David S Katz

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David S Katz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Gun Law Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Gun Law, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

509 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL

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About David

Biography

One of only 3 Board Certified DUI Defense Experts in the State of Florida. Call me today.

Katz & Phillips, P.A., is an aggressive law firm focusing on Criminal Defense. Call us today.

Board Certified DUI Specialist. Expert help when you need it most.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Gun Law 34%

David Katz is an Expert Firearm Attorney. Together with Mr. Phillips, David wrote the book on Florida gun law. Florida Gun Law: Armed and Educated, has received praise from professional organizations and readers alike.

14 years

34%
Criminal Defense 33%

19 years

33%
DUI and DWI 33%

One of only two Board Certified DUI Defense Experts in Orlando. Nationally recognized as an Expert DUI attorney by the National College for DUI defense and the American Bar Association. Statewide DUI Defense for more than 15 years.

19 years | 5,000 cases

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2012
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Katz & Phillips, P.A.

509 W Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32804

orlandocriminalteam.com/

Online Presence

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David S Katz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Karate | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ethical, Moral, Unstoppable!

David Katz sets the standard by which all other defense attorneys must measure. He not only knows his craft and has the experience to back it up, he relishes forcing his opponents to follow the law towards the best outcome for his clients. He never lies and always advises his clients clearly as to th...e potential outcomes and costs. The only thing I might advise you is to contact him early and engage him quickly. Had I done so just 10% of the case time earlier he could have protected me even more.

Posted by Mike | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Job!

I can't recommend David and Katz and Phillips more. After being arrested I was referred to him by a friend and couldn't be happier. Through his in-depth knowledge of the law and attention to detail David was able to determine the arresting didn't have cause in the case and was able to get all charges... dropped in under a month. The speed and communication with which he executes is unparalleled and I am forever grateful.

Posted by Brooke | May 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best no regrets!!!

Mr. Katz is by far the nicest attorney and honest on the capabilities along with outcomes. He will not promise anything he cannot deliver and will advise the likelihood of better or worst outcome. He exceeded expectations by getting me out of jail in just a few days after a VOP. The probation officer... wanted nothing less than 40 days in jail or rehab. The judge was known as one of the toughest in Lake County. Due to his expertise and being well respected within the legal community, I was released and able to be reunited with my four children. I'm forever grateful and wish I hired him the first time charges for the DUI were brought against me. He's very reasonable on retainer and will work with you. He put in a rushed hearing for me so I wouldn't have to wait for any additional sentencing and managed to get me out the same day I signed paperwork with the court. If anyone is second guessing who to choose to represent you please don't. He visited me a few times while incarcerated and reassured me he'd make things right in my case to return to my children. I'm forever grateful, he is your attorney if you want someone who understands hardships, has connections to deliver outcomes he says he can, resonably priced, very humble, and in need of reassurance or just solace in your case. I went on to be able to graduate with high honors and go into nursing school. Without him I know this never would have been possible to accomplish. I cannot find words enough to express all he has done for my family during one of the darkest moments of my life. Thank you for being there for me Mr. Katz and visiting me even after long days in court with other cases!!

Posted by Michelle | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A qualified lawyer that treats you as if you were a family member in need!

About 2.5 years ago I was in search of a dui lawyer. I was very scared and only found out I had a dui through a letter that came in the mail from the dmv. I was so scared and started calling lawyers. Of course it was at night so most would go to voice mails or to an answering service. Around 10:30 pm... I came across a review of a person who mentioned they wished they had used David Katz. I looked him up and called. I left a message and about 15 minutes later I got a call back. I assumed it was an answering service, but to my surprise it was Mr. Katz himself. He said he didn't want to wait until morning to call me back because he could hear so much fear in my voice over the voice message and didn't want me having a sleepless night. He was on the phone with me for over an hour explaining what to expect and what to make sure my lawyer looks into in case I couldn't afford a lawyer and had to be appointed one. His biggest worry was not convincing me to hire him, it was making sure I knew my rights and knew what to do to stand a chance. He is so well known that when the other lawyers started returning my calls and speaking with me, as soon as they would ask what other attorney's I have spoken with and I would tell them David Katz, just about every single one told me I would be in better hands with him. He will never get annoyed with you, no matter how many questions you have. My case took several years to finally close and he kept reassuring me from start to finish. He is very honest with you and when you work with him, even though he is extremely busy he does his very best to make you feel as though you are his only client. He makes you feel like you have the most important case he has. He will never tell you he guarantees you he will win your case, because there are never guarantees, but what he does guarantee is he will leave no corner unturned even if it's a case like mine that has some things that never happened before. He will research and he will take care of you and if there is a way to win, Mr. Katz will find it. He makes you and what is the best for you his mission. And yes, Mr. Katz did win my case.

