ORLANDO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY EDELSTEIN HANDLES ALL TYPES OF CRIMES INCLUDING FELONIES, MISDEMEANORS AND JUVENILE CASES.
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Being charged with any crime is a frightening experience. You need to know your rights under the law and act to protect them immediately- before memories fade, evidence is lost, or witnesses disappear. Don't wait to get help. The longer your criminal defense attorney has before trial, the stronger your defense can be. |
Mr. Edelstein is a former Assistant Public Defender who devotes his practice exclusively to criminal defense in the state of Florida, with a strong emphasis on the trial phase of legal advocacy. During his career, he has handled and tried a wide range of criminal cases in Orlando, as well as other jurisdictions in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola Counties. His trial experience, along with a personal commitment to his clients, combine to offer the prospective client competent representation in a supportive, hands-on environment. As a criminal defense lawyer, his philosophy is grounded in the strong belief that his clients should be fully informed about every aspect of their case as it progresses.
Mr. Edelstein looks forward to each new case as a fresh challenge to succeed. Call him today for a FREE CONSULTATION at (407) 956-4365.
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Charges Dropped Against Reality Show Director - The Ledger
Friday, May 9, 2008
Charges Dropped Against Reality Show Director The Ledger, FL - 3 hours ago Mark NeJame, a Orlando lawyer representing Brilleman, said Thursday he is considering legal action against the five women who made the allegations to police ... .. read more
Dodds released from jail, must wear ankle monitor - The Union Leader
Friday, May 9, 2008
The Union Leader Dodds released from jail, must wear ankle monitor The Union Leader, NH - 1 hour ago Nadeau said he knew of no criminal complaint from Cindy in Florida. Police in Orlando , where the Dodds' were staying, did not return a call yesterday. ... .. read more
Prosecutors link Bird Rock Bandits to earlier incidents; gang link ... - San Die..
Friday, May 9, 2008
Prosecutors link Bird Rock Bandits to earlier incidents; gang link ... San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago Defense attorneys noted Thursday that many of the alleged victims could not definitively identify their assailants in these incidents. ... .. read more
Charges against 'Pauper' producer dropped - United Press International
Friday, May 9, 2008
Charges against 'Pauper' producer dropped United Press International - 1 hour ago A spokeswoman for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office told the Orlando (Florida) Sentinel the criminal charges brought against Marc Brilleman have ... .. read more
Judge to decide bond for man accused in Orlando bomb case - Bradenton Herald
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Judge to decide bond for man accused in Orlando bomb case Bradenton Herald, United States - 3 hours ago Brown's attorneys had argued that he should be released on bail because he's a legal US resident, is an Army veteran and has no prior criminal history. .. read more
Charges dropped against producer of unaired reality show - Orlando Sentinel
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Charges dropped against producer of unaired reality show Orlando Sentinel, FL - 4 hours ago "From our attorneys ' point of view, there wasn't enough evidence to support criminal charges," said Danielle Tavernier, spokeswoman for the Orange-Osceola ... .. read more
Judge to Decide Bond for Man Accused in Orlando Bomb Case - First Coast News
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Judge to Decide Bond for Man Accused in Orlando Bomb Case First Coast News, FL - May 7, 2008 Brown's attorneys had argued that he should be released on bail because he's a legal US resident, is an Army veteran and has no prior criminal history. .. read more
Alleged would-be bomber asks for bail - radiojamaica.com
Thursday, May 8, 2008
radiojamaica.com Alleged would-be bomber asks for bail radiojamaica.com, Jamaica - 5 hours ago Brown's attorneys had argued that he should be released on bail because he is a legal US resident, an Army veteran and has no prior criminal history. ... .. read more
Judge to decide bond for man accused in Orlando bomb case - MiamiHerald.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Judge to decide bond for man accused in Orlando bomb case MiamiHerald.com, FL - 22 hours ago Brown's attorneys had argued that he should be released on bail because he's a legal US resident, is an Army veteran and has no prior criminal history. ... .. read more
Orlando changes his briefs - Daily Mail
Monday, May 5, 2008
Orlando changes his briefs Daily Mail, UK - 4 hours ago I understand the Oundle-educated lawyer has turned down the role because he was offered only a fraction of his original fee on the grounds that he had ... .. read more
Kelly prosecutors bear heavy burden - Chicago Tribune
Monday, May 5, 2008
Kelly prosecutors bear heavy burden Chicago Tribune, United States - 3 hours ago State's attorneys have unsuccessfully petitioned the court to let Cooper explain why a witness may deny past abuse. Without such testimony, the prosecution ... .. read more
Case challenges typical notion of gangs - San Diego Union Tribune
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Case challenges typical notion of gangs San Diego Union Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago Although not immune to crime, the affluent San Diego enclave hasn't been viewed as a magnet for gangs, nor as territory claimed by any specific criminal ... .. read more
Orlando story: Flash of cash, rapid rise, hard fall - Orlando Sentinel
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Orlando story: Flash of cash, rapid rise, hard fall Orlando Sentinel, FL - May 4, 2008 Sure, in his past life as a lawyer in Georgia, Amodeo had spent two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to defrauding a client out of $50000. ... .. read more
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Friday, May 2, 2008
Party for Socialism and Liberation Prosecutors to pursue third trial against Liberty City 7 Party for Socialism and Liberation - 7 minutes ago Throughout the proceedings, Judge Joan Lenard consistently displayed her bias, preventing attorneys of the Seven from bringing up relevant information .. .. read more
Court tosses Cabrera felonies - Times Herald-Record
Friday, May 2, 2008
Court tosses Cabrera felonies Times Herald-Record, NY - May 1, 2008 "The nightmare is over," Cabrera said when reached yesterday in Orlando , Fla. "I'm trying now to get on with my life and go to school to become an ... .. read more
Orlando-area judge may hear evidence in killer's favor Orlando ... - Orlando..
