Pomona Park Criminal Lawyers

Gonzalo Andux is a graduate of the University of Florida, and the University of Florida College of Law. During his tenure, Gonzalo worked in every criminal division. After 1989, he worked as a senior attorney in the Homicide Division and handled numerous death penalty cases. He has extensive experience handling sexual battery, child abuse, capital sexual battery, arson cases, and major violent crimes. He was the lead attorney in the Special Defense Unit for many years. Mr. Andux has taught and lectured in the areas of criminal law for the Florida Public Defender Association and he has taught Business...

Carrie L. Rentz is a seasoned criminal defense attorney based in Orlando, Florida, whose career spans two decades of dedicated service and courtroom success. After earning her law degree, Carrie began her legal journey in 2004 as an Assistant State Attorney for the 18th Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. It was during this time that she discovered her true passion: defending individuals accused of crimes and safeguarding their rights under the law. Following several years of part‑time work with the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel—while simultaneously building her own private practice—Carrie took the...

Coretta Anthony-Smith is a native Floridian, born and raised in Naples, Florida. After graduating from high school, Coretta attended Georgetown University where she earned her B.S. in Marketing. Thereafter, she worked in the insurance industry learning the ins-and-outs of the insurance industry and the inner workings of insurance companies. In 1996, Coretta began law school at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, where she graduated in 1999. After graduating from law school, Coretta worked for two prominent insurance defense firms representing several major insurance carriers. In 2004, Coretta stopped representing insurance companies and...

Pedro Matos, Esq. Partner – The AM Lawyer, P.A. Domestic Violence & Criminal Defense Attorney – Orlando, Florida Pedro Matos is a dedicated criminal defense attorney and partner at The AM Lawyer, P.A., where he focuses on defending clients accused of serious criminal offenses, with a particular emphasis on domestic violence cases throughout Central Florida. Born in Oviedo, Dominican Republic, and raised in Fort Myers, Pedro now calls Orlando home. He brings a calm, confident presence to every case, helping clients face overwhelming legal challenges with a sense of clarity and control. Pedro's reputation for being approachable, trustworthy, and efficient sets him apart in...

Christopher Sean Mulligan is a Florida native and third generation Florida attorney. Born in Inverness, Florida, Mr. Mulligan graduated with honors and a Bachelor in Science from Florida State University, majoring in Political Science and Criminology/Criminal Justice and then obtained his Juris Doctorate in 2006 from the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. While in Washington, Mr. Mulligan worked for a variety of nonprofit organizations in the areas of domestic violence, criminal justice reform, education policy, and campaign finance reform. Mr. Mulligan has been quoted or published in the New York Times, The Washington Post,...

I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2013 and have been working in the field of legal litigation ever since. In the Family Law realm, I have handled dependency cases, grandparent’s rights, dissolution of marriage both with and without children, modification of time-sharing and child support, paternity, relocation cases. My experience in Criminal Law includes both jury trials and plea negotiations for clients charged with drug trafficking, possession of cannabis, armed robbery of dwelling, and driving with a suspended license. In the civil litigation realm, I have successfully represented both Plaintiffs and Defendant in cases for breach of contracts,...

Mark Jackson Feather is an exceptional attorney and trial lawyer. He began his legal career at the State Attorney's Office of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1997. He left the State Attorney's Office in 1999 and has now been in private practice for more than 10 years. Mr. Feather is a member of the Florida Bar, as well as both the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida Federal Courts. He specializes in representing persons who are injured in accidents and citizens charged with crimes. His office, Mark J. Feather, P.A., is located across...

One of only 3 Board Certified DUI Defense Specialists* in the State of Florida. David Katz was the lead DUI prosecutor in the Seminole County State Attorney's Office and the Intoxilyzer Specialist. In this role, David had direct training from the manufacturer of the only Breath Test Instrument in use in Florida the Intoxilyzer 8000. David now uses this training to show the flaws in the breath test program and machines and to help his clients achieve outstanding results. Additionally, David is a Regent, Faculty Member and the Chairperson of the Board Certification Committee of the...

Evan Pfeifer is a relentless criminal defense attorney who was born and raised in the NW Suburbs of Chicago. Evan’s dedicated and fearless advocacy on behalf of clients is evident in every case he handles. Evan approaches each matter with the mindset of standing in his client’s shoes, drawing on his own experiences to guide his advocacy and ensure every client receives the relentless advocacy they deserve. Before becoming a practicing attorney, Evan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago, graduating magna cum laude. Evan then earned his joint Juris Doctorate...

Michael was born in Albany, New York, but grew up in Port Orange, Florida. After graduating from Father Lopez Catholic High School, Michael attended the University of Florida. After two years working as a Real Estate Agent, Michael returned to school to study law at Florida Coastal School of Law. He graduated cum laude and became an Assistant Public Defender. Michael served as an Assistant Public Defender for four years practicing Criminal Law. He has represented thousands of individuals across Florida facing various charges ranging from minor misdemeanor offenses to Attempted Murder. Additionally, Michael has handled hundreds of Florida DUI charges...

Our criminal justice system is designed to protect the innocent. However, in so doing, we must likewise defend the guilty. For this reason, it is critical that every person accused of a crime—whether truly innocent or guilty—be represented equally and assertively.
This is my passion.
Since beginning my career, I have practiced exclusively criminal law. Early on, I focused on criminal trial proceedings. I have been lead counsel in over 130...

Attorney and Counselor at Law

Lisabeth J. Fryer is the founder and lead attorney at Lisabeth J. Fryer, P.A., a Florida Law Firm handling criminal defense, appeals and post-conviction relief in state and federal courts throughout Florida. Lisabeth is committed to providing her clients with the best representation she can and stays informed and updated on the latest legal developments in Florida and federal criminal law, medical science, social science and all the many disciplines which can prove useful in providing a strong, effective defense and representation in plea negotiations, at trial, and on appeal.

Committed to the advancement of the legal...

Gerald Wilkerson is a sixth-generation Floridian. He joined the United States Army in 1986 at the age of 17 years old, and was honorably discharged in 1989. He worked full-time while attending college at night, and graduated from Florida International University with Honors in 1996. In 1997 he was accepted to the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Mr. Wilkerson was a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honors Legal Fraternity, wrote for the Technology Law Journal, and earned the coveted "Book Award" in Family Law which is the highest grade in the class. He met and...

Fusco Law is a firm focused exclusively on criminal defense. We use an aggressive defense strategy to attack all legal issues with each case and fight to obtain the best possible outcome. Far too often, individuals who get caught up in the criminal justice system become a case number or just another defendant through the eyes of a Judge/Prosecutor. Here at Fusco Law we believe that it is very important to humanize each individual person charged with an alleged crime to give the Court a better understanding of who that person is. Human beings are products of their environment and...

A native and life-long resident of Live Oak, Florida, Lucas Taylor graduated Magna Cum Laude from Valdosta State University, with a degree in Criminal Justice. Mr. Taylor went on to receive his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007, and he was admitted to the Florida Bar in September of that year. Mr. Taylor is a member of both the Florida Bar and American Bar Association. Mr. Taylor began his law career with the State Attorney’s Office in the Third Judicial Circuit as an Assistant State Attorney, where he handed cases ranging from Petite Theft to First Degree...

Attorney Rodney M. Kernan, Esq. earned his Bachelor’s degree in 1993 from Barry University, and his Juris Doctorate degree from Touro Law School in New York. After graduating from law school, Attorney Kernan returned to Florida, where he worked with the Brevard County State Attorney’s Office. In 2002, Mr. Kernan opened his own practice, Kernan & Austin, LLC, where he serves clients of the surrounding six counties. In addition, he is a member of the Florida Bar, the Brevard County Bar Association, and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida. Attorney Richard W. Austin received his Bachelor of Arts degree...

A. Jay is an established, collaboratively trained family law and criminal defense attorney with more than 18 years of experience in Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties. A. Jay is passionate about representing his clients and takes very seriously the vulnerability clients find themselves in when dealing with a legal crisis. He is committed to providing excellent legal guidance and walking with his clients through their time of need. As a prior US Navy Veteran and son of a decorated Navy Commander Aviator, A. Jay understands the difficulty military life can have on families and is driven to represent veterans and/or their families....

Former Orlando City Prosecutor
Admitted to Florida Bar in 1972
Forty years experience as criminal defense attorney

Laura is a wife a mother of two practicing criminal and family law in the state of Florida. She works hard towards your goals and fights aggressively on your behlf.

My Story I came to Jacksonville in October, 1978, after graduation from Duke University School of Law. My third-year roommate, Bob Parrish, prevailed upon legendary criminal defense and civil rights lawyer Bill Sheppard to grant me an interview and soon I began a clerkship with the firm of Sheppard, Carithers, and Weinbaum. All three partners became lifetime friends and mentors. Hugh Carithers went on to serve with distinction as a Circuit Judge for many years, retiring in December, 2019. Steve Weinbaum became recognized as one of the outstanding trial lawyers in Florida, winning several high profile cases while working with Bob...