FAQ

Most theme park trespass warnings are issued as indefinite or lifetime bans. Unlike some other legal notices, they do not automatically expire over time unless a formal appeal is successfully granted by the resort.

No. Buying a valid ticket or pass does not restore your permission to enter the property. If you are recognized by security or identified through ticket scans, you can be detained and arrested immediately for criminal trespass.

Ignoring a warning can result in a criminal charge called “Trespass After Warning,” which is typically a first-degree misdemeanor in Florida. This can lead to an arrest on-site, a permanent criminal record, and potential jail time.

Yes. Most major resorts, including Disney and Universal, have an internal security review process where you can submit a formal written appeal. Resorts generally require you to wait at least one year after the incident before they will consider a request.

Many people benefit from having both. A will provides instructions for how assets should be distributed and allows you to name guardians for minor children, while a revocable living trust can help certain assets pass to beneficiaries outside of probate. During your consultation, we can help you determine which combination best fits your goals.

If you pass away without a valid will, Florida's intestacy laws determine who inherits your assets. That may not reflect your personal wishes and can create numerous complications for your family.

It's generally a good idea to review your estate plan every few years or whenever you experience a major life event. This could include a marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, or a significant change in assets, such as after a large purchase or receiving an inheritance.

Yes. Durable powers of attorney, living wills, and healthcare surrogate designations allow individuals that you trust to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf. These documents are an important part of a comprehensive estate plan.

Most estate attorneys today include digital estate planning provisions, which stipulate the management of digital assets, such as social media platforms, email, and internet banking accounts. Well-documented access and guidelines will enable your executor to dispose of these assets according to your wishes, while minimizing the chances of legal complications.

Probate and estate attorneys guide your personal representative or executor through the probate court procedure, paying off debts, paying taxes, and dividing assets pursuant to your will or state law. This professional guidance prevents excessive stress and ensures legal requirements are correctly and effectively completed, protecting your family during a time of confusion.

Our pricing is competitive at Fighter Law. Costs depend on your needs, but we offer estate planning packages that include wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, all tailor-made for your situation.

Immediately. Evidence disappears fast, and the sooner a personal injury lawyer can intervene, the better your chances of success.

Absolutely. A local PI lawyer near you understands the courts, adjusters, and medical providers in your area—giving you a strategic advantage.

Every case is different. Some settle in weeks, others take months or over a year if litigation is necessary. We’ll give you a clear timeline based on your case.

We work on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if you win. You’ll never pay out of pocket for your consultation or legal services.

Florida follows a modified comparative fault system. You can still recover damages if you’re partially at fault—just reduced by your percentage of responsibility.

A personal injury claim should typically be valid if your injuries were caused by someone else’s fault or negligence. This might be a car accident, a slip and fall, or hospital malpractice.

If you are not clear where your case stands, it is advisable to sit down with an Orlando personal injury attorney who will review the facts of your case and outline your available remedies. Early consultation will strengthen your case and help avoid errors that can prolong your recovery.

Damages in personal injury claims can include more than just medical expenses. Depending on your situation, you can recover damages for lost income, loss of capacity to earn in the future, emotional distress, property damage, and even pain and suffering. A skilled Orlando personal injury law firm can quantify both short-term and long-term effects of your injuries so that you can seek full and appropriate recovery.

Each case is unique, so resolution depends on factors like the complexity of the claim, the amount of available evidence, and whether the insurance company is willing to negotiate in good faith. Most cases can be settled in a few months, although some take longer. Having senior and experienced personal injury attorneys in Orlando gives you the benefit of having experts who understand how to streamline the process without compromising your case.

Most personal injury cases are resolved out of court and never proceed to trial. But should the insurance company refuse to offer a reasonable settlement, Fighter Law will fight for you in court. Having our accomplished Orlando, Florida accident lawyers by your side means you’re prepared for either scenario.

