David Kubiliun

Partner

David Kubiliun is a partner and chair of the White Collar and Criminal Defense practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP. Drawing on more than two decades of legal experience as a criminal law attorney, he focuses his practice on defending clients in high-stakes criminal litigation for both white collar and traditional criminal matters, including vacating criminal convictions, post-conviction remedies, trial court motion practice, and developing legal strategy for criminal court cases. Mr. Kubiliun has defended and resolved hundreds of high-profile matters in Florida and throughout the U.S. in state and federal courts, representing award-winning celebrities, athletes, entertainers, multi-national corporations, CEOs and senior executives, private individuals, public officials, and international high-net-worth individuals.

A skilled criminal law attorney in the courtroom, the boardroom, and in between, Mr. Kubiliun represents clients facing civil and criminal allegations of fraud and other misconduct in a multitude of cases including, murder, securities, tax evasion, public corruption, healthcare, mail/wire fraud, internet sex crimes, bankruptcy, corporate, narcotics conspiracies, racketeering, bribery and corruption, and money laundering. Among his many high-profile matters, Mr. Kubiliun’s extensive experience includes one of the largest cases prosecuted in the United States under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, resulting in the dismissal of criminal charges for his client. Mr. Kubiliun successfully defended three Muslim medical students accused of planning a terrorist attack in Miami. Additionally, he represented a Mexican migrant worker who was wrongfully shot by a Broward Sheriff’s Deputy, resulting in one of the largest settlements against the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Kubiliun also defended the case of a young woman who gave birth on Bal Harbour Beach and was accused of abandoning the newborn. Proving that his client suffered from a medical condition, Mr. Kubiliun obtained a dismissal of all criminal charges.

Prior to joining Greenspoon Marder, Mr. Kubiliun had his own practice for several years, handling complex civil and criminal litigation. Before entering private practice, he also served as an Assistant Public Defender and as an investigator for the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office. During his 13 years with the Public Defender’s Office, he represented hundreds of defendants. He also participated in several misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Through Mr. Kubiliun’s zealous advocacy as a criminal defense attorney, he has achieved many successful outcomes for many of his clients dozens of clients.

Mr. Kubiliun is a sought-after speaker and has appeared on numerous international, national, and local media outlets for his knowledge of white collar and criminal defense, including CNN, FOX News, Univision, and Telemundo as a media commentator. He has appeared as a legal commentator in People magazine, InTouch Weekly and Newsweek.

Mr. Kubiliun is equally committed to his clients and takes an active role in shaping his community. For several years, he served in various leadership positions such as Gala Chair and Executive Board Member of the “Debbie’s Dream Foundation,” an organization that funds research and raises awareness for stomach cancer. Mr. Kubiliun also served on the Leadership Council for I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation, an organization that raises money to fight childhood cancer by funding pediatric cancer research. Furthermore, in 2015, United States Congressional Representative Frederica Wilson recognized Mr. Kubiliun for his Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community.

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
The Florida Bar, Grievance Committee Chair, Two Terms
Former Assistant Public Defender, Miami-Dade County
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Miami Chapter, Board of Directors, 2017
Debbie’s Dream Foundation, Former Board of Directors and Gala Chair
The Florida Bar, Student Education and Admission to the Bar Committee, Member, 2018-2019, 2020-21
Fully Involved, Board of Directors
I Care I Cure – Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Former Board of Director Member
President Obama’s National Latino Leadership Council, Member
The City of Miami Bond Oversight Committee, Past Member
The City of Pembroke Pines Disciplinary Action Board, Past Member

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, NORML Key West Legal Seminar, December 2, 2023

Awards

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Criminal Defense: General Practice, White-Collar, 2023-2026
Super Lawyers, “Florida Super Lawyers,” Criminal Defense, 2015-2016, 2018-2020, 2024-2025
Expertise, “Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Miami,” 2020
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, “Father of the Year,” 2016
South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyer,” Civil Rights and Criminal Defense, 2009
South Florida Legal Guide, “Up and Coming Lawyer,” 2007-2008