About Us - Key West Criminal Defense
Attorney Richard Wunsch
Rick was born in Detroit MI. He came to Key West in 1985 on vacation. Rick fell in love with the area and eventually became a resident. Prior to becoming an Attorney, Rick gained local experience in the service industry working at different bars and restaurants in the Keys while going to Law School. He graduated in 1995 from the University of Miami. Rick interned and got his first attorney job in the Public Defenders Office. Rick decided to go into private practice and opened a criminal defense firm in Key West in 2000.
Maria Castillo
Maria was born in Esteli, Nicaragua, but spent her time growing up in Key West. She graduated from KWHS in 2006 and obtained her Associates of Arts Degree. She is a certified Paralegal as well as a Notary Public for the firm. Maria is bi-lingual which makes her a valued asset to the community. She and her husband are local residents and she volunteers with local groups and sports teams with fundraising efforts.
Scott Lawrence
Scott is an Investigator for the firm. He has 40 years of experience in the business community. Scott also has over 32 years in the military and is currently a Reservist in the U.S Navy. Scott has experience with military, family court, security, and law enforcement. His varied background makes him a great asset to the team.