Jonathan Meltz

Senior Florida Healthcare Attorney

White Collar Defense & Government Investigations

Based in Chapman Law Group’s Miami Office • Practices Nationally

About Me

In order to be a leader in white-collar criminal defense, an attorney must bring tenacity to the courtroom, possess a deep understanding of legal details, and have an intricate knowledge of how federal agencies work. Such characteristics have made Jonathan Meltz one of the most sought-after criminal defense lawyers in the U.S.

As a senior Florida healthcare attorney in Chapman Law Group’s White-Collar Defense & Government Investigations Group, Jonathan specializes in health care fraud and abuse, federal investigations, DEA registration matters (including pharmacy inspection cases involving Form 483), and physician licensing defense. Based in Chapman Law Group’s Miami office, he practices nationwide.

In his practice, he handles complex matters for doctors, nurses, and licensed health care professionals all across the U.S., often against federal agencies — including the FBI, DEA, Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), DOJ, Medicare Fraud Strike Force, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Jonathan Meltz, a Miami, Florida-based criminal health care fraud defense attorney with Chapman Law Group, goes over the actions you should take “when the police come knocking.”

For nearly 25 years, Jonathan has represented thousands of clients, participated in more than 70 jury trials, obtained a high number of dismissals, and delivered numerous not-guilty verdicts — including for three murder cases — in high-profile, high-pressure litigation.

Jonathan’s legal career traces back to the Public Defender’s Office in Miami, where he represented clients charged with serious felony crimes such as robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, sex offenses and murder. He has been nominated five times by the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, to be interviewed by the Governor’s Office for appointment as a Miami-Dade County court judge.

A Boston native, Jonathan earned his law degree from the City University of New York School of Law, where he served as co-editor of its newspaper. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Political Science from the University of Miami, where he was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society.

As a second-term councilman for the Village of Miami Shores, Jonathan uses his civic expertise for major projects and infrastructure improvements, such as community growth, land use, finances, education, strategic planning, parks, recreation, police, and public safety.

Google Reviews

Jonathan Meltz was terrific with my case. They understood my problem, and were very effective at coming up with a solution. Highly recommend this firm and Jonathan Meltz.

In the first few minutes of our meeting, Mr. Meltz separated the files that I had put together. He organized the paperwork into two piles. This one he said putting his hand on the first pile, represents the case against you. We are going to work on showing how these statements cannot possibly be true. Your other files represent your emotions about this case and will have to be addressed at a another time. That meeting and clear vision set the tone for all of our following meetings and the reinstatement of my certificate. I will always appreciate his knowledge and confidence as well as the results.

Excellent law group overall. Jonathan Meltz is a wonderful attorney to have on your side. Not only is he is very knowledgeable and competent in his field of practice, he is also kind and honest. Difficult to find all these qualities in an attorney. Highly recommend.

Great lawyer.. he’s handled several cases for me and my family very successfully.. highly recommended !

Jonathan Meltz Featured on NBC Giving Opinion on Airport Gun Case

Health Care Fraud Defense/Criminal Defense

The Chapman Law Group White Collar Defense & Government Investigations practice group defends health professionals and health care entities facing criminal indictment or investigation where criminal sanctions are a concern.

Health Care License Defense

The license defense attorneys at Chapman Law Group represent hundreds of nurses, doctors and other licensed health professionals every year before the Board of Medicine, Board of Nursing, administrative courts and state licensing divisions in Michigan and Florida.

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Legal Qualifications

Admitted to Practice

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. Supreme Court
Florida
Washington, D.C.

Admitted to Practice Pro Hac Vice

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Legal Education

City University of New York School of Law, Juris Doctor in Law
University of Miami, Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Political Science

Memberships and Affiliations

Eleventh Circuit Private Court Appointed Counsel Screening Committee
Florida Bar Lawyers Advising Lawyers Mentoring Panel Member (Formerly SCOPE)
Florida Bar Speakers Bureau
Ensuring Equal Justice Domestic Violence Pro Bono Program
Dade County Bar Association Criminal Courts Committee
Dade County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
University of Miami School of Law Career Development Office Law Clerk Employer
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Prior Florida Bar Committees: Media Law, Consumer Protection Law and Traffic Rules
Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce, Past President
Miami Shores Village Recreation Department Advisory Board, Past Chairman