Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Orlando Area

Ms. Oliver is a partner in the Tampa office. She started her legal career as an intern for the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of retired Sheriff Lee Cannon.  Upon completing law school, she served as a prosecutor with the Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s Office from 1998-2007. She was a solo practitioner from 2007-2010. Ms. Oliver's family is rooted in law enforcement and public service. She primarily focuses her practice on first responder benefits, including workers’ compensation claims, pension, and representation in internal affair investigations. In addition to her civil practice, Ms. Oliver represents those charged with criminal and traffic offenses. Her criminal practice includes the representation of juveniles to ensure that the laws unique to juveniles and the due process rights of juveniles are followed. In addition to her legal career, she enjoys coaching AAU high school basketball and competing in extracurricular athletic events.

Mr. Guidry graduated, with Honors, from St. Louis University School of Law in
1993 with his Juris Doctor,  a Masters of Business Administration, and
his Bacholor's Degree was in Accounting.  Mr. Guidry began his criminal
defense career at the Orange County Public Defender's Office in 1993,
under the wonderful supervision of then elect Public Defender Joseph
DuRocher (in my opinion, the best public defender, ever).  In 2001, Mr.
Guidry left his position as a Felony Division Chief with that office to
begin his private practice in downtown Orlando, right next to the
Orange County Courthouse (where his office remains to this day).. Mr. Guidry owned and operated U.M.P. Recording Studio, an Orlando
recording facility he founded in 1998.  In 2009, he sold U.M.P. to a
record label, but retained a mastering facility, where to this day Mr.
Guidry still engineers and masters albums for artists all over Florida.

Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for the past 27 years and has litigated over 300 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases. Recent significant trials that Michael has won include two murder trials, one of which charged a triple homicide and also a major pill mill case which was dismissed at trial by the judge.

Message From Attorney Rahul Parikh:. "If you're here on AVVO, odds are you have begun your search for a trustworthy professional that will truly go the extra mile for your cause.  Or maybe you've heard about me and wanted to check me out.  Either way, you are in the right place.. I understand the process of hiring an attorney can be stressful.  It is hard to find good service providers these days in any industry, and unforunately, that is also true of the legal profession.  You can begin by checking out the various reviews that my former clients and other attorneys have left about me below and on other places on the internet, and then call my Firm at for a free consultation.. My career began in 2016 practicing real estate and contract law, but I was always a litigator at heart.  In 2017, I joined the State Attorney's Office in Orange and Osceola counties to get trial experience.  I tried fifteen (15) jury and bench trials in less than one (1) year.  As a prosecutor I spent countless hours in the courtroom appearing before various judges and conducting hundreds of evidentiary hearings. Spending time in the courthouse, I saw some great lawyers, and some not so great lawyers.  I saw how some people charged with crimes were processed through the criminal justice system and often forced to take bad deals. I saw how some clients in family cases were not provided with the right resources, information, or legal counsel. This did not sit right with me.. In 2019 I founded Parikh Law, P.A. with the mission of providing high powered representation, VIP service, and a caring team for criminal defense and family law clients.  Since then, we have proudly serviced well over 2,000 clients.  We have had countless charges dismissed, cases resolved, trials won, and defended the rights of our clients.  We have received awards from dozens of lawyer review companies, consumer agencies, magazines, and Florida lawyer's associations.  But most importantly, we have served our clients faithfully and done our best - which often resulted in outcomes better than they expected.. I live by my word and will always be straight with you.  When you hire me, I will give you my cell phone number and you can call/text/email me at any time.  Afterall, I work for you. My Firm believes that your reprsentation is about YOU, not us.. If you or someone you loved has been charged with a crime or needs legal representation for a family related issue, give me a call at the number on this profile.  We'll sit down in my office, get to know each other, discuss the unique aspects of your case, and come up with the best solution for you.". - Rahul Parikh, Esq.. Hablo Español. Free consultations for criminal defense cases such as: DUI, misdmeanor and felony charges.. Paid consultations ($350/hr) for all family law matters.. Call us today at and see if we can help you as we have helped thousands of other clients throughout the State of Florida!

