Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Maitland Area

William R. Ponall is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Appellate Law. Mr. Ponall is one of fewer than 30 private attorneys in the State of Florida who holds that designation. He has over 13 years of experience handling State and Federal criminal appeals, post conviction matters, and complex criminal cases throughout the State of Florida. Prior to entering private practice, he was a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Mr. Ponall has had articles, addressing both substantive criminal law and criminal appeals, published in The Florida Defender, a magazine published by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Briefs, a magazine published by the Orange County Bar Association. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida and the University Of Florida College of Law.. Mr. Ponall is a Past President of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Co-Chair of the Committee on Proposed Criminal Jury Instructions and Rules for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the Orange Country Bar Appellate Practice Committee. He was selected by his peers as a Rising Star in 2012 and a Super Lawyer in 2013, 2015, and 2016.

Senior partners, Mark S. Troum, and Richard I. Wallsh, have been in practice, together, for 22 years in the Orlando area. While both partners practice family/domestic law, Mr. Wallsh is also a board certified criminal trial attorney.

Imran Malik has been a Plaintiff’s attorney his entire legal career.. His first job upon graduating law school was at a Plaintiff’s Law Firm in Winter Park, Florida. Imran’s success at handling various insurance matters led to his services being used by individuals and contractor’s throughout the State of Florida.  Imran’s work on first party insurance claims has helped contractor’s throughout the State of Florida collect full payment for their services. It was this work that led to Imran being appointed lead attorney of his previous firm’s first party litigation practice. Prior to his departure, Imran supervised over ten associates in this field.. Additionally, Imran has achieved substantial recoveries for clients that have been hurt as a result of injuries from car accidents or the negligence of others. This representation includes cases involving slip and falls, dog bites, car accidents and negligent design claims.. Imran also has extensive experience representing individuals facing any type of criminal charge. Imran has handled numerous Misdemeanor, Felony and Traffic charges in Orange, Osecola, Seminole and Volusia Counties. His experience in Criminal Law began during law school where Imran had the opportunity to work as a Certified Legal Intern at the State Attorneys Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit. During that time, he helped prosecute various criminal matters. Imran now uses that experience to help in the defense of his clients.. While in Law School, Imran was selected to the prestigious Moot Court Honors Board where he competed in the Saul Lefkowitz Trademark and Unfair Competition, Moot Court Competition in 2006 and 2007. His performance at the 2006 competition earned him “Best Newcomer” on the Moot Court Honors Board 2006. Also he was selected to serve as Vice Justice of the Honors Board for the 2006/2007 academic year. In 2007, Imran and his teammate achieved the second best overall brief and oral argument and third best oral advocacy team in the Southwest region of the competition.. Imran has had the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world including numerous countries in Africa, Asia and Europe allowing him to be able to connect and communicate with people from all walks of life effectively. He lives in Orlando with his wife and enjoy playing in his soccer league and watching the Orlando Magic.

I was a police officer before I was a lawyer. I was a the Gainesvile Police Department. I was there for over 6 years. I was also the first Legal Advisor for that department. After that I practiced criminal defense for a year before taking the position as General Counsel and Legal Advisor to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. For 4 years i was also the Police Legal Advisor to 10 Orange County municipal police department. While with Orange County I was elected President of the Florida Association of Police Attorneys. I also atended the FBI National Academy in Quantico Virginia.. On leaving the Sheriff's Department I was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida in Talahassee. I later returned to the Orlando area and spent three years as a Division Chief and trial lawyer at the Public Defender's Office. There I handled thousands of cases and did over 100 trials, from DUI to murder.. I left the PD Office in 1984 and co-foubnded the law firm of Butcher, Benetiz & Uhrig, doing criminal defense. In the years that followed i was associated with two other criminal defense law firms before founding The Defense Group. While with the firm of Cotter, Uhrig & Valerino, I was privileged to handle the first four DNA evidence trials in US history and appeared on The Today Show to discuss the case.. I've taught in several regional police academies. I've taught constitutional and criminal law at Columbia College and in the Rollins Masters level Criminal Justice Programs.. I spent two years as a legal analyst for FOX 35 News in the Ornaldo area. Following involvement in some high profile cases, I had the opportunity to appear on many major YV news shows in New York including Oprah, Sean Hannity, Charlie Rose, Scott Pelly, Ashleigh Benefield, Anderson Cooper, Piers Morgan and others.. I'm married to the same girl I fell in love wih as a teenage (50 years ago). We have four adult children (an accountant, an attorney, a bankruptcy management executive and a business owner) and 10 grandchildren.. We currentky staff ofices in Maitland and Tavares, Florida, and represent clients throughout Central Florida.. I golf, boat & read. My appetite is liberal and my politics are conservative.. I've cut my practice to "half time"-- about 12 hours a day.

I strive to be a comitted advocate for my clients.  Another word for attorney is counselor, and for those who are caught up in the legal system, I take great pride in offering counsel during a confusing and frightening time.  I cannot promise a particular result, but I can promise that I know what I am doing, and I will work very hard for you.  Call me today for a free consultation.

