Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. - Orlando, FL

Dual Board-Certified Criminal Defense Representation in Orlando

An arrest or criminal charge puts your personal freedom, professional licensing, and family reputation in immediate jeopardy. At Richard E. Hornsby, P.A., clients receive aggressive, courtroom-proven defense rooted in exhaustive factual investigation and advanced scientific insight. Whether you need a lawyer to challenge a breathalyzer test result after a DUI arrest or seek to hire an attorney to defend against serious felony drug allegations, this Orlando defense firm is dedicated exclusively to criminal trial law.

Founding attorney Richard Hornsby is a second-generation criminal defense lawyer and third-generation Central Floridian. Recognized as a dual board-certified specialist by both The Florida Bar in criminal trial law and the National Board of Trial Advocacy in criminal trial advocacy, he brings elite courtroom credentials that only a fraction of one percent of Florida attorneys possess.

Specialized Practice Areas in Florida and Federal Criminal Law

Florida prosecutors wield significant statutory power and enforce stringent minimum mandatory sentences. Those who need to find a lawyer with extensive courtroom experience can rely on Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. for tenacious defense across all major criminal practice areas:

• DUI defense: Defending first-time and felony DUI charges, challenging roadside sobriety tests, disputing breath and blood test accuracy, and representing drivers at formal DHSMV license suspension hearings.
• Drug crime defense: Litigating unlawful search and seizure violations in charges involving marijuana, prescription medications, cocaine, and fentanyl trafficking in state and federal courts.
• Domestic violence and restraining orders: Providing immediate defense against domestic battery charges, stalking allegations, and fighting civil petitions for injunctions for protection.
• Violent crimes and firearm offenses: Defending clients facing aggravated assault, battery, armed robbery, and homicide accusations, asserting Stand Your Ground self-defense immunity.
• Theft and white collar crimes: Resolving burglary, grand theft, identity theft, credit card fraud, and complex financial embezzlement charges.
• Record sealing and expungement: Petitioning Florida circuit courts to seal or expunge eligible arrest records and restore civil rights.

Forensic Science Insight and Proven Courtroom Results

What sets Richard Hornsby apart from other criminal defense practitioners is his unique educational background. In addition to his law degree and master's degree in criminal justice, he holds a master's degree in forensic science from the University of Florida. This specialized scientific foundation enables him to dissect toxicology reports, blood alcohol analysis, DNA evidence, and ballistics data with scientific precision that routinely exposes law enforcement errors.

A frequent legal analyst for Orlando news outlets including WESH 2 News and the Orlando Sentinel, attorney Hornsby has been selected to Florida Super Lawyers every year from 2016 through 2026. Clients work directly with attorney Hornsby, benefiting from personalized defense strategies without cases being handed off to inexperienced associates.

Immediate 24/7 Defense When You Face Criminal Charges

Early legal intervention is critical during criminal investigations, often making the difference between charges being formally filed or dismissed entirely. If you need to hire an attorney who is always prepared to protect your constitutional rights, Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. is available twenty-four hours a day to address urgent arrests and emergency bond hearings. Contact the Orlando office today to receive a confidential, complimentary case consultation.