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William D. Umansky 
Orlando, Florida
phone 407-228-3838
fax 407-228-9545
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William D. Umansky has over a decade of experience to offer any client, especially in the area of criminal defense and personal injury. He has an insight into the workings of the prosecution because his career includes experience as both a former Assistant State Attorney in Florida and The City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Umansky was in charge of the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Division. He has also been a Police Academy Instructor, an Adjunct Professor at Florida Metropolitan University, and a Legislative Assistant to a United States Senator. Mr. Umansky's entire career has centered on the legal process, both as a prosecutor and now a defender of those accused of illegal behavior.

During his career, Mr. Umansky has remained involved in his community and is an active part of Florida's legal system. He belongs to the Orange Bar Association.  He is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

Mr. Umansky graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and obtained his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. During law school, Mr. Umansky was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team and received a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution to the University of Florida Law School. He also earned an award for achieving the top grade for his work in Negotiations and Dispute Settlement. Mr. Umansky also attended the Tulane Institute of European Legal Studies.

Mr. Umansky is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida.

DUI /DWI (drunk driving)
Traffic Violations
Juvenile Crimes
Personal Injury

Areas of Practice:
DUI/DWI
Criminal Law
Nursing Home
Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Automobile Accidents
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Dog Bite
Slip & Fall
Bar Admissions:
Florida, 1992
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
Education:
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1992
Juris Doctorate - Trial Team
Honors: Book Awards Highest Grade - Negotiation & Dispute Settlements
Honors: Certificate of Recognition - Outstanding Contribution to UF College of LAW
Honors: John Marshall Bar Association Senator


University of South Florida, 1988
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Cum Laude
Major:  Psychology


Honors and Awards:
Orange County Legal Aid Society, Breakfast of Champions, Award for Outstanding Service, 2009 - 2010


Orange County Legal Aid Society: Recognition for Service as Trustee of the Board, 2009


Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Congressman Grayson for service to Legal Aid, 2009


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Ninth Judical Circuit Grievance Committee, 2010


Legal Aid Society, 2008
Event Chairman, Breakfast of Champions


Orange County Bar Association, 2000 - 2005
Co-Chairman, Criminal Law Committee


Orange County Bar Association, 2008 - 2012
Executive Counsel


Orange County Bar Association
Gala Committee


Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers


American Association of Trial Lawyers, 2002 - 2007


Florida Justice Asociation
Member


Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 2005 - 2007
Board of Directors


Secretary of Teen Alternatives, Inc., 2003 - 2005


Orange County Teen Court Judge, 2003 - Present
Board of Directors


Inns of Court
(over five years)


Orange County Legal Aid Society, 2006 - 2009
Board of Trustees


Community Involvement, 2003 - 2005
Board of Directors, Central Florida YMCA


Rotary Club of Avalon Park, 2006 - Present


East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 2006 - Present


Speaking Engagements
Avalon Park Safe Neighborhood Meet & Greet


Past Employment Positions:
Assistant State Attorney, 1993 - 1995


City Prosecutor, 1995 - 1996


Elizabeth Faiella, P.A. (Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice), Associate


Best & Anderson (Personal Injury), Associate


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