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Melanie joined the legal profession to help give a voice to those who cannot articulate their rights and assist those who were unaware of the steps to take to protect their rights.  Her goal is to represent you zealously, assist you in obtaining your objective and fight for your rights.  Melanie understands that facing a legal issue can be a very emotionally draining experience and wants to assist you in attacking your legal issue.. Melanie was born in the Bronx, New York.  After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School, she attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy.  Before attending law school, Melanie worked for a real estate law firm in White Plains, New York.  She then went on to pursue her Juris Doctorate at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.  Immediately after completing law school, Melanie was admitted to the Florida Bar.  Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Melanie worked for a private law firm practicing in many areas of law and worked her way from being an associate attorney to lead attorney who trained many new attorneys at the firm.  In November 2014, Melanie and her business partner, Ryan Ghantous, formed Ghantous & Branch, PLLC in Orlando, Florida.  She practices in many areas of law including Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Landlord Tenant Law, Asset Protection, Appellate Work, and Civil Litigation.. On a personal note, Melanie was drafting letters to the NBA Commissioner arguing the injustices she saw on the screen at ten years old, while other girls her age were playing with nail polish and braiding their hair.  Clearly, for Melanie fighting for the right cause is not just a job but a way of life, ask any of her loved ones.

Mariavittoria “Vicky” Eggebrecht, was born in Orlando, Florida. Vicky attended primary, middle and high school in the Dr. Phillips area and went on to the University of Central Florida. While attending UCF she obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration: Marketing. After graduating from the University of Central Florida, she went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law in Orlando, Florida. Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Vicky began her practice of law as an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County. During her tenure as a State Prosecutor, Vicky handled every aspect of Criminal Law Practice. Those areas include, Initial Appearances, Violations of Probation, Juvenile Delinquency Court, County Court – Misdemeanor Crimes, and Circuit Court – Felony Crimes. Vicky has been assigned to multiple specialized units including Economic Crimes and the Special Victims Unit. She has specialized experience with schemes to defraud, insurance fraud, grand theft, domestic violence, sexual battery and crimes against children. Vicky has litigated and resolved more than a 1,000 criminal cases and has taken over 30 criminal cases to trial, including Attempted Homicide, Capital Sexual Battery, Burglary, Aggravated Battery, Insurance fraud, Theft and more.

Many attorneys will surprisingly shy away from the prospect of trial. I embrace the idea as part of my strategy. If opposing counsel knows you are ready to move aggressively forward, they will often be more inclined to make a better offer to avoid trial.

Magistrate Ninth Judicial Circuit - Family Law and Mental Health

Jean Marie Moses serves as the managing attorney and sole shareholder of the Men’s Divorce Law Firm. Attorney Moses joined the Men’s Divorce Law Firm in 2009 and worked alongside the Firm’s founder Jeffrey Feulner until his untimely passing in May 2021. She remains committed to carrying on Attorney Feulner’s legacy by providing aggressive, personalized, and knowledgeable representation to Husbands and Fathers in difficult family law matters.. Attorney Moses strongly believes that children need a meaningful relationship with both of their parents and that Husbands and Fathers should have equal footing in family law cases. Attorney Moses is a zealous advocate and litigator and is known for providing aggressive representation in and out of the courtroom. Her years of experience in the courtroom have afforded her familiarity with the various and differing courtroom practices throughout the state.. Attorney Moses is collaboratively trained and serves as a member of the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida. She is also an active member of the Orange County Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women’s Lawyers.

