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Phillip Arroyo is a criminal defense trial attorney in Florida. He holds a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Florida A&M College of Law and was selected to serve in the 2012 White House Internship where he worked within the office of the Vice President of the United States analyzing domestic and economic issues.
In 2019, Arroyo was recruited to the Appellate Division of the Office of the Public Defender for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida. This office represents the indigent with their criminal appeals within Florida's 5th District Court of Appeals which handles all criminal appeals for the the 5th Judicial Circuit, the 7th Judicial Circuit, the 9th Judicial Circuit, the 10th judicial circuit and the 18th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Arroyo authored over 12 appellate briefs and obtained reversals for his clients. After his time handling criminal appeals, he served within the trial divisions of Volusia County and Seminole County where he handled thousands of cases from arrest to jury trial and gained extensive experience handling both felonies and misdemeanors throughout his career. During his time at the 18th judicial circuit, Arroyo was assigned as lead defense counsel to represent defendants before the Veterans Court, a diversionary program for veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces accused of crimes due to substance abuse and mental health issues such as PTSD.
In April of 2021, Mr. Arroyo was appointed by the President of the Florida Bar to the Committee on Governmental and Public Policy and the the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and remains an active contributing member of the Florida Bar and the legal profession in Florida.
Arroyo is originally from the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico where he served as Special Assistant to the island's Democratic Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 and he was also appointed by the Republican Governor of Puerto Rico to the island's Advisory Board on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in 2009. He was also appointed to the Puerto Rico Interagency Committee on Illegal Gun Trafficking by the Secretary of State of Puerto Rico in 2010. He is on record at the United Nations where he has testified on multiple occasions in regard to Puerto Rico's political status with the United States.
He enjoys a simple life in Central Florida with his wife Josephine an environmental attorney and professor at Rollins College and their dog Oliver.
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390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 2185, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Posted by Francisco | June 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Perfect Lawyer
I was detained for 2 months immediately that whe hired Law firm Arroyo whe felted calm and comfortable whe knew that whe was in good hands by treating us like family when I went to court I was impressed how professional he is been in court its very intimidated but standing by him i felted safe I am s...
Posted by Leroy | June 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I Got My Life Back
I was illegally arrested for a crime that I did not commit. It ended up being a high profile case that was blown out of proportion through the media and social media platforms. When I hired The Arroyo Law Firm, they acted on my case immediately. Attorney Phillip Arroyo reminded me that I didn’t need ...
Posted by Tatianna | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
The best
It doesn’t get no greater than Phillip, He is literally the best. the Arroyo Law Firm Will definitely take care of your situation as if it’s their own. They definitely go above and beyond to handle things. You definitely get what you pay for I highly recommend this law firm to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My Story
Phil is absolutely the BEST lawyer you could ever have! I was at the lowest point in my life when I met Phil, and He assured me everything was going to be okay and He Delivered being an instrument from God. He is one of the most Genuine people I have ever met and He Cares about you personally; which ...
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Family of the accused
We hired attorney Phil Arroyo a year ago as my family was facing a traumatic experience due to a false allegation. Phil was so attentive and clear about our rights and his commitment to getting justice for us. He held our hand throughout the process and month by month updated us on status and progres...
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2022 Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2021 - Present
Associate, The Law Office of Corey Cohen & Associates
2022 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaMember
2020 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
COUNT 1: Possession of Schedule 2 Substance (Felony) - CHARGE DROPPED, COUNT 2: Possession of Schedule IV Substance - CHARGE DROPPED, COUNT 3: Possession of Paraphernalia - PLEA OF NO CONTEST, ADJUDICATION WITHHELD. (NO CONVICTION)
COUNT 1 - Possession of Oxycodone (Felony): CASE DROPPED,*** Count 2- Petit Theft (Misdemeanor): NO CONTEST PLEA, ADJUDICATION WITHHELD (NO CONVICTION)
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