Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been arrested, charged with a crime or are under investigation for a criminal offense, it is critical that you talk to an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

At the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, an Orlando criminal defense firm, we begin your defense immediately and work hard to protect your rights, both in and out of court. By talking with a defense attorney immediately, you can avoid making mistakes that could hurt your case and your chances for success.

Contact our Orlando law office to schedule a consultation. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day: (407) 401-7224.

We defend people facing felony or misdemeanor criminal charges, including:

• State and Federal Criminal Tax Offenses: Crimes such as filing false returns, failure to file a return or pay income or sales tax, improper withholding and not paying IRS payroll taxes at the state or federal level, and federal tax evasion (often involving unreported offshore accounts and foreign income).
• White-Collar Crimes: These are financial crimes that do not involve violence, such as securities fraud and insider trading, insurance fraud involving auto, home, life and business policies, health care fraud including Medicare / Medicaid overbilling, bank and mortgage fraud, irregularities with currency reporting and commercial bribery. We also defend against federal mail and wire fraud charges, a common catch-all charge.
• Drug Crimes: We defend against all drug charges, but particularly high level drug crimes such as drug trafficking and distribution and manufacturing, which can include RICO. We assist clients with the return of property after assets have been seized by police.
• Violent Crimes: Including armed robbery, assault, kidnapping, and murder
• Sex Crimes: Including rape, sexual assault, possession of child pornography, solicitation of or sex with a minor, and indecent exposure
• Drunk Driving (DUI/DWI): First offense and felony drunk driving, and driving with a suspended or revoked license because of a prior drunk driving charge
• Theft: Including burglary, shoplifting, robbery, and auto theft
• Tourist Crimes: Including theme park shoplifting and traffic violations
• College Student Offenses: Including underage drinking and drunk driving, drug possession, shoplifting, traffic tickets, and other crimes
• Teacher Offenses: We defend teachers facing criminal charges and teachers in administrative hearings for possible loss of licensure
• Marriage Fraud for immigration purposes

In addition to defense in criminal trials, our criminal defense lawyers also assist clients with:

• Civil claims for damages due to fraud or assault
• Preparation for grand jury proceedings
• Appeals in both state and federal appellate courts.
• Post conviction relief

Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, ensuring a quick response by a defense attorney. Contact our office online or call (866) 784-0023 for experienced and aggressive criminal defense representation.