Born: Chicago, Illinois
Has lived in Miami, FL since 1982
1982 graduate of Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana
1986 graduate of University of Miami School of Law
1998-present: owner of Joseph G. Tesmond, P.A.

Mr. Tesmond had 12 years experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, FL and is a former Felony Division Training Attorney in an office of more than 200 attorneys. His trial experience ranges from DUI cases to homicide cases. Mr. Tesmond represents individuals accused of numerous offenses, including drug trafficking or possession, money laundering, white collar crimes, mortgage fraud, racketeering, medicare/Medicaid fraud, insurance fraud, weapons violations and robbery. Mr. Tesmond is available for consultation regarding any type of violation of State or Federal law.

Mr. Tesmond is available for consultation prior to the initiation of criminal charges in State or Federal Court. Often, the individual or corporation can benefit greatly by having Mr. Tesmond as counsel during the investigative stage by law enforcement and present at any interviews with law enforcement agents. This strategy has been successfully employed by Mr. Tesmond in numerous State and Federal investigations, with the result being no criminal charges being pursued against the clients. This strategy can be used in many white collar fraud, theft and racketeering investigations with early intervention by Mr. Tesmond.

Mr. Tesmond is also available for representation of individuals at State and Federal Grand Juries, Administrative Hearings and any other governmental hearing that may result in statements/testimony that could potentially be used adverse to the client in a future criminal investigation.

For more than 35 years, Mr. Tesmond has fought hard to protect the constitutional rights of each and every client and to handle each client and case personally on an individual basis. Mr. Tesmond believes that early professional representation is key to resolution of any issue to the client’s satisfaction.