Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Orlando Area

I am the son of Cuban immigrants.  My parents taught me the value of hard work and dedication.  I bring these values to each case.  I have been practicing law for the last 22 years.  Throughout that time, I have had the privilege of working with many wonderful attorneys.  These experiences have taught me that each case is different and must be addressed according to the particular circumstances.

I am mainly a Criminal Trial Lawyer. Trial representation has been my passion since I graduated from the University of Florida Law School. Upon graduation and passing the Bar I went to work for the Office of the Public Defender in Orlando, FL, 9th Judicial Circuit, where I worked for almost 4 years. During that time i represented thousands of clients in cases ranging from traffic infractions and misdemeanors to First Degree Felonies. The trial experience that I gained working at the Public Defenders Office was invaluable.. Now as a private practitioner I am pleased to be able to offer clients personalized representation where I meet persoanlly with all clients to let them know that I am here to zealously represent them. Going to trial, when it is the best option for my clients, is always a thrill for me. I do not shy away from trials and will never counsel a plea unless it is truly in my client's best interest. If am a dedicated trial lawyer and a seasoned negotiator.

I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Trial Law. Under the Florida Bar, lawyers who hold a Board Certification in this law are identified as Specialist or Experts in the field of Criminal Trial Law.. With a Board Certification in Criminal Law, the Florida Bar recognizes the knowledge, specialty, and expertise that a Board Certified attorney has in the area of Criminal Trial Law.. I am a fighter who understands how attorneys on both sides of a criminal case think and work. Having practiced extensively in both criminal defense and prosecution, I understand how criminal cases are tried and the legal tactics both sides use.. After graduating from Stetson University in 2004, I attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While earning my license to practice law, I was an active member of the mock trial team, where I learned valuable skills in trial advocacy.. After graduating from Barry University School of Law and passing the Florida Bar, I worked for the Office of the State Attorney of Florida as assistant state attorney. While there, I prosecuted cases in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida, ranging from second-degree misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. I handled more than 30 jury trials and numerous adversarial hearings. I have also concluded thousands of prosecutions during my legal career.. I later joined an Orlando law firm as an associate managing its criminal defense division. I have worked solely to defend clients against criminal charges and probation violations. Fighting for my clients and their rights is immensely satisfying to me, and it is what I do best. Retain my services, and you will receive one-on-one attention from beginning to end of your legal journey.

I am an accomplished attorney with over twenty years of experience. My diverse experience includes being a civil litigator, a criminal defense attorney, an attorney ad litem, a guardian ad litem attorney and GAL, a professor at the undergraduate and law school levels and the Director of Program Development for a non-profit. I have also  been a certified family mediator since 1998, and I have conducted many medaitions. In addition, I am a certified arbitrator, and I have conducted many Better Business Bureau Lemon Law artbitrations.  Furthermore, I helped formulate and modify numerous delinquency, dependency, and traffic court rules on Florida Bar committees. Through my experience, I have developed excellent  writing, communication, organizational, litigation and negotiation skills. In addition, I am passionate about helping people improve their lives.

Hello.  My name is Attorney Carlos Ivanor.  Let my team of three attorneys and four paralegals assist you today!!!  We represent clients in Criminal cases (State and Federal Offenses), Family Law cases and Immigration matters. We are here to assist you in all of your legal needs.  Let the Ivanor Law Firm deal with your stressful situation.  We promise to work hard for all of our clients and strive to get optimul results in your case.. I have been practicing law as a licensed attorney since 2005.  As a former Assistant Attorney General (in the criminal appeals division) and Ex-Assistant Public Defender I have the experience and knowledge to provide my clients with the best possible legal representation.  Allow my 19 years of experience as an attorney to work for you.  Hire an attorney with the experience needed to get the job done correctly.. Available 24/7 - your matters are my obligation and I will go above and beyond to surpass your expectations.  Text us:. The Ivanor Law Firm has been selected as a top 100 trial attorney by The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, for five years in a row.. The Ivanor Law Firm has also been selected as Top Attorneys in Orlando by Orlando Fashion Magazine, two years in a row.. ranked the Ivanor Law Firm as a top law firm for immigration services in Orlando, Florida.. "Yo, el Abogado, Hablo Espanol."   Call today -

Have you been arrested or charged with a crime? Do you know your rights?. WE OFFER COMPLETELY FREE CONSULTATION! THE LAW MAY BE ON YOUR SIDE. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BEFORE YOU ENTER THE COURTROOM!. Hiring a professional attorney may be more affordable than you think.. Flexible payment plans available to help you afford the representation you deserve!. We handle any criminal matter, including:. -Felonies. -Misdemeanors. -Federal Crimes. -Early Termination of Probation. -Bond Hearings. -Injunctions. -Jail Visits. -Drivers License Issues. -Domestic Violence Cases. -Sex Crimes Cases. -Driving While License Suspended. -Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs/ Alcohol. -Record Sealing or Expungement. -Traffic Tickets/ Crashes. -And much more, call to speak with an experienced attorney today.

For over 40 years, I have represented individuals and corporations in major federal and state white collar investigations, prosecutions, forfeitures and appeals. I have handled all types of criminal defense litigation in state and federal courts, from DUI cases to cases where clients have been charged with first degree capital murder, vehicular homicide, federal and state drug trafficking, bank fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, telemarketing fraud, and money laundering. He has represented civil litigants in cases involving such diverse areas as civil RICO, civil fraud, quiet title matters and specific performance of real estate contracts.

For over 10 years, Maria DiBlasio Hale has defended the rights and futures of men, women, and children in Orlando, Florida who have been charged with a crime. Her passion to pursue fair trials, dropped charges, and minimized penalties has helped her confidently represent her clients as an Orlando criminal defense lawyer.. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law in 1998 with a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Maria went on to become a Prosecutor in Central Florida. Her experience prosecuting those charged with crimes in front of a jury of peers gave Maria another perspective of the criminal justice field. In nearly 50 jury trials, Maria honed her knowledge of prosecution techniques. This included a variety of cases, including those of DUI (Driving under the Influence), Drug Charges, Assault, Battery, Weapons Charges, and other criminal offenses.. From here, Maria became a member of the State Attorney DUI Manslaughter Special Prosecution Unit. This role allowed her to complete multiple Advanced DUI training sessions. She was then selected to attend the Florida Prosecution Attorney Association's "Train the Trainer's Program", where she taught new Prosecutors effective DUI prosecution techniques.. Maria's role as a teacher was not limited to professional attorney associations. Her passion for molding the next generation of responsible new lawyers and citizens led her to become a coach for several Mock Trial Teams. Maria coached bright young minds in Pinellas Park High School, Stetson University, and most recently at Barry University's Mock Trial Team.. Maria Hale continues to defend and educate men and women throughout the state of Florida. She is a partner at Hale, Hale & Jacobson, P.A. where she focuses on cases on criminal defense cases, including DUI in Orlando, Marijuana Possession, other Drug Crimes, Weapons Violations, Juvenile Offenses, Theft, Probation Violation, Violent Crimes and More.. Hale, Hale & Jacobson, P.A. is located in Orlando, Florida. Her firm handles cases of criminal defense and personal injury. To schedule a consultation and discuss your legal options, contact Maria D. Hale.

Everyone from the falsely accused, first time offender or the career offender deserves to have a lawyer who will fight for them and protect their rights.. Eric Barker has practiced criminal defense exclusively for 20 year and has been able to analyze each case to prepare your defense. This is why Attorney Eric Barker is your EXPERIENCED Criminal Defense Lawyer. Initial consultations are always free of charge. Call Today

eremiah Allen is a fourth generation Floridian and was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Allen attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee and the Appalachian School of Law in Grundy, Virginia. While in law school, Mr. Allen was a member of the law review and also served as the President of Phi Delta Phi law fraternity. In addition, Jeremiah Allen was selected as a member of Who’s Who of American Law Students.. After law school, Mr. Allen served as an Assistant State Attorney in Clearwater, Florida for approximately 6 years. As a prosecutor, Mr. Allen gained daily courtroom experience, prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor cases. Jeremiah Allen served as a Lead Trial Attorney in County Court, was a felony prosecutor for over five years, prosecuted cases involving Drug Trafficking, Manslaughter, Aggravated Battery, Murder, and Driving Under the Influence.

Donna C. Hung focuses her practice in the areas of Family Law, Collaborative Practice, and Mediation. Her career includes working as a former Assistant State Attorney in the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Orange and Osceola counties. As a former prosecutor in Orlando and Kissimmee, Ms. Hung conducted numerous criminal jury trials, a majority of which resulted in guilty verdicts. Additionally, Attorney Hung prosecuted and handled over a thousand criminal cases. Based on her stellar performance, she was chosen to be a special prosecutor handling all aspects of domestic violence, beginning at the intake level, continuing to the trial level and finishing at the violation of probation level and beyond. Donna was even designated by the 9th Judicial Circuit’s State Attorney to sign charging informations, a designation given only to a select few. The cases Donna dealt with as a special prosecutor were domestic in nature and included domestic violence batteries, assault, stalking, harassing phone calls, violations of domestic violence injunctions, and violations of pre-trial release conditions.. Attorney Hung truly enjoyed litigating in court and because of her impressive courtroom presence and trial skills, she was offered an associate position at a Winter Park law firm where she quickly realized family law and criminal defense were her passion. She handled and defended numerous cases which included traffic infractions, DUI’s, misdemeanors, felonies, felonies punishable by life, sex crimes, armed robbery, burglary, as well as other offenses.. In addition to her experience as a former Orlando Criminal Prosecutor and a current Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney, Ms. Hung also practices Family Law. Attorney Hung currently handles uncontested divorces, complex contested divorces, child custody/visitation and child support issues, Department of Revenue child support enforcement defense, modifications, relocations, paternity, alimony, domestication of foreign decrees, emergency motions, domestic violence injunctions and father’s rights.. During her career, Ms. Hung has remained involved in her community and is an active part of Florida’s legal system. She is a member of the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, Orange and Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association, Asian American Chamber of Commerce, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. Ms. Hung graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Decision Information Science and obtained her law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She is AV Preeminent Rated by her peers which is an award given to only a select group of lawyers recognized for their legal ability and professional ethical standards; Awarded for 2017-present Florida Super Lawyer from Super Lawyers Magazine; Awarded for 2013 - 2016 as a Florida Rising Star from Super Lawyers Magazine; Named in 2014 one of Orlando’s Legal Elite in Orlando Style Magazine; Nominated in 2013 and 2015 as a Woman who Means Business from Orlando Business Journal; Named in 2015 one of the 10 Best from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; Named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the National Trial Lawyers; Awarded in 2012 a Women to Watch in Orlando Women’s Newspaper; and Featured in 2012 as part of Beauty and Brains in Orlando Style Magazine.. Attorney Hung is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. She is fluent in spoken Taiwanese and has a Spanish speaking staff and associate attorney for your language needs.  Attorney Hung would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your important case.

Dedicated to aggressive representation and attentive personal service. An experienced criminal defense attorney in Orlando, Florida. He handles all felony and misdemeanor cases, with a special emphasis on the field of domestic violence who researches the facts and connects with judges and juries.

Deanna E. Ebanks is an attorney with Gans Law, P. A. Her practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense matters. Originally from West Palm Beach, Florida, Deanna graduated from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with Honors and a minor in Criminology. Prior to law school, Deanna was among a select group of students chosen to participate in the James Weldon Johnson Summer Institute, where she became a fellow. She later received her law degree from the University of Miami - School of Law, receiving Honors in Litigation Skills -Trial Advocacy and earning the Dean's Merit Scholarship on six separate occasions.. Prior to joining Gans Law, Deanna served as lead counsel at The Cochran Firm in South Florida, sat first chair on dozens of criminal jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies punishable by life imprisonment and managed her private practice, The Ebanks Rahming Firm. Deanna’s interest in criminal defense began when she worked at the Office of the Public Defender - Howard Finkelstein in Broward County, Florida. As an Assistant Public Defender, Deanna learned the skills and tools needed to excel as a criminal defense trial attorney.. Deanna moved north to the Treasure Coast and joined the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel - Fourth District. As an Assistant Regional Counsel, Deanna continued to focus her practice exclusively on criminal defense, representing clients charged with misdemeanor offenses, as well as first, second and third degree felonies, including Murder, Attempted Murder, Arson, Trafficking in Controlled Substances, Organized Fraud, Grand Theft, Burglary of a Dwelling, Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, Home Invasion Robbery, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, and sexual offenses, such as Lewd and Lascivious and Sexual Battery - Great Force.

