Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

When the state of Florida levels criminal charges against you, the consequences can be devastating: to the point they may never stop haunting your ability to work in your chosen field, to rent a home, or even to establish new relationships with others. This may be true even if you do not go to jail. If you’re convicted and incarcerated, the stakes are much higher.

Life can turn sour on a dime. A mistake or misstep, something you may wish you hadn’t done a second later, can have the potential of derailing the rest of your life. You may even be falsely accused of something you would never dream of doing. You should begin fighting from the first moment you realize you have a problem.

How Will an Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Help Me?

You need an experienced advocate on your side, an attorney who is intimately familiar with the ins and outs of the criminal justice system in the Orlando area. The attorneys at Katz & Phillips have worked on the other side of the fence as prosecuting attorneys. We know how the state will try to convict you and what tactics they’ll use. We’ve done it ourselves, and we can use that knowledge to guide you through your problem to the best possible result.

At Katz & Phillips, we know your life is at stake and we will give you our all. Your first consultation with us is free of charge, so speak with one of our attorneys to find out firsthand how the law firm of Katz & Phillips will fight for your rights.

A criminal investigation can proceed with lightning speed. Today, you may think you face a potential problem next week. Tomorrow, you could wake up with law enforcement at your door. The sooner the attorneys of Katz & Phillips get on your case, the better we can work for you. In some cases, we can prevent law enforcement from showing up at all. A thorough analysis of your case is paramount. From our first consultation, our attorneys will begin gauging possible defenses and strategies. When you retain us, we’ll launch a thorough investigation into your situation, looking for ways to get you out of it.

The attorneys at Katz & Phillips tackle all kinds of criminal cases. We’re not squeamish or put off by any charge you may be facing. We’ll do our level best to mitigate the damage to your life. You may have heard of us as a premier DUI firm, but our experience doesn’t end there. Our law firm handles all of the following types of criminal proceedings:

• All aspects of DUI charges, including those involving minors, multiple offenses and drugs
• Sex offenses, including rape, child molestation, child pornography, prostitution, indecent exposure, child abuse and assault
• Drug crimes, including possession with the intent to sell
• Violent crimes, including traffic violations such as hit and run, kidnapping, burglary, assault, battery, robbery, domestic violence, murder, manslaughter and weapons offenses
• “White collar” crimes, such as forgery, fraud, identity theft, RICO-related offenses and internet crimes
• Juvenile crimes
• Military crimes

Don’t assume you’re up against something you can’t beat. Our experienced attorneys can make all the difference. Call our law firm so we can meet with you and begin unraveling the factors of your case to come up with a defense suited for you. For example, if you’re stopped for driving under the influence (DUI) in the Orlando area, several pivotal factors can come into play even before you notice flashing patrol lights behind you. Are you a smoker? That last cigarette you had before you were stopped could potentially cause you to blow over the limit on the Intoxilyzer 8000, the breath test machine used in Florida. The same holds true if you wear dentures. Dental work can trap alcohol for in your mouth for a considerable time and result in a falsely high reading. When you consult with our law firm, we’ll go over every detail of your arrest and the hours preceding it. We’ll look for possible defenses. We can use small details you probably would never consider to poke holes in the state’s case against you.

Schedule a Consultation at Our Orlando CriminaI Defense Law Firm

If your problem is more serious than a DUI offense, we’re just as familiar with the technicalities that can make all the difference in the world between a conviction and jail time and your freedom to move on with your life. You have constitutional rights the state can’t take away. We’re here to protect them. Call Katz & Phillips today. We’ll schedule you an immediate appointment and get to work so your charges won’t ruin the rest of your life.

We are also proud to serve the residents of Orange County, Seminole County (including Altamonte Springs, Longwood, and Sanford), Lake County (including residents of Tavares), and Osceola County (including Kissimmee).