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

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.

Attorney Victoria E. Hatfield is an equity partner who defends state court and county court criminal cases throughout Florida. Victoria has achieved not guilty verdicts and won motions to dismiss and motions to suppress in just about every area of the state. If you need the best, Victoria will stand by your side. A 5-4 pit bull in a skirt and high heels. Prosecutors hate to see her coming, but they are happy to watch her leave. Sadly for prosecutors, it is usually with yet another victory notch on her luxury belt.. She defends individuals accused of state court crimes in every county court and circuit court in the State of Florida. Over the course of her nearly fifteen year legal career Ms. Hatfield has accomplished more than many of her colleagues (most of them much older and male by the way) will accomplish in a lifetime of practicing law. From successful motions to suppress and motions to dismiss to trial acquittals to numerous appellate victories to a groundbreaking ruling in her favor by the Florida Supreme Court, she just flat out wins. Find a criminal lawyer in the State of Florida who has won at all of the following levels like Victoria has: The Florida Supreme Court, District Courts of Appeals, and Circuit and County Criminal Courts.. If you need me, I will fight for you.

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.

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Alisia Mary Adamson, Esq. was recognized as “The Nation’s Best Advocate” by the National Bar Association and IMPACT at its National Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 awards ceremony in July, 2012. Attorney Adamson is a partner at Hylton Adamson Watson, PLLC and specializes in criminal defense. Ms. Adamson serves as a legal analyst for several national and local news stations and is one of the “legal experts” for CFNews13 commentating on various legal issues, most recently covering the Trayvon Martin case.Attorney Adamson has represented clients in over 50 jury trials, including misdemeanor and felony cases. Prior to founding HAWM Law, she was a trial attorney with the Ninth Judicial Circuit of the Office of the Public Defender, zealously defending clients with a wide range of criminal matters. She left the Public Defender’s Office with reputation of taking cases to trial as opposed to forcing clients to enter into a plea. She developed wide-ranging expertise negotiating favorable outcomes for clients in difficult and complicated cases.Born and raised in Bradenton, Florida, Attorney Adamson has always encompassed a passion for helping others with her positive outlook and diligent work ethic. She graduated with her Bachelors in Science in Marketing from the Florida State University and continued her studies at FSU by receiving a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University, College of Law.. While in law school, Ms. Adamson served as Vice President and President as the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). As Vice President, Ms. Adamson helped the organization receive the title as Florida State University’s Organization of the Year. As President the subsequent year, Ms. Adamson started a College Student Division of BLSA, an organization which informs undergraduate students considering law school about the law school application process, life as a law student, the practice of law and other relevant knowledge about obtaining a law degree. As President of BLSA, Ms. Adamson served as a mentor to younger law students and undergraduate students and still mentors several college and law students today. As a law student, Ms. Adamson was selected by the Dean to serve on the Dean’s Kitchen Cabinet which allowed her to serve as the liaison between the faculty and the entire student body at the law school.During law school, Alisia Adamson was a Certified Legal Intern with the Public Interest Law Center. As an intern, Ms. Adamson served low income clients with a wide range of family law issues including dissolution of marriage, custody, visitation, injunctions against violence, paternity, modifications and contempt of court.. Attorney Alisia Adamson loves her alma mater and is a member of the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando. She serves on the executive board of the Young Lawyers Section for the Orange County Bar Association as the Co-Chair of the Backpack project (a school supplies drive for the one of Central Florida's most economically disadvantaged schools). Ms. Adamson proudly coaches basketball for 3rd and 4th graders and dedicates most of her weekends to coaching and mentoring her team. Alisia is also a Title I sponsor with the Orange County Public School System and spends time speaking to youth at various schools about knowing their rights and staying out of the criminal justice system. Ms. Adamson mentors several law students and recently attended the 2012 NBLSA Annual Convention and served as a panelist for the “Hang your Own Shingle” seminar talking to law students about the steps to starting their own practice. She is also a member of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Attorney Adamson was recently awarded the Unsung Hero Award by H.Y.P.E. (helping young people excel) for her dedication and commitment to her community.

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

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.

Choosing a Criminal Defense Attorney is the most important decision of your life. Ken Lewis, a native New Yorker, is no stranger to the courtroom and has had over 50 murder trials and well over 200 jury trials many of them high profile. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Lewis was the Chief Homicide Prosecutor in Orlando Florida. Mr. Lewis has several years experience in sex crimes and handles all major State and Federal criminal cases including but not limited to  Murder, Drug Trafficking, Robbery, Burglary, 10-20 Life cases and Sex Crimes.  Mr. Lewis was a former intern at the Broward County Public Defenders office and a Prosecutor in Broward, Orange, Osceola, and Sarasota counties. Mr. Lewis was chosen as a facutly member for the week long annual State Attorney Public Defender Training School at the University of Florida Law School and has also been chosen as a lecturer at the Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Association annual prosecutor conference.  For more inforamation visit or call.

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In law school, Dan Sercombe was a Supreme Court of Florida Certified Legal Intern in the Orlando State Attorney’s Office. After graduation, he went on to work as an Assistant State Attorney in both St. Lucie County (Fort Pierce) and Indian River County (Vero Beach).. In St. Lucie County, Dan Sercombe was responsible for 40% of all misdemeanor cases in the county, while supervising a prosecution intern. In Indian River County, Dan Sercombe was responsible for 50% of misdemeanor cases.. As an Assistant State Attorney, Dan worked thousands of cases and took dozens to trial with an excellent success record. And as a former prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office, he has witnessed first-hand strategies and techniques used by the prosecution. Knowing the State of Florida’s techniques and approach from the inside, he is in a position to help you make an informed decision about your case.. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Dan Sercombe has had an excellent track record of working for the best possible outcomes for his Clients.. Sercombe Law will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome.

As a former prosecutor, Albert Maradona Behzadi has the experience and passion to zealously defend, advise and protect the constitutional rights of his clients. From the initial consultation and throughout the representation until the case is closed, Albert is a champion for justice.. Before embarking on a career as a criminal defense attorney, Albert gained valuable experience as an Assistant State Attorney (ASA), in both the 9th Judicial Circuit and in the 18th Judicial Circuit. As an ASA, Albert served an active leadership role in the courtroom, managing high caseloads, litigating complex legal issues, meticulously preparing for trial, conducting extensive legal research, and ultimately successfully winning many cases. Albert has practiced before numerous judges in Orange and Brevard Counties. Throughout his time as an ASA, Albert was able to maintain an excellent working relationship with defense attorneys, while tenaciously negotiating the best outcome for the victim, the State and the accused. He is a strong believer in rehabilitative programs for those who qualify.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Albert earned his B.S. degree in Sports Management and his M.B.A. degree in International Business from Florida Southern College. After receiving his M.B.A, Albert attended law school and graduated from Barry University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. While studying law at Barry University, Albert received book awards for earning the highest grades in two of his courses. While in law school, Albert worked at Morgan & Morgan in the intake department, where he also gained valuable experience. Albert is passionate about defending his clients and ensuring that they receive personalized and effective representation.. Outside of the courtroom, Albert is an avid sports fan, having played soccer himself throughout high school and college. His love of soccer continues through his coaching of youth soccer. Albert’s family values of working hard and striving for excellence are deeply rooted. His love of family extends also to all animals and he is devoted to his shibu/corgi puppy Tori.. Albert’s years of well-rounded experience and knowledge of the law and the Florida legal system, can be an important and determinative factor in your criminal case. If you seek an attorney who will zealously defend you against the smallest to the most serious of criminal charges, you should call for a consultation.