Posted by Michael | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent results!

You can not go wrong having David Katz on your side. He is very professional and knows the law. He got my case dismissed and now my life is back on track to being normal once again. I was facing serious charges that could have ruined my family's lives. We are very happy with the outcome and would hig...hly recommend him as your attorney without hesitation.

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David S Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christine Vazquez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent research, writing, and trial advocacy skills!"

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Dylan Price

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Katz is an invaluable source of information on guns laws at the federal level and Florida. I trust his firm to handle criminal matters in his jurisdiction."

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Frederick Trabold

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Katz in fighting the intoxilyzer 8000 in Lake County. There are attorneys that handle DUIs and there are DUI attorneys. While it may costs a bit more, there is a huge difference between the two. If you have been arrested for DUI, there are only a small handful of attorneys who truly have an understanding of all the complex legal issued involved in a vigorous DUI defense. Mr. Katz is not only one of the smartest DUI attorneys, he also has the ability to articulate these complex issues in a manner that juries can understand."

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Arthur Fulmer

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Keith Hardy

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Lizotte

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Archer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is the consummate professional and quite possibly THE authority in the litigation and defense of DUI/DWI cases."

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Shon Douctre

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I offer my highest endorsement for Attorney David Katz. He is not only an amazing attorney, but he is one of the most giving and humble gentleman I have the pleasure of knowing. If you want a first class lawyer and a noble person on your case, David Katz, Esq. is your man. I trust him 100%."

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LeRoy Costner

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Katz since law school. I see how hard he works for his clients and he has an amazing knowledge of criminal law. I endorse this lawyer."

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Amir Ladan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is an aggressive, experienced DUI lawyer. He works diligently for his clients and is dedicated to those he represents. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Zahra Umansky

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Attorney Katz since the beginning of his legal career. He is a highly intelligent, aggressive attorney who fights hard for justice for his clients. He is always prepared in Court & is well respected among his peers as well as the judges. I highly recommend Attorney Katz!"

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Lazaro Blanco

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Outstanding DUI attorney. Very knowledgeable and kind."

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Adriane Isenberg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is not only a superior lawyer but a true advocate for all of his client. I have watched him train up and coming lawyers in the area of DUI defense and have been impressed with his knowledge and skill. Any lawyer trained by David is not only going to be superb in their trial practice and skills but polished in ethics and professionalism as well."

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Francis Remsen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a great attorney. He extremely knowledgable, very caring about his clients and well liked in the legal community. He is willing to help his fellow attorneys and is great to speak to about the law. I highly recommend David."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Gleason

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"David Katz deserves the endorsement of all lawyers who know and work with him. It has been an honor to work with David. He has the ability to see things from many angles and work his cases through accordingly. I love learning from David about how he sets up and plans his trial and case strategies. He has the unique ability to see things from his, as well as the state's prospective, giving him the upper edge to anticipate the next move of his opponent. He is all for litigation and/or mitigation depending on the unique needs of his clients. David's skill and reputation are without peer."

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Brett Schandelson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"My experience with David is through the National College for DUI Defense, where he is a highly respected member. I have also met and seen David at at numerous DUI related CLEs around the country. I highly recommend David as DUI attorney."

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Dylan Price

Gun Law lawyer

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Emily Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Hayes

Gun Law lawyer

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Ryan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danielle Wall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brandon Jones

DUI and DWI lawyer

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E. Isaak

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthews Bark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kenneth Barlow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Faudia Bacchus

Family lawyer

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Andrew Nickolaou

Family lawyer

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Lawrence Meltzer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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LeRoy Costner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shon Douctre

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Faulkner

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Kirk

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Elliott Wilcox

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Matthew Gunter

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Criminal Defense Firm of the Year - North / Central Florida, U.S. Business News - Legal Elite

2018

Criminal Defense Firm of the Year - North & Central Florida, US Business News - Legal Elite

2018

Best DUI Attorney - Orlando, FL, US Business News - Legal Elite

2018

America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%, American Registry

2017

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Best DUI Lawyers in Orlando, Expertise

2017

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Distinguished Alumni Award, Barry University School of Law

2016

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Dean's Award, National College for DUI Defense

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Excellence in the Law 2013, Time Magazine

2013

2013 Top DUI Defense Attorneys showcase, Car and Driver Magazine

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Renaissance Man, Orlando Style Magazine

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Board Certification for DUI Defense, National College for DUI Defense

2012

Top Contributor Award 2012, AVVO

2012

Leading Criminal Defense Attorney Showcase, Newsweek

2012

Client Choice, Avvo

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

NCDD Summer Session Certificate, National College for DUI Defense

2007

Certificate, Florida Prosecuting Attorney's Assoc.

