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Richard Hornsby

Richard Hornsby

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Richard 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.

Practice Areas
    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
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
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Education
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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Professional Associations
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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Publications
Articles & Publications
Basics in Criminal Pleadings
Ninth Judicial Circuit Public Defender College
In Defense of Unlicensed Drivers
The Defender Magazine
Speaking Engagements
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.
Certifications
Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law
The Florida Bar
Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Advocate
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Richard Hornsby, Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney
Blog
Blawg
Legal Answers
7 Questions Answered
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.
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Contact & Map
Richard E. Hornsby, P.A.
1217 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
Telephone: (407) 540-1551
Fax: (407) 540-1553