Mark NeJame is the Founder and Senior Partner of NeJame Law. Mark received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida and graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, College of Law, in 1980. NeJame Law maintains its primary office in Orlando. Mark has routinely handled state and federal cases and clients throughout the U.S. He has practiced in numerous counties throughout Florida and in all 3 Florida federal district courts; the Middle, Northern and Southern. In addition to Florida, he has represented clients and handled cases in numerous other states and districts throughout the United States and the Caribbean, including cases in Georgia, Texas, Massachusetts, California, New York, Virgin Islands, New Jersey, Michigan, North Carolina, and Virginia.. For the first 25 years of his 40+ year career, Mark primarily devoted his practice to criminal defense. He developed a state and national reputation by passionately representing thousands of clients charged with essentially every type of criminal offense. Because of the demand for him and his firm to provide additional legal services, NeJame Law expanded its practice areas 17 years ago to include personal injury and civil/commercial litigation divisions, offering the same standards of excellence, reputation, negotiating, and trial skills for which he and his firm have become renowned.. NeJame Law's vibrant Personal Injury Division and team helps and represents those who have been injured in everything from vehicle accidents, to negligent security, to excessive force by law enforcement cases. Personal attention, a dedication to excellence, and a relentless pursuit for compensatory justice for those in an accident or injured are the cornerstones of the division.. The Civil and Commercial Litigation Division is similarly dedicated with the same measure of excellence to a variety of areas which includes contractual and corporate controversies, defamation, employment cases, sexual harassment, probate disputes, and multiple other matters.. Founder and Senior Partner, Mark is driven in making certain that his Firm and its team of trial attorneys provide creative, aggressive, ethical and compassionate representation in seeking the best results on behalf of its clients.. Although most of Mark's and the firm’s cases involve regular people and their families who find themselves hurt, accused, or needing help with a legal challenge, Mark has handled innumerable high profile and media cases throughout his career and is highly regarded as a media expert and legal analyst. Clients have included lawyers, entertainers, judges, professionals, celebrities, professional athletes, congresspeople, politicians, high ranking law enforcement officials and renowned business people. The majority of such cases often are kept off the public radar and become resolved quietly. A small number of others either necessitate public exposure or proper handling with the media. With his vast media experience, as well as his substantial legal background, Mark has often been called The Fixer as he has vast experience knowing how to navigate and strategize a case and his clients through issues, landmines, adversaries, and the media.. Among the many awards and accolades, Mark NeJame has been honored to receive are:. 1. NeJame Law was selected in the Orlando Business Journal annual reader's poll as The Best Law Firm in Orlando Central Florida.. 2. For decades Mark has been recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, which acknowledges but a small number of the leading lawyers in the United States.. 3. Mark is an AV rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating given by the organization, which is a nationally recognized attorney rating service. This ranking is the top ranking for both legal skills and ethics.. 4. Orlando Leisure Magazine has listed Mark NeJame among Orlando's Best Lawyers.. 5. Mark has also been recognized in the prestigious Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite as one of the best attorneys in Florida.. 6. He has been the subject of numerous newspaper and magazine articles, being referred to as "Orlando's Own Johnny Cochran", " The Power Worthy", "Defender is a Contender", "Orlando Power Couple", and the "Voice for the Voiceless".. 7. Mark NeJame has been named among Orlando's 50 Most Powerful People for multiple years in Orlando Magazine's Most Powerful annual list.. 8. Dedicated to service to others, Mark has been very active in a variety of civil, charity and political functions, having hosted multiple charitable and political events.. 9. Mark is co-founder and intimately involved, along with his wife, with Runway to Hope, a charity that provides assistance, research, help and support to children with pediatric cancer and their families. Runway to Hope has raised over $10,000,00 for pediatric cancer patients, has been voted multiple times as The Best Charity Event of the Year in different publications. 10. Along with his wife, Josie, they received the Award for Excellence in Fundraising by a Nonprofit, by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) in Runway to Hope’s first year.. 11. Mark and Josie were also awarded Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy by AFP in a later year.. 12. Mark was contracted as a Legal Analyst and Commentator for both CNN and HLN (HeadLine News), speaking frequently to a national and international audience on the major national cases of the day.. 13. At various times, because of Mark’s reputation as a legal and media expert, Mark was also a Legal Analyst and providing legal commentary for WKMG(CBS affiliate), WFTV(ABC affiliate), and Central Florida News 13.. 14. Being recognized as Humanitarian of the Year by Onyx Magazine, Florida’s largest circulated magazine to the African-American community, is among Mark’s most treasured awards.. 15. Frequently sought out as a legal speaker, lecturer and commentator Mark has been recognized and awarded by numerous organizations. He has been a featured speaker for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Association of Black Narcotics Officers, innumerable other law enforcement groups, the Florida Private Investigators Association and numerous other associations.. 16. In addition to the previous regular appearances on CNN and HLN, Mark has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning Show, Anderson Cooper 360, Piers Morgan Show, The Canadian News Network (CBC), Nancy Grace Show, The Dr. Phil Show, Dr. Drew Show, MSNBC, FOX News, Joy Behar Show, Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell, Geraldo Rivera, Studio B with Shepard Smith, Inside Edition, Greta van Susteren, Court TV, TruTv, as well others, and a variety of ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox national and local news segments and outlets.. 17. Mark had been nominated on two separate occasions as an Emmy Nominee. Along with the rest of the WKMG new team, he provided ongoing legal analysis and commentary on the Casey Anthony trial. He has recently been co-nominated for a heart rendering video that was produced for Runway to Hope.. 18. A graduate of Edgewater High School, Mark was selected to join its Hall of Fame.. 19. Mark has regularly been interviewed or featured in a variety of news publications and magazines, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, People Magazine, The Atlantic, the New Yorker, the New York Post, as well as numerous others.. 20. Because of his legal expertise Mark had been invited as a guest instructor, for over 20 years, teaching law enforcement professionals courtroom and legal strategies and the law.