I am Joshua Sinclair, a board-certified specialist in criminal trial law by The Florida Bar. With over eight years of experience and more than 30 jury trials to verdict, I’ve defended clients facing the most serious charges, including attempted murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping.. Before entering private practice, I served as a public defender in one of Florida’s toughest jurisdictions. I built my reputation in the trenches — fighting for real people, under real pressure, with real consequences on the line. I know how to dismantle unreliable forensic evidence, suppress unconstitutional police conduct, and challenge the prosecution at every turn.. Today, I practice at Malik Law, P.A., where my work is laser-focused on criminal defense. Whether it’s going to trial or securing the best possible resolution through negotiation, I take an aggressive and strategic approach tailored to each client’s specific goals and needs. I don't back down — and I don’t cut corners.. If you’re facing criminal charges and need an experienced trial attorney in your corner, call me directly at or visit .

Gary Dorst, a life-long resident of Orlando, Florida was born and raised in the College Park area of Orlando and attended Edgewater High School , Valencia Community College, and the University of Central Florida. He recieved his juris (doctorate) law degree from the prestigious Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham Alabama. While attending Cumberland Gary acted as associate editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, one of the law schools most highly respected legal periodicals.. Prior to attending law school Mr. Dorst served as a navigator in the US Navy followed by three years as an officer of the Orlando Police Department. Upon graduation of law school he served as a felony Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Orange County for five years.. Mr. Dorst has been actively practicing law since 1984 and has represented many clients throughout the greater Central Florida area. Board certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trials from 1993 through 2002, he specializes in criminal defense. In addition to the criminal trial practice he also specializes in family practices such as divorce, child custody, paternity, and dependency.. Mr. Dorst practices in all Florida State Courts including the Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court of Florida. In addition, he is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, Federal Appellate Court, and the Federal District Court. He has successfully pursued appeals in the 11th Federal Circuit Court of Appeal located in Atlanta Georgia as well as Florida’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach which covers Central Florida.

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer;. U.S. Federal Court, Middle District of Florida;. U.S. Federal Court, Northern District of Florida;. U.S. Federal Court, Southern District of Florida;. U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals;. U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals;. U.S. Supreme Court Bar;. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces;. Represents attorneys in bar grievance and bar discipline cases;. Represents clients in Central Florida in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Polk and Lake Counties (Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Viera, Bartow and Tavares);. Federal practice;. Federal Mortgage Fraud;. RICO;. Internet and Traveling to Meet Minor Charges (throughout Florida). Specialized defense of sex crime allegation. Specialized defense of child pornography allegation

Attorney Brandon Gans graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. While attending FSU, he served as President of the FSU chapter of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society. He then went on to graduate from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, acquiring legal knowledge in criminal procedure and trial advocacy.. Attorney Gans graduated from the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy in Havana, Florida. During this full-time five-month police academy, he was trained in all aspects of law enforcement. Upon completion of the academy, he was certified to serve as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.. Before founding Gans Law in 2016, Attorney Gans practiced criminal and traffic defense for three years in one of Orlando’s premier defense firms. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, he served as a prosecutor for the State of Florida for three years. He served in Lake County for a year and a half before transferring to Orange County. As a prosecutor, his duties included meeting with law enforcement, filing criminal charges, gathering evidence, arguing motions, conducting depositions, and taking cases to trial. His three years was split between misdemeanor and felony court. Attorney Gans handled a number of high-profile cases and was designated as a Special Prosecutor on assignment from the Governor of Florida. In addition to his experience as a prosecutor, Attorney Gans has three years of service as a Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit.. Attorney Gans’ experience as both a Deputy Sheriff and a State Prosecutor provides a unique advantage in defending criminal cases. He has a working knowledge of police procedures and knows what the government requires to build their criminal cases. As criminal defense attorney, he is able to put his knowledge and skills into action to obtain the best possible results for his clients.. After over a decade of education and experience in the criminal justice system, Attorney Brandon Gans works diligently in applying those skills when representing all of his clients.

Ashley D. Parker is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar. In being awarded that distinction, Mr. Parker is recognized as an expert in the area of criminal trial law.. Mr. Parker is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida and U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Parker currently serves on the Board of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. Mr. Parker grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia in Business Management and went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Following law school, Mr. Parker moved to Central Florida to continue his passion for defending others. Mr. Parker has experience handling all types of criminal cases from beginning to end and is committed to achieving the most favorable results for his clients. He has successfully defended clients on felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and traffic related cases.

A former insurance defense attorney of 13+ years who has also successfully tried Plaintiff’s personal injury and complex commercial cases, Kimberly Lorenz is honored to now serve as a Certified Mediator for her colleagues from both sides of the aisle in their personal injury, premises liability, negligent security, contract, trust, probate and guardianship matters. Having litigated and tried the same types of cases she currently mediates, Kimberly draws on her up-to-date knowledge of the law and her understanding of the factors affecting both sides to effect resolution in cases involving even the most difficult of claims or clients.. A skilled trial attorney with an ongoing litigation practice, Kimberly applies the same meticulous analysis and proactive approach to her mediations. This, combined with her compassion and understanding of the delicate situations and dynamics which can lead parties to litigate, makes her an efficient and effective mediator for even the most difficult of cases.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Maitland and surrounding areas.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Maitland and surrounding areas.