Stephanie Marie Raton

From a young age, Stephanie Raton knew she was meant to be a criminal defense attorney—even if she couldn’t quite explain why at the time. What has always been clear, however, is her unwavering dedication to helping others. Known by friends, family, and colleagues as someone who will drop everything to assist those in need, Stephanie has built her legal career around that core instinct to serve.

A proud Miami native and fluent Spanish speaker, Stephanie earned her undergraduate degree from Florida International University in just three years. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she developed her commitment to public service and began gaining experience in multiple areas of law, including immigration, civil litigation, and criminal defense.

Before and during law school, Stephanie worked for several law firms across these practice areas, laying a strong foundation for the legal career she would go on to pursue. After graduating law school, she returned to Florida and launched her career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando. There, she represented hundreds of clients in a wide range of cases—from misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and domestic violence charges to third- and second-degree felonies. Her time as a public defender sharpened her litigation skills and deepened her passion for protecting the rights of the accused.

Stephanie’s approach is rooted in preparation, precision, and empathy. She takes pride in knowing every detail of her cases and being fully equipped to respond to any challenge that arises in court. Her clients can trust that she will never walk into a courtroom without being thoroughly prepared and ready to advocate with confidence and clarity.

A lifelong dancer who began training at the age of three and continued teaching until she completed law school, Stephanie credits the discipline, focus, and resilience she developed through dance as foundational to her professionalism and work ethic today. Those qualities now fuel her advocacy in the courtroom.

Stephanie is a member of the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL). She is passionate about criminal defense work because she understands the fear, stress, and confusion her clients experience. Her goal is not just to represent people—it’s to help them move through a difficult chapter and understand that one mistake does not define them or determine their future.

The criminal justice system demands determined, hardworking, and compassionate attorneys. Stephanie Raton is proud to be one of them—committed to standing by her clients and fighting for the justice they deserve.