Jason Recksiedler is FLORIDA BAR BOARD CERTIFIED IN CIVIL TRIAL LAW. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.  Less than 2 percent of lawyer's have this distinction. Jason has met the standards of the Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of attorneys’ special knowledge, skills, professionalism, and ethics. He is recognized as a civil jury trial expert.  He has the proven skills to negotiate your claim and, when necessary, try your case to it's completion.. Jason handles claims in county, circuit and federal courts throughout the state of Florida. He served as lead counsel on cases in 19 of Florida's 20 civil circuit divisions, obtaining jury verdicts in seven different circuits. He also presented oral arguments in Florida's Second and Fifth District Courts of Appeals. Jason has tried Plaintiff Auto Accident, slip and fall, Civil Rights and Medical Malpractice cases, ranging from moderate to catastrophic injury and death.. As Founding Partner with First Choice Law, Jason Recksiedler has a simple philosophy, "A client needs to know his or her problem is my problem, and they want to know that it is being resolved in the best way possible." Jason’s passion is absolute, “ I will never be outworked in preparing for trial by my opponent.” Jason Recksiedler applies this philosophy to each and every client's case, representing plaintiffs in the areas of auto accidents, slip and falls, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Medical Malpractice, Civil Rights Violations and all Personal Injuries.. As a former insurance defense attorney, Jason Recksiedler represented Fortune 500 companies, commercial trucking entities, and various government agencies in a variety of statewide civil lawsuits. Since becoming a Partner of First Choice Law, Jason Recksiedler now applies his extensive experience only for those who have been injured.. Jason Recksiedler has obtained multiple million dollar jury verdicts and/or settlements for his clients, as well as countless five and six figure recoveries. In 2012, he obtained a jury verdict of $880,000, one of the largest Civil Rights verdicts in Central Florida history, against a City of Orlando police officer, for the use excessive force.. Jason dedicates his entire legal career to the area of civil trial practice and litigation. Jason is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who have obtained a settlement or verdict of at least a million dollars.. Areas of Practice: All injuries, including: auto accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, commercial trucking accidents, traumatic brain injuries, civil rights, 1983 actions and false arrest.

I'm a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a former Law Professor. I'm also politically active as I ran an unsuccessful bid for City Commissioner for District 6 in Orlando, FL. In my free time I enjoy gardening, exercising and spending time with family.

I was born and raised in Middletown, New York. In 1982 I was admittedto the Florida Bar, and I have been authorized to practice before District Court of the Middle District of Florida since 1983 andbefore the US. Court of Appeals since 1985. I received my B.A. (withhonors) in 1973 and my Ph.D. in 1977 from State University of New Yorkat Binghamton. In 1982 I received my J.D from Cornell University. I wasan editor of the Cornell Law Review and am the author of a book andnumerous articles. After practicing law with many prestigious law firms in Central FloridaI opened my own law firm in 1998. I made the decision to open my ownfirm so that I would have unfettered ability to provide clients withthe level of representation and customer care that I believe eachclient is entitled to. I have created a boutique style law firm thatfocuses on client care. My firm has been structured with the specificobjective of allowing clients the ability to actively engage in theircase through ensuring that each client has frequent communication withtheir legal team and involvement with the strategies deigned to meeteach client's specific desires. It is my mission to aggressively represent my clients in a fashion thatassures they are afforded the full extent of their legal rights, whilefocusing on their specific goals and needs.

I have deep roots in the Central Florida area having lived and worked here most of my life. With more than 36 years practicing under my belt, I am certainly very familiar with the legal layout of the land. I began to think about the legal profession in college because I believe the law basically encompasses every aspect of our lives.. As far as getting into family law, I went through a divorce in the late 1980s and the attorneys I had were wonderful. One became a judge and one is still practicing locally. I found myself needing to understand family law so I could maneuver through the system. In the process, I discovered I really wanted to help people going through similar difficult times just as my attorneys had. I really gravitated to it and have practiced family law ever since. I have found it has given me valuable insight as I am not only a family law litigator, but also someone who has been on the other side going through divorce.. I know what clients go through and the ups and downs that they sometimes face. I believe my role is not just to represent a client but also to provide them with a pathway to obtain some sort of certainty in their lives. To me, that is satisfying. My parents divorced so I can still to this day see it from a kid’s point of view when parents are arguing and not getting along. I understand the quicker a resolution can be reached to bring as much normalcy to a family as possible the better.. My Strengths. I bring a tremendous amount of experience and empathy to cases. I am very professional when working with the opposition. However, I am also very willing to take an aggressive approach in order to get things done for my clients. The process can be quite complex so having more than 30 years of family law experience brings quite a bit to the table for my clients.. What I Find the Most Exciting in Legal Practice. I find it exciting when I have done a good job for the client and they are satisfied. When the process works well, those are the best moments. I also have a great deal of courtroom experience which is exciting because you have got to be on your toes and know what you are doing in making your arguments in front of a judge.. My Personal Life. I am married to a wonderful woman named Gail and we each have a grown daughter. I am also grandfather to two amazing children. From a grandparent’s point of view, you can never have enough time with them. Being a grandparent is great, so from a family standpoint, this is the best part of my life I have ever experienced. I also love music, particularly the blues.. My Qualifications:. I think my multiple decades as an attorney speak to my experience. There is very little that happens in the courtroom that I have not seen. But many people demand a traditional biography. For those people, here are my particulars:

