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Aggressive, Protective, and Effective. These are the words that have been used to describe Mr. Kaigle's approach to defending his clients.. Mr. Kaigle was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's Degree, he enrolled in the University of Florida Levin College of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate.. After graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar, Mr. Kaigle accepted a position at the Office of the Public Defender in Orlando, Florida. Handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases, Mr. Kaigle quickly developed a reputation of being an aggressive trial lawyer and was promoted to the felony division in less than a year. During his time at the Public Defender's Office, Mr. Kaigle had the opportunity to handle virtually every type of crime.. Today, Mr. Kaigle continues to aggressively represent those accused of crimes in both misdemeanor and felony court. His dedication, trial experience, and no-nonsense attitude make him a true advocate for his clients.

Attorney Michelle Medina graduated Cum Laude from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida with a degree in Sociology and Communications. She has always aspired to helping the disadvantaged, and decided that law school would be the best avenue in accomplishing that. She graduated FAMU College of Law, and immediately worked for the Office of the Public Defender in the 9th Judicial Circuit. Ms. Medina has an aggressive approach to all her cases and prides herself in taking time out for her clients to help them through the most difficult time in their lives.She has been described by others as being "all heart" and "all fight."Ms. Medina was born in the United States, but her parents are from the Dominican Republic. She is completely fluent in Spanish and enjoys helping the Hispanic community in her spare time.. "My passion comes from my clients. They give me strength to fight for their cause. I go above and beyond to make sure that they know I care and I'm available. It's important that they feel they have someone in their corner that they can depend on and will listen."

Attorney Christopher J. Schisani was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, before he moved to Naples, Florida with his family. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and earned his Master of Science degree from the University of Central Florida. Upon obtaining his master’s degree, Mr. Schisani decided to pursue his passion of the law. He subsequently moved out to San Diego, California, where he attended his first year of law school. During his first semester he earned the Academic Achievement Award for superior marks in his courses. Additionally, he was invited onto his law school’s Moot Court Honors Board after an extensive interview process and exceeding academic benchmarks. As a member, Mr. Schisani competed in many interscholastic mock trial competitions, which aided in honing his advocacy and trial skills. After realizing that his heart remained in Central Florida, he moved back to Florida and finished his last two years of law school at Barry University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor degree.. During his law school tenure, Mr. Schisani excelled academically. He earned the highly coveted Book Award—for the highest grade in class—in two courses and was invited onto the prestigious Law Review journal. Membership is generally extended to a limited number of students who are in the top of their class. In addition to working as an editor on Law Review, Mr. Schisani was a Senator for his school’s Student Bar Association and a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Being an active member of SBA provided him the opportunity to get students involved in the Central Florida community, as well as allowed him to make a positive impact on those less fortunate. In addition to being extensively involved on campus and in the local community, Mr. Schisani also worked as a legal intern at the Office of the Public Defender in Orange County, Florida. It was this opportunity that fueled his passion for criminal law and advocating for justice.. Mr. Schisani took the Florida Bar Exam in July 2018 and passed on his first attempt. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in September 2018. Soon thereafter, Mr. Schisani commenced his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Office of the State Attorney in Orange County, FL. As a prosecutor he successfully led numerous trials and court proceedings. Before being recruited by the Joshi Law Firm, P.A., Mr. Schisani served as a prosecutor from 2018-2019.. Mr. Schisani joined the high-profile criminal defense law firm Joshi Law Firm, P.A. in June of 2019. He quickly became partner at the law firm in November of 2020. At that time, the law firm transitioned over to Joshi & Schisani Law Firm, P.A.. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Schisani has accomplished many milestones and received a myriad of accolades. In 2022, Mr. Schisani was selected to join the National Institute of Trial Lawyers as one of the Best Trial Lawyer's in America, in the field of criminal law. Less than .03% of all lawyers will be selected to become a member of said organization. Additionally, Mr. Schisani was selected and accepted membership to the prestigious Lawyers of Distinction organization in 2022. The selection committee reviews and vets over 55,000 attorneys before extending membership. Members are featured in "The New York Times," as well as the highly regarded "The National Law Journal.". For 2021, The American Institute of Legal Advocates (AIOLA) selected Mr. Schisani as an "Elite Advocate" in the field of criminal law, and therefore, considers him one of the best legal advocates in the United States of America. Membership is only extended to those attorneys who demonstrate leadership, superior qualifications in their field, and trial results in their state. Less than 1% of all attorneys will be invited to be a member of AIOLA.. Further, Mr. Schisani earned the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively. He is considered a "Top Attorney" on Avvo--with a 10 Avvo rating. This is the highest numerical rating an attorney can receive.. Additionally, Mr. Schisani was selected and received the Elite Lawyer award for 2020 and 2021, which recognizes exceptional attorneys that demonstrate a high degree of skill and success in their respective practice areas.. In 2020, Mr. Schisani was selected and joined the American Institute of Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. The American Institute of Trial Lawyers is an invitation only professional organization composed of premier trial attorneys from each state. Attorneys selected for membership exemplify the very best qualities and qualifications of an attorney--and must meet stringent qualifications as a criminal trial attorney. Less than .03% of all lawyers will be selected to become a member of the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Additionally, the American Institute of Trial Lawyers selected Mr. Schisani as a Litigator of the Year for 2021. Membership is extended to only a select few in each state and/or region.. Additionally, in 2020, Mr. Schisani was selected and joined The National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the state of Florida. Only a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region receive invitations to join this exclusive organization regulated by objective and uniformly applied standards. Due to his continued legal efforts, he was extended membership again in 2021.. In 2020, The National Alliance of Attorneys (NAOA) nominated and selected Mr. Schisani as an "Attorney of the Year" in the field of Criminal Law. Said organization is committed to advocating for attorneys with the highest legal standards in each state. Membership is only extended to attorneys who demonstrate leadership, superior qualifications in their field, and trial results in their state. Less than 1% of all attorneys will be invited to be a member of NAOA. Thus, Mr. Schisani is considered a top legal advocate in the field of Criminal Law.. Orlando Style Magazine voted Mr. Schisani as one of Orlando's "Attorneys of the Year" in 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively.. After roughly two and half years at Joshi & Schisani Law, Mr. Schisani decided to take on the exciting challenge of starting his own law firm. Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and having a business degree from Florida State University, this was a personal objective and passion Mr. Schisani aspired to accomplish one day—having his own business. Thus, in October of 2021, the Schisani Law Firm, P.A. was established.. Mr. Schisani has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases in the great state of Florida. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Schisani brings his knowledge from the other side of the law to methodically dissect and analyze the unique facts of each case to find the best possible defense and ultimately get the best result for his clients. He prides himself in putting the client first and providing personalized representation. Therefore, he strives to keep each client fully informed with their case and makes himself available as much as possible, including after hours and weekends. Mr. Schisani believes a successful defense team is one that is aggressive, strategic, hardworking, and with the client in mind. He strongly believes he demonstrates all those characteristics, and attributes that to his firm’s successes.. Mr. Schisani is a proud member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. If you have any questions or want to set up a free consultation, please e-mail Mr. Schisani at or call the Schisani Law Firm, P.A. at.

Patrick Grozinger is an AV Preeminent rated Criminal and Civil attorney in Central Florida. He was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and attended Southern Methodist University, during which time he studied in Paris, France and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in History. After college, Mr. Grozinger joined the United States Peace Corps and spent two years serving as a Small Business Development volunteer in the West African nation of Mali. Mr. Grozinger then attended business school in Paris, France, graduating with a M.B.A. from the International School of Management. Mr. Grozinger then attended law school at Louisiana State University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate and a Graduate Diploma in Civil Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Grozinger clerked for two years with the Long Law Firm in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, served as an Executive Member of the LSU Moot Court Board, and was a National Moot Court Award winner. After law school, Mr. Grozinger took a position as a criminal Prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando. While an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Grozinger prosecuted thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases in both Orange and Osceola counties and worked as a DUI specialist. He is dedicated to protecting the Constitutional rights of his clients, and to providing his clients with the courtesy, respect and professionalism they deserve.. Mr. Grozinger is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the State of Texas, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the Northern, Middle and Southern District Courts of Florida. He is proficient in French, and he is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Seminole County Bar Association.

Benjamin D. Wurtzel is a Florida Bar Board-Certified Criminal Trial Attorney defending the rights of individuals throughout Central Florida.  In awarding him the distinction of Board Certification, the Florida Bar has recognized Mr. Wurtzel as an expert in the area of criminal trial law.   Mr. Wurtzel handles all aspects of criminal defense litigation and his practice is 100% devoted to criminal defense.. Prior to Opening Wurtzel Law, Mr. Wurtzel served as an Assistant Public Defender for seven years at the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orange County, FL. During his time as an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Wurtzel handled thousands of criminal cases, representing individuals in pre-trial, trial, appellate and post-conviction matters.  Mr. Wurtzel has extensive courtroom experience and has served as lead counsel in jury trials ranging from criminal traffic and misdemeanor offenses to first-degree and life felonies.  Mr. Wurtzel also has substantial experience handling violations of probation, including motions for early termination and/or modification of probation.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Wurtzel is an active member of both the state and local criminal defense communities.  Mr. Wurtzel has been a member of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 2011, and a Board Member and Executive Officer for the past three years. Currently, Mr. Wurtzel serves as the Board’s President-Elect.  Mr. Wurtzel is also a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Orange County Bar Association.. A Central Florida native, Mr. Wurtzel grew up in Maitland, FL and graduated from Winter Park High School.  Mr. Wurtzel obtained his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida, and obtained his J.D., cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law.  Mr. Wurtzel resides in Maitland with his wife and two daughters.

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.

Attorney Joe Knape encompasses a diverse and competent background in the legal industry due to his adequate experience over the past six years. He is dedicated to not only providing the highest quality legal services available, but also the most proficient and personable. As a trusted community advisor, Attorney Joe Knape’s mission is creating that one-on-one relationship with his clientele—a commonly sought after aspect that is often neglected in the legal world. Settling with anything less than the best is not an option in Joe Knape’s legal cases. The individualized relationship he provides to his more than satisfied clients includes both an intricateattention to detail and a tenacious research-backed effort. Considering he personally oversees his firm, you as a client, know that your case is in trustworthy hands. The consistent 24 hour accessibility, scheduling flexibility, and nighttime & weekend consultations are just the beginning of the affordably priced services provided to prospect clients.. Located in the heart of Downtown Orlando on the corner of Orange Avenue and Church Street, Joe Knape’s Law Firm serves over twenty counties throughout Florida. During 9am-5pm business hours, the temporary virtual offices located in Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, and Sand Lake Road are all available for consultations. Call 850 Call Joe for an appointment.

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 -

I have worked in the criminal area of practice since being admitted to the Florida Bar. I first started practicing as a Prosecutor for the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole County, FL as an Assistant State Attorney. While a Prosecutor, I tried DUI, drug, domestic violence, theft, vop cases, etc. I later decided that I would like to change positions and help those accused in the same manner I had represented the State of Florida. I started my own law practice in June, 2007 and have been practicing Criminal Defense and Family Law ever since. I enjoy defense work and have dedicated my practice to defending the rights of those who cannot defend themselves.

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.

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.

After five successful years as a prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office for Orange and Osceola counties, I put my experience as a trial attorney to work for my clients. I defend people accused of committing crimes and those facing difficult family issues. I'm committed to working tirelessly for my clients in the pursuit of justice. Hard work is not just something someone does, for me, it is my way of life.. As a criminal defense attorney, I'm proud to handle all kinds of criminal cases and provide my clients with compassionate, personalized attention to every case and the aggressive representation they need to protect their rights and freedoms.. My experience as a prosecutor includes both felony and misdemeanor trials in Orange and Osceola counties. No case is too big or too small. I have handled 1st Degree Attempted Murder, DUI Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Death, Robbery with a Firearm, Drug Trafficking, and Carjacking cases, as well as Misdemeanor and Juvenile crimes. As a defense attorney, I leverage the full depth and breadth of my knowledge of criminal law to fight for your rights.. I also represent clients in all types of family law matters. I understand that a divorce or serious family issue can be one of the worst experiences a person can go through. Whether you’re fighting to help raise your child or trying to keep what belongs to you, I'm here to help.. I have the experience and skills to fight aggressively to protect your rights and freedoms. Call me anytime 24/7 for a free consultation at.

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.

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.

My legal career began at the Orange County Public Defender's Office in February of 2005, where I worked for 9.5 years.  At the time I left in 2014, I was an attorney in the major crimes division, handling only first and second degree murder cases.  I left to start a firm with two partners, but a little over a year later, one partner needed to dissolve the firm, so I formed a solo practice to finish out my criminal cases.  I am proud to be back at the Public Defender's Office as of August 2016, helping those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.. Now that I am back at the Orange County Public Defender's office, I am not available for hire.  My clients are appointed to me based upon the charges and what judicial division the case is assigned to.  Appointed clients and their families still want to know about the attorney handling the case, so I hope this profile can provide that information and help everyone feel good about me when the client did not have the choice of picking me for representation.. I am a board certified criminal trial attorney, which means I am considered an expert in the field of criminal trials; there are approximately 431 attorneys in this state with that certification.  I have over 11.5 years of experience doing criminal defense, and have handled many first and second degree murder cases, attempted murders, robberies, carjackings, home invasions, burglaries, rapes, drug traffickings and possessions, etc.  I have had approximately 60 jury trials and approximately 10 non-jury trials, all of which were bench trials for violations of probation.  I have not counted cases where I announced a case as being ready for trial and the State dropped the case without picking a jury; I don't count those as a trial, though some private attorneys do, so be careful when looking at trial numbers, and ask questions as to what the attorney considers to be a trial.. I plan on keeping my website's blog online, but it's updated sporadically; essentially when I feel like writing.  One blog in particular is written to help families find ways to help their loved one who is charged with a crime.  If you'd like to check it out, please use the link in my profile to go to my website.

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.

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.

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.

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