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you never pay us anything up front. We only get a paycheck if we prevail in your case, and our fee is a percentage of the award or verdict. This gives everyone access to skilled legal help without concern for cost.

Choosing the right attorney can make the difference between a frustrating experience and a satisfying outcome. Fighter Law has a proven track record of negotiating and litigating cases, showcasing its unwavering commitment to its clients. When you hire our Orlando injury attorneys, you know your case is being handled with the intensity, skill, and one-on-one care it needs.

Yes. Early advice from an Orlando criminal defense attorney can prevent mistakes, protect eligibility for diversion, and may keep a conviction off your record.

Immediately. A criminal defense lawyer in Orlando can protect your rights at first appearance, address bond, and guide any police contact.

Sometimes. The State can still prosecute, but lack of cooperation can weaken proof. We evaluate evidence and seek dismissal or reduction whenever possible.

Yes. A criminal conviction can have a profound impact on your life. It can affect job opportunities, housing applications, education, and even professional licenses. That’s why working with experienced criminal attorneys whom Orlando, Florida, residents trust is critical. At Fighter Law, we look at the bigger picture, not just the courtroom outcome, and fight to minimize long-term effects on your life.

Absolutely. In many cases, we can negotiate agreements that reduce charges or penalties before the case reaches trial. This process, known as plea bargaining, requires an excellent understanding of local courts and established relationships with prosecutors.

Evidence is the foundation of every criminal case. At Fighter Law, you will benefit from some of the most trusted criminal lawyers in Orlando, Florida. We know how to carefully examine the prosecution’s evidence, challenge the legality of searches, and identify weaknesses that could make the difference between conviction and dismissal.

The legal system can already feel intimidating, and language barriers shouldn’t prevent you from getting a fair defense. Our team understands this challenge and offers legal services and representation in both Spanish and English.

Many clients choose us because we are among the most affordable criminal lawyers in Orlando, Florida. At Fighter Law, we prioritize clarity, compassion, and accessibility for every client, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Not always. Depending on the charges and type of proceeding, your lawyer may be able to appear on your behalf. Our defense attorneys in Orlando, FL, will ensure you understand which hearings require your presence and which can be managed without your attendance.

Preparation is everything. No matter how strong the evidence may appear, experienced defense attorneys know that success comes from painstaking analysis, effective witness preparation, and strategic courtroom advocacy. At Fighter Law, we prepare every case as if it could go to trial, which strengthens both our negotiating position and your chances of success in front of a jury.

Yes, people can lie in injunctions. While injunctions are important to protect victims from legitimate violence and threats of violence, people do sometimes lie in their petitions. False injunctions happen all the time. People lie to get injunctions every day – as you Orlando injunction attorney, we are here to help you fight against that. A final injunction can have serious consequences to your future. While injunctions are not criminal, they have very much the same consequences as criminal cases.

There are many different theories as to why people lie. A skilled injunction lawyer in Orlando should be able to bring to light any motive or bias a petitioner may have to falsely seek an injunction.

Here are some of the theories clients have presented to me over the years:

1. Ex-girlfriends or ex-boyfriends may seek revenge on the other out of jealousy or spite.
2. Spouses going through a divorce in the middle of a heated custody battle over their children think that getting an injunction will win them favor with the family law court or help them get custody of the children.
3. When a former girlfriend learns her boyfriend has been cheating on her – or vice versa.
4. When one person simply wants to interfere with the life of the ex and make their life miserable by dragging them back into court over and over.
5. An ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend wants to embarrass the other by making false allegations against them in an open court.
6. To be able to gain control over the other person. If a person gets an injunction, all they have to do is call the police claiming the respondent is violating the injunction by calling them or coming near them – this often results in the arrest of the respondent.
7. One person wants to get the other kicked out the house to teach them a lesson.
8. Mental illness – some people just lash out at others because they do not have to life skills needed to cope with difficult situations.
    

Yes, text messages can be used in injunctions. However, anyone can fake text messages. Therefore, in order to get them entered into evidence for the court to consider, you have to authenticate them. In other words, there has to be something that shows that the other person in fact sent you the text messages. Circumstantial factors can be used to “authenticate” the text came from a particular person. The case to read on this point is Walker v. Harley-Anderson, 45 Fla. L. Weekly D2116a – a 2020 4th DCA case. Some of the factors include context like the person’s name being contained in the messages; other witnesses who can testify that they have communicated with that person at that number, addresses, things like that which can be linked back to the person.

Usually, yes. Absent exceptional circumstances, the court will usually dismiss or throw out the injunction and the respondent will be free to go. As your go-to Orlando injunction attorney, we can tell which judges are likely to do this – and which are not!

If the petitioner indicates to the court that he or she still wants the injunction, the court will usually grant the petition and enter an injunction against the respondent. The court will want to see proof that the respondent was served with notice of the hearing, however.

Yes. Florida law specifically allows for that. The party (or parties) must petition the court to modify or dissolve the injunction. But be warned – the injunction will NOT be considered amended or dismissed until the judge signs an order indicated such.

The court has the authority to order you not to have any contact with the petitioner, to order you to attend classes (including the batterer’s intervention program), to prohibit you owning or possessing any firearms, to have supervised visitation with any children in common and any other conditions the court deems necessary to protect the petitioner.

To get a judge to enter a social media post into evidence (so it can be considered for the injunction), you must authenticate it. The court wants to make sure that it is not a fake and that it actually what you say it is. Proper authentication requires only that the proponent of the evidence make out a prima facie case that the proffered evidence is what it purports to be.

You can request a subpoena for business records to Facebook or Twitter or Instagram. Simply call the custodian of records for any of those companies, but that is not really realistic. Another option is to use a screenshot. You can then testify that the screenshot is what you saw on social media when the other person posted it.

You can authenticate evidence by its appearance, content, substance, internal patterns, or other distinctive characteristics considered alongside the circumstances. Additionally, you can authenticate the evidence by presenting extrinsic proof or demonstrating that it meets the requirements for self-authentication. Lamb v. State, 246 So. 3d 400 (Fla. 4th DCA 2018).

Authentication for the purpose of admission is generally a low threshold. A witness just has to say they took the picture or they know the picture is what it purports to be. The reliability of it (and hence, how much weight to give it) is up to the judge in civil injunction cases.

Here are two recent cases on point:

In Facebook Messenger Gilbert v. State, No. 2D19-1622, 2021 WL 2385832 (Fla. 2d DCA 2021), the victim authenticated the screenshots of the conversation with the defendant by testifying about their extensive history of communicating over Facebook Messenger. The victim confirmed that the defendant’s real name and profile picture appeared in the screenshots and that the messages referred to details only they would know. The court found this sufficient for authentication.

In State v. Torres, 304 So. 3d 781 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020), the court determined that the trial court should not have excluded screenshots of text messages from a messaging app. The appellate court ruled that the contents and distinctive characteristics of the messages satisfied the prima facie requirement for authentication. The court concluded that the State presented enough evidence to show that the other party authored the messages.

The court must serve you for the injunction process to proceed. Due process requires the respondent to receive the injunction papers before the final hearing. If the court never serves you, the injunction is unenforceable, meaning you cannot violate it. If the court enters a final order without serving you, that is a reversible error and should be undone. Contact our Orlando injunction attorney for legal guidance if this happens.

The length of an injunction in Florida varies. A temporary injunction typically lasts only a few weeks, whereas a final injunction, following a full hearing, can last for months, years, or even indefinitely. A Florida injunction attorney from Fighter Law can analyze your case and prepare you for hearings so your interests are best represented.

It is a crime to breach a no-contact order, punishable by arrest, criminal charges, and even imprisonment. Transgressions must be reported immediately and thoroughly documented. Conversely, if charged with breaching an order, injunction lawyers can argue your case to protect your rights.

