The 2026 ELA Awards from Expert Law Attorneys have named Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026, recognizing the Miami, Florida firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC Earned the Recognition
Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC is a Miami criminal defense firm founded in 2013 by Mycki Ratzan and Jude M. Faccidomo. The firm focuses on criminal defense, professional license defense and college student defense, representing clients in state and federal court in Miami and throughout Florida in matters including DUI, drug crimes, sex crimes, white collar and financial crimes, theft, violent crimes and domestic violence. Mycki Ratzan has over 20 years of Florida criminal defense experience and previously spent 17 years as a partner at another Miami firm.
Jude Faccidomo, the firm’s managing partner, is a former Assistant Public Defender with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, was installed as the 34th president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and was appointed Chair of The Florida Bar’s Criminal Procedure Rules Committee effective July 1, 2026. Recognitions include Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, Best Lawyers and an Avvo Rating of 10.0. The firm offers free initial consultations, visits incarcerated clients in person and provides Spanish language services as needed.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a criminal charge, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Miami and throughout Florida.