Jonathan Wasserman, a native of South Florida, has been practicing law in Palm Beach County since 1997. Mr. Wasserman began his career as an Assistant State Attorney for Palm Beach County. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Mr. Wasserman handled all types of criminal cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Violence to various Felonies such as Drug Cases and Violent Crimes including Homicide. While at the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Wasserman worked in multiple divisions developing quality experience in all aspects of criminal trial law. As a prosecutor, he filed cases, served as a division chief and also worked in a specialty unit prosecuting major drug cases and other crimes associated with such charges. By spending over five years as a prosecutor, Mr. Wasserman gained great experience handling criminal cases.
From 2002-2003 Mr. Wasserman worked for the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office as an Assistant Legal Advisor. While there, Mr. Wasserman was responsible for handling forfeiture cases on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office when property was seized as a result of an arrest. In 2003, Mr. Wasserman resigned from the government and soon dedicated himself exclusively to criminal defense. After gaining valuable experience in the private sector as a criminal defense attorney, the Law Office of Jonathan Wasserman, PA was opened in 2007.
Mr. Wasserman has extensive jury trial experience in criminal cases. Such matters include DUI, Domestic Battery, Assault, Aggravated Battery, Resisting Arrest, Drug Cases, Firearms Charges, Burglary and Homicide. This allowed Mr. Wasserman to apply for Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law with the Florida Bar. After passing the examination in 2007, Mr. Wasserman was recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.
Mr. Wasserman is a member of several associations, including the National, Florida and Palm Beach Associations of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Additionally, Mr. Wasserman serves on the Florida Bar Committee for the Unlicensed Practice of Law for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Born and raised in Miami-Dade county, Mr. Wasserman attended the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. It was there that he became passionate about the criminal justice system under the guidance of Dr. Paul Cromwell. While in college, Mr. Wasserman interned with the State Attorney’s Office in Miami which is what cemented his desire to attend law school. In 1994, Mr. Wasserman obtained his undergraduate degree with a double major in Criminology and History and graduated with Honors.
Mr. Wasserman then attended Law School at the University of Florida. While there, Mr. Wasserman interned for the Public Defender’s Office in Ocala, FL. During this internship he gained valuable experience representing individuals accused of crimes. It was also during this time that he conducted his first jury trial. In 1997, Mr. Wasserman obtained his law degree and began his career in Palm Beach County.
Jonathan Wasserman is a second generation attorney in South Florida. His father, Richard W. Wasserman, has been practicing law in Miami-Dade county since 1959. Jonathan attributes his tireless work ethic to his father who has been representing individuals in South Florida for over fifty years.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Criminology and History, 1994
University of Florida - College of Law, Gainesville, FL
Juris Doctor, 1997
Admitted to Florida Bar, 1997
Admitted to Federal Bar, 2000
Florida Bar Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Palm Beach County, 2004-present
Board Certified by Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Law, 2007