Yes. Courts typically consider the safety and well-being of children when issuing restraining orders or injunctions that may restrict contact with a parent until a settlement is reached. Our Orlando injunction attorneys are experienced in handling cases where custody and family life are at stake.

If you are in danger, you don’t have to wait. Florida courts permit you to request a temporary injunction immediately, which provides you with legal protection until the final hearing takes place. Our Orlando injunction lawyers will ensure that your petition will get heard and decided as soon as possible.

Yes. If things change, the court may alter or rescind the order. A top Florida injunction lawyer from Fighter Law can prepare the right documents, make your case, and walk you through a convoluted and nuanced process.

The duration of a family law case is based on the nature of the issues presented, the court’s docket, and the parties’ level of cooperation. Simple, uncontested divorces can be completed in a few months, but contested cases involving custody, property, or alimony disputes will take significantly longer.

Our experienced Orlando, FL family law lawyer will make the process proceed as efficiently as possible.

Experience counts. A skilled family lawyer in Orlando understands how to foresee obstacles, negotiate well, and advocate your case strategically in court when necessary. Along with experience, you want an attorney who shows empathy, integrity, and a clear commitment to your best interests.

Fighter Law has gained the confidence of Central Florida families by marrying compassion with exceptional result

When you are facing a criminal charge, a family law dispute, an injunction hearing, or a serious injury, you want to know that your lawyer has been there before. Client testimonials show how our attorneys and staff:

• Communicate clearly and keep clients updated at every step.
• Prepare thoroughly for hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Offer honest advice about risks, options, and likely outcomes.
• Treat people with respect, compassion, and professionalism.

Testimonials also support what we say elsewhere on our site about experience and credentials. Our team includes lawyers who are Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by The Florida Bar, and we apply that experience to every case we accept.

The reviews on this page and on Google come from people we have helped in many different situations, including:

• Criminal defense – DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, theft, probation violations, and more.
• Restraining orders and injunctions – helping both petitioners and respondents in high-stakes hearings.
• Family law – divorce, custody/timesharing, child support, and related disputes.
• Personal injury – car crashes, negligent security, assaults, and other serious injury cases.

Every case is unique. These testimonials give a window into how we handle matters like yours, but they are not a prediction of how your case will turn out. Past results and experiences do not guarantee future outcomes.

Client feedback is a big part of how we continue to improve. We regularly review comments from clients and look for ways to:

• Make our communication even clearer and more proactive.
• Improve how we explain court procedures and next steps.
• Refine our internal processes so cases move as smoothly as possible.

We also share positive feedback with our team members so they know that their hard work and attention to detail matter. Your experience with our office is just as important as the final result.

Yes. The testimonials on this page come from real clients who chose to share their experiences with our firm. Many are pulled from public platforms like Google, while others are shared with permission from emails, notes, or thank-you messages.

No. Every case is different, and outcomes depend on the specific facts, evidence, law, and decisions made by judges, juries, prosecutors, insurance companies, and other parties. Testimonials describe past experiences and results, but they do not guarantee any particular outcome in your case.

Our reviews reflect work in several practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, personal injury, and restraining orders (injunctions). You can learn more by visiting our main practice areas page or by calling us to ask whether we handle your type of case.

If you are a current or former client and would like to share your experience, you can leave a review on Google or contact our office and let us know. We value your feedback and may ask for permission to feature your comments (without revealing confidential details) on this page or elsewhere on our site.

Public reviews you leave on platforms like Google will show whatever name you use for that account. If we share a testimonial on our website, we will only include the level of detail you are comfortable with and will avoid disclosing sensitive or identifying information without your consent.

Yes. We encourage you to schedule a consultation so you can ask questions, learn about your options, and decide whether Fighter Law is the right fit for you. Testimonials are helpful, but there is no substitute for a direct conversation about your situation.