Criminal Defense lawyers in Florida Christopher Chillingworth to Clay Adkinson

Firm: Sims, Amat, Stakenborg & Henry P.A.

118 Sw Ft King Street , 34478 Ocala , Florida 34474 Zip code: 34474

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A.

1311 SE 2nd Ave , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316 Zip code: 33316

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I began my career as an attorney in 2005 with the Law Office of the Broward County Public Defender. For the next several years I defended those accused of committing crimes. While employed as an Assistant Public Defender, I tried over 50 jury trials to completion.. Prior to becoming an Assistant Public Defender, I graduated from Florida State University. While at F.S.U., I was a member of the Florida State cheerleading squad.. Following my graduation from F.S.U., I pursued a law degree from Nova Southeastern University. After years of litigation at the Public Defender's Office, I was awarded a full scholarship to Gerry Spence's intensive Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming. Studying under Gerry Spence and his team was a pleasure and as a result I became well versed in defending clients against corporate and government oppression.. In 2011, I joined Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A., as an associate lawyer. While working in conjunction with Mr. Gottlieb, we have enjoyed numerous successes in formulating motions and winning strategies to help win suppressions and dismissals in State and Federal Court.. We are AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell (the international listing of attorneys). The rating indicates that the attorney “has reached the height of professional excellence” and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. As a consequence, the firm is rated AV with Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2016 and 2017 I was awared the "Rising Star" honors from Martindale-Hubbell.. In 2018 I was awarded "Top Lawyers 2018" in Attorney At Law Magazine.

Firm: Lyons, Lurvey and Exposito, P.A.

1200 Brickell Avenue , Miami , Florida 33131 Zip code: 33131

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Kaigle Law Firm, P.A.

1601 E Amelia Street , Orlando , Florida 32803 Zip code: 32803

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Christopher Mark Neilson

3389 Sheridan St # 297 , Hollywood , Florida 33021 Zip code: 33021

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Schisani Law Firm, P.A.

121 S. Orange Ave. , Orlando , Florida 32801 Zip code: 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Office of The State Attorney

201 SE 6th St , Ft Lauderdale , Florida 33301 Zip code: 33301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3650 Inverrary Dr , Lauderhill , Florida 33319 Zip code: 33319

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Chung-Wook Kim, P. A.

214 Annie St , Orlando , Florida 32806 Zip code: 32806

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

13403 Trailing Moss Dr , Dade City , Florida 33525 Zip code: 33525

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Offices of Michael A. Graves

416 N Lawrence St , Bushnell , Florida 33513 Zip code: 33513

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Christopher P. Saxer, P.A.

126 Northeast Eglin Parkway , Fort Walton Beach , Florida 32548 Zip code: 32548

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

444 Seabreeze Blvd Ste 210 , Daytona Beach , Florida 32118 Zip code: 32118

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: First Neighborhood Law Firm, Pl

Po Box 727 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33302 Zip code: 33302

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Canova, Christopher P.

1938 938 , Apopka , Florida 32704 Zip code: 32704

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Christopher L. Craun

PO Box 2149   528 South Marion Street , Lake City , Florida 32025 Zip code: 32025

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1 E Broward Blvd Ste 700 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301 Zip code: 33301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Carlson & Meissner Law Offices

7614 Massachusetts Ave 022 , New Port Richey , Florida 34653 Zip code: 34653

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Sheldon & Wells, P.C.

1   20 Main St New e  034313732 , Keene , Florida 3431 Zip code: 3431

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Adkinson Law Firm, LLC

572 US Hwy 90 East , DeFuniak Springs , Florida 32433 Zip code: 32433

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Clay B. Adkinson is a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney at Adkinson Law Firm in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. The firm, which has more than 30 years of experience in north Florida, represents clients facing criminal charges and other involved in family law issues.. Adkinson earned his bachelor's degree in political science at Florida State University in Tallahassee in 2003. He then attended law school at Florida State University College of Law where he graduated with his juris doctor degree in 2005.. After law school, he joined Adkinson Law Firm with his father, attorney and partner Clayton J. M. Adkinson. As a partner, the younger Adkinson focuses on criminal defense and family law matters throughout Walton County and the surrounding areas in North Florida.. Adkinson has experience in courts throughout the area. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida.