Attorney Bridgette Michelle Lester is compassionate, competent and centered around your legal needs. Whether it be a criminal matter, personal injury or small business related, Attorney Lester is here to guide you throughout the process while getting it the best results for you. She is the immediate past President of the Fred G. Minnis, Sr. Bar Association, which is the largest predominantly African American bar Association in the county and one of the fastest growing. She served 2 terms as President and currently sits on the Board. About Attorney Bridgette Michelle: Bridgette Michelle was raised in a military home where she she saw the sacrifice of our men and women in uniform each day. Through her father's service to our great country she was afforded the opportunity to travel many parts of the world, and led to her graduating in Italy. Prior to becoming an Attorney, she set her sights on education. She became an Educator with Pinellas County Schools in the fall of 2008. She taught the award winning Broadcast Journalism program at Thurgood Marshall Fundamental Middle School and served as a mentor for the Girlfriends program and started the schools first ever debate team. While being an Educator she also attended the part-time program at Stetson University College of Law. She was recognized in "Who's Who in American Law Schools and Universities," earned a scholarship from the Fred G.Minnis Sr. Bar Association and was honored as a Daniel Burton scholar. Additionally, she served as a Law clerk for Tamara Felton, P.A. and as a judicial intern for the Sixth Judicial Circuit before she became an Assistant Public Defender. While working in that capacity she earned the coveted, "We Are the Hope," award and "Best Advocate," at the state wide training session. Attorney Bridgette Michelle further honed her skills by working for a prominent law firm in the Tampa Bay Area. There, she was able to work on several high profile cases, many of which made national news. Most recently she's been recognized by the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, SuperLawyers Rising Star 2017, Top Rated Attorney by Avvo for a perfect 10 rating while also receiving the Clients Choice Award. She still finds time to be actively give back through her volunteer effortd with Pinellas county schools, church and her community.

Myles Schlam is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. He received his J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2002.

Reliable-Trustworthy-Effective - are some of the few words clients use when describing how Carlos Londono practices law. With almost a decade of litigation experience in multiple areas of law, Carlos brings a unique approach to litigating matters stemming from automobile accidents. His relaxed yet militant approach is perfect for efficiently resolving these matters while remaining well-respected within the community. Mr. Londono firmly believes communication with his clients is vital and the most effective way to advocate on their behalf. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Londono is the ideal fit for the representation of our South Florida clients.

Matt Shafran is a Managing Partner with the Weinstein Legal Team, overseeing the Criminal Defense Division across multiple offices throughout the state. His practice encompasses a wide spectrum of offenses, ranging from DUI and Domestic Violence to serious felonies like sex crimes, violent offenses, restraining orders, and Federal indictments. Raised in Parkland, Florida, Matt pursued his undergraduate degree in Criminology from Florida State University. He later earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Throughout his legal career, Matt has been a passionate advocate for his clients and their families, firmly believing in an aggressive and strategic approach when life and liberty are on the line. With a decade of experience in the criminal justice system and over 55 trials under his belt, Matt comprehends the complexities of legal issues at various stages of a case. Having been a former prosecutor, he understands the prosecutor's tactics and employs a strategic approach to challenge their case while advocating for his clients. Recognized for his legal acumen, Matt holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating and has received several accolades, including nominations as a Rising Star for Super Lawyers and The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for multiple years. He actively engages in professional associations, demonstrating his commitment to the legal community. Beyond his legal pursuits, Matt is deeply involved in coaching his sons, finding joy in their baseball and football games. His dedication to family is a cornerstone of his life, motivating him to help others rebuild and reunite with their own families.

John J. Torikashvili is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida.

Glenn R. Roderman hails from the town of Port Jervis, New York, but he has been a resident of South Florida for several decades. Mr. Roderman obtained his Juris Doctorate in Law from Stetson University in 1972, and he has been practicing law in the state of Florida since that time. Mr. Roderman was admitted to the Florida Bar and to the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, in 1972. In 1975, Mr. Roderman was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Roderman started his career as an assistant state attorney, serving in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office in 1973 and 1974. He later served as Associate Municipal Judge in the town of Davie, from 1974 to 1976, and then in North Lauderdale, from 1975 to 1977. Mr. Roderman started his own legal practice in the early 1980’s. He continues to serve as a respected legal analyst for ABC News Channel 10, WPLG, in Miami. With over 40 years experience in the Criminal Justice System as a former Judge, State Prosecutor, and Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Roderman is available to other attorneys as a Mentor or a Coach on any or all of their criminal cases. It is that experience, Mr. Roderman says, that matters as much as any law degree when it comes to representing someone in a criminal court. Mr. Roderman says he believes many newer attorneys seem to have given less credence to experience, believing that education, alone, qualifies them to practice good law. As he says in this video from his Spoken Law series, Mr. Roderman points out experience and education are both required for qualified legal representation.