Dean M. Bartzokis is a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent, and Top 40 Under 40 Rated Attorney.. After attending the University of Michigan as an undergraduate, and Florida State University for law school, Mr. Bartzokis started his career as a prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Orange County, Florida. While a prosecutor, Mr. Bartzokis tried numerous cases in County and Circuit Court, spending critical time in County Court in a DUI specialty unit. Mr. Bartzokis had many criminal trials throughout his career, which include but are not limited to DUI, reckless driving, battery, battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, resisting arrest without violence, criminal mischief, leaving the scene of an accident, grand theft third degree, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alprazolam, aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and assisted in trial for offenses ranging from home invasion robbery, domestic violence battery by strangulation, and burglary with an assault or battery therein with a firearm.. After nearly three years as a prosecutor, Mr. Bartzokis was recruited to join the prestigious law firm of Jaeger, Ali, & Blankner; now Ali & Blankner.  At the firm he has focused largely on criminal defense, family law, and personal injury work.  The major focus of his work is litigating in courtrooms all throughout Central Florida.  He also has written countless motions and appeals in furtherance of client representation.  Mr. Bartzokis has settled various personal injury cases to the satisfaction of his clients and also handled family law matters ranging from divorce, custody, paternity, and marital contract disputes.. Growing up in a traditional Greek Family in the Boston area, Mr. Bartzokis has lived his entire life with strong moral beliefs in integrity, family, religion, and the law. His father and uncle, who are both lawyers, instilled the value that every person remains innocent until proven otherwise. From the early years of his life up to his graduate years, he spent part of his time as a martial arts instructor and NCAA Division I wrestling recruit. These leadership roles along with strong family and community ties have molded an aggressive and fearless advocate for anyone he represents. Mr. Bartzokis' values, dedication, and hard work will ensure that your case will be in good hands and resolved in a way most agreeable to you.

David is a hybrid specialist in both criminal trials and criminal appeals. He is one of just a handful of lawyers in the country who is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in criminal trial law and in criminal appellate law. He carries a third board certification in criminal trial law from the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). David represents people of all backgrounds and ages at all phases: pre-charging investigations, pretrial discovery, trials, sentencing, probation violations, direct appeals, postconviction appeals, and collateral appeals. David has unique experience representing people who were convicted of first-degree or capital felonies committed when they were children. David works with experts in areas like child psychology, neuropsychology, trauma, and prison adjustment. David secured new and reduced sentences for 18 people previously convicted of capital crimes and other serious felonies and who were sentenced to life without parole as children. David assembles and leads teams of experts and investigators to advocate for his clients in new sentencing hearings. David's work has reunited families, securing immediate release from prison for 10 people serving life without parole sentences. David also represents people who were wrongfully convicted because of mistakes their trial lawyer made. David has won new trials for people serving life sentences for capital or life felonies. David has called on experts in psychiatry, emergency medicine, orthopedics, firearms, and ballistics to prove his clients were wrongfully convicted. In his trial work, David has won acquittals in jury trial prosecutions in different parts of Florida for clients charged with Life, F1, F2, and F3 felonies.. David has spent half his legal career in private practice and half in government practice. Ask if your lawyer is board certified by The Florida Bar or the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.. From David: My goal in every case is to protect my client from further harm and to win by all available means within the bounds of the law and rules of professional conduct. This approach, particularly in life-and-livelihood threatening felony cases, requires long hours of meticulous preparation and investigation, strategic planning, and time-consuming research and writing of motions and legal briefs. My code is this: "I shall defend each client as though tomorrow will be judgment day and I would be content to be judged on that defense alone.". What is Board Certification?. Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice.. Established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court, board certification helps consumers identify specialists in various areas of law.. Board certified Florida Bar members are allowed to identify themselves as “Board Certified,” or to use the letters “B.C.S.” for Board Certified Specialist on business cards or letterhead, in legal directories or in is The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 27 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.. Board certified lawyers are Evaluated for Professionalism, Tested for Expertise.. By the numbers:. As of September 1, 2022 there are over ninety thousand lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida. Only four hundred and nineteen lawyers are Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law. In addition, only forty-three lawyers are Florida Bar Board Certified in Criminal Appellate Law. Mr. Redfearn is one of just eight lawyers double board certified by The Florida Bar in both specialties.. In addition, Mr. Redfearn is one of just nineteen lawyers in the State of Florida who is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, an American Bar Association accredited lawyer certification program recognized by The Florida Bar.. Mr. Redfearn formerly worked as a public defense lawyer (2006-2008; 2015-2022). As of August 2022, he is available to hire for legal representation. Please call the Longwell Lawyers law firm to schedule a free in-person consultation or phone call.

