LEGAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM (LSGP) OFFERED BY LONGWELL LAWYERS
Longwell Lawyers, of Orlando, Florida, has made $50,000.00 worth of legal services available to qualifying clients through the Longwell Lawyers Covid-19 Legal Services Grant Program, designed to assist those who are facing economic hardship due to Covid-19 and in need of legal services for either a criminal or family law matter (divorce, child support, paternity...).
If you are in need of legal services from Longwell Lawyers for either a criminal or family law matter, and you have suffered economic hardship due to Covid-19, you qualify for $1,000.00 in free legal services from Longwell Lawyers (fees may exceed $1,000 for most services. Client is responsible for any costs/expenses, in addition to any fee exceeding $1,000).
Saturday morning at the Orange County Jail was worth the trip: client released. 
Happy for our client that we were able to get this case dropped quickly and efficiently. Our client was thrilled that justice ultimately prevailed. View this and other case results on our website: https://www.longwelllawyers.com/Case-Results.aspx
Anyone who has ever handled a Formal Review Hearing at DHSMV knows how challenging it can be. Despite those challenges, we were able to get our client’s license reinstated after a Formal Review Hearing challenging the validity of the suspension for refusing a breath test. Next goal in the case is getting the DUI dropped.
Happy Friday! We have awesome stuff for you: coffee mugs, tote bags, hand sanitizer, t-shirts and pens. Stop by our office during regular business hours (on the 18th floor of 390 N. Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando) and we will load you up with complimentary Longwell Lawyers paraphernalia. Have a great weekend.
Longwell Lawyers is celebrating our two year work anniversary with Marcela Orjuela, who is an amazing part of our team. Thank you, Marcela, for everything that you do. We are grateful and honored to work with you. Looking forward to a bright future together.
We are enjoying some Monday morning treats provided to us by one of our appreciative clients. Longwell Lawyers is ready for an awesome week! 💪
We appreciate our client's great reviews.
Today we are thrilled to celebrate the world's greatest boss, Mark Longwell, and our fierce and fearless Business Manager, Amy Saunders! Happy Boss's Day!
Congratulations to Attorney Benjamin Jones on a successful morning in court. Before retaining Longwell Lawyers, his client sat in jail for 4 months on multiple charges without bond. This morning, one week after retaining our services, Benjamin attended a hearing on a Motion to Set Bond. Result: Motion granted ✅.
Our attorneys are constantly striving to achieve new goals and enhance their knowledge of every aspect of the law we practice. Today we want to congratulate Attorney Carmen Tankersley on completing the first step towards becoming a certified family law mediator. Carmen has completed the 40-hour Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediation Training Program. Longwell Lawyers is honored to have Attorney Tankersley as part of our team and applauds her dedication to her profession.
Courts are gradually opening their doors to in-person hearings again. That means our attorneys are on the move in and around Central Florida. This morning, Attorney Benjamin Jones is at the historic Titusville Courthouse. This courthouse was built in 1912 as the first courthouse of Brevard County and presently remains in use for various court functions.
Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸
Our client was the long-time City Manager for a city in Lake County, Florida. Despite his highly effective and successful tenure as the City Manager, one of the City Council-members became upset with him when he made cost cutting recommendations that would negatively impact the job of the City Council-member’s spouse. After a City Council meeting, our client was angrily confronted outside the building by the Council-member and her spouse. The spouse became physically aggressive. The Council-member realized that a by-stander was recording the incident, prompting the Council-member to falsely claim that she had been struck by our client and that her spouse was only protecting her. Unbelievably, the Council-member and her spouse were able to coax the Police Chief (who did not view the video) to arrest the City Manager for a felony charge of Battery on a Public Official and a misdemeanor charge of Disorderly Conduct. Longwell Lawyers was retained to represent the accused City Manager in this highly contentious, publicized matter. After gathering and presenting the case to the prosecutor (which included several sworn statements from eyewitnesses and video footage of the incident), it became clear that the accused City Manager did not commit any crime – and he was exonerated. As such, all charges were dropped by the filing of a No Information Notice.