I am a veteran of the United States Air Force and served as an Assistant State Attorney for over three years in both Lee and Charlotte County. During these years, I handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from DUIs and other misdemeanors to complex felony economic crimes and sex crimes. This afforded me invaluable trial experience as well as allowing me the ability to learn the inner workings of the Judicial System. I have since decided to refocus my efforts on serving the community by protecting the rights of those accused of criminal offenses. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems from City University of Seattle and an M.B.A. from the University of Colorado. After years of work as a software engineer, I chose to pursue a degree in law and graduated with Honors from Ave Maria School of Law in 2017. While in law school, I gained experience in Criminal Law through an internship with the US Attorney’s Office in Fort Myers and worked with a firm in Naples, focusing on litigation involving real-estate and investment disputes. I look forward to using my knowledge, experience, and determination to help you get past whatever legal hurdle happens to be in your way.

When you are dealing with high stakes litigation, you know what is at risk, and so do I. At the Law Offices of Sebastian Ohanian, LLC, I represent good people throughout the Miami area who have been accused of serious crimes or have complex legal issues. I provide aggressive litigation tactics and the highest quality guidance in complicated legal situations.

Finishing his undergraduate degree at The State University of New York at Oswego, William Galarza went on to St. John’s University to earn his Juris Doctor degree. Admitted in the State of New York in 1986, he’s been practicing law for nearly 30 years, helping hundreds of clients and winning countless cases. In 2001, he was admitted in the State of New Jersey, going on to earn his Master’s Degree in Taxation from Fairleigh Dickenson University. In 2004 he went on to the State of Florida. Along with bankruptcy, Mr. Galarza also specializes in foreclosure defense, DWI and DUI law, criminal law, family and divorce law, trust and estate law, and personal injury law. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge, experience, and versatility. The Sarasota lawyers at Galarza Law Firm are dedicated to bettering the lives of our clients. Open, understanding and willing to do whatever it takes to help, our greatest success is seeing our clients succeed. Whether that means helping them plan for their financial future, giving them a clean start, or helping them get what they deserve, we are always in your corner, ready to serve. We employ some of the most professional and experienced bankruptcy lawyers in the Sarasota, FL area. To give you your best chance, we will discuss your case and your options at no cost to you, so you have the paths laid out in front of you and a law firm ready to walk any of them with you. Contact us today and get a free consultation, and get Sarasota’s leading bankruptcy attorney on your side.

Affectionately called, “The People’s Attorney,” MILLICENT E. DANIELS, ESQ. hails from New Orleans, LA. Her family relocated to Jacksonville, Florida when she was a child. After graduating from high school, Ms. Daniels was awarded a full academic scholarship to the University of Florida. She is a graduate of both the University of Florida, College of Journalism and Communications (1999) (B.S. in Public Relations) and the University of Florida, College of Law (2002). Her practice includes serious personal injury, negligent security, wrongful death, civil dispute resolution and criminal defense. As a solo practitioner with the Daniels Law Firm, (offices in Orlando and Jacksonville) she has had the privilege of representing numerous families throughout the State of Florida. Ms. Daniels is a past member of the Executive Board of the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association and past Executive Board member of the National Association of Black Alumni at the University of Florida. Additionally, by appointment of the Chief Judge of Orange County, she humbly served the legal community as an esteemed member of the Professionalism Panel of the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida (Orange and Osceola Counties), which is an extension of the Florida Bar for several years. Attorney Daniels considers herself a serial entrepreneur who happens to be an attorney, in that her business experience includes being a partner in II Dope Chics, LLC, nightclub ownership, real estate investing, ATM franchise ownership, and small business consulting. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., lifetime member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, lifetime member of the University of Florida Alumni Association, Trustee of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, proud graduate of the Duval County Public Schools, member of the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, D.W. Perkins Bar Association, Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter of the National Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and Board Member of Agape Health & Wellness Center, Inc. In her leisure time, Attorney Daniels enjoys traveling with her family, art, empowering young entrepreneurs and women in her community and organizing community outreach events to help children and families in need.