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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, 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
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


Professional Associations and Memberships:
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
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


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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