The Greenwald Law FirmAzalea Park is a residential community just east of downtown Orlando, near Semoran Boulevard. It is unincorporated Orange County, so most arrests are made by the Orange County Sheriff's Office and cases are heard in the Orange County courts of the Ninth Judicial Circuit. The Greenwald Law Firm defends Azalea Park residents and people arrested in the area on misdemeanor and felony charges.
Attorney Brian F. Greenwald started his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Orlando, where he spent eight years and served as lead counsel in more than 150 jury trials. Today he brings more than 20 years of criminal defense experience to every client, and he works each case personally.
Charges we defend in Azalea Park
Our practice covers the charges people in Azalea Park face most often, including:
- DUI and criminal traffic offenses
- Drug possession, sale and trafficking
- Domestic violence
- Assault and battery
- Theft and shoplifting
- Burglary and other property crimes
- Violation of probation
- Civil asset forfeiture
Domestic violence arrests have special rules
A domestic violence arrest in Florida moves quickly and carries rules that surprise many families. A person arrested for domestic violence must stay in custody until a judge sets bond at first appearance, and the judge will often order no contact with the alleged victim, even when that person lives in the same home and does not want the case to go forward. The decision to prosecute belongs to the State Attorney's Office, not the person who called the police. An experienced defense attorney can address bond conditions early and look closely at the evidence, including statements, 911 recordings and injuries, or the lack of them.
What to do after an arrest
- Follow every bond condition exactly, including any no-contact order.
- Do not talk about the case with police or on jail phones, which are recorded.
- Save texts, photos and the names of witnesses.
- Call a defense lawyer before your first court date.
Injunctions and your home
A domestic violence arrest can come with a separate civil case: a petition for an injunction for protection. If one is filed against you, a temporary injunction can order you out of a shared home and limit contact with children until a hearing, usually within a few weeks. What you say at that hearing can affect the criminal case. Brian can advise you on both cases together, so that one does not damage the other.
Frequently asked questions
The alleged victim does not want to press charges. Will the case be dropped?
Not automatically. In Florida the State Attorney's Office decides whether to prosecute, not the person who called the police. Their wishes can still matter, but they should not contact the defendant to discuss it if there is a no-contact order.
Can I go home after a domestic violence arrest in Azalea Park?
Only if the judge's release conditions allow it. Many orders forbid any contact with the alleged victim, including at a shared home. Breaking that order can mean a new arrest, so follow it until a judge changes it.
Where will my case be heard?
Azalea Park is in Orange County, so the case is heard at the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Nearby areas
The firm also represents clients in Union Park, Conway, Goldenrod and throughout Orlando and Orange County.
Get help now
Call 407-807-0840 day or night, or send a confidential case review request.