Mark M. O’Mara has been a fixture in the Central Florida legal community since 1982.  He started his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney’s office in Seminole County, then crossed to the other side of the courtroom and has served as a defense attorney ever since.  Mark is one of the very few lawyers in Florida who is Board Certified in both Criminal Trial Law and Marital and Family Law, and he is certified in Collaborative Law and is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Circuit Civil Mediator. He has practiced in both state and federal courts throughout the nation, often co-counseling for trials and civil rights matters. As a trial consultant, Mark helps other lawyers perform at their peak in trials with complicated legal issues, particularly those under intense media scrutiny. He also created Flywheel Mediaworks, Inc. through which he and the team assist other lawyers with media management, jury selection and social media inquiries and monitoring. While leading the high-profile defense of George Zimmerman, Mark received acclaim for his even-handed management of the controversial case.  His on-camera experience during the trial earned him the honor of being a CNN legal analyst.  Since the verdict, Mark has used his voice to contribute to the national conversation about race, guns, self-defense, the media, and the criminal justice system -- and he speaks frequently on these topics.. Moreover, he started a non-profit organization called Justice Outreach, designed to identify and fix problems with the justice system, and he is an advocate for change in state and national laws that lead to the over-prosecution of American citizens, whether it be by unbridled prosecutors or inappropriately applied minimum mandatory sentencing schemes. He also heads up the Talking Race project () where he works with Dr. Jeffrianne Wilder of UNF.. He has recently expanded his practice to include representing client aggrieved by large corporations, from drug and medical device manufacturers to automobile companies in an area of law known as Mass Torts. He and his team utilize the research and trial presentation skills honed over thirty years to hold these companies responsible for their wrongs, and to make them more responsible in their future behavior.. Mr. O’Mara earned his J.D. from Florida State University College of Law in 1982, and received his undergraduate degree from University of Central Florida in 1979.   He  has taught at Harvard Law School; the University of Central Florida; Duquesne University and Adrian College; he has taught seminars for the Criminal Law Section of The Florida Bar, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers, South Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Mass Torts Made Perfect Seminar, Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court, the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, the Florida Homicide Investigators Association, the University of Buffalo Mock Court Competition, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Family Law Practice for Paralegals program.  He is Martindale-Hubbell A.V. Preeminent rated, and served as President of the Seminole County Bar Association and as President of the Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court. He has most recently been selected as a member of the NTL Round Table, the top 100 most Influential Trial Lawyers in America and was selected as the NTL Criminal Trial Lawyer of the Year.

Mark Longwell is the founding attorney of Longwell Lawyers.  After graduating from Michigan State University and The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Mark worked at the State Attorney's Office. He quickly established himself as a successful prosecutor.  In 1993, Mark Longwell founded the law firm that is now known as Longwell Lawyers.  Mark has focused on handling criminal cases, including cases involving DUI, Theft, Fraud, Drug Possession, Drug Trafficking, Assault, Battery, Domestic Violence, Firearms, Sex Offenses, Prostitution, Homicide, Violations of Probation, and many other criminal matters, both at the State and Federal levels.  As the firm has grown with more attorneys, additional areas of practice have been added, such as Divorce, Paternity, Alimony, Child Support, and Child Custody.. Mark Longwell is dedicated to his philosophy of getting the best possible result for his clients.  He uses a trial-oriented strategy to maximize the opportunity to get the charge dismissed or win at trial.. Longwell Lawyers offers a free consultation, reasonable fees, and payment plans.  Our attorneys and staff are multi-lingual and can serve clients in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek.

Mallory Lizana, originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, grew up in a small Mississippi town. Her journey in criminal law began in 2018 at a small defense firm, and she shortly thereafter received her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with honors, from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2019. During her time at USM, she traveled to Italy and worked with individuals seeking asylum in the European Union from Africa. Later she spent time in Ireland where she studied their criminal justice system and learned about the impact that the conflict, “The Troubles," had on it. These experiences fueled her passion for criminal defense in the United States.. Mallory's academic journey continued at Florida State University College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2021. While at FSU, she was actively involved in the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Environmental Law Society, and the Association for Criminal Justice. She was awarded the Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship and Distinguished Pro Bono Service recognition. She also earned certifications in Florida Legal Research, Legal Technology, Advanced Database Searching, and Practice Ready Research.. Furthering her expertise, Mallory earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2024, graduating magna cum laude. She was recognized for her pro-bono and community service contributions.. Currently, Mallory is an associate attorney at Longwell Lawyers, where she passionately defends individuals facing criminal charges. She handles a wide range of cases, from criminal traffic offenses, including DUIs, to serious felony charges. Prior to this, she gained extensive courtroom experience as a certified legal intern with the Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, where she managed over 500 cases from arraignment through trial.. In addition to her legal practice, Mallory serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida, where she teaches Animal Law and Criminal Procedure courses through engaging, asynchronous learning modules for undergraduate students.Mallory has published numerous articles on animal law and environmental law, including in the Florida Bar Journal, the Florida Specifier, the Animal Law Section of the Florida Bar’s Paw Review, and the ABA's GPSolo Magazine.. In recognition of her professionalism and dedication to the field, Mallory was honored with the 36 Under Thirty-Six Professionalism Award by the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar in 2024.. Mallory Lizana is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and is committed to providing effective and clear communication with clients. Mallory handles a range of criminal cases from minor offenses such as criminal traffic charges including DUI’s to more severe charges. She goes above and beyond for her clients keeping them informed and meticulously assessing every case.. Apart from her legal pursuits, Mallory enjoys volunteering with the Animal Legal Defense Fund, as well as the McCormick Research Institute. She is also an active member of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Orange County Bar Association, Animal Law Section and Young Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar.

