Panella Law Firm - Orlando, FL

Fearless Criminal Defense and Family Law Representation in Orlando

When criminal charges threaten your personal liberty or a high-conflict divorce endangers your family, having an aggressive trial lawyer who refuses to back down is paramount. Panella Law Firm, located on East Concord Street in Orlando, Florida, is recognized for its unrelenting courtroom advocacy and commitment to justice. Led by founding partner Michael Panella, an attorney celebrated for maintaining an undefeated record at trial, the firm represents clients across Central Florida in serious criminal defenses and complex family law disputes. If you need a lawyer who will champion your constitutional rights, Panella Law Firm provides the strategic firepower you need.

Undefeated Trial Record and Trailblazing Appellate Advocacy

Attorney Michael Panella built his legal career on a passion for justice. Graduating from UCF and earning his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the 18th Judicial Circuit, handling hundreds of felony cases without losing a single trial. He gained national acclaim as part of the defense team in State v. George Zimmerman and authored appellate briefs that shaped Florida self-defense jurisprudence. Rated 10.0 Superb on AVVO and selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars and The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, attorney Panella brings exceptional tactical insight to the courtroom. Clients who hire an attorney from Panella Law Firm gain advocates who prepare every case as if it is going to verdict.

Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas

Panella Law Firm delivers dynamic legal representation across criminal litigation and family jurisprudence:

• Felony and Violent Crime Defense: Defending individuals accused of murder, manslaughter, armed robbery, aggravated assault, battery on law enforcement, and firearm offenses.
• DUI and Traffic Crime Defense: Challenging breathalyzer results, sobriety checkpoint stops, felony DUI with serious bodily injury, and vehicular homicide allegations.
• Drug Crime Defense: Defending clients against felony drug trafficking, possession of controlled substances, manufacturing, and distribution charges in state and federal courts.
• Domestic Violence and Injunctions: Fighting criminal domestic battery charges while defending against unfair domestic violence, dating violence, and repeat violence injunctions.
• Criminal Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief: Filing direct appeals, Rule 3.850 motions for post-conviction relief, habeas corpus petitions, and challenging prison abuse.
• Divorce and Child Custody: Assisting spouses in high-conflict divorce, complex marital asset division, child support enforcement, and timesharing modifications led by family law attorney Huda Saleh.
• Student and University Defense: Defending college students from UCF, Rollins, and Valencia facing campus conduct hearings, Title IX investigations, and concurrent criminal charges.

Recognized Excellence: Orlando Style Magazine Attorney of the Year

Michael Panella was honored as Orlando Style Magazine's Attorney of the Year 2025 and is a recipient of multiple AVVO and Martindale Client Choice Awards. The firm is widely celebrated for its client-first philosophy: every client is treated with dignity and respect, with attorneys taking the time to listen to their story, investigate officer conduct, retain expert witnesses, and challenge state evidence. With over two hundred five-star reviews, Panella Law Firm is trusted by families across Florida when their freedom hangs in the balance.

24/7 Availability and Free Case Consultations

Criminal investigations and domestic crises happen without warning, which is why Panella Law Firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Located at 1238 East Concord Street in Orlando, the firm provides multilingual consultations in English, Spanish, and Arabic. If you urgently need an attorney after an arrest or to protect your family rights, contact Panella Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation.