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Michael Howard LaFay
About Michael
Biography
Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for the past 27 years and has litigated over 300 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases. Recent significant trials that Michael has won include two murder trials, one of which charged a triple homicide and also a major pill mill case which was dismissed at trial by the judge.
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Licensed in Florida for 41 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 41 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
NeJame Law
189 South Orange Av, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by Sheila | November 10, 2014 | Litigation
Stuck with me thick and thin
My family hired Michael 5 years ago today, Michael never left my side, even after my funds were ALL gone. Not knowing the Lord would take almost 5 years to take this to trial, Michael was there every step of the way giving everything he had to my case but asking for nothing. He was/is an amazing lawy...
Michael Howard LaFay's Lawyer Endorsements
"Michael LaFay is an amazing attorney who knows the law and strategies so well."
"Michael's legal skills are second to none and is a master strategist. He is a board certified trial lawyer who is a tireless worker. He has the savoir faire and courtroom skills necessary to impress the judge and jury."
"Michael is a highly respected litigator that will provide a well thought out, calculated defense strategy for his clients. He regularly thinks outside the box to the benefit of his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Michael is a highly experienced criminal attorney. He is vigilant for his clients. He has proven himself highly effective in his representation of his clients. I endorse him."
"Michael is fearless, aggressive and smart. He does a tremendous job in advocating for his clients and protecting their rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is one of the top 5 criminal defense attorneys in the state. He is fearless and relentless in his pursuit of a positive outcome. I would and have recommended Michael to my dearest friends and family members."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. LaFay is an extremely talented attorney."
"Michael is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Orlando. He is very respected by his colleagues and always goes above and beyond for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Featured as "Top Criminal Defense Attorney", AVVO
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Law Firm, Orando Business Journal
2013
Board Certification in Criminal Law, The Florida Bar
2013
top lawyer in Orlando, Orlando Life Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Davis Award, Governor of Florida
2001
Meir Award, Orlando Police Department
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Outstanding Prosecution, Orange County Sheriffs Office
2001
Sheriff's Citation for Excellence, Orange County Sheriff's Office
2001
Certificate of Commendation For Excellence, Orange County Sheriff's Office
2001
Honored for Trial work, DEA Heroin Task Force
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Davis Award for Excellence, Medicaid Fraud Task Force - Presented by the Governor
1997
Faculty Lecturer, Florida Police Academy
1994
Faculty Speaker, Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Nejame Law
Associations
1985 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
2014 Triple Homicide
Not Guilty
2010 Capital Sexual Battery
Not Guilty
2011 Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
2011 DUI/ Resisting Arrest
Not Guilty
2011 Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
The Court threw out the breath test due to source code violations and the jury disbelieved the arresting officer
2012 Driving UInder the Influence (DUI)
Not Guilty
2012 Bribery - Charged in Federal Court
Not Guilty
2013 Possession of Drugs
Case dismissed
2014 Scheme to Defraud/Grand Theft
Not Guilty
2014 Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
Client acquitted of all felonies. Found guilty of a traffic offense of reckless driving.
2010 Trafficking in Heroin
The defendant received a significantly lesser sentence
2014 First Degree Murder Charge
Not Guilty
2015 Racketeering/Trafficking in Pills (Pill Mill charges)
Case dismissed
2016 Conspiracy/Trafficking in Cocaine Dropped
Case dropped
2016 Conspiracy/Trafficking in Cocaine
Not Guilty
2016 Conspiracy to Traffic in Cocaine
Not Guilty
2016 Robbery
Case dismissed
2017 Trafficking in Cocaine and Possession of a Place for Trafficking
Not Guilty
2017 Battery
Not Guilty
2007 Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Death
Not guilty
2017 Battery
Not Guilty
2006 Attempted Murder
Not Guilty
2006 Driving Under the Influece (DUI)
Not Guilty
2006 Driving Under the Influece (DUI)
Not guilty
2006 Driving Under the Influece (DUI)
Not guilty
2006 Lewd and Lascivious Battery
Not Guilty
2006 Attempted Murder
Not Guilty
2007 Aggravated Battery
Not Guilty
2018 Driving Under the Influece (DUI)
Not Guilty
2007 Trafficking in Cocaine, 400 grams or more
Probation (instead of the minimum sentence was 15 years in prison)
2007 (Driving Under he Influence) DUI
Not guilty
2007 Sexual Battery
Not Guilty
2008 Attempted First Degree Murder/Kidnapping
Significantly reduced sentence. The case is currently on appeal.
2009 (Driving Under the Influence) DUI
Not Guilty
2009 Multiple Counts of Robbery with a Firearm, Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Assault
The robbery charges were reduced and the remaining counts were reduced to misdemeanors.
2009 Trafficking in Cocaine
Rather than go forward, the State agreed to a sentence of two years of probation.
2010 Boating Under the Influice (BUI) Manslaughter
Acquitted of BUI Manslaughter. The defendant was found guilty of the misdemeanor of Boating Under the Influence (BUI).
Education
1983
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Muhlenberg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1994
Medical Trial Practice Quarterly
"The Wrongful Death Action" (Co-Author)
1983
New England Journal on Criminal Confinement
"Double-celling in the Prisions"
Languages
English
Italian