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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Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Professionalism

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 Michael | October 24, 2024 | Criminal Defense

A Shark with a Heart of Gold

I don't know where to begin. I'm unbelievably grateful for Ms. Zolnoor and can never repay her for what she's done for me. When Ms. Zolnoor heard about what was going on with my friend's unlawful detention she shot into action, asked the right questions to the right people, and make more progress in ...hours than I was able to make by myself in over week. She didn't do this for money or because we'd had a previous connection-- she did it because it was the right thing to do. Finding people with integrity is so incredibly difficult, Ms. Zolnoor is one of those people.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She’s a genius!!!

I knew from the very first time i spoke with her that we were in good hands. I knew we had to hire her. My friend hired her for her son years ago and now my son needed somebody. I had another lawyer at first. My son was charged with attempted murder but he was only defending himself. Because they did...n’t give him a bond, the other lawyer had to have a special kind of bond hearing for cases like this where the law doesn;t give a bond. the judge denied it. I did not feel like he was doing a good job for us at all— I did not feel like he represented what he should have. He did not even give the judge any law or anything to support a bond. He just said oh give him a bond he has his family here, blablabla. And the motion he filed was one page long. We hired sheila and my son is right now sitting at home with me. She filed this very long motion, like 20 pages, she found witnesses, she brought evidence of other bad things the other guy had done before that shows he was probably the bad guy here too and my son was only protecting himself. She told the judge about cases that was exactly like our case that was made basically to persuade him to change his mind from the last time we asked for bond. The state didn’t even say anything new. They kept saying the same thing they said the last time. but now there was new evidence and testimony and cases, but they still said nothing new. They looked surprised, like oh im not prepared, OOPS! Thats the other thing about sheila—she was so cool calm collected but she was so prepared!!! I was proud to have her there for my son and i thank god for her.

Posted by William | March 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

the best!!!!

Sheila is a lifesaver, I can't say enough good things. the minute I met with her I knew I was in good hands. she has this very easy way about her. she's confident and competent and humble at the same time. she was recommended to me by a friend who she represented on some crazy stuff--he had 4 cases o...pen, was scoring prison mandatory, had 2 violations of probation, and she somehow walked him out of court with no jail no prison nothing. I came to her when my case was already 2 years old and my other lawyer had done nothing. He said I had to take prison or go to trial and I didn't want to do either. Sheila came in, spent hours talking to me and my girl, talked to some people I know, and then she went to the state. I don't know what she did, or how she did it, but after 2 years of only PRISON OR TRIAL, suddenly I'm offered a withhold and 18 months probation? I don't know, she's magic. I scored 56 months. every day I get to spend with my kids I thank god for sheila.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015

Disappointing service

Represented me and my family some time ago. I didn't find her professional enough for the field. I went I looked for another attorney. Sorry, but she should work with someone with more experience, and learn more. Experience is very important for an attorney and she has none. It also took me a while t...o get her on phone, she's always on voice mail. Late for hearings. Not professional for me.

Sheila Zolnoor

Replied last June 29, 2015

This person was not a client of mine. He is the respondent on a pending action. During the pendency of this action he has also attempted to file a bar complaint against both me and the presiding Judge. He also filed an internal affairs complaint against the in court deputy. Needless to see, the complaints have all been unfounded. This person is simply trying to halt the wheels of justice by way of intimidation. I am in the process of tracing the IP and having this post removed. Please disregard. Thank you.

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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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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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