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Orlando Sentinel Orlando -area judge may hear evidence in killer's favor Orlando ... Orlando Sentinel, FL - May 1, 2008 ... two weeks ago that he didn't want a jury for the penalty phase of his trial, and he didn't want his attorneys presenting any evidence on his behalf. ... .. .. read more
Former Comtrol CEO convicted of evading $1.6 million in taxes - Minneapolis Star..
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Former Comtrol CEO convicted of evading $1.6 million in taxes Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 37 minutes ago Beale, acting as his own lawyer , tried repeatedly to veer from the evidence against him to argue over the meaning of the US Constitution and the enforcement ... .. read more
The Fall of Reiser - TechNewsWorld
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Fall of Reiser TechNewsWorld, CA - 1 hour ago "So, the lawyer [has] to decide -- does providing an explanation for the circumstantial evidence outweigh the risk that jurors may react negatively to how ... .. read more
Murderer tells judge he doesn't want defense that could spare life - Orlando..
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Orlando Sentinel Murderer tells judge he doesn't want defense that could spare life Orlando Sentinel, FL - 4 hours ago (SARA A. FAJARDO, ORLANDO SENTINEL / February 6, 2008) SANFORD - Murderer David Byron Russ today again told a judge he doesn't want his attorneys to call ... .. read more
Lawyer: DeLand students' murder plot a cry for help - Orlando Sentinel
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Lawyer : DeLand students' murder plot a cry for help Orlando Sentinel, FL - Apr 30, 2008 The Orlando Sentinel is not identifying the students, who have been charged as juveniles. All three criminal cases still are pending before Circuit Judge ... .. read more
UPI NewsTrack TopNews - United Press International
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
UPI NewsTrack TopNews United Press International - Apr 29, 2008 Dupre claims Francis got her to sign a contract in 2003 when she was only 17 -- not legally an adult -- and drunk, the Orlando Sentinel reported. ... .. read more
FBI: Orlando Airport Pipe Bomb Suspect Sought Revenge for Mother's ... - FOX..
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
FBI: Orlando Airport Pipe Bomb Suspect Sought Revenge for Mother's ... FOXNews - Apr 29, 2008 Brown's attorneys say he should be released on bail because he's a legal US resident, is an Army veteran and has no prior criminal history. .. read more

Orlando Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Expansion
Friday, December 23, 2006
Orlando criminal attorney David Edelstein announces his expansion into .. read more
Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney David Edelstein Convinces Federal Judge to Give Client Probation
Friday, December 23, 2006
Orlando criminal defense lawyer David Edelstein convinced a federal judge to sentence his client to probation in a bulk cash smuggling case .. read more
Orlando Criminal Lawyer David Edelstein Announces Launch of Criminal Law Blog
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
Attorney David Edelstein has created a criminal law blog which contains the most recent .. read more
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Case No. F06012788 - Client arrested for presenting fraudulent insurance card to police, facing 5 years state prison. Mr. Edelstein persuades prosecutor to drop the charges. Result: no action taken by the State Attorney.
Case No. F06009462 - Client arrested on three felony drug charges facing up to 35 years in state prison. Mr. Edelstein convinced prosecutor to reduce the charges and allow client to participate in drug diversion program. Result: upon successful completion of program, State Attorney will dismiss the charges.
Case No. J061164 - Juvenile client charged with sale of drugs on school grounds, facing committment to juvenile program and criminal record. Mr. Edelstein convinced the State Attorney's Office to reduce the charges to simple misdemeanor possession charge. Result: No jail, conviction, or felony record.