Roy Black is a prominent American civil and criminal defense trial attorney based in Florida, renowned for representing high-profile clients in landmark cases involving sex crimes, celebrities, and public controversies. A founding partner of the law firm Black Srebnick, he is a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Black began his legal career as a public defender in Miami, gaining experience in criminal cases before building a reputation for securing acquittals in high-stakes trials. Notable successes include the 1991 acquittal of William Kennedy Smith on rape charges, the retrial acquittal of Miami police officer William Lozano whose actions sparked the 1989 Miami riots, representation of radio commentator Rush Limbaugh, the only trial acquittal in the Varsity Blues scandal for Amin Khoury, and acquittals for racer Hélio Castroneves and his sister on income tax evasion charges. Black's early life involved family moves following his parents' divorce, including time in Connecticut and Jamaica, where he attended Jamaica College. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1967 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Known for his expertise in criminal defense, particularly in Florida, Black has been a prominent figure in the legal community, handling cases that drew national attention and often involved influential figures across political and entertainment spectrums.