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Chelsea Simmons is a Death Penalty Qualified and Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida (2005) and her J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law (2008). Ms. Simmons is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, a distinction from the Florida Bar in recognition of her experience and professionalism in the courtroom.
Ms. Simmons has represented thousands of clients facing a wide range of charges, from traffic cases to sex crimes, robbery, and murder. She has completed over 100 jury trials, including numerous homicide trials and one death penalty trial, winning a life verdict in the State of Florida vs. Scott Nelson (2019). Ms. Simmons is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
In 2024, Ms. Simmons was honored by the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers with the Joe Durocher Foot Soldier of the Constitution Award. Named for the beloved former Public Defender, the award is presented to an attorney “who exemplifies the actions of a true criminal defense lawyer. They fight for their client’s rights, as well as improving the Criminal Justice system as a whole.”
Ms. Simmons is admitted to practice in State and Federal Court, and is experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, including bond motions, pretrial motions, jury trials, violation of probation hearings, and appeals.
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Posted by Paulette | April 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Compassionate, Responsive, Relatable!
Chelsea Simmons is a remarkable attorney. She is compassionate, caring and just a really good lawyer, without over aggressiveness. I watched her defend in court and was so impressed by her brilliance, style and approach. She's very comforting to have as an attorney during such a stressful time-very r...
Posted by Fernando | March 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Attorney Chelsea Simmons
Working with Nejame Law's attorney Chelsea Simmons was a pleasure. I first contacted her and explained my case over the phone, subsequently upon meeting personally the following day I contracted her services for my representation. Throughout the entire process she worked expeditiously and demonstrate...
Posted by Kyle | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Amazing Lawyer - Best in Florida
Consulted and Hired Chelsea. I don’t write reviews usually at all. I was given the worst judge possible but had the best lawyer. She will work very hard to resolve your issue/case. She knows what she’s doing and very friendly about It. You’re honestly not going to find anyone better to handle your ca...
Posted by Jimmy | January 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Professional
She did everything right, she's a good listener, and she is an excellent lawyer. I will recommend anyone that has been accused or falsely accused of a crime to consult her.
Posted by Jeffery A Snipes | January 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best lawyer I have ever had
Mrs Simmons has beeny lawyer many of times while I was in orange county jail.. I always wrote to the public defender office requesting for her only and when I didn't get her I still wrote her for her advice and she have never lead me in the wrong direction.. She faught for me and won everytime and wh...
"I would trust Chelsea Simmons with my freedom and my life. I have worked with Ms. Simmons on several cases, and seen her in court on various matters. I've witnessed her successfully argue stand-your-ground motions, suppression motions, pretrial evidentiary matters, and successfully defend numerous defendants in trial. I've been lucky enough to have the experience of sitting with her in trial. I witnessed first hand her professionalism, dedication, and expertise. You could not possibly hope for a more prepared, diligent, professional attorney. I've certainly yet to see one. She is truly the gold standard for criminal defense. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Simmons is highly experienced, detail oriented and caring. You can feel confident with her that you are getting the best legal representation available."
"I witnessed Ms. Simmons first hand in court on murder case and she absolutely did a phenomenal job. She is intelligent, conscientious, diligent and very personable. She is respected by the judiciary as well as opposing counsel. I would gladly recommend Ms. Simmons to a family member if they needed a lawyer."
"Chelsea is one of the brightest and most dedicated legal minds I know. Anyone who hires Chelsea is getting one of the best attorneys out there."
Criminal defense lawyer
2026
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2025
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2024
Joe Durocher "Foot Soldier of the Constitution" Award, Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2024
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2023
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2022
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2021
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2020
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2019
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2018
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2017
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2016
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2015
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2014
Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar
2025 - Present
Attorney, Chelsea Simmons, P.A.
2020 - 2024
Partner, NeJame Law
2008 - 2020
Attorney, Ninth Circuit Public Defender
2008 - 2008
Certified Legal Intern, Public Defender For The Eighth Judicial Circuit
2007 - 2007
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office, Middle District Of Florida, Ft. Myers division
2006 - 2007
Legal Intern, Southern Legal Counsel
2026 - Present
George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of CourtMember
2025 - Present
Hispanic Bar AssociationMember
2025 - Present
Black Women Lawyers Association of Central FloridaMember
2024 - Present
Paul C. Perkins Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2022 - Present
League of Women VotersMember
2021 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2022 - 2023
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersDirector at Large
2008
J.D.
2005
B.S.
2019
"Impossible Wins: The Scott Nelson and Grant Amato Cases"
2017
Public Defender Academy