FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, February 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Weinstein Legal Team is proud to announce that partner and criminal defense attorney Matt Shafran has been selected to the 2026 Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. This prestigious recognition marks the sixth consecutive year that Mr. Shafran has been honored by the publication, maintaining a continuous streak of excellence from 2021 through 2026.

The Super Lawyers Rising Stars list recognizes the top 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

"Being selected to the Rising Stars list for the sixth year in a row is a profound honor," said Matt Shafran. "At Weinstein Legal Team, we pride ourselves on providing a voice for those who feel unheard in the legal system. This recognition from my peers reinforces my commitment to fighting tirelessly for my clients and ensuring they receive the highest caliber of criminal defense representation."

As the head of the criminal defense division at Weinstein Legal Team, Mr. Shafran brings a wealth of experience to his practice. A former prosecutor for the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, he utilizes his unique "both sides of the courtroom" perspective to defend clients facing a wide range of charges, from DUIs and drug offenses to complex felonies.

The selection process for Super Lawyers is rigorous and multi-phased, designed to create a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys. The patented process includes statewide surveys of lawyers, independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. The final result is a resource intended to assist consumers and fellow legal professionals in searching for legal counsel.

"Matt's consistent recognition by Super Lawyers is a testament to his legal acumen and his unwavering ethics," said Justin Weinstein, founder of Weinstein Legal Team. "Six years of consecutive recognition is a remarkable achievement that reflects the trust he has built within the Florida legal community and the results he delivers for our clients every day."

For more information about Matt Shafran or Weinstein Legal Team, please visit www.thelawofwe.com or call (561) 576-9680.

About Weinstein Legal Team:
Founded in 2016, Weinstein Legal Team is a premier Florida criminal defense and personal injury law firm with offices in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The firm specializes in criminal defense and personal injury claims. Driven by the philosophy of "The Law of We," the firm is dedicated to providing personalized, aggressive, and compassionate legal representation to individuals throughout Florida.

About Super Lawyers:
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. For more information, visit SuperLawyers.com.

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