View this and other case results on our website: https://www.longwelllawyers.com/Case-Results.aspx
Longwell Lawyers recently celebrated Amy’s four-year work anniversary. Amy is an outstanding business manager, and we are proud of the work she does as the leader of our administrative team. Longwell Lawyers appreciates Amy’s exceptional dedication to our firm, commitment to excellence, and her profound ambition to get the job done right. It is an honor to have her as our business manager.
Fun Fact: Amy recently took a trip to Arlington, Texas for Game 4 of the World Series. She and her husband were thrilled to enjoy an experience of a lifetime, and later even more excited about their team being crowned World Series Champs!
Today is Election Day 2020. We are proud of our team for doing their part. 🇺🇸
Longwell Lawyers is proud of Marcela Orjuela, who was accepted by Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law today! Marcela came to Longwell Lawyers over two years ago and quickly worked her way up from Receptionist to Legal Assistant to Business Administrator to Assistant Business Manager. She even helps with marketing and promotions. Marcela has truly been a great team member! We will be sad to see her go at the end of the year - but we wish her all the best in the pursuit of her dream. Looking forward to having her back as an attorney one day.
This week two of our team members celebrated a birthday! Happy Birthday Ben and Elizabeth! Longwell Lawyers is honored to work alongside such wonderful people.
The Longwell Lawyers Thanksgiving FLASH Giveaway!
To help ease the stress of the holidays, Longwell Lawyers is giving away ten - $100 Publix Gift Cards. All you need to do is “Like” this post AND our Longwell Lawyers Facebook page to be entered to win.
Winners will receive notification via Facebook messenger by 10am tomorrow and may pick up their gift card once notified (during regular business hours and by 10am on Wednesday, November 25, 2020). Happy Holidays from Longwell Lawyers! Ready, set, Like!
Longwell Lawyers is pleased to announce our Associate Attorney, Carson Mouser Jr., will be accepting bankruptcy cases as of December 1, 2020. Our firm has proudly served Central Florida since 1993 in family and criminal law related matters. Now, we are prepared to continue to assist those in our community who are facing financial adversity. Attorney Mouser is compassionate, accomplished, and prepared to help. Prior to beginning his legal career, Attorney Mouser gained significant financial experience as an operations manager for a large national business. In addition to this experience, Attorney Mouser possesses an MBA with a major in finance. He is a member of both the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida. If you or anyone you know is struggling financially, bankruptcy may be a good option. A call today could keep the creditors away. Call Longwell Lawyers, at (407) 426-5757, for a free, no obligation consultation.
Today, Longwell Lawyers celebrated Thanksgiving together. Despite all of the hardships presented by 2020, we are grateful and give thanks. Our commitment to our work compelled us to fastidiously adhere to safe protocols, allowing us to stay open throughout the year. For that we are thankful. We have tried to infuse the year with positivity by giving back to our community with free legal services, giveaways, and most importantly, by getting great results for our clients! We are thankful to have the opportunity to do these things. Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🦃🍽
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Longwell Lawyers Thanksgiving FLASH Giveaway. The following winners will each receive a $100 Publix gift card:
1. Jordan Maupin
2. Daniela Patino
3. Carrie Tyrrell
4. Ashley Michele
5. Morgan Mays
6. Alida Sky Trujillo
7. Aaron Mays
8. Laura Vazquez
9. Daniel Madera
10. Jack Karaguesian
Winners must pick up their gift card in our office, located at 390 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1825, Orlando, FL, today by 5:30PM or tomorrow between 8:30AM-10:00AM. If you are a winner and we have not already contacted you, please call 407-426-5757, and ask for Marcela.
