Bruce H. Lehr – Top Attorney
Miami, FL/Press/ – Bruce H. Lehr, Founding Partner of Lehr, Levi & Mendez, P.A. is recognized and distinguished in the Top Attorneys of North America 2026-2027 edition.
Lehr Levi & Mendez, P.A. is a preeminent Miami based law firm that has carried an AV rating since 1993, a distinction that speaks to both its legal ability and its ethical standards. From its home in Miami, Florida, the firm represents clients across the state and throughout the United States in some of the most serious and complex legal matters a person can face. Its practice covers White Collar Crimes, Murder and Violent Crimes, Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering, Internet Sex Crimes, Securities and Mail Fraud, Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, Tax Evasion, and Public Corruption. Each of these areas demands a specific kind of skill, and the firm has built a reputation for meeting that demand with precision and resolve.
What sets the attorneys of Lehr Levi & Mendez, P.A. apart is a combination of meticulous attention to detail and uncompromising professional ethics. When you are facing criminal charges, the difference between a strong defense and a weak one often comes down to preparation, and this firm invests fully in understanding every angle of a case before setting foot in a courtroom. The firm has the resources and the experience to try virtually any type of criminal case, and it uses those resources with a single goal in mind, which is to ensure that every client receives the strongest possible representation. That commitment shapes the way each case is handled, from the first consultation through to a verdict.
At the center of the firm stands its founding partner, Bruce H. Lehr, who brings more than 40 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney to every matter he takes on. He is a member of both the Florida and New York State Bars, and he is admitted to practice before an impressive range of federal courts. These include the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, and the Northern District of Florida, along with the Southern District of New York and the Eastern District of New York. His practice covers criminal law at both the state and federal levels, giving him the breadth to defend clients wherever their cases arise.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Bruce H. Lehr has handled hundreds of cases, and he is best known for his formidable trial skills and the notable results he has achieved. His courtroom instincts were sharpened early. From 1979 until 1983, he served as the Chief Prosecutor for the Dade County Courts and as Senior Trial Attorney in the Narcotics Division of the Office of the State Attorney for the 11th Judicial District in Miami, Florida. That experience on the prosecution side gives him a rare and valuable understanding of how the government builds and presents its cases, insight he now applies on behalf of the people he defends.
During this period, from 1982 to 1983, he was also appointed to the Florida Governor’s Task Force on Alcohol and Highway Safety, a role that reflected his standing among his peers. His commitment to public service extended well beyond the courtroom, and he went on to serve as Chairman of the Attorney’s Division at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation from 1991 until 1993, as well as Chairman of the Anti-Defamation League Washington Affairs Committee in 1993.
Mr. Lehr’s foundation was built at the University of Miami, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree before going on to receive his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. During his time as a student, he served as Editor in Chief of the university newspaper, The Hurricane, an early sign of the leadership that would define his professional life. He speaks both French and Hebrew, which allows him to communicate with a wider range of clients and colleagues. His professional affiliations are extensive and reflect his active engagement with the legal community. In addition to the Florida and New York State Bars, Bruce H. Lehr is a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
Recognition from his peers has followed Mr. Bruce H. Lehr throughout his career. He holds the AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating the organization awards for both ethics and legal ability. Since 2012, he has been consistently selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers, a rating service that identifies outstanding attorneys across a variety of practice areas who have earned a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. He was also named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite in 2009 and again in 2010, an honor that highlights the top tier of attorneys practicing in the state as chosen by their colleagues. On Avvo, a widely used resource for evaluating a lawyer’s qualifications, he has earned a 10 out of 10 superb rating. Beyond these accolades, Mr. Bruce H. Lehr has been invited to serve as a panelist for the Miami-Dade County Bar Association on a number of topics, including prosecutorial misconduct and the practical steps involved in starting your own practice, further underscoring the respect he commands within the profession.
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
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