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John Patrick Guidry II
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Biography
Mr. Guidry graduated, with Honors, from St. Louis University School of Law in 1993 with his Juris Doctor, a Masters of Business Administration, and his Bacholor's Degree was in Accounting. Mr. Guidry began his criminal defense career at the Orange County Public Defender's Office in 1993, under the wonderful supervision of then elect Public Defender Joseph DuRocher (in my opinion, the best public defender, ever). In 2001, Mr. Guidry left his position as a Felony Division Chief with that office to begin his private practice in downtown Orlando, right next to the Orange County Courthouse (where his office remains to this day).
Mr. Guidry owned and operated U.M.P. Recording Studio, an Orlando recording facility he founded in 1998. In 2009, he sold U.M.P. to a record label, but retained a mastering facility, where to this day Mr. Guidry still engineers and masters albums for artists all over Florida.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
33 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Law Offices of John Patrick Guidry II
320 N Magnolia Ave Ste B1, Orlando, FL, 328011651
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John Patrick Guidry II's Reviews
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Posted by Shaun | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hard working lawyer that cares about you and gets results
John is an amazing attorney. He is attentive and very communicative. He is honest and reasonable w/his fee's as well. I highly recommend John if you need any assistance that is in his umbrella of work.
Posted by F. Prince | April 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
John Gidry Is an excellent attorney.. Great communication. Transparent in the entire judicial process. Realistic in you expectations. just overall a great lawyer. Do not cut corners when it comes to your future. Highly recommended
Posted by Muhammad | August 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Highly Recommended!
Mr. Guidry is an outstanding professional that goes above and beyond to help his clients. Truly remarkable is his attention to detail together with great experience, responsiveness and expertise. Thanks Again John!
Posted by Kelly | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If you want the best...Hire John Guidry
I hired John Guidry to defend a family member that was charged with a crime. John was personable, kind, professional and knowledgeable. I hired him on a Tuesday and the charges were dropped on a Wednesday. Best money I have spent in a long time. If you want the best...Hire John Guidry!
Posted by Jennifer | November 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Looking for a great lawyer with great personality??Hes the one!!!
It was the First time I ever had to use a lawyer, but he made the experience comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a lawyer that is understanding, honest, and down to earth. He made me feel comfortable with the process. Always communicated anything new happening with my cas...
John Patrick Guidry II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've known John Guidry for about 20 years. One of the key components of the lawyer-client relationship (or any relationship for that matter) is trust. John is not only a smart, conscientious, and aggressive lawyer, he is someone you can absolutely trust and, believe me, I don't say that about everyone. When I have something where I need the assistance of another attorney, John is among the lawyers I will call because I can trust that he will be there, on time, and he will be prepared as he always is. If you hire John, you will be getting a top flight lawyer."
"When I was a prosecutor I always knew that the cases handled by John Guidry would end up with the best result for his client. He knows that it's important to have a good relationship with the other side in order to get a great resolution for the client. A stellar lawyer, highly recommended!"
"I've been opposing counsel against Mr. Guidry on a number of cases in County Court. As a prosecutor, I can say that Mr. Guidry definitely does his homework and works hard for his clients. He is always prepared and always provides me with information in order to either get a better plea offer for his client, or to properly prepare the case for trial. Mr. Guidry is experienced, knowledgeable, and hard working. You can't go wrong hiring him for any of your criminal defense needs."
"John is easy to talk to but deadly as advisory. I had cases against John while I was at the State and his experience and knowledge shined through during our conversations. He worked hard for his clients and is definitely someone who I endorse."
"John and I had multiple cases together while I was a prosecutor in Orange County. He is always well-prepared, and diligently fights to represent his clients' best interests. I endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John has a long time reputation as an excellent Criminal Defense Attorney."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"John Guidry is an excellent criminal lawyer. He is intelligent, creative and very street smart. He understands what his clients need and he will go to bat for them to try and make sure he can achieve his client's goal. He is also an entertainment lawyer and has a lot of practical knowledge because he is also a musician. I endorse John!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Guidry for many years. He is an aggressive attorney who is always prepared in Court. He fights hard for his clients & cares about them. I highly recommend Attorney Guidry!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Very professional, very knowledgeable, very zealous in his pursuit of the best interests of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"John and I worked together on a matter in which our client was picked up at JFK Airport on a warrant lodged from Florida. With John's assistance, we were able to get her released on her own recognizance in Florida, the criminal case dismissed in NY, and released from immigration authorities. Excellent criminal defense attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a very knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate attorney. I have seen and/or worked with John since 1993, and can say that he is a credit to the Criminal Defense Bar."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a very hard working attorney. We have worked together on several suppression issues which have led to the dismissal of charges."
"I have had the opportunity of knowing Attorney John P. Guidry for 8 years. During that time, Mr. Guidry has always provided zealous and dynamic advocacy to his clients. His passion for providing the best possible outcome for his clients is unwaviering. I highly endorse Mr. Guidry to any person in need of a well respected trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Guidry has a brilliant legal mind, and is able to convey complex legal issues in a way that even a lay person can understand them. If he were a doctor he would be considered a brilliant surgeon who also has a great bed side manner. I highly endorse Mr. Guidry, if you get in trouble in Orlando call John Guidry."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Not only have John and I worked together on cases over the years, I consider him to be an excellent friend as well. John has the up-most concern for his clients interest and possesses outstanding ethical principles that are recognized by the public and the legal community at large. When I have questions regarding legal matters, I frequently seek John's opinion, as his knowledge is masterful. If I were charged with an offense, John is on speed dial!"
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orlando, Expertise
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Trial Award, Office of the Public Defender
1999
Dedicated Service Award, Joseph DuRocher, Public Defender
1998
Trial Award (Not Guilty on Capital Sex Battery), Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit
1997
Trial Award, Public Defender's Office
1995
Trial Award, Joseph DuRocher, Public Defender
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Owner, Law Firm of John Guidry, P.A.
1993 - 2001
Felony Division Chief, Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit
Associations
2011 - Present
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Criminal Law Section of the Florida BarMember
2005 - Present
Sports and Entertainment Section of the Florida BarMember
2004 - Present
National Academy of the Recording ArtsMember
1993 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. T.C.
Dropped
State v. M.S.
Dropped
State of Florida v. T.Y.
Time Served.
State v. L.P.
Nolle Pros (State dropped charges)
State of Florida v. R.K.
Time Served.
State of Florida vs. D.M.
Dropped, No Information Filed
State of Florida v. C. Jones
Case Dropped (nolle pros)
State of Florida vs. F.P.
Criminal Case Dropped, reduced to Infraction
State of Florida vs. N. Medina
Dropped Case (nolle pros) after Motion to Suppress
State of Florida v. A.B.
Time Served.
State of Florida v. N.D.
Nolle Pros (case dropped by state)
State of Florida vs. D.B.
Nolle Pros (drug court completed)
State of Florida vs. P.E.
PTD (Pretrial Diversion)
State of Florida vs. C.D.
reduced felony to misdemeanor
State of Florida vs. K.J.
Mail In Probation
State of Florida vs. M.C.
VOP Dismissed
State of Florida vs. E.C.
Nolle Pros (diversion completed)
State of Florida vs. J.F.
No Information Filed (State Dropped Case)
State of Florida v. K.A.
Dismissed
State of Florida vs. J.W.
nolle pros (state dropped case)
State of Florida vs. A.L.
Time Served
State of Florida v. M.G.
No Information Filed (case dropped)
Education
1993
St. Louis University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
St. Louis University
Masters of Business Administration
1990
Saint Louis University
Bachlors of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
South Atlantic Regional Moot Court Competition
Judge
2010
Student Final Project Presentations, Full Sail University
Full Sail University Graduate Project Presentations
2009
Full Sail University Panel / Judges
Final Graduation Project Review Panel
2008
Full Sail University Panelist
Panel Discussion / Legal Issues
2006
Taking and Defending Effective Depositions in Florida
Criminal Depositions in Florida
2005
Taking and Defending Effective Depostions In Florida
Criminal Depositions
2005
Advanced Depositions In Florida
Criminal Case Depositions, Advanced
2004
Strategies For Taking and Defending Depositions In Florida
Strategies for Taking Depos in Criminal Cases
Publications
2013
Lake Legal News
Drop of My Opinion, Red Light Cameras
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
A Lesson In Reasonable Suspicion
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Transmitting Child Porn Case Overturned
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Unlawful Police Command Gets Case Thrown Out
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Government Deception Doesn't Always Lead to a Conviction
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Search Incident to Arrest
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Motions to Dismiss
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Can You Prove Battery Without a Victim?
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Is Stealing Always a Crime?
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Illegal Conditions of Probation Can't Support a VOP
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Recanted Testimony in Battery Cases
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Good Faith Can Defeat a Grand Theft Charge
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Sex Offenders Must Cut Red Tape, or Risk Arrest
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Life After a Felony
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Jail Time for Failing to Appear at Depositions
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Lying is Not Illegal
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Judge Gets Booted from Case after Denying Drug Court
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Trafic Stops on Private Property Can Be Illegal
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
DNA Can't Prove Possession
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Can Diluted Urine Violate Probation?
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Please, Don't Put It In Writing
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
New DUI Laws Punish the Wrong People
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Free Speech Can Lead to a Conspiracy Arrest
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
He Made Me Do It -- The Duress Defense
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Florida's Prison Rate is 7th Highest in U.S.
2013
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Public Service Announcement to Arrestees
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
What Happens When You're Late for Court?
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Drug Trafficking Via Express Mail
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Fingerprint Evidence Not Always Accurate
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Dismissal of Oxycodone Case with the Prescription Defense
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
When Aggravated Battery is Really Only a "Battery"
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Trafficking in Oxycodone Just Got Harder to Prove
2012
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Intending to Sell Drugs vs. Use Drugs
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Can the Government Really Set People Up Like That?
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
When Is Leaving the Scene of an Accident Not a Crime?
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Cash Is Evil?
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Intent to Sell vs. Personal Use: How Much of a Drug is Too Much?
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Carrying Concealed Firearms, But Not Really "Carrying"
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Please Don't Write a Letter to the Judge
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Grand Theft vs. Petit Theft
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Renting a Car Fits Drug Trafficker Profile?
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Shouting and Cursing Isn't a Crime
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Everyone's Going To Jail, Unless Someone Confesses....
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Trafficking Weights not Always Accurate
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Possession of Ammunition and a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Mere Proximity to Drugs is Not Enough to Convict
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Another Trafficking in Pill Case Overturned
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Positive Drug Test not Enough to Support VOP Conviction
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Drug Dog Not Accurate at Detecting Drugs
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Your Cell Phone May Testify Against You
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
2011
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
VOP for Being Poor
2010
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Florida's Noise Statute Declared Unconstitutional by Brevard Court
2010
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Drugs Were Found In My Car, But...
2010
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Is "Passing the Dutchie" Against Florida Law?
2010
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
Federal Government Abandoned Unfair Trafficking Sentences Long Ago
2010
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney Blog.com
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