Michael David Barber

Michael David Barber

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Winter Park, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Education

641 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Mr. Barber represents individuals accused of crimes in State and Federal courts in Florida, including Juvenile Courts.

15 years

50%
Education 25%

Mr. Barber represents schoolchildren and college/university students who are facing disciplinary action from their schools, including Title IX investigations.

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Mr. Barber represents individuals who have been injured to help them obtain the medical treatment and financial compensation that they are entitled to.

13 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Michael D. Barber, P.A.

641 W. Fairbanks Avenue, Suite 101, Winter Park, FL, 32789

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Michael David Barber's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

52 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by HILDA | February 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense

MICHAEL DAVID BARBER A WOW!!! LAWYER

MR. BARBER IS A VERY WELL SPOKEN AND VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE LAWYER HE IS ALSO A GOOD LISTENER. I HIRED HIM TO DEFEND ME ON A MISDEMEANOR CASE ON WHICH I WAS INNOCENT TO BEGIN WITH. HE IS VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES AND I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT HE HAS EARNED MY RESPECT. HE IS HUMBLE, HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY A...ND HE IS NOT AFRAID TO APOLOGIZE TO YOU IF YOU FEEL THAT HE FAILED YOU IN ANY WAY, EVEN IF LIKE IN MY CASE FOR SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS HIM NOT RETURNING MY PHONE CALL AS FAST AS I WOULD HAVE LIKED HIM TO. WHAT ? I'M SENSITIVE LOL :) MR. BARBER WANTS YOU TO FEEL COMFORTABLE HE WANTS YOU TO TRUST HIM IN WHATEVER JOB YOU HIRE HIM TO DO BECAUSE HE TRULY DOES WORK HARD FOR YOU. MR. BARBER IN MY OPINION TRULY CARES ABOUT YOU AND WILL DO EVERYTHING IN HIS POWER TO DEFEND YOU. HE TAKES PRIDE IN HIS HARD WORK AND HE IS NOT AFRAID TO APOLOGIZE TO YOU IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL BETTER :) MR. BARBER WANTS US ALL TO KNOW THAT OUR CASE IS IMPORTANT TO HIM BUT YOUR, (MY CASE) IS NOT THE ONLY CASE HE'S HANDLING. I HAD TO KEEP REMINDING MYSELF THAT LOL :) I CAN GO ON AND ON ABOUT MR. BARBER BUT I'M AFRAID I WON'T FINISH BECAUSE THERE IS JUST NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPLAIN HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR ALL HIS HARD WORK FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE... MY NAME IS HILDA AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I AM A REAL CLIENT AND THAT I WOULD RECOMMEND MR. BARBER TO ANYONE WHO IS IN SEARCH OF A GOOD HUMBLE AND MOST OF ALL HARD WORKING LAWYER. ONE THAT IS HONESTLY ON YOUR SIDE, THAT WORKS HARD FOR YOU, FOR THE BEST RESULTS YOU CAN EVER ASK FOR :) :) :) MR. BARBER IS AWESOME, HE'S WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD AND HE IS WORTH EVERY PENNY YOU PAY HIM TO WORK ON YOUR CASE.

Posted by Brent | February 11, 2015 | DUI & DWI

professional and hard working

I came to Michael facing a dui and a possession under 20 gs of cannabis And facing fines up to 1000$. He was very professional and always on top of things and any questions that I may have had. He managed to have my cannabis charged dropped and my dui lowered to a reckless driving. I couldn't be mor...e pleaseed with his work.

Posted by Gary | January 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Michael Barber,s outstanding trial defense

I was aqussed of violating a domestic injunction and was fasing up to a year I jail if convicted. My attorney at the time realized how complicated the case was going to be and that he was not comfortable representing me. So he referred me to Michael Barber in regards to my case. Mind you this case st...arted in Nov of 2013 and just ended in Feb 2015. Michael reviewed my case and assured me he was confident in representing me. I was innocent of the crime but I truly didnt feel it was going to be possable to prove it. Michael took what information I had and began his research. I was amazed at how often he kept me informed on the status of my case. I could tell that he was a good attorney but had no idea just how good till the day of my trial. I had no clue how much work he had put Into my freedom till the end of the day when the jury came back with a not guilty desistion. I would highly recommend him to anyone fasing a criminal charge of any kind!!! I can never thank him enough for the outstanding job he done defending me. But truly thank you again Michael Barber. Sincerely G.L.

Posted by Bobby | July 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in Central FL

I hired Michael barber a couple months ago for my sale/manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and importation of marijuana case. Let me tell you,it was one the best decisions i could've made.I violated probation so many times and got my self in a very tight spot where i could NOT get out of j...ail and he made it happen.Love the way he operates,always in touch.Even answered the phone for me on a weekand while he was out vacationing.All my anxiety and worry went away knowing he had my back with his strategic legal defense.Super impressed by his skills in the courtroom,Strong fighter and worked magic somehow !Not only did he get me out fast but made it to where i didnt have to go back to jail.Got my probation re-instated after several violations and new charges.I couldn't believe he stuck his reputation on the time argueing with the judge on my behalf. The fact i'm able to write this review today proves itself what a good lawyer Mr. Barber is and i am SO grateful for all his hard work on my case.Never seen a lawyer so tough,you cant put a dollar sign on the peace of mind Mr. Barber has given me. Highly reccommend him for any future cases.Very happy with the results of his work ! A great friend,great person, and excellent lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best Lawyer! Outstanding Service!

We are happy that we retained Mr. Barber to represent our daughter on a DUI case. Mr. Barber and the staff at Umansky law firm were there for her whenever she needed them. Mr. Barber aggressively represented her and her case was ultimately dropped. He expressed concern over her learning an importa...nt life lesson over this serious mistake. I would hire Mr. Barber again if necessary and I would strongly recommend him.

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Michael David Barber's Lawyer Endorsements

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Erin Morse

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barber is very professional in all his dealings. He is kindhearted and diligently advocates for his clients. He is often giving back to the community and the profession as he is the current Young Lawyers Society President for the Orange County Bar Association."

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Andrew Darling

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has been a mentor to me and his expertise makes him one of the best lawyers in Central Florida. His knowledge and skillset are of the highest caliber. You will have an attorney that will fight for you if you hire him. I endorse Michael with the highest endorsement from one criminal defense attorney to another; if I were ever in need of an attorney, I would hire him."

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Seth Hyman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Michael Barber is hands down one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Orlando. When I was a prosecutor, I always looked forward to working on cases with him as opposing counsel. Michael is smart, passionate, and knows how a prosecutor's mind works so he can almost always get the best results for his clients. I would recommend him every time."

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David Davich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very passionate about the law and his clients."

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John Sirounis

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barber is a very approachable and easy to get along with attorney who I would highly recommend. He knows the law and understands what it takes to get the results you want."

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Jordan Ostroff

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. He was an excellent supervisor when I interned at the State Attorneys Office and he continues to be fantastic defense attorney on all the cases I've seen him on since."

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Francisco Serrano

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barber is a fighter and a great attorney. I would highly recommend him to family or friends."

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Brittany O'Neil

Unknown lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Byrd

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is awesome criminal law attorney and an all around good person. His experience at the State Attorney's Office and his affiliation with the Umansky Law Firm help to continue his excellent reputation."

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Dean Bartzokis

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is extremely skilled in trial and has incredible knowledge of the law. I worked with Michael and against him as a prosecutor and can personally say there is no one with superior legal knowledge and ability to act/react in critical situations. Having Michael by your side is a major asset in any legal matter."

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Jacob Stuart

Unknown lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is the man!"

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Patrick Grozinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is as diligent as they come when representing his clients. He puts forth the effort and tirelessly fights for his clients. His professionalism has also made him stand out as a criminal lawyer in the community. I highly endorse Michael Barber."

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Chase Morinaka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Atcachunas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Ibarrondo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Kaigle

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse Mr. Barber. He is an aggressive and fearless advocate for his clients. As a former prosecutor, he has great knowledge of our criminal justice system and is in a unique position to advocate on behalf of his clients. He is well respected amongst his peers and is a great trial lawyer. I completely endorse him."

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William Umansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a terrific lawyer. He applies practical street sense and has keen ability to develop solutions to client's problems. Mike is energetic, passionate and as a former prosecutor will bring his experience to bear in helping any person accused of a crime!"

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Dean Bartzokis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Flynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Grozinger

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Umansky

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Kaigle

Unknown lawyer

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Karen Ibarrondo

Unknown lawyer

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Christopher Atcachunas

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Legal Elite Up & Comer, Florida Trend Magazine

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

UCF Alumni Top 30 Under 30, University of Central Florida

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

2014 Florida Legal Elite (Criminal Law), Florida Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Umansky Law Firm

2011 - Present

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office Ninth Judicial Circuit

Associations

2016 - Present

Opera Orlando

Board Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Chairman

2013 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Downtown Orlando YMCA

Board Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Committee

Executive Board Member

2011 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Board Member

2011 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

2011

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2004

Winter Park High School

Speaking Engagements

2016

Practicing with Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism

2013

2013 Practicing with Professionalism Seminar

Ethics and Professionalism

Languages

English

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