I have been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law and Domestic Relations for my entire career.  After graduating from the University of Denver law school, I accepted a fellowship position with the Eighteenth Judicial District in Colorado working exclusively in Family Law and Domestic Relations with the Honorable Judge Angela R. Arkin. The fellowship experience allowed me to see the judges’ perspective and how judges dealt with and analyzed issues. Working closely with judges taught me that good advocacy, preparation, and aggressive representation is very important to reach resolutions in or out of the courtroom.. I believe strongly that family law attorneys must do everything they can to minimize the emotional turmoil that divorcing families go through. Divorce is a difficult thing and if you have to go through with it, then you deserve the right attorney by your side. I approach each Client’s case as the completely unique situation that it is. Sensitivity and understanding sometimes resolve family law matters without the need of the court’s involvement; however, in other circumstances, the case calls for aggressive and persistent advocacy. My job will be to assess your particular factual situation, your goals, and objectives in order to work with you on developing a legal strategy that will allow us to address your situation and meet your needs.. Through my legal education, experience, and litigation skills, I look forward to successfully helping you through the complicated legal system while making sure that your integrity and peace of mind remain intact.

I have been licensed as an attorney since September 1995.  I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1995.  I went to work as a criminal prosecutor for a District Attorney's office in Central Alabama.  After a couple of years (and 16 jury trials) I started my own practice.  In 2000, I moved to Florida and began working in the medical malpractice defense and general insurance defense field.. I presently practice in the areas of insurance coverage, SIU, property coverage and liability claims, auto liability and bad faith litigation.

I have been involved in the legal field since 1998, when I began my career as a receptionist at Wendy L. Aikin, P.A.  I've worked in various areas over the years, including three years at Gray-Robinson, P.A., and a year at Egan, Lev & Siwica, P.A.  However, my passion and the majority of my experience are in family law.  I opened my private practice in 2010 and have chosen to focus my solely on family law, with a particular focus on children's issues.. I have always had a passion for advocating for children, victims and the disadvantaged.  Prior to becoming an attorney, I volunteered with Junior Achievements, in classrooms, as a youth group advisor for teens, and various other volunteer children's activities.  During my legal carrer, I have served through the Orange County Bar's Legal Aid Society as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, as well as being a teen court volunteer.   I serve on various committees through the Orange County Bar as well as the Florida Bar, and am a member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court, which is an invitation-only organization which extends membership invitiations only to practitioners who exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalsm.. I attempt to resolve matters with minimal litigation and expense to clients, and consider it critical to conduct business in an ethical and professional manner. However, I will not hesitate to take matters to the courtroom if the circumstances warrant it.  Since we are a small solo practice law firm, you will have direct contact with the attorney on a regular basis, and you can be assured that your case will be handled with care, compassion and efficiency.

I have been an attorney since 2000. I love my career because I enjoy helping people with their legal problems and navigating through the legal system.  I was a paralegal prior to attending law school at a labor and employment firm, and I knew I wanted to do more to help people problem solve; I wanted to be the voice when they were unable to speak up for themselves.  I relocated to Florida to attend the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature before I received my Juris Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University.  I started my attorney career as a prosecutor in Orange County Florida.  I prosecuted cases in Criminal Traffic, Misdemeanor, Juvenile and Felony before I went into private practice.   I enjoy problem solving for my clients, and ensuring that their due process rights are not being violated.  I practice in Family Law, Collaborative Law, Adoption (domestic) Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Dependency and Wills.  Our team at Schwam-Wilcox & Associates strives to do our very best at all times, and to be sure to serve the needs of our clients.  Our client's feel as if they are our only client, and they are always important to us.  We pride ourselves on communication and attention to detail.  We appreciate every opportunity to assist people with their legal needs.  Our team is also very active in the legal and non-legal community.  Schwam-Wilcox & Associates holds 2 food drives each year to help fill a local food pantry to ensure the members of our community have something to eat for themselves and their children.  Our team volunteers to perform legal work for the people who qualify and for children who need a voice.. I am not only an attorney, but I am also a Florida Supreme Court Family Law Certified Mediator and a Guardian Ad Litem.  I like to help people in their time of need, I like to change my clients’' feelings of despair into hope and joy.  Legal matters are very stressful, emotional and can be expensive; however, if you have an attorney on your side that you can trust, you will be in a better place during your legal challenges.  I am honest, upfront, trustworthy, and I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to achieve your legal goals.  I cannot make any promises regarding an outcome in your case; however, I can promise to give you respect, diligence, the truth (if you want to hear it or not, there is no "candy-coating") hard work and dedication to your case.  You will never be a number, and you will always be able to reach part of your team to discuss your case.. You are the team leader on your case, we are the hired help.  We are the "advisors" that give you the legal options and you make a decision on how you want to run your case, it is your life and your children.  We will tell you what we think is the best choices for your legal strategy according to the facts of your case, and you will ultimately tell us which of the strategies presented to you that you want to use on your legal matter.. I have a significant amount of trial experience as a prosecutor and as a private attorney.  I have practiced all over the state of Florida from Colombia County to Miami-Dade.  I have my main office in Orlando, and have office space to use in Kissimmee and The Villages for clients that have cases in those areas.  I have an attorney and assistant at the office that speak Spanish.. We wan to see you succeed in your legal situation, When you're going through your worst, we are at our Best!  call us today or e-mail at or visit our website at    You need an attorney you can trust and that you can depend on to giveyu sound legal advice.

I believe that no case is too small and that justice can be achieved in our legal system with the right strategy and determination. I enjoy fighting on behalf of clients' rights. I approach every legal matter with the policy of making sure my clients are infomred as possible by having effective communication channels. I started Landers & Sternberg PLLC in order to help clients in times of need—whether with a criminal case or family law matter. Contact my office to learn more about how we can help.

I am originally from Upstate New York.  I studied law at the State University of New York at Buffalo and graudated in 2003.  Upon graduation, I escaped to Florida to stay warm and be near family.  I was admitted to the Florida Bar in November 2003.  I lived in Orlando and practiced for about 8 years before relocating to South Florida.  During that time, I also received my masters in business administration from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.  I now live with my family in Hollywood, Florida.  I practice family law and I take cases in Southeast Florida and Central Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, and Brevard counties.. I am available to help you with your dissolution of marriage, divorce, paternity, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, contempt and enforcement or other family law matter.

I am a solo practitioner in Orlando. I have practiced, and currently practice, law in the areas of domestic relations/family law, immigration, personal injury, and probate, in many Florida counties, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Brevard, Volusia, St. John's, Hillsborough, Polk, and Leon among others. I have been in practice in the practice of law in Florida for more than twenty years (since 1989). I have practiced in Florida Circuit Courts, Federal Court, and Immigration Court.. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Subsequently, I obtained my law degree from Loyola Law Shool in New Orleans, Louisiana.. I had substantial experience in trials and hearings before Judicial Hearing Officers representing the State of Florida's Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, in paternity and child support issues in Orange County, Florida. I also have practiced before judges and magistrates in the resolution of divorce cases, personal injury cases, and probate matters in the Central Florida area.. My main goals have been to provide the best legal representation possible to my clients using the least costly options, and to help my clients navigate the legal system with a view to the best resolution of their legal problems. I provide payment plans and reasonable attorneys' fees for my clients, as well as personal and individual attention to their cases.. Put my experience to work for you.

I am a founding partner at the law firm of Brandt Immigration, specializing in immigration law.  I have extensive litigation experience, allowing me to successfully represent clients in Immigration and Federal Courts.. I devote a substantial portion of my immigration practice to deportation defense, both in Immigration Court and before deportation officers at Immigration Customs and Enforcement’s Detention and Removal Offices throughout the U.S. I also regularly represent individuals, families, and businesses in an expansive array of interviews and appearances before immigration officials.. Additionally, I assist both individuals and businesses in obtaining temporary visas and permanent resident status in a variety of categories, including visas for businesses, investment visas, student visas, exchange visitors, and artists and entertainers. Finally, I have extensive experience in handling criminal related matters in both immigration cases and in County Courts regarding criminal traffic infractions involving immigrants, who often encounter problems obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses.. I am a first generation Cuban-American who is fluent in Spanish, I come from an immigrant family, and have witnessed the challenges that immigrants face in the United States first hand. As a result, I founded Brandt Immigration based upon our shared vision to serve the cause of immigrants.

I am a Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney in Orlando, FL. I am a former prosecutor and utilize my experience on both sides of criminal cases to benefit my clients.

