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"your honor, ms. williams put forth heroic effort to convince me that her client was innocent...to show me he had not committed a crime but made a mistake and had used bad judgment, and had been scammed...and your honor i agree. i nolle prosse (drop) all charges."



---Prosecutor to Judge on Record in Open Court after Ms. Williams had already turned down two plea deal offers on record at two prior court hearings and renewed her demand for Jury Trial. The charges were Felonies and the Client/Defendant was a prior convicted felon.



"i do not have the words to express my gratitude to you for both taking and winning my case! i could not explain the relief i have felt...even if i tried...god bless you! you have been a blessing to me and my family!'



Mrs. H., Registered Nurse Client



"god had the final say. you are an amazing attorney!"



T.M., (different) Criminal Defense Client



"You can tell everybody that i said job. well. done!"



E.D., Probate Client



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Ms. Rawsi Williams, Esq., R.N.

Prominent Criminal Defense, Civil, and Regulatory/Administrative Law Attorney

It's My PURPOSE to Fight for Your Justice.



Attorney | Registered Nurse | Veteran | Keynote Speaker




Ms. Williams enrolled in Law School after her brother's painful trial and incarceration. He is the Only Son of five children. Previously, she had over 20 years health care experience beginning in the Army and is still a Registered Nurse. She earned academic recognition in Trial Practice and other areas of Law, and was chosen by her graduating class as Commencement Speaker. After two standing ovations from Faculty, Law graduates, and the entire assembly for her speech "Lead Through Service," Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi stood before the entire assembly and offered her a job (hear the speech below). Ms. Williams' work has been featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, USA Today, The Grio, WOAK1380AM Atlanta, including #IStandWIthLJV (student-athlete lacrosse player from Christopher Columbus High) and #JusticeForRiou (black retired Army veteran falsely arrested and brutalized by police). Her famous Nursing quote, "To do what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can do, despite all that we go through, that is to be a nurse" has been published internationally. She and her Team bring over 75 years of Trial and Appellate experience. She represents you in State courts, Appeals, and Federal matters. Ms. Williams is not afraid to upset the apple cart to bring about the #GoodTrouble.of Righteous Judgment for YOU. Contact Her Now.



  • MILITARY SERVICE:
    • U.S. ARMY
    • Ms. Williams also has the honor of being the first female Ranger in Tuskegee University's Army ROTC history


  • LICENSES:
    • Attorney
    • Registered Nurse (R.N.)
    • Minister


  • BAR ADMISSIONS:
    • All Florida State Courts
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court,, Middle District of Florida

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  • EDUCATION:
    • Tuskegee University
    • FAMU College of Law


  • ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS:.
    • Florida Board of Nursing CEU Provider 50-5264
    • D.C. Board of Nursing CEU Provider: 50-5264
    • New Mexico Board of Nursing CEU Provider 50-5264 West Virginia Board of Nursing CEU Provider 50-5264 FL Assisted Living Facility (ALF) Core Trainer 013
    • FL Adult Family Care Home (AFCH) Core Trainer 013 (Ms. Williams is Florida's ONLY Attorney who is also a Certified ALF Administrator, and state-approved ALF and AFCH Core Trainer)
    • American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
    • Certified ALF Administrator
    • Approved Alzheimer's Level I, II Provider
    • Certified Long-Term Care Quality/Risk Specialist Exclusive
    • Author: Long-Term Care Legal Nurse Consultant (CLCLNC) Certification (held annually)



  • PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION/HONOR include:
    • Winning Representation seen on ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, WOAKAtlanta, The Grio, USA Today, The Miami New Times, and more
    • Named a 2021 national Lawyer Of Distinction
    • Elected Past Chairperson, National Bar Association's Administrative Law Section
    • Chair, Religious Affairs and Executive Committee member, Miami-Dade NAACP
    • Letters of Appreciation: Miami-Dade Public Defender's office. (Ms. Williams has represented multiple of the Public Defender's clients pro bono and never lost a case.)
    • 2021: Speaker, FL Association of Director of Nursing Administrator's Annual Conference
    • 2020: Appointed Religious Affairs Chair, Miami-Dade NAACP
    • 2020: Speaker, Pasco County NAACP Freedom Fund Gala
    • 2020: Honored by the American Nurses Association for encouraging published quote to Nurses: 2020: American Nurse's Association Honor: Ms. Williams' quote used for encouragement to Nurses working on the front line during COVID-19
    • 2019 "Human Rights Advocate of the Year" (Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. Ms. Williams is not a member and was greatly humbled by this honor.)
    • 2018: Presenter, ST Louis, MO: Church Of God In Christ Holy Convocation Law Day
    • 2017: Presiding Judge, Mock Trial Competition, American Assoc. For Justice Regional Law School Competition
    • 2017: Florida Bar Speaker's Bureau Presentation, American Academy of Professional Coders, ST Augustine
    • 2016-15: Chairperson, National Bar Association Administrative Law Section
    • 2015: FL Bar Faculty Presenter and Panel Moderator: Annual Health Law Ethics/ Fundamentals Conference
    • 2012: Commencement Speaker, FAMU College of Law (hear speech below)




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GIVING BACK



Matthew 25:40, KJV.


Ms. Williams donated six months of counseling for a teem suffering self-esteem issues.
(Picture is not the actual teenager.)
Ms. Williams donates Easter baskets to children during COVID-19
2019 "Human Rights Advocate of the Year" from Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.
Volunteering cleaning church shelter in Tampa after Hurricane Irma
Speaking at F.A.D.O.N.A. State Conference, Orlando
Planting gardens with State Attorney/Public Defender Offices, and youth group, for Inner City housing
Volunterring for COGIC Law Day,
ST Louis, 2017
Honored by graduating R.N. class of Coastal Bend College (Alice, TX)
With staff at Calvinelle Assisted Living, donating Christmas presents to mental health residents
Providing pro bono advice to the community with Miami Christian Attorneys Association
Training church leaders at COGIC Law Day, ST Louis, 2018
Co-Sponsor of 2nd Prize:
NAACP Youth Council Talent Show
Volunteer Judge: Regional Law School Moot Court Competition
Faculty and Panel Moderator: FL Bar's Health Law Ethics/Fundamentals Conference

It's My PURPOSE To Fight For Your Justice. I upset the apple cart.
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