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Prior to ever attending law school, Mr. Bark clerked for the Orphans Court in Baltimore. He created the first ever mediation program.   He then attended law school, graduated with honors, was the head teacher's assistant, a law scholar, interned for the Circuit Court in an for Baltimore City, the Maryland Court of Appeals, the Maryland House of Delegates, and the Baltimore City State Attorney's Office.. After graduation he was a prosecutor in Brevard and Seminole Counties.  He took on highly publicized cases, including those where a man video recorded a twelve year old girl changing, a jewish boy was arrested on Rosh Hoshana, a deputy was battered by her husband, and teacher was accused of bringing a gun onto an elementary school campus.. He left the State Attorney's Office after being recruited by Jaeger & Blankner.  At Jaeger & Blankner, Mr. Bark tried DUIs, possession of cocaine, assisted in Murder trials, defended drug trafficking cases, and sex offense cases.. Mr. Bark left the firm to have a more hands on approach with his clients, and opened his own boutique firm.

Octavio Andrade is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1996.  As of this year Attorney Andrade will have been practicing Law in the State of Florida for 20 years.  It has been a privilege to represent clients throughout this great State.. As a former Assistant Proscutor, Attorney Andrade gained valuable experience and insight as to the workings and procudure of the State Attorney's Office. This experience, plus the thousands of criminal cases, Mr.s Andrade has represented since his begining in private practice, is invaluable in the assessment and representation of his presesnt client.

Jaya Balani was a partner with the NeJame Law Firm and recently branched out to start Balani Law.  Born and raised in the Orlando area. Ms. Balani earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and later went on to earn her law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando. Ms. Balani began her legal career as a Legal Intern with NeJame Law, a position she held during her last two years of law school.. As an intern at NeJame Law, Ms. Balani worked closely with all of the partners on a wide range of state and federal criminal cases. She demonstrated an impressive work ethic, gaining valuable real world experience and training in the process, and ultimately developed a strong interest in criminal defense work. Her dedication and commitment to the Firm earned Ms. Balani an associate position upon graduation, and her continued success quickly led to her becoming partner.. Today, Jaya Balani devotes much of her practice to criminal defense work. However, she also has an extensive business background and, as such, works closely with the Firm's other partners in the civil division in the area of business law and business litigation. She has experience in real estate foreclosures, contract disputes, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy, as well as estates and trusts.. Ms. Balani enjoys staying involved in the legal community, as well. She previously served on the Board of Directors for the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Criminal Section of the Orange County Bar Association. She has been named "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers in 2012 and 2013. Among the criminal defense matters Mrs. Balani handles are:

I'm a second generation lawyer who is passionate about providing experienced representation and personable service to every individual that I'm privileged to represent. Each of my Clients has my personal cell phone number and the ability to contact me as needed. I pride myself on being prompt, punctual and professional, at all times. And I never charge for an initial consultation. I am an alumnus of Florida State University and a die-hard Seminole fan. Go 'Noles!

Brandon was born in Indiana.  He grew up in South Florida.  After high school, he moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida.  While there, Brandon was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Alpha Delta.  He also competed on the Mock Trial Team at UCF.  With the team, Brandon was able to compete in multiple Mock Trial competitions across the country, learn essential trial practice skills, and earn a Best Attorney award at the American Mock Trial Association’s Southeast Regional Mock Trial Competition.  After UCF, he moved to Chicago to attend Loyola University Chicago’s School of law, where he also competed on the Mock Trial Team, continued to develop and refine his trial practice skills, and earned a Certificate in Advocacy.. After graduating law school, Brandon joined the Orange County State Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State Attorney.  At the State Attorney's Office, he prosecuted criminal defendants, enforced criminal laws, and advocated on behalf of the State of Florida, as well as the victims of criminal misconduct.  While there, Brandon also independently prosecuted a high-volume felony caseload from intake to disposition, prepared numerous motions, delivered arguments in various types of circuit court hearings, conducted the depositions of both state and defense witnesses, and performed all phases of the trial process from jury selection to closing arguments.  In his first two years as a prosecutor, Brandon tried over 30 jury and non-jury trials to verdict as lead council.  Before leaving the office, he was promoted through five levels of prosecution, including county court misdemeanor, entry level circuit court felony, the juvenile bureau, the DUI unit, and the Drug Unit.. Brandon is now using the information and things he learned as a prosecutor, to build strong cases for his criminal defense clients at The Fighter Law Firm.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Altamonte Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Altamonte Springs and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Altamonte Springs and surrounding areas.