Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in ORLANDO | 135 available

Firm: Law Office of Joe Castrofort

1906 E. Robinson St. , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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Firm: Smith & Eulo Law Firm

32 N Kirkman Rd , Orlando , Florida 32811

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Robert Zlatkin is an experienced, and dedicated Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney. A graduate of the prestigious University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Robert is a native Floridian with a strong connection to the Central Florida community. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in History and made a decision early on to return to Orlando after law school to give back to the community he calls home.. As an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Robert most recently prosecuted a broad range of cases including D.U.I., battery, robbery, domestic violence, battery, and a myriad of felonies including violations of probation (VOPs). With hundreds of hours of court appearances and successful trials, it was here that Robert honed his litigation skills and developed a keen understanding of the nuances of the law. With his unique perspective of both sides of the criminal justice system, Robert’s clients derive significant benefit from this advantage.. Robert Zlatkin has had a wide range of legal expeirence including federal plaintiff lawsuits under the Telephone Protection Consumer Act (TCPA) and insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury as a summer associate at the respected law firm of Wicker, Smith, Ohara, McCoy and Ford .. A compassionate, skilled and experienced attorney, Robert is a strong and relentless advocate for his clients.. Education. University of Florida Fredrick G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL. Juris Doctor awarded May 2015. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Bachelor of Arts, cum laude: History with minor in Archeology, July, 2012

Firm: The Rhodes Law Firm

255 S Orange Ave , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Private Counsel, LLC

120 East Robinson Street , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Business Organizations, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Consumer Protection, Discrimination, Employment & Labor , Entertainment & Sports , Immigration & Naturalization , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Probate , Sexual Harassment, Traffic Violations, Trusts, Wills, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense

Over twenty years ago I started my own DUI criminal defense law firm in Orlando called Private Counsel, LLC.  Private Counsel is a private law firm with sections dedicated to all criminal defense work, Assault an Battery/Domestic Battery Defense, traffic tickets, with an emphasis on helping people accused of DUI. I also assist UCF students who have found themselves in trouble at UCF for Golden Rule violations or .02 BAC DMV suspensions.. My practice is focused on DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE.

Firm: The Baez Law Firm

23 S. Osceola Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

126 E Jefferson St , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Ryan Belanger

605 E. Robinson St. Suite 330 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Social Security & Disability

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.

Firm: Scott & Medling, P.A.

1515 E Livingston St , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Traffic Violations, Criminal Defense

After serving in the US Army as a Russian language qualified signals intelligence analyst,I recieved my degree in Russian language and Literature at Fromthere,I attended St.Thomas U Law School in Miami. My First semester, I tied for Top student in my class, and won the 1L Moot Court competition.. From then on, I concentrated on legal internships. I worked for the Hon. Lenore Nesbitt, in Federal Court in Miami. The next year I interned at the Miami Federal Defenders Office, I was fortunate to working under the supervision of Paul Rashkind, one of the most brilliant criminal defense lawyers in the United States.. For my first paid legal job, I worked at the Orange County Public Defenders office. After four years, I left and formed my own law firm.. It is my belief that it is a great privilege to defend the US Constitution, and my clients. I have gone to trial hundreds of times, and stand by ready for trial at any time

Firm: Stoller & Moreno P.A.

5758 S Semoran Boulevard   Building E  3282 , Orlando , Florida 32822

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Estate Planning,Family ,Immigration & Naturalization ,Real Estate

Firm: Robert J. Buonauro, Attorney At Law

390 North Orange Ave , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

Firm: Patricia A. Cashman, P. A.

1238 E Concord St , Orlando , Florida 32803

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

"I have handled jury trials, ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies, including cases where the State was seeking the penalty of death." Practices in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties for the following: Drug Offenses Homicide Sex Offenses Burglary and Property Crimes Robbery and Theft Cases Firearms and Weapons Offenses Trespass and Criminal Mischief Prostitution Assault and Battery Domestic Violence Traffic Offenses Violations of Probation Sealing and Expungement Juvenile Offenses "I took an oath the day I became an attorney to support the Constitution. Under the Constitution you have a right to a speedy tial by an impartial jury. You have the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to due process of law. No warant shall be issued without probable cause. No bail shall be excessive. No cruel and unusual punishments shall be imposed. You have the right to counsel."- Patricia A. Cashman Member of Florida Bar since 1984 Criminal Defense Attorney my entire career Opened my own firm in 2001 Graduate of University of Florida Member of National Association of Crminial Defense Lawyers Adjunct Professor at University of Central Florida since 1993 AV rated (highest rating) by Martindale Hubbell Authored Guide to Criminal Law for Florida

Firm: NeJame, Lafay, Jancha, Barker, Tumarkin, P.A.

South Orange Avenue , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Richard E. Hornsby, PA

1217 East Robinson Street , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

One of the best criminal defense lawyers in Florida over the past two decades, Richard Hornsby has developed a reputation for achieving exceptional results under difficult circumstances. He is recognized as an expert in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar and prides himself on obtaining the most favorable result possible for his clients. If you find yourself in need of an aggressive criminal defense attorney, the only real option is Richard Hornsby.. Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second-generation criminal defense lawyer. Richard obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of Science in Forensic Science, and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida.. Richard is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar and Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.. Richard serves as the Legal Analyst for the Central Florida NBC affiliate, WESH 2 News, and is frequently called upon to provide legal commentary for the Orlando Sentinel.. In 2007 he was voted Best of the Bar in Criminal Defense by the Orlando Business Journal. In 2016 he was recognized as a Legal Elite by Orlando Style Magazine. In 2021 he was recognized as a Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. And he has been recognized in Super Lawyers Magazine every year from 2012 through 2022.

Firm: The O'Mara Law Group

221 NE Ivanhoe Blvd , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from the Barry University School of Law.. I began my career with the O’Mara Law Group while still in law school, working as an intern. After being admitted to the Florida Bar, I remained with the firm and practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense and Civil Rights and also assisted in the creation and launching of the 2nd Amendment Prepaid Legal Services Program. I then worked for a large Orlando-based firm, practicing insurance defense but returned to the O’Mara Law Group where I now practice in Criminal Defense and Civil Rights.. Prior to pursuing a career in the legal industry, I served my country in the United States Army for eight years, where I worked in military law enforcement, serving as a criminal investigator and a traffic accident investigator. Additionally, I am a combat veteran of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.. While in law school, I served as the Director of Interschool Competitions for the Moot Court Honors Board and Executive Editor/Business and Public Relations Editor for the Child and Family Law Journal. Additionally, I graduated Cum Laude, in the top 10% of my class.

Firm: O'Mara Law Group

221 NE Ivanhoe Blvd. , Orlando , Florida 32804

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Joshi Law Firm

5750 Major Blvd Suite 530 , Orlando , Florida 32819

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Parikh Law, P.A.

200 E. Robinson St , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Message From Attorney Rahul Parikh:. "If you're here on AVVO, odds are you have begun your search for a trustworthy professional that will truly go the extra mile for your cause.  Or maybe you've heard about me and wanted to check me out.  Either way, you are in the right place.. I understand the process of hiring an attorney can be stressful.  It is hard to find good service providers these days in any industry, and unforunately, that is also true of the legal profession.  You can begin by checking out the various reviews that my former clients and other attorneys have left about me below and on other places on the internet, and then call my Firm at for a free consultation.. My career began in 2016 practicing real estate and contract law, but I was always a litigator at heart.  In 2017, I joined the State Attorney's Office in Orange and Osceola counties to get trial experience.  I tried fifteen (15) jury and bench trials in less than one (1) year.  As a prosecutor I spent countless hours in the courtroom appearing before various judges and conducting hundreds of evidentiary hearings. Spending time in the courthouse, I saw some great lawyers, and some not so great lawyers.  I saw how some people charged with crimes were processed through the criminal justice system and often forced to take bad deals. I saw how some clients in family cases were not provided with the right resources, information, or legal counsel. This did not sit right with me.. In 2019 I founded Parikh Law, P.A. with the mission of providing high powered representation, VIP service, and a caring team for criminal defense and family law clients.  Since then, we have proudly serviced well over 2,000 clients.  We have had countless charges dismissed, cases resolved, trials won, and defended the rights of our clients.  We have received awards from dozens of lawyer review companies, consumer agencies, magazines, and Florida lawyer's associations.  But most importantly, we have served our clients faithfully and done our best - which often resulted in outcomes better than they expected.. I live by my word and will always be straight with you.  When you hire me, I will give you my cell phone number and you can call/text/email me at any time.  Afterall, I work for you. My Firm believes that your reprsentation is about YOU, not us.. If you or someone you loved has been charged with a crime or needs legal representation for a family related issue, give me a call at the number on this profile.  We'll sit down in my office, get to know each other, discuss the unique aspects of your case, and come up with the best solution for you.". - Rahul Parikh, Esq.. Hablo Español. Free consultations for criminal defense cases such as: DUI, misdmeanor and felony charges.. Paid consultations ($350/hr) for all family law matters.. Call us today at and see if we can help you as we have helped thousands of other clients throughout the State of Florida!

Firm: DeWitt Law Firm, PA

37 N Orange Ave #840 , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Grozinger Law, P.A.

545 Delaney Ave. , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Malove Law, P.A.

390 N. Orange Avenue. , Orlando , Florida 32801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense