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Jacob Scott Bonnell
About Jacob
Biography
Experience:
Attorney Bonnell attended Florida State University and graduated cum laude with majors in political science and international affairs. In his final year of college, Mr. Bonnell lived and studied abroad in Valencia, Spain.
Mr. Bonnell obtained his Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law in 2016 and was licensed by The Florida Bar to practice law that same year. During his time in law school, Mr. Bonnell clerked for a local law firm and also provided family law services to the indigent.
In his final year of law school, Mr. Bonnell was qualified by the Florida Supreme Court as a certified legal intern. As a legal intern, he worked at the 2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office representing juvenile defendants in all stages of criminal proceedings, including trial.
Throughout his legal career, Mr. Bonnell has practiced as a trial attorney in both criminal and civil law. Mr. Bonnell served for several years as an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit (Orange/Osceola) and the 18th Judicial Circuit (Seminole/Brevard). During that time, Mr. Bonnell prosecuted hundreds of cases, gaining invaluable courtroom experience.
Prior to joining FL DUI Group, Mr. Bonnell practiced in personal injury law. As a plaintiff’s lawyer, Mr. Bonnell advocated for those harmed by the negligent or intentional conduct of others, recovering substantial compensation for their injuries, pain and suffering.
Attorney Bonnell utilizes his prior courtroom and litigation experience to provide zealous representation to his clients. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Bonnell uses his insider knowledge and specialized training to provide a skilled and informed representation.
Education:
Florida State University – B.S. in Political Science & International Affairs
Florida State University College of Law – J.D.
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Florida Bar Association
Florida Justice Association
Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Florida for 9 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2016
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Location
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200 East Robinson Street, Suite 1140, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by Bill | October 03, 2025 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Resolved my problem quickly
Outstanding Performance. Replied within an hour and resolved my issues Was up for my DL getting suspended which would be a problem since I have a medical license.
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
5 star lawyer
My name is Daniel , and I hired Mr. Bonnell to take care of some pretty serious charges of my and he was hands on with the the whole entire way!! Any time I reached out he was very professional and had an answer for any question I had & even if he didn’t know the answer at that exact moment he made s...
Posted by Gabriel | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Counselor, Litigator, & A Leader
Jacob Bonnell serves as an educator, a well-spoken leader, and an aggressive and effective but respectful defense lawyer. Jacob was able to articulate his legal expertise and provided continuous support and advice throughout our entire court proceedings. Jacob is extremely well-educated and has g...
Posted by Willy | March 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
¡Gracias Jacob!
Contratamos a Jacob por recomendación de otro abogado para ayudar a nuestro hijo, quien fue arrestado por un nuevo delito mientras estaba en libertad condicional por una ofensa previa. Debido a la violación de su libertad condicional, no podía pagar una fianza para salir de la cárcel. La fiscalía ...
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer Highly Recommend
Jacob made the entire process smooth and as simple as possible. Represented me well in court the entire time and was swift in providing updates in my case along the way. Always was available by either phone or text when I had questions pertaining to my case. Highly recommended!
Jacob Scott Bonnell's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've worked together with Mr. Bonnell on a variety of cases over the years. We sat on opposite sides of the table when he was a prosecutor. Now that he's working for 'freedom' we've shared strategies and tactics to get good results."
"I endorse Jacob. Worked together with him for many years and he is eager, informative and a great lawyer!"
"I've known Jacob since law school. Personally he is an extremely genuine and down to earth guy. As an attorney, he's the kind of operator you want in your corner. Fantastic all around."
"I met Mr. Bonnell while working at the State Attorney's Office. Jacob is diligent, hard working, and most of all a compassionate and fair individual. Those qualities clearly shine through in his ability to get results for his clients. I highly endorse Mr. Bonnell for any of your legal needs. You'd be lucky to have him in your corner!"
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Experience
Associations
Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association
Florida Bar
Florida Justice Association
Orange County Bar Association
Education
2016
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science & International Affairs