Benedict P. Kuehne

Benedict P. Kuehne is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law, St. Thomas University. He holds a B.A. from the University of Miami and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. Known as the 'Iron Lawyer,' he specializes in complex white collar criminal defense, civil trials, and election law, with notable representation in the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election recount and a landmark $155 million whistleblower verdict. His expertise spans appellate advocacy, public policy litigation, and ethics proceedings.

• Education: B.A., University of Miami; J.D., University of Miami School of Law

His career highlights include defeating the U.S. Department of Justice in a precedent-setting money laundering case, solidifying Sixth Amendment protections, and representing public officials across political affiliations. He is triple-certified by The Florida Bar in Criminal Trial, Appellate, and Criminal Appellate Law, and a Certified Fraud Examiner (Life Member).

Professional leadership includes past presidencies of the Dade County Bar Association and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami, and board roles in Florida Bar sections. He advocates for citizen access to government through litigation and pre-campaign education for public officials.