Criminal Defense lawyers in Florida

Firm: William Moore Law Firm

1 Financial Plaza Suite 2500 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Criminal attorney William Moore has recently teamed up with two of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in South Floirda. If you have been arrested, ask what our law firm will do to protect you.. Contact information:William Moore -. MORE ABOUT ATTORNEY WILLIAM:. My name is William Moore and I have spent the entirety of my career practicing criminal law right here in South Florida. Over the last 20 plus years, I have appeared before our local Broward County Criminal Court Judges on a daily basis. I have authored works and lectured about criminal defense related tactical issues and trial strategies on over a thousand occasions. Hundreds of these lectures are available to the general public by accessing our law firm’s interactive website. Throughout the course of my career, I have protected the rights and liberty of thousands of people charged criminally and personally tried to verdict hundreds of these cases in front of a jury. I’m proud of my criminal case history and trial results. All of which is available for your review. Research some of the various cases that I have defended in South Florida and see for yourself why I should be the lawyer to successfully resolve your pending criminal matter.

Firm: Ponall Law

253 North Orlando Avenue , Maitland , Florida 32751

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals, Appeals

William R. Ponall is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Criminal Appellate Law. Mr. Ponall is one of fewer than 30 private attorneys in the State of Florida who holds that designation. He has over 13 years of experience handling State and Federal criminal appeals, post conviction matters, and complex criminal cases throughout the State of Florida. Prior to entering private practice, he was a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. Mr. Ponall has had articles, addressing both substantive criminal law and criminal appeals, published in The Florida Defender, a magazine published by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and The Briefs, a magazine published by the Orange County Bar Association. He graduated with honors from the University of Florida and the University Of Florida College of Law.. Mr. Ponall is a Past President of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Co-Chair of the Committee on Proposed Criminal Jury Instructions and Rules for the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a member of the Orange Country Bar Appellate Practice Committee. He was selected by his peers as a Rising Star in 2012 and a Super Lawyer in 2013, 2015, and 2016.

Firm: The Virga Law Firm

1800 Pembrook Dr. Suite 160 , Orlando , Florida 32810

Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Criminal Defense , Family , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. He also has 30 years of Family Law and Divorce experience. Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in the Panhandle for the past 28 years. Some of his current practice areas include Hurricane claims, Construction Defect Litigation, B.P. claims, and Insurance Defense Litigation. After Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, he got right to work to hear the stories of claimants who needed to file homeowners’ insurance claims but did not know where to begin.. Growing up in Alabama as the 12th child in a family of 14 children, Mr. Ritchie learned the importance of togetherness and community involvement at an early age. This lesson would prove to be integral to his development into adulthood, pointing him to the path of becoming an attorney.. Ever since he received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Ritchie knew he wanted to help people in need and in tricky legal situations. As a lawyer with The Virga Law Firm in Florida, he is able to continue his career focus by contributing to family law/divorce, criminal, bankruptcy, and insurance law cases our law firm accepts. In terms of family law and divorce cases, he has personal insight, having gone through a difficult divorce and child custody case himself some years ago. He uses that experience to relate to his clients and guide them through their family law dispute with confidence.. Mr. Ritchie often says his career highlight arose during a criminal defense case. He was defending a client who could have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with no chance of early release. After a hard-fought legal battle, the jury was convinced his client acted in self-defense and returned a not guilty verdict.. Recently, Mr. Ritchie has sat on the Board of Directors of many civic organizations in his area. He believes in using his skills and education to help improve the lives of others, and such seats give him this great opportunity.

Firm: William J. Sheaffer, P.A.

11 North Summerlin Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Government Agencies, Legal Malpractice, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Firm: The Umansky Law Firm

1945 E Michigan St , Orlando , Florida 32806

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Health Care & Hospitalization, Nursing Home Negligence, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

William D. Umansky has over a decade of experience to offer any client, especially in the area of criminal defense and personal injury. He has an insight into the workings of the prosecution because his career includes experience as both a former Assistant State Attorney in Florida and The City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Umansky was in charge of the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Division. He has also been a Police Academy Instructor, an Adjunct Professor at Florida Metropolitan University, and a Legislative Assistant to a United States Senator. Mr. Umansky's entire career has centered on the legal process, both as a prosecutor and now a defender of those accused of illegal behavior.. During his career, Mr. Umansky has remained involved in his community and is an active part of Florida's legal system. He belongs to the Orange Bar Association, acting as Co-Chair of the Orange County Bar Criminal Law Committee for several years. He is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.. Mr. Umansky graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Mr. Umansky was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team and received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the University of Florida Law School. He also earned an award for achieving the top grade for his work in Negotiations and Dispute Settlement. Mr. Umansky also attended the Tulane Institute of European Legal Studies.. Mr. Umansky is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida. At the offices of The Umansky Law Firm, he offers criminal defense representation for nearly every type of criminal charge, including:

Firm: Galanter Law, P.A.

14221 SW 120 Street , Miami , Florida 33186

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Yale Galanter, is a nationally recognized authority in the field of criminal litigation. He is skilled in the area of criminal trial law with more than 30 years of experience. Galanter Law has offices in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, so if you are looking for a Miami Criminal Lawyer or a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer, CALL TODAY!

2325 Stanford Court , Naples , Florida 34112

Practice Areas: Aviation & Aerospace,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Constitutional ,Criminal Defense ,Election Campaign & Political ,Environmental ,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance ,Securities ,White Collar Crime

Firm: Marrero Bozorgi, P.L.

777 Brickell Avenue   708 , Miami , Florida 33131

Practice Areas: Civil ,Consumer Fraud,Criminal Defense ,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,White Collar Crime

480 West 83rd Street , Hialeah , Florida 33014

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Domestic Violence,Family ,Landlord & Tenant,Lender ,Probate ,Wills

Firm: Cantor & Cantor

2242 Main Street , Fort Myers , Florida 33901

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Zachary Cantor graduated from the University of Michigan with a major in English Language & Literature. Following graduation Mr. Cantor attended Brooklyn Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate.  While attending law school Mr. Cantor worked at a plaintiff's personal injury law firm in New York City in order to supplement the academic training of law school with the real world training gained by working side by side with experienced personal injury attorneys on a daily basis.  Following graduation from law school Mr. Cantor spent many years practicing law as a litigation attorney in New York and New Jersey before moving to Florida and opening the Law Firm of Cantor & Cantor.. Mr. Cantor has extensive personal injury and criminal defense experience having spent many years successfully litigating personal injury and criminal defense cases. Mr. Cantor practices personal injury law in all areas including general civil liability, vehicle negligence, premises liability, catastrophic injury and wrongful death.  In the realm of criminal defense Mr. Cantor defends clients accused of all manner of crimes from second degree misdemeanors to felony charges punishable by life in prison.. During his career, Mr. Cantor has prided himself on his ability to achieve outstanding results for his clients. Mr. Cantor knows that when you have been injured due to the negligence of another party, or arrested for a crime, you are involved in a potentially life changing situation.  By deeply understanding the singular importance of each case that comes across his desk Mr. Cantor is able to lead clients through the process and guide them to the results they seek.. There is no more important decision you will make regarding your Personal Injury Claim or Criminal Charge than the lawyer you choose to hire. Mr. Cantor is available any time, day or night, for a free consultation to discuss your injury or arrest.

Firm: Law Offices of John M. Leace, P.A.

249 East Sixth Avenue , Tallahassee , Florida 32303

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Insurance ,Personal Injury

Firm: Riback Law, P.L.

1 E. Broward Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Thank you for taking the time to view my Avvo profile, and congratulations on taking the first step to overcoming the obstacles in your life. Since 2012, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense. I devote my professional life to helping people of all backgrounds overcome the legal obstacles they are facing. I work tirelessly to provide my clients with the guidance required to protect their interests and help them move forward with dignity. I handle all types of criminal cases from misdemeanors to complex "white collar" financial crimes, and everything in between.. I am an avid firearm enthusiast and staunch second amendment supporter. In this capacity, I have the pleasure of serving South Florida as a referral attorney for both the National Rifle Association and the Second Amendment Foundation.

Firm: The Umansky Law Firm

1945 E Michigan St , Orlando , Florida 32806

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

Zahra Umansky was a former Assistant Public Defender in the 18th judicial circuit in Brevard and Seminole Counties, Florida.  As a former Public Defender, Zahra had over a hundred trials including crimes such as robbery, theft, assault, battery, prostitution, drugs, trafficking, dealing in stolen property, fraud, sex crimes, driving under the influence, and many other Felonies and Misdemeanors.  She was able to secure many not guilty verdicts and judgment of acquittals protecting her client's right to liberty.  After Zahra left the Public Defender's office, she was appointed by the Honorable Glenda Hood, Mayor of Orlando, as the City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando, Florida.. As City Prosecutor, Zahra was successful in the implementation and prosecution of many types of criminal matters including crimes of disorderly conduct, assault and battery, resisting arrest without violence, trespass, indecent exposure of sexual organs, solicitation to commit prostitution and many other criminal and or ordinance violations. Zahra also served as the prosecutor before the City's Nuisance Abatement Board.  She was also a legal advisor to the Orlando Police Department on matters involving search and seizure law, trespass, drugs, domestic violence etc.  As a legal advisor, Zahra trained police in matters of search and seizure laws, Miranda and other constitutional rights.  She reviewed search warrants, wiretap applications, and gave police last minute advice they needed before they made arrests.. While City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando, Zahra was appointed Special Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth judicial circuit to prosecute Firework cases here in Orlando, Florida.  As a former prosecutor and legal advisor, Zahra can see and evaluate your case from both sides of the law.  As a former police legal advisor, she understands how the Police investigate and secure their evidence and as a former prosecutor, understands how the State of Florida will present their case in court against you.  Zahra Umansky is dedicated to defending the rights of her clients and approaches each case with aggressive and diligent representation.  At the same time, she treats each client with the dignity and respect.

Firm: Bozanic Law, P.A.

17100 Royal Palm Blvd. , Weston , Florida 33326

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney