Kelly Bryan Sims

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 80% Criminal Defense
  • 20% Family

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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We Can Help Our Firm's Pledge: We will work hard for you. We will keep you informed. We will never lie to you.

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Outstanding!”

Posted by: erik, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: Kelly Sims helped me beat a bogus Restarinting Order that prevented me from seeing my 5 year old daughter. He was spectacular in court, he met with... more
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5 star rating

“After 3 attys this guy is EXCELLENT”

Posted by: a client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: I have been through 3 attorneys and this is the first one that not only was he knowledgeable but he has real people skills. He is sharp and quick... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Michael S. Waddington

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), 7 months ago

Résumé

 

License

27 years since Kelly Bryan Sims was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1985 04/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
President at Law Office of Kelly B. Sims, P.A. 1994–present
Capital Litigator/Training Supervisor at Office Of The Public Defender Ninth Judicial Circuit 1985–1993

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor 1984
University of Florida Broadcasting Bachelor of Science 1981

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Orlando's Top Lawyers Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine 2012
Orlando's Top Lawyers Orlando Home & Leisure Magazine 2011
See all 8 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Director at Large Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1999-2008
Life Member Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
The Story in my Briefs: Putting More Emotions in your Motions The Defender 2007
Communicating with Your Opponent or The Subtle Art of Plea Negotiation or At Least Talk to Me The Defender 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Finding, Presenting and Reaping the Rewards of Effective Mitigation Trial with Style
Voir Dire and the Law of Jury Selection Defender College XII
See all 4 speaking engagements