501 N. Magnolia AvenueOrlando, FL, 32801United States (407) 539-4954

Kendall Lance Horween

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Orlando, FL
Licensed for 21 years

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About Kendall

I have lived in Florida since I was 2 years old. First in Miami, then West Palm Beach, and now I make Orlando my home with my family.

Verbal battling was always natural to me, so it would seem ftting that being a lawyer was in my future. The trick, however, is to know when it's time to battle and when it's time to extend an olive branch. This is something that I belive comes naturally, but must be defined through experience. I now have about 15 years of experience as a lawyer and feel very comfortable in any setting against any other attorney in representing the best interests of my clients. After all, there is no reason to be afraid of another attorney, judge, prosecutor, or court itself. At least that's my position.

I began my legal career at the State Attorney's Office in Orange County Florida (Orlando). While there I earned a Top Performer Award and Merit Raise for my prosecuting. I handled traffic, misdemeanors, and felonies. My last stint at the office was as a Domestic Violence Specialist Prosecutor. While in that role I also had the responsibility of training and mentoring younger prosecutors. One of whom, I am proud to say, has moved up quite high in the ranks of the office.

Upon leaving the State I worked for another attorney in town for about a year. Then I partnered up with two other attorneys. One attorney left and it was me and one partner. Being a partner can be difficult. Eventually, we went our separate ways and I have happily been on my own for about seven years now. I handle my own cases. I do not meet with clients only to let an associate or paralegal handle your case. I am available to my clients by cell, text, or email at any time including the weekends and holidays.

I greatly enjoy meeting people and learning their stories. It's always something different. Not all cases are very serious, but I try to stick to a simple approach....honesty. I will not tell a client something just to make them feel better. It would be easy to do, but I'm more of an attorney or counselor than a salesman I suppose. Many of the cases I get now are referrals from former clients who know that I will charge a fair rate, defend the case as well as possible, and be honest during a time when someone needs that the most.

In the end my goal is to get charges dropped first then try to keep my client out of jail. What I can promise is my best effort at a reasonable rate during a difficult time.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 100%
I handle all types of juvenile or adult misdemeanor or felony including but not limited to cases involving: DUI, traffic cases, drugs (drug trafficking), guns, domestic violence, theft, non-domestic violence, burglary, fraud, assault, and murder
22 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

501 N. Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL, 32801

Office (407) 539-4954

Website

http://www.yourfloridadefense.com

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	2000	06/01/2022

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

Avvo Contributions

Legal answers	1679
Legal guides	0

Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Featured Attorney	AVVO	2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers	National Trial Lawyers Association	2015
Top Contributor Award	AVVO	2015
Clients' Choice Award	AVVO	2015
Top Performer	Orange County State Attorney's Office	2001

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Kendall L. Horween, P.A.	2007 - Present
Attorney-Partner	Lippman, Horween & Associates, P.A.	2004 - 2007
Attorney	Rathel Law Group	2003 - 2004
Assistant State Attorney	Orange County State Attorney	2000 - 2003

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Member	2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers Association	Top 100 Trial Lawyers	2015 - Present
The Orange County Bar Association	Attorney	2000 - Present
Florida Bar	Attorney Member	2000 - Present

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1999
University of Florida	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1995
Palm Beach Community College	Associates of Arts	1993

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Legal Studies Class	Legal Ethics	2014

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
14-1000CFA	Pled to Suspended License only having to pay court costs.
13-3530Cfa	Back on probation. With credit for time served. Also now can travel outside FL for work and Judge waived next 90 days of supervision costs
CF10-87	Motion to Allow Contact Granted
CF11-1496-A-O	Motion to Suppress Granted and State Appealing
13-2351CFA	6 Months County Jail Followed by Probation

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5 Star		98%
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A lawyer one can trust and count on!

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Posted by Tracy
January 19, 2015

When I first heard my son had gotten himself into legal trouble I was devastated. A friend recommended that I call Kendal for a consultation. Kendal was not only professional but extremely courteous. He walked us through all the legal issues facing my son with competent diligence and knowledgeable advice. Later, when my daughter found herself in trouble, I did not hesitate to call Kendal. I knew he would handle her case with the same skillful commitment to excellence that he exhibited during my son’s case. I highly recommend Kendal as a highly qualified and experienced criminal attorney.

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BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!!

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Posted by Nikki
February 3, 2015

When a member of my family was accused of a crime we hired an attorney to whom we paid 10k, to only have our case drag on for 4 years. I finally decided to fire that attorney and hire Kendall who was not only knowledgeable, but also prompt in getting results for our case. I always recommend Kendal to everyone I know. He is friendly, honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable and all around the best attorney in town. You want the BEST results? Hire the BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!

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Kendall Horween

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Posted by Partick
July 27, 2022

Kendall had my case thrown out in less than a month. Never made me feel uneasy or worried, always confident. Best money I ever spent!

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Highly Recommend Kendall Horween

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Posted by anonymous
February 22, 2022

I highly recommend Kendall Horween if you find yourself in need for a defense attorney. His knowledge and experience as well as being a kind person allows the stress of this situation to be lessened. He was always in touch, I never had to pester him for answers. He was upfront and kept me informed on where we were in the process and the possible outcomes. I believe he went above and beyond for me but also could tell by his demeanor he would treat every single client this way. You can just tell he is passionate about his craft and does the very best work. I cannot thank him enough for his time and effort to ensure I received the best legal representation for an unfortunate situation.

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Outstanding attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Gregory
February 21, 2022

He handled my bail review hearing and handled my case witch were criminal cases and got me out pending court while I had a no bail originally. He was dedicated to help on a short notice of my bail hearing witch he only had about a 12 hour window from when I was incarcerated to when my bail review was held . He is GREAT with communication and was well prepared. He is very determined to do the best he can and he made the best outcome of my situation that I thought wouldn’t be possible. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a attorney.

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Great Representation

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Posted by Jeffrey
September 17, 2021

I have known Kendall Horween since he started to represent me in 2004 for violation of community control and he even argued so good that he got me bond on the VOCC. His continued representation of me continued when I got hit with over 85 felonies in both Orange and Seminole counties. Well, I beat all but one in Orlando and got a small prison term and for the rest in Seminole the time was minimal. I want you to know that his level of professionalism is diligently respected by each Judge he is in front of.

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Amazing lawyer !

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Posted by Beatriz
September 4, 2021

When my man first got locked up he had a few VOP charges and my mind instantly was put to ease after my first consultation with Mr.Horween he was persistent and dedicated to getting all the cases handled and making sure my man received the less possible time with no probation after I couldn’t be happier with the results!

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Diligent and straightforward

5.0 stars

Posted by Karin
August 18, 2021

My husband hired Kendall Horween for our son who got into major trouble. He realized our son wasn't truly a criminal and didn't have a criminal history. He was honest and diligent, my sons case went through 4 different states attorney's and covid 19 lock downs. With all the complications he kept us informed and refused additional money for all his efforts. Kendall still checks in with us to see how our son os doing. Yes, we would hire him again.

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I would recommend 1000%

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
June 19, 2021

He is sent from heaven! He know what he is doing and gets the job done! I felt very confident having him handle the case. I would recommend him to everyone! Don’t hesitate hire this man so he can do what he does to help you too!

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Kendall Horween

5.0 stars

Posted by Rick
April 7, 2021

I cannot say enough good things about the representation I received from Mr Horween. I recommend him to anyone needing an attorney without hesitation.

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Brad Higginbotham, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2017
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I had the pleasure of working with and against Mr. Horween on criminal matters. I have always found him to be diligent, intelligent and honest with his clients. I highly recommend him.

James Newell, Juvenile law Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Zahra Umansky, Criminal defense Attorney on May 20, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Kendall for many years. He has always been a hard worker & fighter for his clients. He strives to get the best results. He is well liked & respected by his fellow lawyers. I would highly recommend Kendall for any criminal matter.

Jonathan Lacour, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 28, 2015
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Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer.

Webb Millsaps, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
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Mr. Horween consistently provides excellent legal counsel in response to questions in this forum. He demonstrates in-depth knowledge on a variety of key legal issues, which is evident in his focused, well-reasoned analysis. His legal writing is cogent and practical. I endorse this lawyer.

Coleman Hengesbach, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas Olsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jonathan Sirota, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
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My colleague speaks with great experience, confidence and sincerity. It’s always a pleasure reading his point of view on the issues and learning from his extensive legal experience.

Mitchell Wood, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2015
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An attorney whose clients know exactly what's going on and whose opposing counsel doesn't see it coming.

Christopher Ariano, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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I strongly endorse Kendall Horween to anyone who is charged with a crime. He is a highly experienced and aggressive attorney who fights to defend each of his clients. I would encourage anyone who is facing charges to contact him to prepare their defense.

Zachary Storrs, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
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Mr. Horween is an excellent attorney who fights for his clients. I strongly endorse him for anyone who has been charged with a crime.

Sufian Doleh, Unknown Attorney on Mar 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly respected lawyer in the legal community.

Bruce Dizengoff, Family Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Kendall Horween is an extremely knowledgeable attorney, and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is well respected in the legal field.

John Elbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.Kendall is a fine attorneywho is devoted to his clients and to the profession.

Hovanes Margarian, Unknown Attorney on Mar 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Mark Murad, Unknown Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a great attorney!

Jennifer McGhan, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2015
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Kendall Lance Horween is a true fighter for justice. I would not hesitate to hire Mr. Horween and to recommend him to any family member or friend who needs an attorney who will fight for what's right. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.

Jennifer Wirsching, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He provides well reasoned responses on Avvo.

Michael Birchmore, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 17, 2015
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Ken Horween is certainly someone you will want to talk with if you have been charged with a crime. He is well respected within the legal community. I endorse this lawyer.

H. Aalsberg, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2015
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A great lawyer to have on your side when you need the best defense. I endorse him.

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