Experienced trial attorneys for the Florida Keys.
A full-service law firm in Key West. We are trial lawyers who thrive on advocating for our clients, respected in courthouses throughout Monroe County, and known for being well-prepared, forceful, creative, and cost-effective.
One firm for the legal needs of Keys families and businesses.
From an arrest on Duval Street to a business sale or a family estate, our attorneys handle the matters that shape life in the Keys.
Criminal Defense
Aggressive, experienced defense for felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile matters throughout Monroe County.
Learn moreDUI Defense
You have only 10 days after a DUI arrest to protect your driver's license. We move fast.
Learn moreDivorce & Family Law
Clear guidance and steady advocacy through divorce, custody, support, and every family transition.
Learn moreFamily Law Mediation
Resolve family disputes privately and cost-effectively with a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
Learn moreCivil Litigation
Trial-tested representation in business, real estate, landlord-tenant, and contract disputes.
Learn moreForeclosure Defense
You can fight your foreclosure. We help homeowners and commercial property owners keep their options open.
Learn moreContracts & Business Planning
From formation to exit, practical counsel for Keys businesses and the people who run them.
Learn moreEstate Planning, Wills & Trusts
Protect your family and your assets with a plan built around your wishes, not the default rules of the State.
Learn moreProbate Administration
Efficient handling of Florida estates so families can settle affairs and move forward.
Learn morePrepared for trial. Focused on results. Honest about cost.
Our success formula has not changed since the firm opened: hire quality people, develop the best strategy for each case, think and act aggressively, communicate with clients constantly, and deliver cost-effective representation.
Meet the attorneysSeasoned trial lawyers
Hundreds of trials in Monroe County courtrooms. We prepare every case as if it will be tried.
Local reputation
Respected by judges, prosecutors, and opposing counsel throughout the Keys.
Teamwork & strategy
Three attorneys with complementary strengths, working one plan for your case.
Cost-effective
Clear fee agreements, payment plans, and no surprises.
Decades of experience, one standard of service.
What to expect when you call.
Tell us what happened
Call, send a message, or stop by the office. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
Get a candid assessment
An attorney explains your options, the likely timeline, and the cost before you commit to anything.
We build the strategy
Investigation, negotiation, mediation, or trial: we choose the path that serves your goals.
Stay informed
You hear from us at every step, in plain language, in English, Spanish, or Russian.
Our firm has grown by word of mouth.
Referrals from satisfied clients are how most people find us, and we work every day to keep it that way.
“Sam and his staff are professional and diligent for the cause. They were so wonderful.”
“The entire Kaufman team is genuinely a class act. Professional, proactive, knowledgeable, and motivated for all of the right reasons.”
“I am still elated regarding the unanimous not guilty verdict. I was represented confidently.”
“Kaufman and his team take their time to explain everything. They were calm and diligent during a frustrating time.”
“Sam did a great job recommending solutions that addressed our interests and protected our assets.”
“For someone I've never met in person, they really treat you like family. They handled my case almost a year ago and to this day still remember me.”
Talk to an attorney today.
Tell us what happened and we will tell you, candidly, where you stand and what we can do about it. Payment plans and credit cards accepted.