David Bigney has more than 20 years of criminal defense experience. Viewed by his peers as one of central Florida's predominant trial lawyers, David has successfully defended all types of criminal defendants accross central Florida in cases ranging from resisting an officer to first degree murder. David Bigney works every case with the same level of importance from start to finish.  For the past 10 years, David has also been successfully defending wrongful temination and excessive discipline in the workplace.

Darryl R. Smith, Criminal Defense Attorney and Civil Litigation Lawyer, was born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Piscataway, New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Darryl went on to attend Vanderbilt University Law School. During his law school career, Darryl Smith was recognized by Vanderbilt University Law School as a Chancellor’s Scholar, and also was named Senior Editor for the Southern Regional BLSA Law Review Journal. He graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 2011, and moved to Orlando to pursue his dream of practicing law in Central Florida.. Darryl Smith began his legal career with the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida, exclusively practicing criminal law. During his tenure with the office, he handled over 600 adult and juvenile misdemeanor cases from arraignment to case closure, including battery, possession of marijuana, petit theft, domestic violence, unlawful display of a firearm, driving with license suspended (DWLS), driving under the influence (DUI), and countless other misdemeanor offenses. In the short span of one year, Mr. Smith took 14 cases to trial.. In 2012, Darryl Smith was offered the prestigious opportunity to become a Civil Litigation Attorney with the Orlando Office of one of the largest civil defense law firms in the State of Florida, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer. During his time with Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, he played a vital role in litigating several high-profile personal injury cases on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot.. Driven by an undying passion to make a real difference in the community by defending the rights of those in need, Darryl Smith voluntarily left the world of corporate law and returned to practicing criminal law with the Office of the Public Defender. During his second tenure with the office, he defended over 400 adult felony cases from arraignment to case closure, including robbery, burglary, drug trafficking, dealing in stolen property, aggravated assault with a weapon, aggravated battery, punishable by life (PBL) offenses, and numerous other serious felony charges.. Mr. Darryl Smith has developed a reputation in the Central Florida legal community as a down-to-earth, compassionate, aggressive, and most of all highly effective advocate for his clients. He has also been nominated by Orlando Style Magazine as one of Orlando‘s Legal Elite. Mr. Smith has litigated over 1,000 criminal and civil cases, and has taken over 25 criminal cases to trial, ranging from Simple Battery to First-Degree Murder. He is dedicated to utilizing his legal knowledge, trial experience, and tireless work ethic to pursue justice for each and every one of his clients. Darryl Smith works as a Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer for the Smith & Eulo Law Firm.. Practice Areas:

Colombian native Carmen Tankersley shares a Brazilian heritage and experienced childhood in four different countries. After graduating high school in Sao Paulo, Brazil, she moved to Florida, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Central Florida in 2007. Carmen earned her Juris Doctor in 2011 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Carmen is a trilingual (English, Spanish, Portuguese) attorney with a unique background, passionate about the legal profession. She has a strong desire for justice and works aggressively towards reaching her clients’ goals.

College Education:. Mr. Fisher graduated with a degree in Biology with a focus on chemistry from Davidson College in 1991.  Initially focused on science, he worked as a Research Technician for Dr. Cordelia-Stone in a pathology lab at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 1992.  He then spent two years in the molecular biology doctoral program at the University of Georgia. Mr. Fisher’s extensive science background makes him well-versed in dealing with the scientific evidence that can be involved in criminal cases. He understands the science behind DNA fingerprinting, breath testing, organic chemistry, drug testing, forensic pathology, medical testimony, and causation, and is well-equipped to handle experts on the stand.. After his time at the University of Georgia, Mr. Fisher returned to Florida desiring to be a trial attorney. He chose the University of Florida’s, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, the No. 1 law school in Florida according to U.S. News & World Rankings.  During law school, he developed his knowledge of criminal law and established the foundation of his trial skills and litigation abilities.. Legal Experience:In 1998, after graduating from law school, Mr. Fisher spent three years practicing civil litigation where he handled cases in personal injury, construction, appeals, and administrative law. From there he went on to become a prosecutor for the State of Florida in 2001. As a prosecutor, he handled a wide spectrum of cases from suspended licenses and DUI up to armed robbery and first-degree murder cases. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, Mr. Fisher tried over 173 cases in front of a jury, including fifteen first and second-degree murder cases and dozens of armed robberies, home invasions, manslaughter, drug trafficking, and other crimes.  He has been featured on national media outlets and even had one of his trials broadcast nationally by Court TV.  In addition to his trial experience, Mr. Fisher has also handled grand jury cases, evaluated hundreds of filing decisions, and handled post-conviction matters such as withdrawal of pleas, violations of probation, and at least one appeal before the Fifth District Court.. Outside the Courtroom:Mr. Fisher has been invited to teach classes on Williams Rule and Search and Seizure by law enforcement agencies and the Florida Prosecutor's Association and has participated in the training of computer forensic experts as an acting defense counsel.  He has also taught CLE classes on white-collar crime, jury selection, drug possession, and handling of violations of probation.  Mr. Fisher is also an active member of the community and a Member of the Orange County Bar Association since 2002.

Clients First. Results Driven. - "Working For A Cause, Not Just A Dollar!"  When you need an attorney, you don't want to call just anyone. You want a competent attorney you can trust, who understands you. You want a caring attorney with whom you build a relationship, an attorney who understands your struggles and who can relate. Hiring an attorney is an important decision that should be based on your rational evaluation of our ability to represent you. Start building a relationship with us today.. At Francoeur Law Firm we focus on helping you, our client, achieve justice in accordance with the law. We are dedicated to providing quality legal representation to our community. We are a private law firm with eyes on equal justice, the public good, and international human rights. We are here to help you understand legal issues, risks, opportunities, and consequences involved in your matter.  We are here for you, your family, and your business.. Ingrid Francoeur Adams was born and raised in Haiti and is fluent in Haitian Creole and English. Mrs. Adams is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law and Florida International University. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2007 and has since practiced in both State Court and Federal Court.. Mrs. Adams gained criminal law experience working for the 20th Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney (Ft. Myers, Florida). During her time as an Assistant State Attorney, Mrs. Adams tried over 20 trials and argued over 100 motions.. Mrs. Adams later worked at Florida Rural Legal Services practicing employment law and immigration law for over three years. Mrs. Adams represented migrant farm workers and litigated Title VII employment discrimination cases, Fair Labor Standard Act cases, and Agricultural Workers Protection Act cases.. Ingrid Francoeur Adams opened Francoeur Law Firm in 2013. In addition to representing clients in the above-mentioned legal fields of criminal law, employment law and immigration law, Mrs. Adams has since also represented clients in matters concerning personal injury, family law, worker's compensation, homeowners' insurance and PIP litigation. Ingrid Francoeur Adams is passionate about the law and is dedicated to her clients.

Charity Tonelli focuses her practice exclusively in the area of Criminal Defense at her firm, Tonelli Law. Prior to entering private practice, Charity was a prosecutor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit working to ensure justice for felony, juvenile, domestic violence, and misdemeanor cases. Charity attended Barry School of Law where she received the highest grade in the class in multiple courses and graduated with Honors in Trial Advocacy and Honors in Children & Family Law. Charity has always been passionate about defending the rights of others, especially those of children and people with special needs. Charity now uses her experience as a trial attorney to fight for the individual’s personal rights and liberties.. In addition to her litigation practice, Charity enjoys giving back to her legal community as an active Board Member of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, the Central Florida Association for Women, Treasurer of the National Association for Divorce Professionals, and Chairperson of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Property Committee.. Charity met and married her law school sweetheart, William (Bill) Tonelli, and they now call Orlando home. In their free time they enjoy spending time together with their dogs and traveling whenever their schedules will allow it.. To learn more about Charity, please visit

Central Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Rajan Joshi received his Bachelors degree from the University of Central Florida in 1996, and earned his law degree with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000. While in law school, Rajan Joshi demonstrated academic excellence, earning the highly coveted Book Award in Criminal Procedure (highest grade). Mr. Joshi was also selected and employed by the Dean of Student Affairs to tutor first-year contract students and conducted his own class to prepare the students for their final exam. Mr. Joshi also worked as a legal intern at the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office and at the Alachua County State Attorney’s Office. The Florida Supreme Court certified him as a legal intern prior to completing law school, which allowed him the opportunity to argue six jury trials prior to graduation.. Rajan Joshi scored among the Top Five Highest Scores in the Bar Exam for the entire State of Florida. Based on this performance as well as his stellar academic achievements, the Chief Judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeals selected him to be the Valedictorian speaker at the October 2000 induction ceremony for newly sworn lawyers in Orlando. Mr. Joshi has received a Superb rating of 10.0 from Avvo, which is the highest rating an attorney can receive.. Defense attorney Rajan Joshi started his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Jacksonville, Florida. In his four years working as a state prosecutor, he further developed his trial abilities both in criminal prosecutions and in post-conviction motions. Within his first year, he was promoted to the felony division, and then based as his aggressive, ethical and superb performance as a prosecutor he was promoted to the Repeat Offender Court a year later, where he prosecuted habitual felony offenders and Violent Career Criminals for every serious crimes for his remaining two years as a prosecutor. Rajan Joshi received the 2003 Jury Trial Award for trying more case than any prosecutor in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, which includes Duval, Clay and Nassau Counties.. In 2004, after resigning from the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Joshi joined an AV rated (top ranking) law firm in Jacksonville and dedicated his practice to criminal defense for the next two years of his legal career. During his two years as a criminal defense attorney in Jacksonville, Mr. Joshi primarily handled all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to all kinds of felonies, including Capital Felonies.. In 2006, he returned to central Florida where he grew up and his family has lived since Mr. Joshi was three years old. Shortly after his return, Mr. Joshi joined the prestigious NeJame Law Firm. His legal talents and skills were quickly realized, and within his first year he became a Partner with the firm.  In 2014, the National Trial Lawyers Association recognized Mr. Joshi as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.. In 2015, Mr. Joshi resigned his partnership with the NeJame law firm and became the founder of the Joshi Law Firm.  Joshi Law has among the brightest legal team that takes care of their client’s legal needs to make sure their rights are protected. Their goal is to achieve the absolute best result for their client’s.. Rajan Joshi has tried and handled thousands of criminal cases, both misdemeanors and felonies. He represents clients charged with a wide variety of offenses, including but not limited to, white collar crimes, Racketeering, DUI, domestic violence, sex related matters, drug possession, delivery and trafficking cases, theft cases, cases involving violence and homicide. Mr. Joshi practices in both State and Federal court, and handles post-conviction relief matters, as well, specifically motions to overturn prior criminal convictions.. Mr. Joshi enjoys dissecting and analyzing the intricacies of the law, striving to explore every possible defense on behalf of his clients. He is skilled in a vast array of practice areas, eagerly taking on the most daunting legal challenges. It is with this tenacity and skill that Rajan Joshi approaches each and every case. Mr. Joshi also shows compassion the clients he represents and makes it a point to keep them informed about the status of their cases while they are pending.. Rajan Joshi has also been successful in overturning prior convictions through post-conviction relief motions in cases where the conviction is leading the a non-citizen to being deported. In 2007, Mr. Joshi was successful in having a trial judge declare a Florida Statute that his client was prosecuted for was Unconstitutional because Mr. Joshi successfully argued that the State Statute violated several provisions of the United States Constitution. The State appealed the trial courts decision, and the trial court’s ruling was upheld by the Fifth District Court of Appeals which led to the Statute being found Unconstitutional throughout the State of Florida. In 2007, Rajan Joshi had a jury find his client not guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder in less than a half an hour of deliberation despite the fact that the victim testified that Mr. Joshi’s client stabbed him at least seven times. In both 2007 and 2009, Mr. Joshi was successful in convincing the prosecutors to drop Murder charges in separate cases after Mr. Joshi had conducted discovery and successfully exploited the weaknesses in those cases. In 2009, Mr. Joshi had a jury find his client not guilty of two counts of Sexual Battery in which the jury deliberated for less than ten minutes. In 2011, Mr. Joshi was successful in representing a doctor who was accused of Solicitation to Commit Murder on another doctor along with several other charges, and had two of the charges reduced to misdemeanors where Mr. Joshi’s client only received probation and had all the Felony charges dropped.. In 2012, Mr. Joshi got a Sexual Battery charge dropped when he successfully convinced the prosecutor through DNA evidence that his client could not have been responsible. Mr. Joshi had represented a client who was charged with Attempted Murder, Home Invasion Robbery and several other felony charges when he and his co-defendants broke into another person’s house, attacked a house guest with a taser and then Mr. Joshi’s client allegedly shot the owner of the house in the chest. Mr. Joshi’s client faced a minimum-mandatory prison sentence of twenty-five years day for day and up to Life in prison. Despite being arrested within minutes of the shooting, Mr. Joshi was successful in getting almost all the physical evidence suppressed (thrown out of court) by successfully arguing to the Judge that the police unlawfully stopped and searched his client. Although the co-defendants still agreed to cooperate with the State against Mr. Joshi’s client in exchange for them receiving reduced prison sentences, after filing multiple motions and after intense litigation, Mr. Joshi was successful in getting the majority of the charges dropped and having his client only sentenced to probation. In 2015, Mr. Joshi was successful in having a Circuit Court Judge grant his client a new trial for the charge of Attempted First Degree Murder and Armed Robbery where the alleged victim was shot, by successfully litigating during an intense post-conviction hearing and convincing the Judge that the attorney who previously represented this client and tried the case in 2008 was ineffective at trial. These are just a few of Mr. Joshi’s successes.. Mr. Joshi’s clients have include individuals from various backgrounds and he has represented numerous law enforcement officers, doctors and family members of politicians. Mr. Joshi has handled some extremely high profile cases that have gotten both local and national media coverage, including on the Today Show and Nancy Grace. Mr. Joshi also has written several legal articles for the Orlando Sentinel and the Orlando Style Magazine.. Mr. Joshi strongly believes that anyone charged by the State or the Federal Government needs an aggressive defense and does everything he can to ensure that his clients are protected with the Rights the Constitution has provided to every one in this Country.

Brice Aikens is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer dedicated to representing those facing criminal accusations in the Greater Orlando area and surrounding Central Florida communities. Prior to joining The Umansky Law Firm, Brice was the former Division Chief for the Orange County Public Defender’s Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit where he litigated cases ranging from homicide and trafficking to possession and petit theft.. Brice received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law.  In 2012, Brice became a Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, meaning his knowledge, skills, and proficiency in criminal law meets the highest standards set by The Florida Bar. With this Certification, he joins only a small percentage of attorneys who can call themselves legal experts or specialists.. Brice is active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He has also been recognized as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine.. Outside of practicing law, Brice has published several scholarly articles and is actively involved in the community.  In 2013, he created The Minnie Aikens Foundation with the mission to help eliminate the financial barrier that prevents aspiring students from going to college.

Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist since 1987. Personal Attention to your case.. Aggressive Criminal Defense for over 30 years.. AV Rated Preeminent Martindale Hubbell. Superlawyer endorsed

Blair T. Jackson was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada in 1965. He attended McGill University in Montreal where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1988. He then attended the Western Michigan Cooley School of Law where he received his juris doctorate in 1991. Mr. Jackson also graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law with a LL.M. (Masters of Law) degree in Business Transactions in 2014. Mr. Jackson has more than twenty-three (23) years of civil litigation experience, practicing in both state courts in the State of Florida, as well as the United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida. He successfully litigates civil disputes of all kinds, including, but not limited to, contract disputes, employment law agreements (for employer and employee), mortgage foreclosure cases, and certain administrative actions.. In addition to his twenty-three (23) years of litigation experience, Blair Jackson has taught as a professor at Barry Law School in Orlando, Florida and the Crummer School of Business (M.B.A. program) at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In addition to receiving a faculty achievement award for scholarship in 2014, he has published two (2) law review articles.. Mr. Jackson has consistently participated in the Orange County Bar Association’s Guardian ad Litem program. He has provided his services as a guest speaker to high school and college students with respect to various legal topics, such as starting your own practice, and the practice of law in general.. Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Administrative Law