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I was the first in my family to graduate from college. I married my high school sweetheart at 19. Today, we have two adult sons and two grand-dogs, and are still married after nearly 40 years.
For the last 30-something years, I have served as a legal advocate - first as a government lawyer representing the State of Florida and, more recently, as a defense attorney representing those accused and convicted of crimes. It is the only type of law I have ever practiced and the only type of law I have ever cared to practice.
I opened my own firm in 1998 in Orlando, where I was born and raised. It’s just me and my assistant, Naomi. Being detail-oriented, I prefer a small case load, one that allows me to provide personalized attention to my clients and their families.Helping to ensure that criminal defendants receive their fair day in court is a challenging and gratifying responsibility and one that I take very seriously. Next to life itself, there is nothing more important than freedom.
In an adversary process, there are two sides to every story. I would be honored to have the opportunity to tell yours.
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1419 E. Robinson St. Orlando, FL 32801 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Law Related Education Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1983 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida vs. Amber Elizabeth Wright, 5D14-4407 | Per Curiam Affirmed |
| State of Florida vs. Gregory Deshon Anderson, 5D15-962 | Per Curiam Affirmed |
| Wright v. State, 161 So.3d 442 (Fla. 5th DCA 2014) | Defendant's conviction for first-degree murder reversed for retrial. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 390712 | Member in Good Standing | 1984 | 09/12/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jury Selection Notebook | Appellate Remedies Available to the Prosecution to Redress Error Occurring During Jury Selection | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Annual Education Meeting | Post-Conviction Relief | 1989 |
| Various Seminars | Appeals, Post-Conviction Relief | 2025 |
| In-House Lecture | Appeals | 2025 |
| Various Seminars | Appeals, Post-Conviction Relief | 2025 |
| In-House Lecture | Appeals | 2025 |
| Various Seminars | Appeals, Post-Conviction Relief | 2025 |
| In-House Lecture | Appeals | 2025 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Law Office of Piccin, Atkins, Krehl & Forman | 1983 - 1984 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office Of The State Attorney | 1984 - 1985 |
| Assistant Attorney General | Office Of The Attorney General Florida | 1985 - 1989 |
| Advanced Felony Specialist | Office Of The State Attorney, 9th Circuit | 1989 - 1998 |
| Solo Practitioner | Law Office of Paula Coffman | N/A |
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