2000

Highest GPA Award, Hispanic American Law School Association

1999

Chief Justice, Moot Court

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Managing Partner, Katz & Phillips, P.A.

2005 - 2006

Assistant State Attorney / Lead DUI Attorney, Office of the State Attorney

1998 - 2000

Coordinator National Litigation Department, Palmer, Reifler & Associates, P.A.

Associations

2017 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Regent

2014 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Faculty

2010 - Present

Barry University Law Alumni Association

Class Representative

2009 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2007 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Sustaining Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2019 - 2023

American Council of 2nd Amendment Lawyers

Board Member, Officer

2019 - 2020

American Council of Second Amendment Lawyers

President

2016 - 2017

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, DUI Committee

Committee Member

2009 - 2010

Barry University Law Alumni Association

Board Member

2001 - 2003

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

Dean

1998 - 2000

Law Review

Lead Article Editor

1998 - 1999

Moot Court Board

Chief Justice

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. R*** G.

State amended charges to Careless Driving

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Education

2000

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

Gun Law Seminar Aftermath of Self-Defense

2017

All Stars of DUI Defense

Driving Under the Influence of ADHD: Representing the special needs of clients

2016

Gun Law Seminar

Civil Considerations of Firearm Ownership

2016

Gun Law Seminar

Criminal Aspects of Firearm Ownership

2016

Gun Law Seminar

How to Survive an Active Shooter Encounter

2016

Blood, Breath & Tears - Florida's Annual DUI Continuing Education Seminar

Driving Under the Influence of ADHD: Representing the special needs of clients

2015

NCDD- Florida Public Defender Seminar

Cross Examine Everything

2015

NCDD Florida Public Defender Seminar

The Cure For Bad Breath- What To Do When The Breath Comes In

2015

DWI- Defend with Ingenuity 2015

Driving Under the Influence of ADHD

2014

Diving Into DUI

Effective Endings / Closing Aguments that Work

2013

National CLE Webcast

Cross Examining the Field Sobriety Tests

2013

DUI Science: Fact or Fiction Breath, Blood, and Urine Testing in DUI cases

2013

Diving into DUI Defense

Cross Examine Everything

2013

Careers in Criminal Law

Careers in Criminal Law

2012

OCBA Luncheon

Defending a Breath Case at Trial

2012

Blood, Breath, & Tears XIX

Creative Closing Arguments that Work

2012

2011

Opinion & Scientific Evidence Seminar

Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases

2011

Handling Your First DUI Case The DUI Trial: Fear Not

2011

Handling Your First DUI - Expanded 10/13/11

Closing Arguments in DUI Cases

2011

Handling Your First DUI Ethical Consideration in DUI Trials

2011

Handling Your First DUI The Basics of DUI Science

2010

Law Office Practice and Management

Starting a Law firm

2010

Law Office Management

Law Office Management

2006

DUI Trial Skills

Direct Examination of Witnesses in DUI Trial

Publications

2022

Florida Gun Law: Armed & Educated (4th Edition) Florida Gun Law: Armed & Educated (4th Edition)

2018

Florida Gun Law: Armed and Educated Florida Gun Law: Armed and Educated - 2018/2019 Edition

2016

Florida Gun Laws: Armed and Educated Florida Gun Laws: Armed and Educated

2015

Witness Preparation and Examination For DUI Proceedings: Inside the Minds Cross-Examining the Arresting Officer: Preparing To Be a Nightmare on Cross

2014

K&P Press Florida DUI Arrest

2014

Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Inside the Minds) Building A Successful DUI Vehicular Homicide Defense

2013

The Champion magazine ADHD and DUI a Recipe for False Convictions

2013

Defending DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases (Inside the Minds) A Step-by-Step Guide to Developing A Defense Strategy For DUI Vehicular Homicide Cases

2012

Law Review CLE DUI Breathalyzer Test: Basics of Testing & Toxicology

2012

K&P Press Florida DUI Laws- What to Know If You Have Been Charged With a DUI

2011

LAW REVIEW CLE Handling Your First DUI

2011

LawReviewCLE-Handling Your First DUI Cross Examination in DUI cases

2011

Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books) Negotiating a Plea Deal in DUI Cases

2010

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

Top Contributor

David earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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