Altamonte Springs Criminal Lawyers

Grozinger Law is a law firm focused on criminal defense in the heart of downtown Orlando, Florida. Patrick Grozinger is the founder of Grozinger Law, and is an experienced criminal trial attorney dedicated to protecting his client's Constitutional rights while providing them 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...

Attorney Neal T. McShane has been a resident of the Central Florida area since 1978. Neal earned his bachelor's degree from Kent State University, and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron School of Law. As a U.S. Army Lieutenant, he served in Vietnam and later as a Captain in the U.S. Army, Ohio National Guard. Neal was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge and numerous other awards and decorations. In 1980, he graduated from the Investigation and Prosecution of Organized Crime and Fraud Program at Cornell Institute on Organized Crime, Cornell University Law School. Neal...

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, I attended the University of Florida for undergrad and the University of Miami School of Law. I moved back to Orlando after law school to be close to my family and started my career at the Public Defender's Office. After that, I opened a boutique law firm to focus on getting my clients the attention they deserve to solve the particular problems they have. Whether it's a DUI, a divorce, or a car accident injury, the focus is on the client, preserving their rights, and getting the best possible outcome for...

I have represented hundreds of clients in Orlando and Central Florida for more than 16 years, handling all types of family law cases, including divorce, paternity, custody, modifications and step-parent adoption, as well as all types of criminal defense cases. We look forward to putting that experience to work for you and your family. We treat our firm like family, and treat our clients as members of that family. This is more than a business. We know dealing with Divorce/Custody issues, and Criminal allegations can be the most painful and difficult times for our clients. We will take the time to...

Tad Yates is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Florida in 1991 and from the University of Florida College of Law in 1994.

Mr. Yates is a past President of both the Orange County Bar Association and the Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association. In 2004, Mr. Yates was awarded the Young Lawyer Professionalism Award by the Orange County Bar Association.

In 2011, Florida Governor...

Lisa Figueroa is the founding attorney of the Florida Defense Team, PA. She has been practicing law since 2003 and almost exclusively in the area of "criminal defense", a misnomer given that really she sees her work as "people defense" or the defense of those accused of committing crime.

Lisa Figueroa has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of others. She is originally from Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, but lived a great deal of her life in Central Texas and moved to Central Florida to finish college. The rich diversity that Florida provided allowed her to pursue...

Darryl R. Smith, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Lawyer, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 summa cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Darryl went on to attend Vanderbilt University Law School, and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2011. He then moved to Orlando to pursue his dream of practicing law in Central Florida.

Darryl Smith began his legal career with the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida, exclusively practicing criminal law. In 2012, Darryl Smith was offered the prestigious opportunity to become a Civil Litigation...

The defense of men, women, and juveniles who have been charged with crimes has been the driving focus of Maria D. Hale for over 10 years. Her experience within criminal defense gives her the confidence to pursue dropped or minimized charges for her clients. Maria's passion for criminal defense began as a result of a comprehensive legal education at the Stetson University College of Law and later experience as a Prosecutor. After receiving a Juris Doctor (JD), Maria went on to become a Prosecutor in Central Florida. As a Prosecutor, Hale conducted nearly 50 trials in front of a jury....

Stephen J. Calvacca has over thirty-five years of litigation experience in a broad range of practice areas ranging from murder to legal malpractice. He began his career as a criminal trial lawyer in New York City working as a Public Defender in one of the busiest courts in the country. He was later appointed by New York’s Attorney General as Special Assistant Attorney General to investigate and prosecute corruption in the nursing home industry during its most scandalous heydays. He was lead prosecutor in some of the most significant Medicaid fraud cases in New York City and earned the...

"Whitney Boan is an experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyer with 11 years of trial litigation experience who is committed in serving her clients by treating them with dignity and respect, by humanizing them to the court and to opposing counsel, and by expeditiously and aggressively assisting them by protecting their legal, civil, and human rights through what is sometimes a daunting and complex legal system. In 2015, she formed Whitney S. Boan, P.A. where she continues to handle federal and state criminal cases as well as select family matters for her clients. At Whitney S. Boan, P.A., she...

I'm a former central Florida police detective who also has 10 years insurance industry experience. I assist motorcycle crash victims anywhere in Florida.

Elizabeth Rice knows that obtaining justice demands sound case preparation, skill, knowledge, experience and the determination to obtain a fair result. Elizabeth will challenge anyone who has wrongfully victimized our client’s health, safety, liberty, or well-being. It is her mission is to provide tireless, dedicated representation to her clients. She has always maintained the highest standard in managing her cases. She works tirelessly. While she was a prosecutor there was a rumor that she never went home. The joke was that she slept there. This is because when she got her teeth into a case she would...

I graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013 and have been practicing law for more than 9 years. I started out as a State Prosecutor where I gained significant courtroom experience. A few years later I opened my own law firm at the beginning of 2018. Sing 2013, I have been the lead attorney in more than 25 jury trials and some non-jury trials as well. Now I focus on criminal defense, personal injury, and landlord-tenant law, in which I often represent tenants with consumer protection claims against landlords.

