Helena Patricia Downyok

Helena Patricia Downyok

6.7

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Experience 2.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 60% Employment / Labor
    3 years
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    5 years, 2,800 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Portuguese

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I started my career as a guest services manager at a Holiday Inn. I became very interested in management and human resources, but was also drawn to law. I then... more

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Endorsements

2 endorsements


Michael Owen Massey

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Massey , Gainesville (FL), About 1 month ago
Petaja Jit Downyok

Helena has a real passion for her work which in my opinion translates into effective, competent, professional representation and counsel for her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Petaja Downyok , Fort Myers (FL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

5 years since Helena Patricia Downyok was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 2007 04/29/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Solo Practitioner at Downyok Law Firm 2010–present
Assistant State Attorney at Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit 2007–2010

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Rhode Island Labor Relations and Human Resources Masters 2006
Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law Law 2006

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2010-present
Florida Association of Women Lawyers - Sarasota Chapter 2010-present
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wages Business Network International 2010
Juvenile Criminal Law and Procedure Human Service Department, Charlotte County 2008