Sheila Zolnoor

Sheila Zolnoor

4.6
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

1 West Las Olas Blvd. Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

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Location

The Law Office of Sheila Zolnoor, P.A.

1 West Las Olas Blvd. Suite 600, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Sheila Zolnoor's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Derek | March 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

"Unrivaled Professionalism, Total Honesty, and a True Blessing"

I cannot recommend Sheila Zolnoor highly enough. From our first meeting, she was incredibly approachable and down-to-earth, making a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Sheila is a powerhouse—she is deeply knowledgeable in her field and worked tirelessly around the clock on my behalf. What ...I appreciated most was her honesty; she never gave me a false sense of security and always told me the truth about my case, which is rare to find. She is a phenomenal communicator and a true professional who genuinely cares about her clients. Beyond her legal expertise, she acted as my sounding board—she listened to me venting and never once grew agitated. Her patience and understanding are unmatched; she is truly heaven-sent and a blessing from God. She has amazing character, embodying the type of person you want in your circle. I feel like I owe her everything and would urge anyone in need of legal representation to hire her immediately without hesitation.

Posted by JG | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

So happy, amazing lawyer

I can’t begin to explain what a blessing Sheila has been in my life. She is so smart and so down to earth at the same time. I felt like I was in good hands from the minute I spoke to her on the phone. I don’t know if it’s her soothing voice or the fact that she was so non judgmental. Or the fact that... she just knew her stuff. The other lawyers I called would not give me the time of day over the phone. They all wanted me to come in, they were short with me, they acted like they were way too busy to talk to me. I understand that people don’t want their time wasted, but neither do I. If I came to their office in the middle of the work day, I would have to take off work. Being in sales, that’s a day of making no money. She accomodated me, even though I could tell she was busy. She made me feel heard and I am really grateful. She was worth every penny. She told me it was a good idea to hire someone sooner than later, even if it was not her, so that someone could at least try to get the charges dropped before the case was filed. I thought it was already filed when i was arrested. I hired her on the spot over the phone. Two weeks later, she called me and said “I think you’ll be happy.” Then she tells me she got the charges dropped before they filed them. No court date. Nothing. One of my charges was a felony. I never even had to go to court. Happy is an understatement. I am thrilled. I hope she knows she has a fan in me for life.

Posted by Sam | April 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Stay away

She took months on a civil case for me that should have been completed within 15 days. Was horrible to work with and I had to switch lawyers because the direction of the case was going negatively and I could have easily lost a case that I should not have. I hired a different attorney and had a positi...ve outcome shortly after stopping to work with her.

Sheila Zolnoor

Replied last April 26, 2025

I am committed to advocating fiercely for every client, including those facing complex and sensitive matters like restraining orders. However, it’s important to clarify the situation here: I represented this client for two months, during which time he inundated me with thousands of emails, texts, and calls — behavior notably consistent with the allegations made against him. Despite my consistent efforts to protect his interests, he disregarded my advice and acted on his own, including directly contacting opposing counsel on multiple occasions with inappropriate and threatening communications that undermined his own case. This conduct was not only against my advice but violated professional boundaries and basic decorum. Due to his continued disruptive and abusive behavior, I ultimately made the decision to terminate our attorney-client relationship. While I deeply empathize with clients who face personal challenges, including mental health struggles, my duty is to maintain professional standards while providing zealous representation. I wish him the best moving forward, but I stand by the integrity and professionalism of my representation.

Posted by Connor | March 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honest, hardworking, professional.

Man, this lady fights hard. I know she’s busy, but she always made time for me, always treated me with respect or like an equal. She never talked down to me or judged me. I felt like i had a warrior on my side that actually cared about what happened to me. I can’t recommend her enough. What a wonderf...ul human Sheila is…really.

Posted by JIMMERE PRESCOTT | February 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worry Free Hiring

If you want someone who is gonna fight for you and not just settle that’s as simplest as I can put it. Amazing isn’t a word not even phenomenal. I think impeccable but hiring her I didn’t have to think she thought for me!

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Peter Schoenthal

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

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"Sheila is an amazing attorney. I have the privilege of seeing her day-to-day and how she manages her cases and interacts with her clients. She is truly an advocate and if my life was on the line I would trust her with my case no questions asked!"

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Joseph Bosco

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Straight shooter!"

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Henny Shomar

Litigation lawyer | Feb 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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R. William Barner

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

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"I have worked in the office opposite Ms. Zolnoor and since joined the defense bar where I have worked side-by-side. She is always professional and prepared, and she has a great reputation in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Pamintuan

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheila Zolnoor is an excellent Criminal Defense attorney. I worked with her for 5 years at the Public Defender's Office in Broward County, Florida. I have experienced first hand the zeal and skill she exhibits in her work. I recommend her to any potential client."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Education

2007

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Languages

English

Farsi

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