Lyle B. Mazin has earned a resounding reputation in the legal community. Known for defending both high profile cases and often violent felony charges, his career has recently been distinguished by achieving an acquittal in a Lewd and Lascivious Battery case filed against an Orange County Sheriff's Deputy. Additionally, Mr. Mazin is steadfast and unyielding in his defense of his clients. He is noted as having been the attorney at the forefront of exposing corruption in the pre-trial monitoring of Orange County defendants. Mr. Mazin regularly provides legal analysis to the media and is a frequent lecturer on trial advocacy skills at the University of Central Florida.

Lindsey C. Gergely is the newest member of the Umansky Law Firm. Lindsey came to the firm after serving as an Assistant State Attorney in the Orange County State Attorney's Office.. During her time at the State Attorney's Office, Lindsey practiced extensively in both the County and Circuit Courts of Orange County. As a former prosecutor, Lindsey had many criminal jury trials involving crimes such as Possession of controlled substances, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Battery, Battery on a law enforcement officer, Resisting with violence, Resisting without violence, Disorderly conduct, Criminal mischief, Driving while license suspended, No valid driver's license, Driving under the influence, Prostitution, Refusal to obey a law enforcement officer, Animal cruelty, and Motor vehicle title fraud.. While at the State Attorney's Office, Lindsey earned the title, Champion of Justice, from her supervisors for her work as a prosecutor. At the time she left, she worked her way up to the Domestic Violence Specialty Unit. She handled only cases that involved Domestic relations including but not limited to Domestic violence battery, Violations of Domestic violence injunctions, Stalking, Assault, Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and Violations of domestic violence pre-trial release conditions.. While most of Lindsey's training comes from her time in the courtroom, she has extensive criminal law training.  She has attended and successfully completed the Driving under the Influence trial advocacy school, the Advance Driving under the Influence seminar, and a seminar on Domestic Violence prosecution.. Lindsey graduated with her undergraduate degree from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Marketing Management and a minor in Political Science. While at the University of Arkansas, Lindsey was on the Chancellor's List for her academic achievement and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority.. Lindsey obtained her law degree from the Florida State University College of Law.  While at Florida State University, Lindsey was an active member of the Women's Law Symposium and the Student Bar Association. Lindsey was also the winner of the Jessup International Moot Court Intramural competition.. Outside of the Umansky Law Firm, Lindsey is currently involved in her community. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Arkansas Bar Association, the Orange County, and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys meeting with her running group and training for various races with them. She recently completed the Disney Full Marathon and has her sights set on many other races in the future.

LeRoy Costner is a Death Penalty Certified and experienced trial lawyer. LeRoy Costner understands when you start something, you must finish it. LeRoy has done it all – farmed cotton fields in Mississippi, and orange groves in Polk County. He had to work full time to put himself through college at Valencia Community College and Florida Southern University. During school, he worked at Universal Studios and a five star Orlando hotel as a concierge, where he learned the “fine art” of service. He then graduated from Barry University School of Law where he won the prestigious Lion of Justice award from the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism. During his final semester of law school, he worked at the Orange County State Attorney’s Office as a Certified Legal Intern prosecuting 1st and 2nd-degree misdemeanors.. After graduating from law school, he took a job with the Monroe County State Attorney’s Office in Key West, Florida. Over the next five years, he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases. As an Assistant State Attorney, he was a special prosecutor for DUI cases, receiving the same training that law enforcement officers undergo, as well specialized training in prosecution. Before taking on the additional responsibilities of prosecuting crimes of violence, LeRoy was selected to train incoming DUI prosecutors. He then went on to prosecute numerous violent crimes for the Government and was often chosen by his bosses to prosecute conflict cases in other counties which is an honor for a prosecutor.. When LeRoy goes to work for you –here is some of what you can expect – he will diplomatically negotiate with the opposing side so that he can keep the lines of communication open and get the best results for you; he will methodically check the accuracy of your case for all possible defenses. He will maintain communication with you at every turn, and he WILL fight for you if it comes down to a jury trial.. Hard work. That is what Leroy Costner will provide for his clients.

Law Office of Adam L. Pollack, P.A. is an Orlando, Florida law firm dedicated to obtaining outstanding results for its clients regardless of the amount of time and effort obtaining these results may be.. We pride ourselves on customer service and never forget that we work for you, the client. We are a law firm committed to excellent communication with the client.. We are also a law firm that treats our clients with honesty, respect and dignity. The law firm of Law Office of Adam L. Pollack, P.A. will treat its customers the way it would expect to be treated if it were a client.

Lauren knows the importance of giving every citizen access to the court. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from UF, she went to law school at FSU. She moved to Orlando after law school to work for the Ninth Judicial Circuit's Public Defender's Office. She fought zealously for six years. By the end of her tenure, she was handling drug trafficking, sexual assault, child pornography and burglary cases.. In December 2016, she tried a civil theft case with her father in Duval County. After prevailing, she was determined to join his practice and expand her skills as a trial attorney.. Before leaving the PD's Office, she applied for the Board Certification examination in the area of Criminal Trial Law. The application requires at least twenty-five trials, a written examination and peer review. In Fall 2017, she received her Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, making her an expert in the field.

Ken Eulo grew up in Los Angeles, California. As a student, he was consistently in the top ten percent of his advanced program of classes. He was also a top athlete and served as a mentor and assistant coach on baseball teams for Mentally and Physically Challenged Children. He moved to Central Florida in 1996 and attended the University of Central Florida on a Bright Future’s Scholarship in 2000, where he studied Criminal Justice and Pre-Law. During this time, he participated in “ride-alongs” with police, where he got a close look at criminal procedures and gained an understanding of criminal law. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science from UCF in 2005 with cum laude honors, Ken Eulo helped plan and run the first branch of the International Coffee Chain Testa Rosa, where he was offered advanced management training in Europe. However, he decided to return to his first love: The Law.. Ken Eulo attended Florida State University College of Law, graduating in 2010. During his law school career, he performed two internships, one with the Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Appeals Bureau, and the other with the Public Defender’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida. During his internship with the Attorney General’s Office, Ken Eulo drafted several lengthy appeals that were heard before the U.S. District Court of Appeals. During his internship with the Public Defender’s Office in Orlando Florida, he assisted in defending several misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. In 2010, Ken graduated from Florida State University College of Law in the top 10% of his graduating class, receiving cum laude graduation honors, as well as the prestigious Order of the Coif Award.. Upon graduating from FSU Law in 2010, Ken Eulo was offered several jobs, including a position of writing appeals for the Florida State Attorney General’s Office, but he accepted the opportunity to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney for the Public Defender’s Office in Orlando, Florida. He was hired and placed on salary before he took the bar. Months later, Ken Eulo passed The Florida Bar Exam with a 169 MBE Score, placing him in the upper percentile of all Florida Bar Exam test takers.. During his tenure with the Public Defender’s Office, Ken Eulo handled every aspect of Criminal Law Practice, including: Initial Appearances, Violations of Probation, Juvenile Delinquency Court, County Court (Misdemeanor Crimes), and Circuit Court (Felony Crimes). Ken Eulo has litigated and resolved more than 1,000 criminal cases. He has taken over 30 criminal cases to trial, including the following:

Joseph A. Matera II is a, predominantly, criminal defense attorney in the Central Florida area.  Joseph is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rated attorney in Criminal Defense and is a former Prosecutor.. Joseph grew up and has resided in the Central Florida area for 26 years.  He attended high school in New Port Richey and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida where he majored in Finance and graduated with honors.  After college, Joseph worked for the Florida Legislature as a Legislative Assistant for three years.. Subsequent to working for the Florida Legislature, Joseph graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with honors in 2012. During his time at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Joseph’s studies were tailored to Criminal Law and Constitutional Law. Joseph enrolled in courses such as Federal Criminal Law, Death Penalty Law, First Amendment Law, and Prosecutorial Ethics.

