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Mr. Michael Howard Lafay

Mr. Michael Howard Lafay

5.0
2 reviews

111 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1525, Orlando, FL 32801

Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI and 3 more

About Mr. Michael Howard Lafay

Mr. Michael Howard Lafay is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, dui/dwi and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Muhlenberg College in 1976, and has been licensed for 42 years. Michael practices at NeJame Law in Orlando, FL.

Mr. Michael Howard Lafay (Orlando, Florida)

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Posted by anonymous
September 07, 2010
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I hired Mr. LaFay for a business friend of mine and he was excellent. He answered all of my questions (which were many because I have never gone through a criminal court process)and he took the time to visit my friend and answer all of his questions and explain the process and charges against him. Mr. LaFay worked with the State of Florida to have some charges dropped. The other charges were then dismissed at trial. He was great to work with and I would recommend him very highly.

 
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Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2010
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My son got charged with 5x Attempted Murder and 5x Aggravated Assault. I have spoken to many SuperLawyers while shopping around for the best representation that I can get for my son across the State of Florida. Mr. Lafay rate in comparison with the other SuperLawyers was unbelieveable for the experience and very high quality work in examining everything that was laid out in the court room time after time. For a Lawyer that doesn't mislead you and tries his very best for you Mr.LaFay is the man!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Sexual Abuse
  • Criminal Law 2
    • DUI/DWI
    • Federal Criminal Law
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Italian
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    NeJame Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, New York
    1985, Florida
    1987, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    Memberships
    Seminole County (Member, Criminal Law Section, 1988-1993) and Orange County Bar Associations
    The Florida Bar
    American Inns of Court (Member, Executive Committee, 1990-1995)
    Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washington College of Law of American University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Muhlenberg College
    Class of 1976
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Mr. Michael Howard Lafay

Partner at NeJame Law
5.0
2 reviews

111 North Orange Avenue, Suite 1525Orlando, FL 32801U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Mr. Michael Howard Lafay is admitted to practice in Florida and New York.
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    Mr. Michael Howard Lafay is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Mr. Michael Howard Lafay speaks Italian.
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    Yes, Mr. Michael Howard Lafay has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Mr. Michael Howard Lafay has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

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