Simon Wiseman completed his law degree at Stetson University College of Law. He followed his passion for trial work by serving as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s office in Orlando, FL. During this time, he was lead trial counsel for over 40 jury trials, including a murder trial and high-profile cases. His time as a prosecutor provided Mr. Wiseman with extensive trial experience and insight into the criminal justice system. He has also worked for insurance companies defending claims, further honing his litigation skills. In 2012, he formed The Wiseman Law Firm, focusing on personal injury and criminal defense.

Asad Ali is a criminal defense attorney who represents clients in state and federal courts. Mr. Ali relies on his extensive criminal law experience at the trial and appellate level to zealously advocate for his clients. Mr. Ali began his career at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office in Tampa, Florida. There, he discovered his passion for defending people against an often unfair criminal justice system. As an Assistant Public Defender, Mr. Ali successfully represented adults and juveniles charged with offenses ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies during pretrial proceedings and at trial. After his tenure with the Public Defender’s...

The Nazareth Law Firm is a boutique law firm which concentrates the majority of its practice on consumer bankruptcy and commercial litigation. We strive to provide our clients with the highest quality legal services. This website is dedicated to providing our clients with answers to nearly all their personal bankruptcy questions and concerns. However, please feel free to call any of our attorneys to schedule a consultation if further information is needed before filing bankruptcy or weighing your financial and legal options. We are centrally located in downtown Orlando and specialize in serving debtors out of the Federal Middle District of Florida...

Christina Hedley defends clients facing criminal charges and traffic offenses across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Melbourne, Ocala, Orange City, St. Cloud, The Villages, Titusville, and Daytona Beach. A former Ninth Circuit Assistant Public Defender, Christina is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law and has tried more than 40 jury trials and 11 bench trials, including juvenile, county, and circuit matters. She also oversaw the Osceola County mental-health court, sharpening her skills with complex, high-stakes cases. After six years of public defense, she broadened her perspective in first-party property insurance defense, working closely with Special Investigation Units to uncover fraud—experience that...

For over a decade, Richard Oliver Hale has helped defend the rights of men, women, and children in Orlando and throughout Florida. His experience in the legal field allows him to confidently represent his clients, whatever their needs may be. After graduating from Stetson University College of Law, Richard Hale went on to work with a prominent law firm in St. Petersburg. While here, Richard focused on personal injury cases in a variety of areas, including auto accidents and premises liability situations. Richard joined his wife's practice in Orlando, Florida, where he now focuses on personal injury and criminal defense cases....

Joel is an experienced Orlando attorney who has assisted thousands of clients with their legal issues in the Orlando and Central Florida area. The firm’s goal is to protect our client’s legal rights and assist them in resolving their situation in an effective manner. Originally from Wisconsin, Joel completed his Bachelor of Science in Business and graduated with honors before moving to Florida to attend law school at Florida State University. He graduated from Florida State University with his Juris Doctorate in December 2001 and passed the Florida Bar in April 2002 on his first attempt. In addition to his...

Ken Eulo grew up in Los Angeles, California. As a student, he was consistently in the top ten percent of his advanced program of classes. He was also a top athlete and served as a mentor and assistant coach on baseball teams for Mentally and Physically Challenged Children. He moved to Central Florida in 1996 and attended the University of Central Florida on a Bright Future’s Scholarship in 2000, where he studied Criminal Justice and Pre-Law. During his internship with the Public Defender’s Office in Orlando Florida, he assisted in defending several misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. In 2010, Ken...

Miranda Raustad – Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Melbourne, Orange City, Titusville, and Daytona Beach Miranda Raustad focuses her practice on criminal defense and criminal traffic matters, advocating for clients facing misdemeanor, felony, and traffic-related charges. Before joining Bogin, Munns & Munns, Miranda served as an Assistant Public Defender in Orange County, where she handled hundreds of cases and earned a reputation for mastering complex legal details and securing favorable outcomes both in and out of trial. A UCF alumna with a J.D. from Barry University School of Law, she brings sharp legal insight and unwavering commitment to every...

Donald Lykkebak has always committed his practice to criminal law. Having worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, he knows the Florida system, from county courts to state and federal jurisdictions. He has handled nearly every possible type of crime, from minor marijuana offenses to murder. These have included several highly publicized trials. Over the years, Don Lykkebak has handled a high volume of drug cases. These range from personal possession to trafficking charges. He is experienced at recognizing complicated search and seizure issues when present in any case. Mr. Lykkebak also represents clients charged with any crime...

Carrie L. Rentz is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Orlando, Florida, whose career spans two decades of dedicated service and courtroom success. After earning her law degree, Carrie began her legal journey in 2004 as an Assistant State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. It was during this time that she discovered her true passion: defending individuals accused of crimes and safeguarding their rights under the law. Following several years of part‑time work with the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel—while simultaneously building her own private practice—Carrie took the...

Providing professional representation since 1975 in the areas of personal injury, criminal law and family law.

Pedro Matos, Esq. Partner – The AM Lawyer, P.A. Domestic Violence & Criminal Defense Attorney – Orlando, Florida Pedro Matos is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and partner at The AM Lawyer, P.A., where he focuses on defending clients accused of serious criminal offenses, with a particular emphasis on domestic violence cases throughout Central Florida. Born in Oviedo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Fort Myers, Pedro now calls Orlando home. He brings a calm, confident presence to every case, helping clients face overwhelming legal challenges with a sense of clarity and control. Pedro's reputation for being approachable, trustworthy, and efficient sets him apart in...