When you face a criminal charge, you move fast. You look up law firms, skim bios, and try to guess who will truly understand what you are up against. A short video can make that choice feel more real. In the Overview of Services video, the founding attorneys of Katz & Phillips speak directly about how they approach criminal defense and why their background matters in a Florida courtroom today.
Before you read further, take a minute to watch the video and hear from them in their own words:
What you hear in the first few seconds
The video opens with a clear message: at Katz & Phillips, we handle all criminal matters with a strong focus on DUI defense. Both founding attorneys hold board certification in DUI Defense. That credential shows a high level of training and evaluation in a narrow area of criminal law. You hear that right away, but you also hear something just as important: DUI is not the only thing we handle.
One line sets the tone:
“At Katz & Phillips, we handle all criminal matters with a strong focus on DUI defense. Both partners are board certified DUI Defense Experts. But that's not all we do.”
This contrast matters. Many people first hear our name because of a DUI charge, yet the video makes clear that we also represent people in a wide range of criminal cases under Florida law.
From serious felonies to everyday charges
Midway through the video, the scope of our work comes into sharp focus:
“We'll handle any criminal case, from a homicide case to a driving while your license is suspended, or no valid driver's license case, and everything in between.”
That sentence does two things. It shows that we step into very serious situations, including homicide charges. It also shows that we take everyday cases seriously, like driving while license suspended or no valid driver’s license. Many people feel embarrassed or think a charge is “too small” to matter. The video pushes back on that idea by putting all these cases on the same line.
In practice, that same approach extends to situations like boating under the influence, underage arrests, and assault charges under Florida law. The point is simple: when your record and your future sit on the line, you deserve a thoughtful defense, no matter what the charge looks like on paper.
Why former prosecutors now stand on the defense side
The most memorable turn in the video comes when the partners shift from what we do to where we came from:
“James Phillips and I are both former prosecutors, and both of us have worked in more than one Florida county.”
They do not leave that fact hanging. They tie it directly to how we defend clients today:
“We bring our experience from the other side to the defense of our clients. We know how prosecutors think, and we know the strategies they employ to attempt to convict.”
That short statement captures a core value at Katz & Phillips. We believe a strong defense grows from real trial work and real time in Florida courtrooms. As former prosecutors, our founding attorneys have stood on the other side of the aisle and made charging decisions. Today, they use that background to anticipate how the state may build a case and to craft responses that fit the facts and the law.
How the video reflects our work today
The Overview of Services video is brief, but it still reflects how we serve clients now. Several themes run through every line:
- Depth in DUI defense: Board certification in DUI Defense signals advanced training and evaluation in that field. We bring that level of preparation to DUI cases and to related issues such as license impacts and driving consequences.
- Full criminal defense coverage: From homicides to license problems and the many charges in between, we build a response for the case in front of us. We do not treat less serious charges as an afterthought.
- Prosecutor insight on your side: Our time as prosecutors in multiple Florida counties informs how we read a file, assess risk, and plan the next step.
- Custom-tailored strategies: Each client faces different facts, histories, and goals. We develop responses that fit those specific details rather than rely on a one-size-fits-all path.
In addition to what you hear in the video, our current services include payment options that aim to make legal help more accessible. Katz & Phillips now offers financing with no credit check for those who want to hire us. That step aligns with what you see in the video: respect for clients at every stage and every income level.
Why this matters when you face charges now
When police call, when an arrest happens, or when you learn about an indictment, you want a clear picture of who may stand beside you in court. The video gives you that picture in the partners’ own voices. You see that the same attorneys who helped shape the firm still lead the work, and you hear how they think about the state’s role in your case.
After you watch, ask yourself a few questions:
- Do you want a defense team that has seen how Florida prosecutors build a case?
- Do you value board-certified DUI Defense work when alcohol, driving, or related issues play any role in your charges?
- Do you need a firm that takes both serious felonies and everyday charges to heart?
If those points matter to you, the Overview of Services video offers a strong first step in getting to know our approach. You can watch it again, share it with a family member, or use it as a starting point when you call Katz & Phillips at (321) 425-8961 to discuss your situation.
The stakes in a criminal case run high, but your first step can be simple. Watch the video, listen to how our founding attorneys frame the work, and decide whether that mindset fits what you want from your defense team.