Please follow our page to learn more about future events and giveaways.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
UPDATE: The Longwell Lawyers Thanksgiving FLASH Giveaway winners will be presented via Facebook LIVE at 10:30am! You still have time to enter. Tune in to see if you're a winner!
Tragic Fatal Traffic Homicide Investigation Results in No Charges -
Our client was allegedly involved in a motor vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. After a lengthy Traffic Homicide Investigation was completed, our client was properly not charged with Vehicular Manslaughter. However, our client received an infraction for Failing to Yield (Fatality), which would have resulted in a license suspension. At a hearing today, that infraction was dismissed. We are mindful of the tragedy involved in this case, but are thankful our client was able to receive a fair and appropriate outcome.
Result: No criminal charges filed/infraction dismissed.
View this and other case results on our website: https://www.longwelllawyers.com/Case-Results.aspx
Here is a follow-up to the story the Sentinel ran in August:
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Charges dropped against former Mascotte City Manager Jim Gleason
Longwell Lawyers would like to congratulate attorney Benjamin Jones for being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He looks forward to helping serve and promote the interests and ideals of criminal defense lawyers throughout Central Florida and the state at large.
Check it out... Attorney Benjamin Jones spreading some holiday cheer at the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Holiday Food Drive!
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is at Sorosis of Orlando Woman's Club.
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Construction and roadblocks can’t stop us! Enter off Harwood to drop off your cans all week 4pm-7pm!!
The many adventures of "Mark The Bobblehead On A Shelf." Always up to something... 😁🎄
This week we celebrated the holidays with our annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Longwell Lawyers is thankful for these moments of holiday cheer!
This made my day. I received a really nice email today from a recent client that said "I want to take a moment to thank you Carmen, Kaddicha, and the Longwell team for outcome of my case. I'm super satisfied and appreciated. Although it was difficult and emotional for me, you all made it easier for me to continue. There's no words on how appreciated I am and how happy I am to have my life back." #HappyAttorney #longwelllawyers
We would like to welcome the newest member of the Longwell Lawyers Family. Marcos will be acting as our new Administrative Assistant. Marcos brings vast experience as a family law paralegal and law office administrator to our great team. We are looking forward to opening new horizons and learning much from each other.
Our client was facing DUI charges and a relentless prosecution, for being caught asleep at the wheel with keys in the ignition. After 2 years of contentious litigation, Attorney Jones and our staff ensured that justice would prevail. Find out more on this case and more below.
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Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyers | Case Results
“I can’t get a divorce because the other party won’t sign the papers.” “Adultery is a huge factor in Divorce proceedings.” "I want custody.”
These are just some of the common misconception we hear regularly. Know what your rights are. Call us today!
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Top 3 Myths about Divorce in Florida
Is a public defender your best option? Consider how complex your case may be before making that choice.
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Hiring a Private Lawyer Instead Of a Public Defender
The Attorney was indeed not a cat. Animals seem to be a recurring theme in the legal field. A good example is a Louisiana Court finding that "give me a lawyer, dog " means that the alleged is requesting a dog-lawyer.
Check out the post about that case here!
https://www.longwelllawyers.com/Blog/2017/December/What-do-Air-Bud-a-Comma-and-a-Police-Interrogati.aspx
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Lawyer has Cat Face filter on during a Zoom hearing. Can't figure out how to turn it off.
We are one of the few firms locally that can say that we can defend you in three languages. Attorney Carmen Tankersley not only speaks English, y Espanol, mas tambem pode falar Portugues.
Se você precisar de assistente em um caso familiar ou criminal, não hesite em nos contatar pelo telefone 407-426-5757
Have you worked with us in the past? Then we want to hear from you. We are always looking for ways to better serve our clients. We do this by always striving to represent our clients with knowledge, strategy, compassion, and empathy.
