laundering convictions based on improper jury instruction and insufficient fraudulent inducement theory)
  • United States v. Pavlenko, 838 F.3d 1168 (11th Cir. 2016) (reversing for judgment of acquittal on fraud charges)
  • United States v. Rubin, No. 14-cr-60153 (S.D. Fla. 2015) (acquittal by jury of money laundering charges)

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KLUGH WILSON LLC

40 Northwest 3rd Street PH 1, Miami, Florida 33128, United States

305.536.1191 305.403.8207

Our Attorneys

Richard C. Klugh

Richard C. Klugh

Richard C. Klugh

Richard Klugh is a criminal defense attorney who practices in state and federal trial, appellate, and post-conviction litigation in Miami and throughout the country.  He has been lead counsel in dozens of published victories in state and federal appellate courts.


Richard has won numerous trial victories; and has appeared in cases at every 

Richard Klugh is a criminal defense attorney who practices in state and federal trial, appellate, and post-conviction litigation in Miami and throughout the country.  He has been lead counsel in dozens of published victories in state and federal appellate courts.


Richard has won numerous trial victories; and has appeared in cases at every level of the trial and appellate courts in the United States, including the U.S. Supreme Court.  


Richard is the former Chief of the Appellate Division of the Federal Defender's Office in the Southern District of Florida.  He was also editor of the Defense Newsletter, a monthly legal publication for the Criminal Justice Act Attorney Panel.  He is the 2006 recipient of FACDL-Miami's  "Against All Odds" award for his representation of criminal defendants.  Richard is fluent in Spanish and has conducted case investigations requiring Spanish proficiency. 


Clerkships

Hon. Eugene P. Spellman, S.D. Fla.


Education

Harvard Law, J.D.

 University of Florida, B.A. 

Political Science and History

Criminal defense attorney Jenny Wilson

Jenny Wilson

Richard C. Klugh

Richard C. Klugh

Jenny Wilson is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on trial and appellate work.  She has obtained results in every stage of criminal proceedings.  Jenny is passionate about client representation and believes that everyone deserves to have someone to fight for them.    


Jenny previously worked as an Assistant Federal Public Defender i

Jenny Wilson is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on trial and appellate work.  She has obtained results in every stage of criminal proceedings.  Jenny is passionate about client representation and believes that everyone deserves to have someone to fight for them.    


Jenny previously worked as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in the Southern District of Florida.  Before practicing law, she worked as a newspaper reporter covering crime and criminal investigations; breaking news; politics; state and federal courts; and related legal issues.  


Clerkships

Hon. Adalberto Jordan, Eleventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals


Education

UCLA School of Law, J.D.

Order of the Coif

Northwestern University, B.S.

Journalism

 

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