Law Office of H. Manuel Hernandez, P.A. - Orlando, FL

Board-Certified Criminal Defense and Appellate Advocacy in Orlando

When facing high-stakes criminal investigations, grand jury subpoenas, or indictment by state or federal authorities, the caliber of your legal counsel is paramount. Located on West Colonial Drive in Orlando, the Law Office of H. Manuel Hernandez, P.A. brings over four decades of formidable legal skill to criminal defense lawyers practice. Attorney H. Manuel Hernández holds dual board certification from The Florida Bar in both Criminal Trial Law and Criminal Appellate Law, alongside certification as a Criminal Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The firm provides sophisticated defense for individuals, executives, and corporations facing complex criminal proceedings.

High-Stakes Federal White-Collar and Felony Defense

Federal prosecutions involve extensive governmental resources and rigid sentencing guidelines. When clients need to find a lawyer capable of confronting the Department of Justice, the Law Office of H. Manuel Hernandez, P.A. delivers strategic defense across complex matters:

• Federal White-Collar Crimes: Defending clients against mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and securities violations.
• Healthcare and Regulatory Fraud: Representing healthcare providers in Medicare billing audits, Anti-Kickback Statute inquiries, and False Claims Act matters.
• Grand Jury Investigations: Guiding targets and witnesses through federal grand jury inquiries, preserving constitutional rights, and working to avoid formal indictment.
• Complex Drug Conspiracy: Defending individuals in multi-jurisdictional narcotics indictments, wiretap investigations, and asset forfeiture proceedings.
• RICO and Racketeering Prosecutions: Providing tactical trial defense in complex prosecutions brought under state and federal racketeering statutes.

Insight from Ten Years as a Federal Prosecutor

Before establishing his private defense practice in October 1989, H. Manuel Hernández spent a decade as a Trial Attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and as an Assistant United States Attorney in Orlando, Denver, and San Juan. This background provides profound insight into how prosecutors assemble cases, deploy informants, and conduct grand jury proceedings. Admitted to practice in Florida, Colorado, New York, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Supreme Court, Attorney Hernández holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been continuously selected to Florida Super Lawyers.

Comprehensive Criminal Appeals and Appellate Litigation

An unfavorable trial verdict does not end the fight for justice. As an authority in criminal appellate law, Attorney Hernández handles appeals before the Florida District Courts of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and United States Courts of Appeals nationwide. The firm examines trial records meticulously to identify judicial errors and constitutional violations, working to overturn convictions or reduce excessive sentences.

Schedule a Confidential Consultation with H. Manuel Hernandez

Whether you need a lawyer urgently to respond to a federal subpoena or want to hire an attorney with dual board certification for trial or appeal, the Law Office of H. Manuel Hernandez, P.A. provides discreet, world-class advocacy. The firm serves English and Spanish-speaking clients across Central Florida and internationally. Contact the Orlando office today to arrange your confidential consultation.