Kaysia (pronounced Kay-see-ah) M. Earley is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® rated Criminal Defense attorney and owner of Earley Law Firm, PLLC. She practices both criminal and civil litigation. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at Howard University, Washington, DC (’04) and her Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL (’13). Kaysia has tried over 100 trials to verdict, ranging from first-degree felonies to misdemeanors, and won dismissals in over 300 criminal cases.
Community Service: Kaysia is a firm believer of the biblical principle, “for unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required” (Luke 12:48 KJV). She has represented clients in pro bono criminal and civil cases and is actively involved in her community as a lecturer at her church, local homeless shelters, detention centers, and universities, on topics relating to criminal law, trial practice, and oral presentation skills.
Kaysia is a journalist for her local newspapers and regular guest legal analyst on CourtTV, Law & Crime, CBS, NewsNation, iCrimes, and other legal shows. She resides in Broward County, Florida and is a loving wife to her husband David of 20 years, and the proud mother of four children.
Awards: Kaysia has been awarded the following accolades:
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 (2024)
• Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers (2017-2022) (Florida)
• Top 40 Under 40 by the National Black Lawyers (2017-2022) (Florida)
• AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Award (2024)
• Avvo Top Rated Lawyer (2024)
• Lawyers.com Highest Possible Rating (2023)
• Top Lawyer of Distinction (2019-2021)
• Top Ten Best Attorney (2017, 2018): American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
• Women of Tomorrow, Broward County Mentor of the Year (2022)
• Broward County Criminal Defense Lawyers Award (2015)
• Most Influential and Prominent Women in Business & Industry Award (2020)
• Client Champion Platinum Distinction (2022, 2023)
• The American Registry: America's Most Honored Florida Lawyers (2023)
• Highest Rating Judicial Edition (2023)
• South Florida Business & Wealth Ultimate Advocate Award (2024)
• Numerous Pro Bono and Certificates of Appreciation Awards for hundreds of hours of volunteer/community service
