McShane & McShane Law Firm, P.A. - Orlando, FL

Facing criminal charges or navigating the painful dissolution of a marriage can be among the most stressful experiences of a persons life. The stakes are immense, potentially affecting your personal freedom, financial future, and parent-child relationships. When your liberty or family stability is on the line, you need seasoned trial advocates who possess both aggressive courtroom skill and genuine empathy. If you need to find a criminal defense lawyer or consult an experienced family law attorney in Orange County, McShane and McShane Law Firm, P.A. delivers trusted legal counsel. Located on Highland Avenue in Orlando, this family-led practice has protected the rights of Central Florida residents for over four decades.

Over 40 Years of Dedicated Criminal Defense and Family Law in Orlando

McShane and McShane Law Firm, P.A. combines military discipline with deep courtroom experience. Founding partner Neal T. McShane is a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and former Assistant State Attorney who brings over forty years of trial experience to felony and misdemeanor defense. Partner Meghan McShane-Davis focuses on divorce and family law, guiding clients through high-conflict marital disputes and child custody matters. Together with their veteran paralegal staff, the firm provides direct partner communication and strategic advocacy.

Tenacious Criminal Defense and DUI Representation

A criminal arrest demands immediate, decisive legal intervention before evidence is compromised or critical deadlines pass. When you consult an experienced lawyer at the firm, your legal team examines police reports, challenges improper traffic stops, and scrutinizes forensic evidence to pursue charge dismissals or reductions. The firms criminal defense practice encompasses:

• DUI Defense: Challenging breathalyzer accuracy, field sobriety testing protocols, and unlawful traffic stops to prevent driver license suspension and criminal convictions.
• Drug Crime Defense: Defending individuals accused of possession, distribution, trafficking, and prescription fraud under Florida and federal statutes.
• Violent Crimes: Asserting Stand Your Ground defenses, self-defense claims, and constitutional protections in assault, battery, and domestic violence charges.
• Theft and Property Offenses: Defending against petty theft, grand theft, burglary, white-collar fraud, and embezzlement allegations.
• Appeals and Post-Conviction Relief: Filing criminal appeals and writs to challenge trial court errors and unjust sentencing outcomes.

Compassionate Family Law, Divorce, and Child Custody

Marital breakdown involves intense emotional stress and complex financial entanglements. Attorney Meghan McShane-Davis provides steadfast advocacy for spouses navigating contested divorce, high-net-worth asset division, alimony determinations, and prenuptial agreements. She prioritizes the best interests of children in parenting plan negotiations, time-sharing arrangements, child support calculations, and post-judgment custody modifications, helping families achieve lasting stability.

Collaborative Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Courtroom litigation is not always the best path for resolving delicate domestic issues. As trained mediators, the firm facilitates constructive dispute resolution, enabling spouses and conflicting parties to reach binding settlement agreements amicably. This approach minimizes emotional trauma, shortens dispute timelines, and significantly lowers litigation costs.

Why Clients Trust McShane and McShane

Clients who hire a criminal defense attorney or divorce lawyer at McShane and McShane Law Firm, P.A. benefit from an established track record recognized by the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the Client Champion Platinum award. Offering complimentary initial consultations, bilingual service in English and Spanish, and an unwavering commitment to personal dignity, the firm stands ready to protect your rights, your family, and your future.