Jeff Lotter is a highly skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in DUI cases. With a background of 12 years as a State Trooper and Deputy Sheriff, Jeff has acquired invaluable insight into the law enforcement system, making him an invaluable asset to his clients. Additionally, Jeff is an instructor at the police academy and holds the distinction of being a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) DUI Instructor.. Jeff is also a proud military veteran who served in the army as a military police officer stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. With his extensive legal knowledge and expertise, Jeff is an active member of the National College of DUI Defense.. Jeff's clients appreciate his effective communication style and dedication to achieving results. He takes the time to understand their unique circumstances and goals and works tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome for their case.. If you're looking for a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record of success, Jeff Lotter is your go-to lawyer. Don't hesitate to contact Jeff today to discuss your case and get started on a path towards a brighter future.

J. David Gentle has twenty years of criminal trial courtroom experience. His career has been dedicated to protecting peoples’ constitutional rights, and fighting for the underprivileged. While in law school, David interned at the Public Defender’s Office in Miami-Dade County and the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He has aggressively defended clients charged with every criminal offense including murder, sexual battery, drug trafficking, and kidnapping.

I obtained my Bachelor's degree with honors from Florida State University before going on to law school.  I also graduated with honors from Stetson University College of Law.  Upon graduating law school, I received the Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award given to the law school's top trial litigator.. During law school, I worked for the civil litigation firm of Thompson, Goodis & Thompson and as a Judicial Clerk for the 6th Judicial Circuit.  Soon after graduating law school, I gained valuable criminal trial law experience as a State Prosecutor for Orange and Osceola Counties in Florida.. I left the State Attorney's Office in 2002 to pursue a career in criminal defense and personal injury with the goal of helping individuals and their families.  I personally handle every client's case and do not push it off to another attorney.. I have tried a wide range of cases and spent many hours in both State and  Federal courtrooms fighting for my clients.. I am admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Florida.  In addition to my private clients, I am occasionally appointed by the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida to represent individuals charged with federal crimes.. I am a member of the Florida and Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, American Bar Association, Florida Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association.. When I am not helping clients, I am typically spending time enjoying life with my wife, Francee and our three daughters.  I also enjoy the beach/water numerous sports and the outdoors.  On Saturdays during the Fall, I can often be found with friends and family in Tallahassee cheering for the Seminoles.

In January 2008, I opened my own practice, Jessica C.R. Buonauro, P.A., where I contnued to practice criminal and juvenile defense.. In January 2009, I had the distinct opportunity to argue an issue of first impression to the 5th District Court of Appeal regarding sealing and/or expunging criminal and civil arrest records.  After my arguments in Kanji v. State, 4 So.3d 65 (5th DCA 2009), the 5th District Court of Appeal ruled that although a Judge has "sole discretion" to deny the sealing or expunging a criminal record, it is not unfettered discretion and he or she may not arbitrarily deny a sealing or expunction.  While exercising his or her discretion, the Judge must consider all the facts and circumstances and may not deny the petition based solely on the nature of the crime.. As of March 1, 2015, Jessica C.R. Buonauro, P.A. has been renamed Roberge Law, P.A.. I am dedicated to my work and believe that EVERYONE deserves zealous advocation when they are charged with a crime in the State of Florida.. Thank you for taking the time to review my profile, please don’t hesitate to call my office and meet with me to discuss how I may be able to help you!

I understand the devastating impact an arrest may have on your entire life, family and your job.. When the stakes are this high, you need an experienced attorney to help guide you through the legal system.. I promise to represent you aggressively with the goal of the best possible resolution of your charges.. Please contact me and allow me to help you.

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from the Barry University School of Law.. I began my career with the O’Mara Law Group while still in law school, working as an intern. After being admitted to the Florida Bar, I remained with the firm and practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Rights and also assisted in the creation and launching of the 2nd Amendment Prepaid Legal Services Program. I then worked for a large Orlando-based firm, practicing insurance defense but returned to the O’Mara Law Group where I now practice in Criminal Defense and Civil Rights.. Prior to pursuing a career in the legal industry, I served my country in the United States Army for eight years, where I worked in military law enforcement, serving as a criminal investigator and a traffic accident investigator. Additionally, I am a combat veteran of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.. While in law school, I served as the Director of Interschool Competitions for the Moot Court Honors Board and Executive Editor/Business and Public Relations Editor for the Child and Family Law Journal. Additionally, I graduated Cum Laude, in the top 10% of my class.

I have practiced exclusively criminal defense since August of 2007. In 2013, I  became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law making me an expert in the field. Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by the Florida Bar of competency and experience within the area of law, professionalism and ethics in practice.. I have handled thousands of criminal cases as defense counsel ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies including, 1st Degree Murder, Attempted Murder, Robbery, Sex Crimes and hundreds of cases involving firearms and minimum mandatory sentences. I have been lead counsel in over 60 felony jury trials.

I have lived in Florida since I was 2 years old.  First in Miami, then West Palm Beach, and now I make Orlando my home with my family.. Verbal battling was always natural to me, so it would seem ftting that being a lawyer was in my future.  The trick, however, is to know when it's time to battle and when it's time to extend an olive branch.  This is something that I belive comes naturally, but must be defined through experience.  I now have about 15 years of experience as a lawyer and feel very comfortable in any setting against any other attorney in representing the best interests of my clients.  After all, there is no reason to be afraid of another attorney, judge, prosecutor, or court itself.  At least that's my position.. I began my legal career at the State Attorney's Office in Orange County Florida (Orlando).  While there I earned a Top Performer Award and Merit Raise for my prosecuting.  I handled traffic, misdemeanors, and felonies.  My last stint at the office was as a Domestic Violence Specialist Prosecutor.  While in that role I also had the responsibility of training and mentoring younger prosecutors.  One of whom, I am proud to say, has moved up quite high in the ranks of the office.. Upon leaving the State I worked for another attorney in town for about a year.  Then I partnered up with two other attorneys.  One attorney left and it was me and one partner.  Being a partner can be difficult.  Eventually, we went our separate ways and I have happily been on my own for about seven years now.  I handle my own cases.  I do not meet with clients only to let an associate or paralegal handle your case.  I am available to my clients by cell, text, or email at any time including the weekends and holidays.. I greatly enjoy meeting people and learning their stories.  It's always something different.  Not all cases are very serious, but I try to stick to a simple approach....honesty.  I will not tell a client something just to make them feel better.  It would be easy to do, but I'm more of an attorney or counselor than a salesman I suppose.  Many of the cases I get now are referrals from former clients who know that I will charge a fair rate, defend the case as well as possible, and be honest during a time when someone needs that the most.. In the end my goal is to get charges dropped first then try to keep my client out of jail.  What I can promise is my best effort at a reasonable rate during a difficult time.

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 handle ALL criminal cases, no matter how large or small.. When I was a former prosecuting attorney I handled ALL felony and misdemeanor cases, from possession of drugs to murder.  As the Prosecutor/Assistant State Attorney for the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation in Orlando, I handled cases involving organized crime, drugs and drug trafficking, wiretapping, racketeering, (RICO both criminal and civil), commercial sex and law enforcement intelligence.  Therefore I learned to meticulously analyze legal issues from every angle.   In private practice for over thirty years, I use everything I learned while working for the State to personally provide my clients with the highest professional, thorough, competent and quality legal representation throughout Central Florida in the defense of their criminal case(s).   As a smaller firm I can invest my time and energy into each case.  I meticulously analyze your legal issue from every angle to determine how best to resolve it. I focus on attaining my clients’ objectives and I handle your legal matter depending on your needs and goals.   I HANDLE ALL CASES MYSELF.. I am also a former U.S. Army Captain with one year of combat experience as an airmobile /infantry officer (Lieutenant), which taught me discipline, competence and to be a perfectionist under pressure that I apply to every client’s case in defending their rights.   I use my vast, varied and unique experience to determine how best to resolve an issue and help a client achieve their objective while protecting their rights and interests.