Roy Black, a prominent Miami defense lawyer, has passed away at the age of 80. His law partner, Howard Srebnick, said that Black was his teacher, mentor, and friend for over 30 years. Black represented high-profile clients, including Justin Bieber and race car driver Helio Castroneves. In Miami, Black was viewed as the greatest of all time, and his impact on criminal defense is beyond measure.
Black’s 1991 trial drew national attention and was televised after he was charged with assaulting a woman in Palm Beach after a night of drinking. He was acquitted of the charges against him. Black represented clients such as Jeffrey Epstein, William Kennedy Smith, and Amid Khoury. In the Bieber case, Bieber was accused of driving a Lamborghini under the influence and drag racing, and later pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor careless driving and resisting arrest.
Black represented other clients, including Rush Limbaugh, Amid Khoury, and Miami police officer William Lozano. His impact on criminal defense is beyond measure, and his work was compared to NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. His death has left a lasting impact on the legal community and the legal community.
