The Greenwald Law FirmClarcona is a semi-rural community in northwest Orange County, between Apopka and Ocoee along Clarcona-Ocoee Road. It is unincorporated, so the Orange County Sheriff's Office patrols the area, and criminal cases from Clarcona are prosecuted by the State Attorney's Office in the Orange County courts in downtown Orlando. When a charge threatens your job, your family or your record, you need a defense lawyer who knows those courts.
Brian F. Greenwald, Esq. spent eight years as an Assistant Public Defender in Orlando and served as lead counsel in more than 150 jury trials there. For more than 20 years he has defended people throughout Orange County and Seminole County, and he prepares every case as if it may go to trial.
Criminal charges we handle for Clarcona clients
Whether the charge is a first-time misdemeanor or a serious felony, the firm defends cases involving:
- 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
Protecting your record
A conviction can follow you long after the case ends, affecting job applications, professional licenses, housing and, for non-citizens, immigration status. In some Florida cases there are outcomes short of a conviction, such as a dismissal, a pretrial diversion program for eligible defendants, or a withhold of adjudication. Which options are realistic depends on the charge, the evidence and your history. Brian will explain them plainly so you can make informed decisions.
After an arrest in Clarcona
People arrested here are usually taken to the Orange County Jail in Orlando and see a judge for a first appearance within 24 hours. The judge reviews probable cause and decides bond and release conditions. Until you have spoken with a lawyer, do not explain or discuss the case with anyone, including on recorded jail calls, and keep every document you are given.
How long a case can take
Florida's speedy trial rule sets time limits for bringing a case to trial: generally 90 days from arrest for a misdemeanor and 175 days for a felony, unless the defense waives them. In practice, many cases take longer because the defense needs time to get the evidence, take depositions and prepare. Brian will tell you honestly what to expect at each stage of your Clarcona case and what each decision means for the timeline.
Frequently asked questions
I was given a notice to appear instead of being arrested. Is that serious?
A notice to appear is still a criminal charge. It means you were released at the scene with a court date instead of being booked. Missing that date can lead to a warrant, so call a lawyer well before it.
Can a case from Clarcona end without a conviction?
Sometimes. Depending on the charge and your history, possibilities can include a dismissal, a diversion program for eligible defendants, or a withhold of adjudication. Nobody can promise a result, but your lawyer can tell you which options are realistic in your case.
Where will my case be heard?
Clarcona is in Orange County, so the case will be heard at the Orange County Courthouse in downtown Orlando, part of the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Nearby communities
The firm also serves Apopka, South Apopka, Ocoee and the rest of Orlando and Orange County.
Talk to a defense attorney today
Call 407-807-0840 any time, or send a confidential case review request. The consultation is free and confidential.