I hired Richard Hornsby years ago for a criminal case and, at the time, found him to be competent and effective. Recently, I reached out to him again for assistance in filing a petition to expunge my record under Florida Statute 943.0583, as I am a documented victim of human trafficking. To my sur...prise, he responded by incorrectly stating that I was ineligible for expungement due to being adjudicated guilty—completely ignoring the fact that this particular statute explicitly allows for expungement even when adjudication occurred, as part of its purpose to protect and support survivors of trafficking. This isn’t a gray area of law—it’s clearly written into the statute. What’s more concerning is the arrogance and dismissiveness of his tone. It’s incredibly disappointing, and honestly alarming, that an attorney responsible for people’s legal outcomes is so uninformed about a well-established Florida law meant to support victims. If you’re a survivor seeking legal help to reclaim your life, I suggest finding an attorney who’s not only knowledgeable, but actually listens **Thank you for sharing that additional message. Here’s an updated version of your review update that includes his rude and hypocritical criticism of text communication, and the fact that his own website encourages it: ⸻ Updated Review: After my initial review, I received an extremely inappropriate and unprofessional message from Mr. Hornsby in which he belittled me for being a survivor of human trafficking, accused me of trying to “ruin his livelihood,” and criticized me for communicating via text—despite the fact that his website has a “TEXT NOW” banner on every single page encouraging exactly that. To be clear: I contacted him to pursue an expungement under Florida Statute 943.0583. His initial response falsely claimed that I was ineligible due to adjudication—something the statute explicitly allows for when someone is a victim of trafficking. Only after I pushed back did he acknowledge he was familiar with these expungements, but by then the damage was done. Had I trusted his word, I might have believed I had no legal options. His follow-up messages were not only unprofessional, but deeply condescending and hostile—insulting my maturity and seriousness, and implying that being a victim does not give me the right to leave a factual review. That alone speaks volumes about how he views and treats survivors. If you are someone seeking compassionate, accurate representation—especially as a vulnerable or marginalized individual—please look elsewhere. You deserve an attorney who listens, communicates respectfully, and knows the law. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. Please check my google review for a screenshot of the disgusting retaliatory messages I received after leaving my review.

Mr. Richard Hornsby is one of the greatest, Attorneys He is his father's son. No doubt . I found him excellent. I used his father early on in the day when he was still with us. And now I used His son Being Richard Hornsby. I read some of these reviews which I thought were very cruel.I think people ...need to learn the difference between a straight Out forward black & white hard working attorney instead of putting him down as some of these reviews, I saw and I believe the reviews were the same exact person just by the writings on the wall .Mr. Hornsby is very black & white straight forward very quick with his words Boom! He don't want to hear Nothing but the facts. Okay, I get it. Hey, I drove him crazy too. But I gotta say something this man works. that's the kind of attorney you want straight out black & white. No bsing. Hes a hard worker and he does have time for everybody. It's just that he's fast and he's quick at the tongue. But that's a good thing, because when you get a attorney like that. You know something is getting done and he got my case Done in just a few weeks and now I have hired him for the second time as of today being December 14th 2024.. So if you want an attorney that works hard and is fast and quick at the tongue and straight out in black & white. Hes your guy! No white picket fence here. Let's just get the job done and that's what Mr. Hornsby does, and that's what makes him so valuable, and that's what made me respect him as much as I always respected his father. I have referred Mr. Hornsby to 5 people. Today was my fifth person. And let me tell you something i worked for a lot of attorneys in the past in my younger days and and I used Mr. Hornsby's father in the 70s late 70s I think don't hold me to it. And I could tell you this. He is definitely his father's son and if I could give him 10 stars on here, I would so so please don't put somebody down unless you understand why that person is the way they are. And also the few reviews I read on here. That I said I believed was the same person. You sounded like you might have been a bit confused through your review and your case I read Mr Hornsbys rebuttal back to you and I thought it was excellent. And it also thought it was very mannered. And it also thought it was very professional not nasty just straight out and to the point! So I'm just gonna say this. I hired him again today. Like I said earlier and I would hire him again and again and I'll keep referring him. Not that he needs it because everybody wants the !Richard Hornsby just as they wanted his father! . I was so happy to be able to get him. And other attorneys, I know personally criminal attorneys. Asked me, why did you hire Richard instead of us? And my answer was crystal.Clear and clean and the truth.I said I used his father.He was a magnificent man and I liked the way he carried himself like father like son. And thats why i hired Richard Hornsby! Richard did carry himself his Self proudly and with dignity as his father did and worked very hard as his father did. if you can handle a man thats straight out and forward then hire richard hornsby !the Hornsby family has been around for years!!! And thats a huge plus!!! Thk you mr Richard Hornsby im grateful

Richard Hornby, P.A. was a great hire for my circumstances. I contacted him through his message service during the weekend and he responded before the end of the weekend. We discussed my circumstances, he clearly explained the law, and informed me of my options. This having been my only encounter ...with the law, Richard provided great comfort with his knowledge and expertise. Mr. Hornsby quickly assess my case and laid out the step required to address may case with the legal authorities. Mr. Hornsby was very professional, well-organized, and proficient in his approach. My case was dismissed within 21-days. I recommend Richard Hornsby if you ever find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney.