Blaine McChesney

Blaine McChesney

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

390 N Orange Ave, Ste 2300, Orlando, FL

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

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Law Office of Blaine Mcchesney

390 N Orange Ave, Ste 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Blaine McChesney's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Dee | September 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Legal Rockstar

When I looked into changing jobs, I was met with uncomfortable conversations after the results of a minor traffic violation came through my background check. This happened over a decade ago and that occurrence has caused me such stress and the possibility of missing out on future employment. I lo...oked into getting the record removed and one of my best decisions to date was having Blaine handle my expungement case. He walked me through the entire process. He let me know what to expect as far as fees, dates and the response timelines between the court systems. I respected his work ethic and communication. He would often update me on changes such as, I sent files to the clerk assistant we should hear back by this date. During our discussions I was able to view his timeline with a checklist for matters about my case and I was very impressed. He kept very detailed and professional notes. I felt a sense of confidence and I knew he would handle everything. He swiftly concluded the case and sent me certifications of the record, and what to expect in the following months. I cannot recommend Blaine McCheseny enough. I send my family and friends to him. He is the one. If you find yourself in need of legal representation, especially one involving criminal defense and expungement, I wholeheartedly encourage you to reach out to him. I just know he has his phone and will answer you when you call.

Posted by Brandon | October 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Met on Christmas Day

Blaine met with me on Christmas Day after I found myself in some legal trouble. I called him on Christmas Day, believing I wouldn't be able to talk to him until at least the next day. He quickly returned my call and after speaking with me for a few minutes decided to meet with me and go over my optio...ns. I couldn't believe he would do this for someone who wasn't there client yet. Blaine really went above and beyond and cares about his clients. My case took much longer than anticipated and he was there every step of the way. He is excellent at communicating and keeps you informed the whole way and always answers calls, emails, and texts very quickly. (I was a needy client). He worked very hard and had to work under a time crunch to get a motion to dismiss my case ready. His hard work payed off, he was far more prepared than the state and the judge dismissed my case. Blaine had to research case law before the motion and was only given about 48 hours to do so and it looked like he had a week. I couldn't have been happier! The judge dismissed my case on my birthday. Needless to say it was an awesome birthday. I highly recommend Blaine. He cares, is experienced, passionate and fights for you. Thanks Blaine!

Posted by James | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Knowledge, Experience, Compassion and Value

I hired Blaine after consulting with 2 other lawyers for a DUI offense. Blaine was referred to me by a friend. The other 2 were big name DUI attorneys. This is the 1st time I ever needed council for anything. I chose Blaine not just because his fees were much more affordable, but he seemed to have a ...vested interest from the start. It was the best decision I could have made. I can't say enough how great he was. He knows DUI law inside and out. He guided me through this most trying time. Blaine explained all of my options, ranging from a plea of "not guilty" to pre-trial diversion, and through his guidance my record has been expunged last week. I decided to do P.T.D. and Blaine helped me through every step of the long and tricky process. Why he is great: he is knowledgeable, honest, experienced, compassionate, a great listener, answers his phone or calls back promptly, and he provides a great value. One thing about value, even though his fees are not as high as most others, don't take that as meaning he is not a top attorney. In my estimation, Blaine does not charge as much because he does not want to take advantage of desperate people. He is fair and honest. I would recommend Blaine to anyone in my family or any of my friends. If you need legal advice, please check him out. You will be glad you did.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Excellent, trustworthy, intelligent!

Mr. McChesney was my lawyer for a first-offense DUI case, and he worked diligently to make sure I was getting the best possible outcomes the entire time. I ended up having my sentence reduced, and was able to avoid all the worst scenarios, because he knows and understands the law so well. Furthermore..., he specializes in LGBTQ-friendly services! I will be recommending him to friends and family if and when his services are needed. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Posted by Ward | May 10, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Mr McChesney was a godsend!!!

Mr. McChesney was a prosecuting attorney for years and be knows the system inside and out. Before I paid him a thing he very thoroughly explained everything the other attorneys didn't. You're definitely not another number with him and he's known as an absolute bulldog in the courtroom. He resolved... my case better than I could have hoped for and continues to help me long after payment has been complete. I shopped around a lot of attorneys and by far he is the best choice for any criminal matter especially DUI.

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Blaine McChesney's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Atcachunas

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

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Elizabeth Bourdon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joanne Tinsley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Mr. McChesney since his time as a prosecutor and I highly recommend him for criminal defense matters. He is well respected by judges and his fellow attorneys."

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Vickie Benson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney in the criminal law field. Blaine is professional and ethical in all legal matters."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

President, Law Office of Blaine McChesney

1998 - 2004

Major Crimes Prosecutor, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2004 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2004 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

2012 - 2013

Central Florida Gay and Lesbian Law Association

President

2010 - 2012

Florida Bar, Ninth Circuit Grievance Committee

Chairman

Education

1998

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with Honors

1995

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science with High Honors

Languages

English

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