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Michael Howard Lafay

Michael Howard Lafay


Criminal Defense Lawyer
NeJame Law
Orlando, FL
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About Michael Howard Lafay

Attorney Biography

Michael LaFay Trial Attorney graduated from the American University Law School in Washington, D.C. in 1983. He was admitted to the New York Bar in 1984 and the Florida Bar in 1985. Michael LaFay is board certified in Criminal Law by the Florida Bar and has achieved an "AV" rating overall, which is the highest ranking bestowed by Martindale-Hubbell, the national attorney ranking service. He has practiced in Central Florida as a trial attorney for over 30 years and has litigated over 300 jury trials. During that time, he has served as a criminal defense attorney and also as a prosecutor with the Office of Statewide Prosecution where he specialized in white-collar offenses, racketeering and narcotic wiretap/conspiracy cases. Recent significant trials that Michael has won include two murder trials, one of which charged a triple homicide and also a major pill mill case which was dismissed at trial by the judge.


Practice Areas

 
Criminal Defense (55%)
 
Drug Crimes (10%)
 
Federal Crimes (10%)
 
Sex Crimes (10%)
 
White Collar Crime (10%)
 
Criminal Appellate Law (5%)
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Résumé - Michael Howard Lafay

Bar Licenses

Florida State Bar
Member in Good Standing
1985

New York State Bar
Member in Good Standing
1984

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Work Experience

NeJame Law
NeJame Law
Partner
2002Present

Education

American University
American University
Law - Juris Doctor
1983

Muhlenberg College
Muhlenberg College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1980

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Specialty Certifications

Associations

Member
Florida Bar Association
1985

Awards & Honors

Davis Award
Governor of Florida
2002

Outstanding Prosecution
Orange County Sheriffs Office
2001

Sheriff's Citation for Excellence
Orange County Sheriff's Office
2001

Meir Award
Orlando Police Department
2001

Honored for Trial work
DEA Heroin Task Force
2001

Certificate of Commendation For Excellence
Orange County Sheriff's Office
2001

Davis Award for Excellence
Medicaid Fraud Task Force - Presented by the Governor
1997

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Commercial Recognitions

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

Top Criminal Defense Attorney
AVVO
2016

Top Law Firm
Orando Business Journal
2014

Top lawyer in Orlando
Orlando Life Magazine
2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale Hubbell
2000

Faculty Lecturer
Florida Police Academy
1997

Faculty Speaker
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
1994

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Contact Michael Howard Lafay

Michael Howard Lafay
NeJame Law
189 S Orange Ave Suite 1800
Orlando, FL 32801
Office: 407-245-1232
Fax: 407-802-1451

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Membership with The Florida Bar -

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Statewide Practice Areas

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