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Charity Joy Tonelli
also known as Charity Johnson
About Charity
Biography
Charity Tonelli focuses her practice exclusively in the area of Criminal Defense at her firm, Tonelli Law. Prior to entering private practice, Charity was a prosecutor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit working to ensure justice for felony, juvenile, domestic violence, and misdemeanor cases. Charity attended Barry School of Law where she received the highest grade in the class in multiple courses and graduated with Honors in Trial Advocacy and Honors in Children & Family Law. Charity has always been passionate about defending the rights of others, especially those of children and people with special needs. Charity now uses her experience as a trial attorney to fight for the individual’s personal rights and liberties.
In addition to her litigation practice, Charity enjoys giving back to her legal community as an active Board Member of the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, the Central Florida Association for Women, Treasurer of the National Association for Divorce Professionals, and Chairperson of the Orange County Bar Association’s Real Property Committee.
Charity met and married her law school sweetheart, William (Bill) Tonelli, and they now call Orlando home. In their free time they enjoy spending time together with their dogs and traveling whenever their schedules will allow it.
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
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Location
Tonelli Law
1238 E. Concord St., Orlando, FL, 32803
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Posted by Christine | November 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Thank You!!
Charity Tonelli is very knowledgeable about the law and very professional! Even met us on a Saturday!! Above & beyond, Ms. Tonelli!! Thank you for all your hard work!
Posted by Trevor | May 08, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ms. Charity Joy Tonelli
Where do I start. I cannot say how wonderful she is as a person! I do not know her well personally however, she made an impact on me in a way to prompt me to write this review. I did to a ton of research on Attorneys in the Orlando area, and she by far fit the bill. Being that She has a excellent...
Posted by Ashley | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Experience!
Ms. Tonelli was able to get the judge to dismiss my speeding ticket and also have no points assessed to my license....I couldn't ask for a better outcome all due to Ms. Tonelli's efforts and expertise!!
Charity Joy Tonelli's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Tonelli is one of the most intelligent and dedicated attorneys in the Central Florida area. She is determined to make sure that each of her clients is protected and well served. It's not often that you find someone as dedicated to their practice as Charity; for these reasons and many more, I endorse Charity as an excellent attorney."
"Ms. Tonelli is capable, compassionate and extremely professional. Her ethics are beyond compare. I would not hesitate to refer my clients to Tonelli Law!"
"My former trial partner at the State Attorney's Office, Charity is simply a great person and attorney."
"Charity is a highly skilled and knowledgable attorney, and it is a pleasure being able to work along side her. She is a tireless and zealous advocate for each and every one of her clients, and will go above and beyond your expectations. I highly endorse this attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Charity is very sharp, she is passionate about each case she encounters. She strives to give her clients the best possible Scenario. She is dominant in her trial advocacy skills. The smartest thing you can ever do is hire this attorney."
"Charity is one of the most professional and knowledgeable lawyers in Central Florida. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Quite possibly the 9th circuit's toughest prosecutor but always professional and a joy to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She is an amazing person and superb lawyer."
"I was an instructor of Ms. Johnson in law school. She was a very bright, interested and inquisitive student. I have since observed her practicing in state court as a prosecutor. Her interest and studious behavior has continued in her practice as a lawyer. She grasps the law but more importantly understands the difference between the defendants who can grow, benefit and improve by remaining at large and those who need to be incarcerated to either find the correct path or to protect the public."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Award of Excellence, Orange County Bar Association
2015
Outstanding Public Service Award, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2012
Trial Advocacy, Honors
2012
Children & Family Law, Honors
2012
Florida Criminal Procedure, Book Award
2011
Popular Culture & the Law, Book Award
Work Experience
2015 - Present
President, Tonelli Law
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Raised to Protect: Stuart, Mount, & Boylston, P.A.
2012 - 2014
Assistant District Attorney, State Attorney's Office
2011 - 2012
Personal Injury, McBride, Scicchitano & Leacox, P.A.
2010 - 2011
Criminal Defense, Suarez Law Group, PA
2010 - 2014
Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Associations
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida BarAttorney Member
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2015 - 2016
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersBoard Member
2014 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionBoard Member
2013 - 2015
Orange County Bar Association - YLS Holidays All Year Long FundraiserChair
2012 - 2013
Orange County Bar Association - YLS Holidays All Year Long FundraiserCo-chair
2012 - 2015
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersCo-chair
2010 - 2012
Orange County Bar Association - YLS Holidays All Year Long FundraiserVolunteer
2010 - 2012
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
Education
2012
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Practicing with Professionalism Seminar
Young Lawyers Professionalism Panel
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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