Juan Vargas
About Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Juan Vargas is recognized in the following practice area:
- Miami, Florida
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Current Firm: Diaz Reus LLP
Education: Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Miami, FL
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