About Michelle Antoinette

Michelle Antoinette Smith is a dedicated private damage attorney based in Sunrise, Florida. Her practice areas include private damage, nursing home abuse, products legal responsibility, and property law. Ms. Smith earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law in 2005. She is admitted to practice law within the state of Florida, the place she is known for her commitment to her clients and her legal expertise. Her legal career started as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Earle W — Peterson, Jr. at the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Daytona Beach, Florida.

This position provided her with invaluable insights into the appeals process and the details of legal reasoning. Following her clerkship, she transitioned to federal judiciary, where she served as a regulation clerk for the Honorable Judge Gregory A. Presnell at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. These experiences laid a robust foundation for her legal practice, equipping her with the abilities necessary to navigate complex legal issues. In 2010, Ms. Smith founded the Law Office of Michelle P — Smith, P.A., located in downtown Orlando. The firm handles a numerous array of legal issues, which includes felony protection, professional licensing, company adherence, post-conviction relief, criminal appeals, civil things, and household law.

Over the years, she has represented clients in each state and federal courts, tackling complex felony trials and appeals. Her knowledge encompasses many problems, including anti-confidence violations, public corruption, racketeering, money laundering, and a number of violent and property crimes. Ms. Smith's talent in criminal appeals is especially notable; she is board certified on this region by the State of Florida, a difference held by solely 50 lawyers statewide. This certification highlights her skillability and commitment to her field. Furthermore, her practice consists of handling cases associated with drug offenses, immigration problems, and child abuse, demonstrating her versatility as a lawyer. Recognized by her friends, Ms.

Smith holds an attorney rating service AV Rated Preeminent attorney designation, with an outstanding score of four.nine out of five.zero. This rating displays her high moral standards and professional excellence in the legal community. Fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and French, she additionally offers translation services to clients, ensuring effective verbal exchange and knowing. Through her extensive legal knowledge and commitment to her clients, Michelle Antoinette Smith continues to make a meaningful impact within the field of law.

Education

Florida State University College of Law

J.D.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Professional Licensing Agency Compliance Post-Conviction Relief Criminal Appeals Civil Matters Family Law

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate