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About the Attorney

Dedicated criminal defense trial attorney. Founder of Angie Pagán Law, PLLC.

Angela Pagán, Esq.

Angela Pagán, Esq.

Over two decades defending the accused in Palm Beach County—with nine years inside the Public Defender’s Office before founding her own firm.

Angela Pagán, Esq. is a dedicated criminal defense trial attorney and the founder of Angie Pagán Law, PLLC, based in West Palm Beach. With over two decades of legal experience, Ms. Pagán began her career at the Office of the Public Defender in Palm Beach County, where she served as an Investigator and Assistant Public Defender for nine years before entering private practice in 2012 and later founding her firm Angie Pagán Law in 2014.

A proud graduate of the University of Florida, Ms. Pagán earned dual Bachelor honors degrees in Psychology and Criminology before graduating Cum Laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. During her studies, she held leadership roles as President of the Criminal Law Association and Vice President of the Law Student Council. She was selected to participate in two study abroad programs, expanding her expertise through legal studies in both France and the Netherlands.

As a woman of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent, Ms. Pagán is deeply rooted in her culture and community. She is a Founding Sister of the Chi Chapter of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. She has held numerous leadership positions, including Past President of the Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Her commitment to justice is further reflected in her role as a volunteer Guardian Advocate and her previous work as Co-Chair with the MacArthur Foundation's Racial and Ethnic Disparity Team. She has served on the Board of the Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association for 5 years and received the 2024 PBCHBA Member of the Year.

Recognition & Leadership

20+ Years Criminal defense & trial experience
9 Years Assistant Public Defender, Palm Beach County
Cum Laude UF Levin College of Law
2024 PBCHBA Member of the Year
2026 President, Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar Association
Past President Palm Beach County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Philosophy & Approach

Every client deserves a vigorous defense, clear communication, and an attorney who treats their case with the urgency it deserves. Ms. Pagán prepares every case for trial while pursuing the best resolution available—whether through negotiation, motion practice, or courtroom advocacy.

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