About Samantha Leigh
Samantha Leigh Enescu is an attorney practicing in Florida who entered law school after completing undergraduate studies and earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 2020. She arrived on campus as part of the 2018 cohort and finished within three academic years. Her time at Miami immersed her in state law and courtroom procedure, where she developed the practical skills that would shape her early career.
She began her post-graduate career in private practice. In 2021 she worked as an associate at the Law Offices of Robert David Malove. There she handled client intake, drafted pleadings, and assisted in trial preparation. The role offered early litigation exposure and a steady docket of matters that required quick legal research and careful client communication.
A year later she moved to the public sector. In 2022 she joined the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office as an assistant public defender. That position placed her in the heart of Florida’s state courts, representing people charged with crimes and managing cases from arraignment through disposition. She carried responsibility for client interviews, motion practice, and frequent courtroom appearances. The caseload tested her ability to make time-sensitive decisions and explain complex legal issues to clients who often faced high stakes.
Colleagues describe her work style as methodical and straightforward. She prepares written motions and conducts hearings. She meets with witnesses and coordinates investigative tasks when necessary. These are routine demands in public defense, where files move quickly and procedural deadlines are strict. Her daily work blends case strategy with client advocacy, and requires both careful legal analysis and practical courtroom skills.
Outside the courtroom she has maintained ties to the legal community in Miami-Dade through professional meetings and local events. Her educational background and early professional years have kept her rooted in Florida practice. She remains based in Miami, working within the state system she trained to serve.
She currently practices at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, representing clients in Florida state courts and managing criminal defense cases at various stages of litigation.