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Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association
February 11 at 9:49 PM ·
At Longwell Lawyers, our attorneys and staff are the heart of who we are. Meet Ben, one of our Criminal Attorneys. Ben is a board-certified criminal trial expert and he serves on the Board of Directors of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Ben's extensive trial experience includes many acquittals in cases varying from murder to misdemeanor charges.
Call today to schedule a time to speak with Ben about your case. 407-426-5757
Just leaving the Lake County Courthouse. Although a blustery storm is brewing outside, I am feeling nothing but sunshine and happiness. Very happy for our client that a long, hard-fought battle over some extremely serious charges (albeit way overcharged and flimsy) is finally over, and that our client will be released today.
Florida Supreme Court
February 18 at 8:25 AM ·
Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady has issued an administrative order authorizing some remote criminal jury trials as COVID-19 pandemic conditions persist around the state. This order extends a similar authorization issued in June 2020 for some civil trials.
Under the order, the defendant must agree to the remote trial, and trial judges must consider the views of prosecutors and victims. Remote jury trials must be conducted under requirements & evaluation criteria developed by a COVID-19 Workgroup.
Canady on March 13, 2020, suspended jury trials around the state to protect the health of participants and the public from transmission of the coronavirus.
The move toward remote “virtual” hearings is a major historical shift in state court operations, which have relied heavily on in-person proceedings since Florida became a state in 1845.
All state court coronavirus emergency orders and advisories are linked on the Florida Supreme Court’s website: https://www.floridasupremecourt.org/Emergency
To successfully assert entrapment as a viable defense when facing drug charges, key elements must be proven. Find out what those elements are here. If you have a drug charge, contact us to help you obtain the best possible result.
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How an Entrapment Defense Can Apply to Drug Cases
We just uploaded some new case results. If you have a similar case, call our office so that we can also help you!
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Case Results | Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorneys | Longwell Lawyers
Owning a firearm is a right, but make sure you carry out your right responsibly. Read up on some common questions regarding Basic firearms laws in Florida. If you are ever in trouble, be sure to call us.
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Clearing Up Common Questions About Basic Firearm Laws in Florida
It's late; you're on your way home from a friend's house, the red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. Most of us have been in similar circumstances. However, not all of us know what we should do when stopped by the police. Don't let yourself be disadvantaged and read up on ways to interact with law enforcement.
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What You Should Know When The Police Stop You
Have you worked with the great Carmen Tankersley as either a client or a colleague? We want to hear from you. Use the link below to let us know your thoughts.
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We know that many of our colleagues are confused about what each county is doing for court during COVID. 🤔
They are unsure whether you can or cannot set in-person evidentiary hearings or how you are supposed to admit evidence? 🤨
Are they doing trials, are masks required? 😩
Our very own Attorney Ben Jones and his colleagues will be moderating this informative lunchtime Zoom event. Where you can hear from the judges themselves as to many of your current covid questions. 👍🏻
Join them on FRIDAY at NOON as 7 judges from various Central Florida counties inform us on what they've been doing in their area to help move these cases along.
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FRI, FEB 26 AT 12:00 PM EST
County by County COVID Procedures
Hey, do you all know that we also have a Twitter and Instagram where we post regularly? Check us out and let us know if the levels of cringe are too high.
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Where were you in 1993? Bill Clinton started his first term as President, “Whoomp, there it is!” debuted on the music charts, Google was still five years from being a thing, people mostly didn’t have cell phones (let alone smartphones), 90210 and Melrose Place were hit shows, and Longwell Lawyers was born! After working as an Assistant State Attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Mark Longwell opened a law firm on March 1, 1993, that is proudly still going strong today. Happy 28th Anniversary, Longwell Lawyers!
Burglary/Robbery, what's the difference? It is common to use these terms interchangeably, but they are distinctly two different types of crime. Both involve unlawful taking of property, but one involves the use of violence/force. Find out what the differences are here:
https://www.longwelllawyers.com/Blog/2015/October/Whats-the-Difference-Between-Burglary-and-Robber.aspx#~z4g4A53
