| Orlando / Orange County | Central Florida |
| DUI Attorneys | Criminal Defense Lawyers |
The dedicated criminal defense lawyers at Private Counsel, LLC will fight for your rights and the best outcome in your DUI, DWLS, or criminal case.
When you set up a free initial consultation with Private Counsel, LLC, you will meet with an attorney, not a paralegal. Founding attorney Shon Douctre is joined in practice by attorney Jill Hampton.
The Orlando, Florida firm represents clients in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties who have been charged with drunk driving, driving with a suspended license or traffic violations, as well as people across central Florida who are facing federal criminal charges.
Fighting DUI and Traffic Offenses
Private Counsel, LLC has defended thousands of clients facing DUI charges, with successful outcomes ranging from dismissed charges to reduced penalties. They cannot promise a specific outcome in a particular case, but the firm has a reputation for thorough preparation, aggressive representation, and skillful litigation.
Shon Douctre is not only a seasoned DUI attorney, but he offers a unique advantage over most defense attorneys. Mr. Douctre is certified as a Breathalyzer operator and maintenance technician. Because of this unusual and highly useful qualification, and because he knows the quirks and flaws of this widely used device, he is in position to question the accuracy and admissibility of blood alcohol concentration readings when they are submitted as evidence against his clients.
Because it handles so many DUI cases, Private Counsel, LLC has made a study of all grounds for challenging charges of drunk driving, including illegal stops, illegal searches, improper procedure in administering field sobriety tests, as well as the Breathalyzer test itself.
Private Counsel, LLC realizes that 75 percent of people charged with DUI are first-time offenders, and most have had little experience with the Florida court system. Mr. Douctre and Ms. Hampton put clients at ease by explaining the process and likely outcomes. If conviction is the probable outcome based on the facts, they will work hard to lessen the penalties and help clients restore at least limited driving privileges to drive to and from work.
Contact experienced and knowledgeable Private Counsel, LLC to represent you if you are charged with any of the following:
- DUI / DWI
- Racing
- Subsequent DUI
- Reckless driving
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Habitual offender
In the state of Florida, driving while a license is suspended (DWLS) is a criminal offense. Whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony depends on a number of circumstances. A Private Counsel, LLC DWLS attorney knows the legal procedures necessary to defend your rights and help minimize the damage to your driving record and privileges.
Sealing Records or Expungements
If you have been arrested and convicted, or found not guilty of a crime, Florida law allows a one-time option to have your criminal record sealed or expunged. Our skilled expungement attorneys can assist with you with this process that can clear your name and improve your chances for future employment and more.
Criminal Defense for Federal Charges
Private Counsel, LLC focuses on defending clients charged with any federal crime. While this may include "white collar" or computer crimes, conviction of a federal offense means prison time and a felony record. It is critical to have competent and experienced legal counsel from the beginning.
Drugs
The criminal defense attorneys of Private Counsel, LLC have defended hundreds of clients in drug cases, including both misdemeanor possession and felony distribution of controlled substances such as marijuana, crack, cocaine, and other narcotics. Most drug charges - 85 percent - arise from traffic stops by law enforcement. Your legal counsel will investigate the circumstances of your arrest along with any other evidence in helping you fight the charges.
Federal Charges
Federal jurisdiction applies when a crime involves crossing state lines or a federal agency is involved, such as the FDIC or SEC. You may be charged under both state and federal laws, and it's important to have an attorney who is familiar with both systems. Private Counsel, LLC can handle:
- Major drug charges (dealing, substantial possession)
- Major firearms (banned weapons, stolen guns, illegal possession)
- Conspiracy cases involving interstate telephone or Internet
- Bank robbery
- Crimes committed on Indian reservations
- Insider stock trading and other securities crimes
- Fraud, embezzling and other white collar crimes
If you are charged with DUI or a federal crime, consult an attorney at an early stage. Contact Private Counsel, LLC today for a free initial consultation about your case.
Private Counsel, LLC
733 West Colonial Drive,
Orlando, FL 32804
Telephone: (407) 849-2949
Facsimile: (407) 849-2951
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