Our Orlando criminal defense attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in criminal charges and thedefense of DUIin the State and Federal Courts of Floridato and the closely related representation in Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction proceedings. We are available 24 hours a day for your emergency needs and appointments can be arranged for nights or weekends if necessary.
If you are in jail, you can call our offices collect and we will arrange to see you at the jail. You have only 10 days from the date of your DUI arrest to save your Florida driver's license! Once arrested for a drug offense, your next critical step is to speak with an attorney experienced in fighting drug crimes in Central Florida. Possession of cannabis is legal for medical or recreational purposes in many states, but Florida law still provides for harsh penalties.
Property crime is an intentional criminal act that results in the taking or destruction of another person's property without the owner's consent.
If you are in jail, you can call our offices collect and we will arrange to see you at the jail. You have only 10 days from the date of your DUI arrest to save your Florida driver's license! Once arrested for a drug offense, your next critical step is to speak with an attorney experienced in fighting drug crimes in Central Florida. Possession of cannabis is legal for medical or recreational purposes in many states, but Florida law still provides for harsh penalties.
Property crime is an intentional criminal act that results in the taking or destruction of another person's property without the owner's consent.
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The Defense Group is a Florida Criminal Defense Law firm.
Our Criminal Defense Law firm, with locations around Central Florida, limits our practice tocriminal charges and thedefense of DUIall the way to the closely related representation in Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction proceedings in the State and Federal Courts of Florida.
It is the Mission of The Defense Group to make available and to deliver the highest possible quality legal services to citizens accused of crimes in the Central Florida area.
Our Criminal Defense Law firm, with locations around Central Florida, limits our practice tocriminal charges and thedefense of DUIall the way to the closely related representation in Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction proceedings in the State and Federal Courts of Florida.
It is the Mission of The Defense Group to make available and to deliver the highest possible quality legal services to citizens accused of crimes in the Central Florida area.
Mr. Zies graduated from Tulane Law School in 1987.
Born in Miami, Florida, Mr. Zies moved to the Central Florida area in the late 1970's and eventually attended Rollins College.
After graduating from Tulane Law School, Mr. Zies clerked with the civil firm of Troutman & Williams in Winter Park, FL from 1987 to 1990.
After his clerkship, Mr. Zies was hired as an Assistant State Attorney in Seminole County.
Mr. Zies was eventually named head of DUI prosecutions in Seminole County.
Mr. Zies eventually left the Office of the State Attorney and was a member of the firm of Padawer & Zies from 1992 to 1996.
Born in Miami, Florida, Mr. Zies moved to the Central Florida area in the late 1970's and eventually attended Rollins College.
After graduating from Tulane Law School, Mr. Zies clerked with the civil firm of Troutman & Williams in Winter Park, FL from 1987 to 1990.
After his clerkship, Mr. Zies was hired as an Assistant State Attorney in Seminole County.
Mr. Zies was eventually named head of DUI prosecutions in Seminole County.
Mr. Zies eventually left the Office of the State Attorney and was a member of the firm of Padawer & Zies from 1992 to 1996.
Craig devotes 100% of his practice to criminal defense.
As a former prosecutor for Seminole County State Attorney's office, he understands and uses his knowledge of the entire legal process to protect and defend your rights.
In his role as a prosecutor, Craig participated in thousands of criminal cases - from filing decisions, plea offer negotiations and arguing motions to the discovery process, jury selection and participation in jury trials.
Many people are intimidated by the court system and do not fully understand their rights.
As a former prosecutor for Seminole County State Attorney's office, he understands and uses his knowledge of the entire legal process to protect and defend your rights.
In his role as a prosecutor, Craig participated in thousands of criminal cases - from filing decisions, plea offer negotiations and arguing motions to the discovery process, jury selection and participation in jury trials.
Many people are intimidated by the court system and do not fully understand their rights.
The Defense Group strives to maintain the highest possible credentials and experience levels for the staff members that back up our trial attorneys.
Our Legal Assistants, Firm Manager, and Investigator have a combined experience of over 80 years.
Their individual experience is presented below.
The role of the legal assistants at the Defense Group is multi-faceted.
Our legal assistants are trained to assist the attorneys in handling of cases; contact and schedule depositions, appointments, and interviews; serve as a contact point for all clients, and schedule new appointments.
Our Legal Assistants, Firm Manager, and Investigator have a combined experience of over 80 years.
Their individual experience is presented below.
The role of the legal assistants at the Defense Group is multi-faceted.
Our legal assistants are trained to assist the attorneys in handling of cases; contact and schedule depositions, appointments, and interviews; serve as a contact point for all clients, and schedule new appointments.
GAIL GARNER, R.N., CLA, is the Legal Administrator and Paralegal Manager for The Defense Group.
Ms. Garner has been employed as a Legal Administrator with this firm and its predecessor firm since 1984.
Prior to that, she had been a Registered Nurse, a High School Teacher and a Legal Secretary.
Ms. Garner's primary function is to handle the firm's financial and administrative issues, including working with the firm's accountants, insurance representatives, telephone, computer and other communications professionals, and all of the Human Resources functions of the firm.
Ms. Garner has been employed as a Legal Administrator with this firm and its predecessor firm since 1984.
Prior to that, she had been a Registered Nurse, a High School Teacher and a Legal Secretary.
Ms. Garner's primary function is to handle the firm's financial and administrative issues, including working with the firm's accountants, insurance representatives, telephone, computer and other communications professionals, and all of the Human Resources functions of the firm.
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