Astor Simovitch Law - Orlando, FL
Astor Simovitch Law is Florida's premier mental health and addiction law firm, guiding families through Marchman Act petitions, Baker Act interventions, and emergency temporary guardianships in Orlando. Founded by former prosecutor Mark Astor and Audra Simovitch, the firm delivers twenty-four-seven legal crisis support.
Compassionate Mental Health and Addiction Law Counsel in Orlando
When a loved one experiences severe substance use disorder, psychological crisis, or dangerous psychiatric deterioration, families often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Astor Simovitch Law provides a dedicated legal lifeline for families across Orlando, Orange County, and Central Florida. Founded by experienced trial attorney and former prosecutor Mark Astor alongside attorney Audra Simovitch, the firm concentrates exclusively on Florida behavioral health law, involuntary court-ordered treatment, and emergency guardianship interventions. Whether you need to hire an attorney to petition under Florida's Marchman Act or challenge an improper psychiatric hold, Astor Simovitch Law provides decisive legal advocacy when every minute counts.
Specialized Behavioral Health and Intervention Practice Areas
Astor Simovitch Law is recognized statewide for its mastery of Florida mental health statutes, providing coordinated legal solutions to protect lives and preserve family well-being:
- Marchman Act petitions for involuntary treatment: Assisting families in petitioning the circuit court to compel assessment, stabilization, and involuntary long-term addiction treatment for loved ones unable to recognize their substance abuse crises.
- Baker Act legal defense and facility discharge: Advocating for individuals detained under Florida's Baker Act, challenging unlawful psychiatric holds, and coordinating swift transfer to appropriate voluntary care.
- Emergency temporary guardianship: Securing temporary and plenary legal guardianships to protect incapacitated individuals from physical harm, financial exploitation, and severe neglect.
- Substance-related criminal defense representation: Defending individuals whose criminal charges stem directly from behavioral health disorders, advocating for diversionary treatment and mental health court alternatives instead of incarceration.
- Domestic violence and protective orders: Navigating domestic injunctions when mental illness or addiction fuels household volatility, ensuring physical safety while establishing structured treatment requirements.
The Power of a Former Prosecutor Dedicated to Recovery
Founding partner Mark Astor brings more than thirty years of courtroom experience to every legal crisis. Having begun his legal career as an assistant state attorney prosecuting thousands of felony cases, attorney Astor understands how the judicial system functions from both sides. Rather than allowing untreated illness to culminate in felony arrests or tragic fatalities, the firm utilizes Florida civil statutes to intervene before the criminal justice system takes control. By collaborating directly with medical clinicians, private interventionists, and licensed treatment facilities, Astor Simovitch Law crafts legally enforceable care plans that give individuals a genuine pathway to sustainable sobriety.
Twenty-Four-Seven Crisis Response for Florida Families
Mental health emergencies and addiction relapses do not wait for standard business hours. Astor Simovitch Law maintains round-the-clock availability, ensuring that distressed parents, spouses, and adult children can reach knowledgeable counsel immediately. The firm provides transparent flat-fee pricing and structured payment plans, allowing families to understand the financial scope of legal intervention upfront while prioritizing their loved one's health and safety.
Contact Astor Simovitch Law Today
You do not have to watch addiction or mental illness destroy your family in silence. If you need an attorney urgently or wish to find a lawyer who understands how to navigate Florida's court-ordered treatment laws, contact Astor Simovitch Law at their Orlando office today at (407) 634-1595 to schedule your free, confidential consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of the Central Business District in Downtown Orlando, close to the city's commercial and financial hub.
Building Location
This office is located on the third floor of the iconic, historic Exchange Building. It is situated near landmarks such as the Hamburger Mary's restaurant and the Downtown CREDO cafe.
Parking Details
While on-site parking is limited, visitors can easily utilize the adjacent Garland Ave Lot or use several other public surface parking lots in the surrounding blocks.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 20, 36 (Downtown Orlando); nearest stop is at Church Street Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of the Exchange Building, proceed to the third floor using the elevators, and locate the office within Suite 300.