Mauricio Padilla, Esq.

Mauricio Padilla is a trial lawyer focused on high stakes criminal defense and complex civil litigation.

He represents clients in serious felony and federal matters, including homicide prosecutions, organized criminal activity, and multi defendant cases, as well as catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and civil rights litigation.

Mr. Padilla handles nationally recognised, high profile matters, including representation in the prosecution arising from the murder of Jahseh Onfroy (XXXTentacion) and litigation connected to the murder of Dan Markel, the Florida State University professor killed in a contract killing. He is also currently involved in litigation against Roblox Corporation involving child safety issues, reflecting his work on complex, high exposure cases across multiple jurisdictions.

Alongside his criminal defense practice, Mr. Padilla represents plaintiffs in significant civil actions involving police misconduct, negligent security, and catastrophic personal injury. Across his career he has litigated thousands of contested matters and secured millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients.