Richard Hornsby
Board Certified Criminal Trial LawyerRichard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second generation criminal defense lawyer. In addition to his law degree from the University of Florida, he also holds a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and a master's degree in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a concentration in Forensic Science, from the University of Florida. He 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. He 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 and has been recognized as a Rising Star in criminal defense by Super Lawyers magazine in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Juvenile Law
- White Collar Crime
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
- Free Consultation
- Florida
- English: Spoken, Written
- Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
- Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
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- University of Florida
- M.S. (2014) | Forensic Science
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- University of Central Florida
- M.S. | Criminal Justice
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- University of Florida
- Juris Doctor (2000) | Law
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- University of Florida
- B.A. | Political Science, Religion
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- Florida State Bar  # 474134
- Member
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- Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- President
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- Basics in Criminal Pleadings
- Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender College
- In Defense of Unlicensed Drivers
- The Defender Magazine
- Taking it to Trial: Effectively Trying a Case to Jury Verdict and Winning, Anatomy of a Criminal Case, Orlando, Florida
- Orange County Bar Association
- Panel speaker.
- Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law
- The Florida Bar
- Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Q. What would happen if I violate a no contact order from judge for victim and co-defendent?
- A: Your current <a href="https://www.richardhornsby.com/criminal/procedure/bond/">bond conditions</a> could be revoked.
- Q. Can I join the military?
- A: It would be up to the military branch you are seeking to join. Candidly, I think you would have difficulty joining.
- Q. I am being charged with 3rd degree drug felony, I fired my former attorney and don't have one now.
- A: You should hire an attorney.