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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orlando and Central Florida

Fighting for Your Rights and Freedom in Florida State and Federal Courts

With three convenient locations in Central Florida (Orlando, Altamonte Springs and Kissimmee), the criminal defense attorneys at Carsten & Ladan, P.A. aggressively defend clients charged with a serious criminal offense. Our clients are Florida residents as well as tourists who are charged with a crime in the Orlando-Central Florida area.

For a full and frank discussion of your case and the possible outcome, please contact or call Carsten & Ladan, P.A. at 407.657.1555 (in Orlando / Orange County), at 407.657.9945 (in Altamonte Springs / Seminole County) or at 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County), Our conversation is completely confidential and our consultation is free.

Knowledgeable Criminal Defense Attorneys

We defend clients accused of state and federal crimes throughout Central Florida. Our criminal defense services include defending people against the following types of crimes:

While there are a number of sanctions, which may be imposed as part of a criminal sentence, incarceration is the most significant. In Florida, criminal charges are divided into two main categories, misdemeanor offenses and felony offenses. Knowing the level of offense will help you determine what the maximum possible penalties are for a particular crime. Below is a quick synopsis of these penalties*:

  • 2nd Degree Misdemeanor - Sixty (60) days in jail & $500.00 fine.
  • 1st Degree Misdemeanor - Twelve (12) months in jail & a $1,000.00 fine.
  • 3rd Degree Felony - Five (5) years prison & a $5,000.00 fine.
  • 2nd Degree Felony - Fifteen (15) years in prison & a $10,000.00 fine.
  • 1st Degree Felony - Thirty (30) years in prison & a $25,000.00 fine.
  • Capital Offense - The Death Penalty

*PLEASE NOTE: The penalties listed above do not account for prior criminal history or the possibility of enhancements available to the State. For a complete discussion about the criminal punishment score sheet in your case, please contact or call Carsten & Ladan, P.A. at 407.657.1555 (in Orlando / Orange County), at 407.657.9945 (in Altamonte Springs / Seminole County) or at 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County)

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With offices in Orlando, Altamonte Springs and Kissimmee, the criminal defense lawyers at Carsten & Ladan, P.A. defend clients throughout Central Florida, including the cities of Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, Apopka, Azalea Park, Buena Ventura Lakes, BVL, Casselberry, Citrus Ridge, Clermont, Conway, Dr. Phillips, Eustis, Fern Park, Forest City, Goldenrod, Lady Lake, Lake Buena Vista, Lake Mary, Leesburg, Lockhart, Lokosee, Longwood, Maitland, Metro West, Minneola, Mount Dora, Oakland, Ocoee, Oviedo, Pine Castle, Pine Hills, Saint Cloud, Sanford, Slavia, Sunset Island, Winter Park, and Winter Springs. Our criminal defense attorneys also represent clients throughout the communities in the Florida counties of Orange County, Seminole County, Osceola County, Lake County, Polk County and Volusia County.

Office Locations

Main Office: Orlando
121 S. Orange Avenue
Suite 1420 North
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.657.1555
Fax: 407.657.1526
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Orange County

Altamonte Springs Office
101 S. Wymore Rd., Suite 440
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Phone: 407.657.9945
Fax: 407.657.1526
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Seminole County

Kissimmee Office
808 Mabbette Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Phone: 407.846.6432
Fax: 407.846.6549
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Osceola County