About Richard Alexander
Richard Alexander Asselta is an attorney specializing in appeals and education law, with offices strategically located in Plantation, Florida, and Mount Laurel, New Jersey. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on October 1, 1999, starting a distinguished legal career. In addition to his Florida Bar membership, he is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar, holding membership number 004442007. His dual admission allows him to serve clients across state lines. Mr. Asselta earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 1999. During his time in law school, he distinguished himself by serving as an Associate Editor for the Nova Southeastern University Law Review. This role provided him with experience in legal writing and analysis.
Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at American University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Communications in 1995. This educational background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, particularly in areas requiring effective communication and advocacy. His practice areas encompass many legal disciplines, including appellate practice, civil litigation, civil trial, criminal appellate, administrative law, and education law. Mr. Asselta is also experienced in litigation and trial advocacy. He is admitted to practice before several federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court.
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. This extensive admission allows him to handle complex cases at multiple levels of the judicial system. Before founding Asselta Law, P.A., he gained significant experience working for a defense firm that specialized in complex federal criminal matters. During this time, he handled cases involving major drug trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and financial crimes. His expertise in these areas gave him a unique perspective on the details of criminal law. Additionally, he served as the education law attorney for a large public school district for over a decade, where he gained substantial experience in special education disputes, student conduct issues, privacy concerns, and administrative hearings. In recognition of his commitment to client satisfaction, Mr.
Asselta was awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2015. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Broward County Bar Association, the Education Law Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His firm, Asselta Law, P.A., is located at 950 South Pine Island Road, Suite A150, Plantation, Florida 33324, with an additional office at 309 Fellowship Road, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054. He offers flat fees and accepts credit cards for certain legal services, making legal assistance more accessible. For more information or to schedule a consultation, interested parties can contact Asselta Law, P.A. at 855-338-5299 or visit their website at www.asseltalaw.com.
