Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law - Orlando, FL
Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law is a multifaceted law firm in Orlando, Florida, delivering aggressive and compassionate representation in immigration law, criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Founded by attorneys Mary Teruya and Laura Sterling, the bilingual practice protects the rights of individuals and families across Central Florida.
Full-Service Legal Defense and Advocacy in Orlando
Legal challenges often arise unexpectedly and intertwine multiple complex areas of the law. An immigrant facing a criminal charge requires counsel knowledgeable in both criminal defense and immigration consequences. Similarly, a family navigating a contentious divorce may also need guardianship planning or deportation defense. When you need a lawyer in Orlando capable of handling interconnected legal difficulties under one roof, Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law provides experienced, client-centered representation across Central Florida.
Established in 2011, the firm is led by founding partners Mary Teruya and Laura Sterling. Attorney Mary Teruya, an immigrant herself, graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. She has dedicated her career to helping individuals, families, and businesses secure their legal status and achieve the American dream. Attorney Laura Sterling brings more than eighteen years of extensive courtroom experience, focusing on complex family disputes and aggressive criminal defense. Together with veteran attorneys Henry Cesse and Denisse Hernandez, this diverse, bilingual legal team provides trusted guidance in both English and Spanish from their Semoran Boulevard office.
Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas
Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law offers vigorous representation across multiple interrelated legal areas, ensuring comprehensive protection for Central Florida residents.
Immigration Law and Removal Defense
Protecting immigrants and keeping families together is a cornerstone of the practice. As experienced immigration lawyers and deportation defense lawyers, the firm assists with:
- Defending clients in removal proceedings before the Orlando Immigration Court and filing appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
- Filing family immigration petitions, marriage visas, consular processing, and adjustment of status applications.
- Assisting eligible applicants with asylum claims, temporary protected status, and humanitarian relief.
- Navigating naturalization procedures as knowledgeable citizenship lawyers to help green card holders become United States citizens.
Criminal Defense Representation
A criminal charge can threaten your liberty, employment, and immigration status. As aggressive criminal defense lawyers, the legal team represents clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges:
- DUI and traffic offense defense, serving as dedicated DUI defense lawyers to challenge sobriety tests and license suspensions.
- Drug crime defense for misdemeanor possession and felony distribution or trafficking allegations.
- Defending individuals accused of theft, burglary, grand theft, and property crimes.
- Representation against violent crime defense matters, including domestic violence and weapons offenses.
Family Law, Divorce and Guardianships
Navigating family transitions requires empathetic yet resolute representation. Acting as skilled divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, attorney Laura Sterling handles:
- Contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, asset distribution, and alimony claims.
- Child custody arrangements, timesharing schedules, and child support determinations.
- Establishing legal guardianships for minor children and vulnerable elderly relatives.
- Domestic violence injunctions and emergency protective orders.
Accident and Injury Representation
When negligence causes severe harm, the firm advocates as dedicated accident and injury lawyers and car accident lawyers, pursuing full financial recovery for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Why Clients Choose Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law
- Extensive combined courtroom experience: Decades of focused litigation experience in state courts and federal immigration hearings.
- Community distinction: Honored as the official law firm partner of the Orlando Magic.
- Multilingual capabilities: Full legal representation provided fluently in English and Spanish.
- Weekend availability: Open on Saturdays to accommodate clients with demanding work schedules.
How to Hire a Lawyer at Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law
When you need to find an attorney or hire a lawyer for an immigration hearing, criminal arrest, or family court matter, Teruya & Sterling Attorneys At Law makes scheduling prompt. The firm welcomes clients at their convenient Orlando office on South Semoran Boulevard Monday through Saturday, as well as through remote phone consultations. Contact the office today to discuss your situation and obtain seasoned legal guidance.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the Azalea Park neighborhood of East Orlando, along the active South Semoran Boulevard commercial corridor.
Building Location
The office is situated in a one-story commercial retail plaza on South Semoran Boulevard, located just south of the busy intersection with East Colonial Drive.
Parking Details
Ample complimentary client surface parking is available directly in front of the building's retail bays.
Public Transit
Served by LYNX Route 28 and 436S (Orlando); nearest stop is at S Semoran Blvd and Dahlia Dr.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Access the office directly through the main exterior ground-level entrance of the building.