Lawyer Overview

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, acting as Co-Chair of the Orange County Bar Criminal Law Committee for several years. 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

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Nursing Home, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1992
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Legal Aid Society, 2008 (Event Chairman, Breakfast of Champions)
• Orange County Bar Association, 2000 - 2005 (Co-Chairman, Criminal Law Committee)
• Orange County Bar Association (Gala Committee)
• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Association of Trial Lawyers
• Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member)
• Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, 2005 - Present (Board of Directors)
• Vice Chairman of Teen Alternatives, Inc., 2003 - 2005
• Orange County Teen Court Judge, 2003 - Present (Board of Directors)
• Inns of Court
• Orange County Legal Aid Society, 2006 - 2009 (Board of Directors)
• Community Involvement, 2003 - Present (Board of Directors, Central Florida YMCA)
• Rotary Club of Avalon Park
• East Orlando Chamber of Commerce, 2006 - Present
• Speaking Engagements (Avalon Park Safe Neighborhood Meet & Greet)

Honors and Awards

• 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

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

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

Address

1500 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801

Phones

(407) 228-3838

Faxes

(407) 228-9545

Emails

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Websites

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