The 2026 ELA Awards from Expert Law Attorneys have named Foley & Wilson Law Firm Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026, recognizing the Fort Myers, Florida firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The ELA Awards recognize law firms across the United States for the quality of their work and the way they serve clients. Honorees stand out for focused experience in their practice areas, responsive client service, professional conduct, and commitment to the communities they serve.
Why Foley & Wilson Law Firm Earned the Recognition
Foley & Wilson Law Firm is a boutique federal and state criminal defense practice with offices in Fort Myers and Naples, serving clients in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and the surrounding Southwest Florida region. The firm is led by Robert Foley and Desiree Wilson, and its attorneys bring over 45 years of combined legal experience. Robert Foley, who serves as Of Counsel, spent 20 years as an FBI Special Agent, including as Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit Field Office, and is a former state prosecutor. Desiree Wilson is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming and former Senior Assistant Appellate Counsel with the Wyoming Office of the Public Defender.
The firm handles drug crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence, DUI, gun violations, violent crimes, white collar offenses and record sealing, along with federal fraud, conspiracy, cyber crime and federal drug trafficking cases. It stresses early intervention, including during investigations before charges are filed, and prepares every case as if it will go to trial. Its attorneys have earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and Super Lawyers recognition, and services are available in English and Spanish.
What the Award Means for Clients
People dealing with a criminal charge often have little to go on beyond a website and a few reviews. Recognition in the 2026 ELA Awards gives them one more reason for confidence that Foley & Wilson Law Firm takes its work and its clients seriously.