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Finding the Right Criminal Defense Law Firm in Orlando

How to choose an Orlando criminal defense law firm

You are under investigation, or have already been arrested and released with an upcoming court date. What do you do next?

Once arrested, your initial actions have a significant bearing on the ultimate outcome of the charges against you. Unless you were arrested on an exceedingly minor charge, you need the services of a criminal defense law firm immediately. But how do you choose between criminal defense law firms in Orlando? Consider the following points:

  • Experience, experience, experience: The criminal law firm in Orlando that is right for your case is the one with experience in the area of law you were arrested, successful experience over time with cases just like yours, and experience with court personnel and process in the state or federal court in whose jurisdiction you were charged. When considering Orlando criminal law firms, remember—specific, successful experience is key.
  • Communication: Whether a satisfactory outcome on your pending charges can be negotiated depends on the voice of your criminal defense attorney. Your attorney must be able to communicate your story clearly to the prosecution, to the court, even to your family.
  • Free consultation: Look for a criminal law firm in Orlando that offers free initial consultations to all prospective clients. Take advantage of that consultation to listen to your prospective attorney. Are you getting an honest evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of your case? What possible defenses might there be? How comfortable do you feel relating your own reasoning to your attorney and how do they plan on representing your story to others? These questions and the ease with which you can communicate with your attorney will play an important role in your case.

Experience counts with Orlando criminal law firms

With 40 years combined prosecutorial experience in state and federal court, Carsten & Ladan, P.A. is a firm you can count on from the first call. Each case is managed by a partner-level attorney with experience on both sides of the aisle—prosecution and defense—providing your case a unique perspective unparalleled by other criminal law firms in Orlando. We handle misdemeanor and felony charges over a wide area of criminal practice, including the following:

Contact a skilled Orlando criminal law firm 

Retaining a criminal law firm in Orlando when you are arrested, or face charges, is critical. We offer a free initial consultation and provide an honest assessment of your case and possible defenses from our three central Florida offices. If you need quality criminal legal services, we can help. Contact us today or call:

  • 407.208.2323 (in Orlando / Orange County)
  • 407.657.9945 (in Altamonte Springs / Seminole County)
  • 407.846.6432 (in Kissimmee / Osceola County)

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With offices in Orlando, Altamonte Springs and Kissimmee, the Orlando Criminal Defense lawyers at Carsten & Ladan, P.A. defend clients throughout Central Florida, including but not limited to the cities of, Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee, Forest City, Leesburg, Oakland, Winter Park, Winter Springs and the counties of Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Polk and Volusia.

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Main Office: Orlando
121 S. Orange Avenue
Suite 1420 North
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: 407.208.2323
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
Available By Appointment
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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

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