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Florida trafficking charges are triggered by weight, and every tier carries a mandatory minimum prison term that a judge cannot withhold. Four grams of a fentanyl mixture brings a 7-year minimum, and a firearm nearby can add 10 more years. Larger cases, especially those tied to I-75 or multi-county investigations, may also be filed federally. The Naples attorneys below defend state and federal trafficking charges.

1. The Caldarone Law Group, P.A.

• Attorney: Justin P. Caldarone, Esq.
• Address: 2500 Airport Road South, Suite 307, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 420-7205
• Website: caldaronelawgroup.com
• Practice Focus: Drug trafficking, drug crimes, gun crimes, post-conviction
• Experience: Former Assistant State Attorney, Miami-Dade County; admitted in the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court
• Languages: Spanish and Haitian Creole spoken
• Google Rating: 5.0 ★ (70 reviews)
• Google Business Profile: View on Google Maps
• Social Profiles: Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram

About: The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. defends mandatory minimum cases through its Naples drug trafficking practice. Justin P. Caldarone earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 2002 and tried hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases as a Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney, where he learned how investigators and prosecutors assemble trafficking cases. He is admitted in the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court, so he can follow a case from state to federal court and through appeal. The firm also defends related gun charges, which can add a 10-year minimum to a trafficking case. Spanish and Haitian Creole are spoken.

2. Verderamo Law

• Attorneys: J. Derek Verderamo, Adam Carney
• Address: 2662 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 775-1004
• Website: verderamolaw.com
• Practice Focus: Drug trafficking, drug charges, gun charges, bail bond reductions

About: Verderamo Law is led by J. Derek Verderamo and Adam Carney, with offices in Naples and Fort Myers serving clients from Marco Island to Lehigh Acres. It keeps a dedicated drug trafficking page plus pages for gun charges and bail bond reductions, which are often urgent after a trafficking arrest. Derek Verderamo previously practiced at Verderamo & Nunez and Verderamo & Escobar, and a Google reviewer facing a lengthy prison sentence credits him with a second chance.

3. Timothy E. Moffitt, Esq., LLC

• Attorney: Timothy E. Moffitt
• Address: 501 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102
• Phone: (239) 298-6538
• Practice Focus: Drug trafficking, drug possession, federal and criminal appeals

About: Timothy E. Moffitt (Florida Bar No. 613711) lists drug trafficking and possession among his core practice areas and accepts all felonies and misdemeanors. He also handles criminal and federal appeals, relevant where trafficking cases turn on search or sentencing issues. Google reviewers describe clear, prompt communication.

4. Cavanaugh & Cavanaugh, P.A.

• Attorneys: Daniel M. Cavanaugh, Shayna K. Cavanaugh
• Address: 2180 Immokalee Rd, Suite 309, Naples, FL 34110
• Phone: (239) 309-2006
• Website: cavanaughattorneys.com
• Practice Focus: Drug crimes, felonies, weapons charges
• Experience: ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist; former Chief Assistant State Attorney (Hendry and Glades)

About: Daniel M. Cavanaugh moved to Naples in 1997 and has tried cases for more than 25 years after serving as a Lee County prosecutor and Chief Assistant State Attorney for Hendry and Glades Counties. His ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation (2022) helps when trafficking turns on lab weight and identification. The firm handles drug, felony, and weapons charges, holds an AV Preeminent rating, and speaks Spanish.

5. Day, Gorman & Hopkins, PLLC

• Attorneys: Donald P. Day Jr., Thomas R. Gorman III, Michael E. Hopkins
• Address: 3550 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 529-6053
• Practice Focus: Drug crimes, state and federal defense, appeals
• Experience: All attorneys are former Twentieth Circuit prosecutors

About: Donald P. Day Jr., Thomas R. Gorman III, and Michael E. Hopkins all prosecuted cases for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit, and their office sits within walking distance of the Collier County Courthouse. Thomas Gorman lists drug crimes among his practice areas and holds an AV Preeminent rating. A reviewer describes Donald Day winning cases at the local, state, and federal levels, and Day has been recognized among The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

6. Nico J. Vitale, P.A.

• Attorney: Nico J. Vitale
• Address: 2681 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Suite C107, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 774-9900
• Practice Focus: Drug crimes, gun crimes, criminal defense

About: Nico J. Vitale runs Nico J. Vitale, P.A. on Airport-Pulling Road and belongs to the Collier County and Florida criminal defense lawyers associations. His listed practice includes drug crimes, gun crimes, and appeals. Reviewers describe him as attentive and confident in court.

7. Law Offices of Jose Nunez, Jr.

• Attorney: Jose Nunez, Jr.
• Address: 3606 Enterprise Ave, Suite 226, Naples, FL 34104
• Phone: (239) 260-4699
• Practice Focus: Drug charges, felony defense
• Experience: Former Assistant State Attorney who tried felony cases

About: Jose Nunez, Jr. grew up in Naples and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Naples and Fort Myers, where he tried felony cases and averaged about one jury trial a month. He spent four years as a partner at Verderamo & Nunez, trying felony and misdemeanor cases, before opening his own firm. He belongs to FACDL, NACDL, and the Collier County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

8. Musca Law (Naples)

• Attorney: John Patrick Musca and team
• Address: 3375 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 793-5297
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense statewide

About: Musca Law, led by John Patrick Musca, is a statewide defense firm describing more than 150 combined years of experience, with two Naples offices on Tamiami Trail East and Davis Boulevard. Its phones are answered by a person around the clock. A Google reviewer facing charges others said would mean years in prison credits the firm with a far better result and an affordable payment plan.

9. Law Offices of Mark A. Casassa

• Attorney: Mark A. Casassa
• Address: 2671 Airport-Pulling Rd S, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 417-0999
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense, trials

About: Mark A. Casassa has been licensed for more than 40 years and focuses on criminal defense. Clients describe trial wins and a sentencing where the client avoided jail with the minimum sentence. One reviewer has referred clients to him for 15 to 20 years in Naples and Fort Myers.

10. Law Firm of Scott T. Moorey

• Attorney: Scott T. Moorey
• Address: 2663 Airport Rd S, Suite D108, Naples, FL 34112
• Phone: (239) 388-2959
• Practice Focus: Criminal defense

About: Scott T. Moorey has about 27 years of Florida criminal defense experience and practices on Airport Road near the courthouse complex. His listed practice areas include criminal defense, DUI, and expungement. Google reviewers describe a responsive, straightforward team.

Collier County Trafficking Courts and Process

• State trafficking: First-degree felonies in Collier County Circuit Court, 3315 Tamiami Trail East, Naples.
• Federal trafficking: Prosecuted in the Middle District of Florida.
• No withhold: Under Statute 893.135(3), adjudication cannot be withheld and early release is barred before the minimum is served.

About This List

The Caldarone Law Group, P.A. sponsors this article and appears first. The other nine firms have Naples offices and public Google Business Profiles; Verderamo and Moffitt list trafficking specifically. Ratings were recorded on October 19, 2026. This list is not a ranking. Verify credentials through The Florida Bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What weights trigger trafficking in Florida?

Under Statute 893.135: more than 25 pounds of cannabis, 28 grams of cocaine, 4 grams of heroin or fentanyl mixtures, 7 grams of oxycodone, and 14 grams of methamphetamine.

What is the minimum for fentanyl trafficking?

For 4 to 14 grams, 7 years and a $50,000 fine; 14 to 28 grams, 20 years; 28 grams or more, 25 years and a $500,000 fine.

Can I get probation?

No. The statute bars withholding adjudication or suspending the sentence. The main exception is a State Attorney motion for substantial assistance.

Can I be charged if I never touched the drugs?

Yes. Trafficking covers constructive possession and conspiracy, which is punished as if the act were completed.

Does a gun add prison time?

Yes. Under Statute 775.087, actual possession of a firearm during trafficking brings a 10-year minimum, 20 years if fired, and 25 years to life if it causes death or great bodily harm.