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One of the best criminal defense lawyers in Florida over the past two decades, Richard Hornsby has developed a reputation for achieving exceptional results under difficult circumstances. He is recognized as an expert in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar and prides himself on obtaining the most favorable result possible for his clients. If you find yourself in need of an aggressive criminal defense attorney, the only real option is Richard Hornsby
Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second-generation criminal defense lawyer. Richard obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Master of Science in Forensic Science, and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. He also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida.
Richard 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.
Richard 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. In 2016 he was recognized as a Legal Elite by Orlando Style Magazine. In 2021 he was recognized as a Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. And he has been recognized in Super Lawyers Magazine every year from 2012 through 2021.
| Richard Earl Hornsby: | Member at The Richard E. Hornsby, PA |
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1217 East Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Website: | https://www.richardhornsby.com |
| Phone: | (407) 540-1551 |
| Fax: | (407) 540-1553 |
| Offices: |
Richard E. Hornsby, PA
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lifetime Member | 2001 - 1900 |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | 2004 - 1900 |
| Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
| Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, City of Orlando | Member | 2006 - 2010 |
| Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | N/A |
| Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 2007 - 1900 |
| Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| NORML Legal Committee | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| NORML Legal Committee | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| NORML Legal Committee | Lifetime Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2020 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
| Legal Elite | Orlando Style Magazine | 2016 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
| Board Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2009 |
| Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law | The Florida Bar | 2008 |
| Best of the Bar, Criminal Defense | The Orlando Business Journal | 2007 |
| Trial Practice Book Award | The University of Florida College of Law | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| University of Florida | Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| University of Florida, College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| University of Florida, College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| University of Central Florida | Master of Science in Criminal Justice | 2003 |
| University of Central Florida | Master of Science in Criminal Justice | 2003 |
| University of Florida College of Pharmacy | Master of Science in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2014 |
| University of Florida College of Pharmacy | Master of Science in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 2014 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida v. C.M. | Not Guilty |
| State of Florida v. Chaddrick D. Greene | Not Guilty |
| State of Florida v. Eugene G. Davis | Not Guilty on all Counts |
| State of Florida v. Ezekiel G. Keys | Not Guilty on all Counts |
| State of Florida v. Renee Estrada | Not Guilty |
| State v. A.B.Z. | Not Guilty |
| State v. Alfonzo B. Lewis | Not Guilty |
| State v. Anderson Jacob | Not Guilty of Felony; Guilty of Misdemeanor |
| State v. Angel J. Leon | Not Guilty |
| State v. Archie D. Helton | Not Guilty |
| State v. Brian B. Steward | Not Guilty |
| State v. Brian C. DuPuy | Not Guilty |
| State v. Chad B. Schneider | Not Guilty |
| State v. Christian C. Mauro | Not Guilty |
| State v. Christopher L. Herrmann | Not Guilty |
| State v. Dennis W. Servis | Guilty. However, Reversed on Appeal. |
| State v. Edwin Jean-Baptiste, Jr. | Not guilty on all counts |
| State v. Emilio C. Rodriguez | Not Guilty of First Degree Misdemeanor |
| State v. Erin K. Fitzpatrick | Hung Jury |
| State v. F.A.F | Not Guilty |
| State v. Fausto A. Baez | Not Guilty of Felony; Judge Dimissed Misdemeanor |
| State v. Ferdinand Gonzalez | Guilty of First Degree Misdemeanor |
| State v. Floyd L. Lane | Not Guilty |
| State v. Gerald Gorski | Not Guilty |
| State v. Horace H. Catinna | Not Guilty |
| State v. James Bennett | Not guilty |
| State v. John C. Saunders | Not Guilty |
| State v. John E. Buchy | Dismissed by Judge |
| State v. Karen D. Nelson | Not Guilty |
| State v. Kelly E. Duncan | Not Guilty |
| State v. Lanavorety Woodson | Not Guilty on Felony |
| State v. Lennon L. Pickett | Not Guilty on All Counts |
| State v. Lenton J. Jones | Not Guilty: all Felonies; Guilty: all Misdemeanors |
| State v. Lianzhi Zuo | Not Guilty on all counts. |
| State v. Ludie J. Smith | Not Guilty |
| State v. Luis O. Perez | Prosecutor dismissed case halfway through trial |
| State v. Marcus J. Fountain | Not Guilty |
| State v. Mariana L. Rivera | Not Guilty |
| State v. Mark D. Young | Not Guilty |
| State v. Marquiz T. Crawley | All counts dismissed by Judge |
| State v. Peter J. Johnson | Not Guilty |
| State v. R.S. | Not Guilty |
| State v. Richard L. Bentley | Not Guilty on all counts |
| State v. Rodrick Payton | Not Guilty on all First Degree Felonies |
| State v. Ronald L. Roberts | Prosecutor dismissed case after Jury Selection |
| State v. Ryan D. Maxey | Prosecutor dismissed case halfway through trial |
| State v. Sean D. Kelley | Dismissed by Judge |
| State v. Sean D. Kelley | All counts dismissed by Judge. |
| State v. Shandreka R. Simmons | Not Guilty |
| State v. Sharese T. Newsome | Not Guilty |
| State v. V.L.T. | Not Guilty |
| State v. V.S.D. | Not Guilty |
| State v. Vincent Noble | Prosecutor dismissed case halfway through trial |
| State v. Wilfred Gregory | Not Guilty |
| State v. William F. Flynn | Not Guilty |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 474134 | Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Defender | Basics in Criminal Pleadings | 2006 |
| The Defender | In Defense of Unlicensed Drivers: § 322.34 | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Public Defender Training College | Jury Selection for Real Attorneys | 2008 |
| Public Defender Training College | Effective Closing Arguments | 2007 |
| Public Defender Training College | Search and Seizure in Florida | 2006 |
| Public Defender Training College | Basics in Criminal Pleadings | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 2000 - 2003 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 2000 - 2003 |
| Associate | Woolfolk & Jordan, P.A. | 2003 - 2004 |
| Associate | Woolfolk & Jordan, P.A. | 2003 - 2004 |
| Owner | Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. | N/A |
| Owner | Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. | 2005 - 1900 |
| Owner | Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. | N/A |
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