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Michele M. Bernard completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Subsequently, she attended graduate school at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice.
After graduate school, Ms. Bernard pursued a Juris Doctor at the Florida A&M University College of Law. As a student, she served as a research assistant while simultaneously completing an Externship for Ninth Circuit Judge Jose R. Rodriguez. Ms. Bernard also served as the Chair of the Moot Court Board. Since her admission to The Florida Bar, she has developed her legal career in the areas of family and criminal law. She is also admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Michele Bernard is an active member in the following professional associations: George C. Young Inns of Court, American Inns of Court, Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, Orange County Bar Association.
Michele Bernard also serves as a Guardian ad Litem on behalf of children.
Ms. Bernard has experience representing clients in a myriad of domestic disputes, ranging from divorce to child custody and adoption and has represented defendants in an array of criminal matters. She has performed legal counsel assisting clients with title work on their real estate investments as a member of the Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund.
She is committed to helping children and families solve their domestic dilemmas as peacefully as possible with the precise blend of vigorous legal advocacy and Law is an emerging legal concept that views the Law as a healing profession which SERVES PEOPLE AND FAMILIES with dignity. In these times, clients are looking for alternatives to expensive and stressful legal battles. Holistic Law resolves issues via a mediated paradigm which promotes sustainable solutions. Accordingly, this approach utilizes vigorous courtroom advocacy only when peaceful methods are not feasible.
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Acquired: 2007
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390 N. Orange Ave. #2300, 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very unprofessional. Ignores you're phone calls emails etc. Asks for money and won't here from here for a very long time . Don't do it.
Posted by anonymous | March 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Michele Bernard has lied and set false expectations of getting my support adjusted . After the hearing she didn’t bother to follow up with me not even after that meeting . She took my money and ran off offering no assistance that she told me she could help with . She coerced me into paying for her se...
Posted by Dustin | May 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
wow where to being I hired Michele Bernard to take over from my prior lawyer because I needed someone I could really talk to and trust that they cared for my case and my kids this was the best thing that I did for myself because it was night and day. Ms. Bernard went through everything with me one st...
Posted by Jose | April 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I first hired Mrs Bernard a couple years ago for a contempt child support and injunction case. Mrs. Bernard worked with me and explained the process and help me get the child support case resolved. I hired her again late last year to have my injunction removed and have some other issues resolved and...
Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
My situation was very unique and difficult. I had looked for a lawyer for several weeks and Michele was the only one who took interest in my case/situation. She was on top of my case from the moment I hired her until the judge's decision. She is very knowledgeable about the law and is relentless i...
"I had the pleasure of opposing Attorney Bernard in a divorce case that seemed destined for a multi-day trial. By being professional, honest and clear in negotiables/non-negotiables we were able to find a win-win for our respective clients. I found Attorney Bernard to be extremely organized and prepared at pre-trial hearings. If I were going through a domestic relations case I would hire her to represent me."
"I was granted the pleasure of working with Ms. Bernanrd in a case that we were both concerned would not settle. With her guidance and professionalism we were able to help both of our clients with a positive outcome. I was impressed with Ms. Bernard's professionalism and dedication to the profession and focusing on what is best for the child in this case and both parties. I still frequently reach out to her for counsel and would comfortably send her clients should I have a conflict."
"Attorney Bernard fights for her clients with a high level of ethical representation. I am pleased to endorse her."
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
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2012 - Present
Attorney, Holistic Legal, P.A.
2012 - 2012
Associate, Kaufman, Englett & Lynd
2009 - 2011
Attorney, Holz Law Group
2007 - 2009
Attorney, Michele M. Bernard, P.A.
2019 - Present
U.S. Supreme Court
2019 - Present
Supreme Court Historical Society
2018 - Present
George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of Court
2018 - Present
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court
2018 - Present
American Inns of Court
2012 - Present
Yoga AllianceRegistered Yoga Teacher
2007 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2006
2003
MS - Master of Science
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
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