Gina R. Pérez-Calhoun was born in New York and raised in Puerto Rico. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a minor in Russian Studies from Texas Tech University, and her Juris Doctor from  Boston College Law School in 1994.. She opened her own law firm in January 2005. Her office is conveniently located in Orlando off Semoran Blvd between Colonial Drive and the 408.   She offers telephone and video conference consultations.. She is a member of the following associations:. The Florida BarOsceola County Bar AssociationOrange County Bar AssociationHispanic Bar Association

From his offices in Orlando and Kissimmee, Michael R. De Canio assists clients throughout Central Florida in complex marital and family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, and property distribution. Mr. De Canio attended Barry University School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Central Florida, where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration with a focus on strategic business methods. While in the legal studies program, Mr. De Canio maintained a scholarship and graduated in the top 30% of his class.. Before starting his legal career, Michael studied strategic business implementation and negotiation which focuses on working, communicating, and balancing interests between parties to obtain the best possible solution. Michael enjoys applying these analytical skills to solve complex issues and his knowledge of strategic business negotiations enables him to adapt to a wide range of difficult and stressful situations that can often arise in family law matters.. Mr. De Canio is an active member of the Florida Bar Association. He was also a Florida Supreme Court certified county court mediator. His approach is concise: “Treat each and every person with respect and conduct interactions in a professional and ethical manner. Vehemently litigate the issues that you feel are justified while conceding the ones that are meritless. Attempt to mediate and settle issues in between and always research both thoroughly to know the difference.”

FAMILY:  Dealing with issues surrounding something as important as your family can be extremely difficult.  It is during times like these that if an attorney is needed, you obtain representation that will be cognizant of your feelings as well as your goal in resolving the outstanding matters.  Attorney Benjamin has handled several family matters and respects the seriousness of the issues surrounding these matters.  She handles dissolution of marriage, child support, modifications, visitation, and contempt matters.. As a sole practitioner, it is this firm’s policy to address any issues directly with the client. CRIMINAL DEFENSE:  If you are accused of a crime, you need an experienced attorney dedicated to handling the case for you . Contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer can make a difference in how your matter is handled and how your rights are protected. Attorney Benjamin handles misdemeanor, violation of probation, expungement, juvenile, felony and injunction cases.. PERSONAL INJURY: The firm specializes in injury and negligent cases.  Attorney Benjamin has vast experience in handling motor vehicle accidents, dog bite cases; premises liability; negligent security; and wrongful death cases.  The goal of this firm is to always get the client what they are entitled and keep them informed at all times.  Going through a loss resulting from injury is difficult for the individual and the family.  Attorney Benjamin focuses on keeping the client informed and assisting with making this process easier for client.. At all times the goal of this firm to keep the client informed and obtain the goals that are established from the onset.

Established in 1985, Sasser and Weber, P.A. is dedicated to resolving family disputes with compassion and fairness, outside of the courtroom. Both attorneys are certified family law and appellate mediators and are trained in the practice of Collaborative Law.

Erin F. Duncan, Esquire. I am currently using my personal and professional family law experience, including my time serving as a General Magistrate, to mediate cases. My primary focus is on self-represented individuals who are committed to bringing resolution to their issues. I have a uniquely nuanced understanding of the law and court system as well as a no-nonsense approach to problem-solving. I welcome the opportunity to work with those who wish to help themselves.. Please contact me to discuss your legal matter!

Erin E. Morse, Esquire is an exclusive Divorce and Family Law Attorney. She and her competent staff handle all Family Law issues including child custody, child support, divorce, military divorce, modifications, paternity, time-sharing & visitation. Her innate business acumen, natural talent of providing creative legal strategies, and prowess as a litigator, combine to offer unparalleled legal protection to her clients. It was while working under the tutelage of a distinguished Winter Park Divorce attorney that Erin honed her skills and developed the passion for helping families through their most difficult of times. Her passion continues throughout her practice today in her aggressive representation of each of her clients in seeking the best resolution to their unique situation.Erin loves Orlando “The City Beautiful,” where she attended both the University of Central Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Barry University School of Law. In Law School her achievements where numerous including the book award for Motions and Depositions.Her office is conveniently located just off of I-4 in downtown Orlando in the beautiful Point Ivanhoe Building.

Earlene has been heavily involved in the Guardian ad Litem program even before she graduated law school. She has been instrumental in fighting for children’s rights and security.  Earlene is passionate about maintaining the right of service members.  She has been diligent is promoting that service members do not loose their family rights simply because they are deployed and serving their country. Earlene is Florida native and has two bachelor degrees from the University of Central Florida. She graduated from Barry University of Law in Orlando, and attended Cambridge in England. Earlene practices family, probate and loan modifications. Helping the citizens of Central Florida to keep their homes. Earlene strives to provide a practice that mixes compassion with professionalism.