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The Law Office of John Guidry

This website belongs to John Guidry, a Florida professional association, and to John P. Guidry II, who has practiced criminal defense in Central Florida since 1993 and has been writing and filming the material on this site for a good chunk of that time. By using the site you agree to the terms below. If you don’t agree, the back button is right up there.

1. This Is Not Legal Advice. Really.

Everything on this website, including the articles, the videos, the FAQs, the practice-area pages, and anything else you can read, watch, or click, is general information about Florida criminal law. It is offered for educational purposes. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for legal advice.

Here’s why that matters, and why every lawyer’s website says it. Legal advice is what a lawyer gives you after learning the actual facts of your actual case: what the arrest affidavit says, what the video shows, what the witnesses will say, what county you’re in, which judge you drew, and forty other things that a web page about “Florida DUI law” cannot possibly know. An article that says a certain motion works in a certain situation is describing how the law generally operates. Whether it works in your situation depends on facts we don’t have. Two people charged with the exact same crime can have completely different cases.

So if you read something here and think “that’s me,” that’s a fine reason to call a lawyer. It is not a reason to represent yourself, to skip a court date, to talk to the detective who keeps calling, or to make any decision about your case. People who take legal advice from the internet, whether that internet is this website, a Reddit thread, or a chatbot, tend to end up as cautionary tales in someone else’s article.

2. Reading This Website Does Not Make You Our Client

Visiting this site, reading an article, watching a video, sending us an email, filling out the contact form, texting, calling, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and this firm. Neither does a free consultation. An attorney-client relationship is created only when we have run a conflict check, agreed to take your case, and both signed a written engagement agreement. Until that happens, we are not your lawyers, we owe you no duty to do anything about your case, and no deadline in your case is our problem.

That last part sounds harsh, and it’s meant to. Criminal cases have short, unforgiving deadlines. If you have a case, you need a lawyer who has actually agreed to represent you, not a website you’ve been reading.

3. Don’t Send Us Confidential Information Until We’re Your Lawyers

Information you send us before we’ve agreed to represent you is not protected by the attorney-client privilege in the way information you tell your own lawyer is. Florida’s ethics rules give prospective clients some protection, and we honor that, but the protection is narrower and the contact form sends by ordinary, unencrypted email. So use the form to tell us who you are, how to reach you, what you’re charged with, and where. Save the details for a conversation.

Sending us unsolicited information also does not prevent us from representing someone else in a matter related to yours, if we have not agreed to represent you.

4. Florida Law Only

Mr. Guidry is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and in no other state. The content on this site is about Florida law and, in most cases, about how things work in the Ninth Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola Counties) and the surrounding Central Florida circuits. Other states do things differently, sometimes wildly so. If your case is in another state, this website may be interesting, but it is not about your case, and we can’t represent you in it.

5. The Law Changes. Websites Don’t, Until Someone Updates Them.

Florida’s legislature meets every year and rarely leaves the criminal code alone. Appellate courts issue opinions every week. An article on this site was accurate, to the best of our knowledge, on the day it was written. It may not be accurate today. We update content when we can, but we are running a law practice, not a news desk, and we make no promise that any particular page reflects the current state of the law. Always check whether the statute or case discussed has changed, or better, ask a lawyer to.

6. Attorney Advertising and Prior Results

This website is a lawyer advertisement under the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Better yet, come meet us.

Any case results, outcomes, or client reviews described on this site are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of those matters. They depend on facts unique to each case and do not guarantee, promise, or predict a similar outcome in your case. Client reviews reflect the opinions of the people who wrote them, are unsolicited unless otherwise noted, and were not paid for. Nobody wins them all, and any lawyer who tells you otherwise is the one you should worry about.

7. Links to Other Sites

We link to statutes, court opinions, government sites, news articles, and our own social-media pages. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for what they say or what they do with your information. A link is a footnote, not an endorsement.

8. Our Content Is Ours

The articles, videos, scripts, graphics, and other original content on this site are protected by copyright and belong to The Law Office of John Guidry unless otherwise noted. You’re welcome to read them, watch them, link to them, and share them with a friend who’s been arrested. You may not copy them, republish them, or put them on your own site without our written permission. Statutes and court opinions quoted on the site are public records and belong to everybody.

9. No Warranties, and a Limit on Our Liability

This website and its contents are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. To the fullest extent Florida law allows, The Law Office of John Guidry and its attorneys and staff are not liable for any damages of any kind arising out of your use of, or inability to use, this website or its content, or your reliance on anything you found here. If you relied on a web page instead of hiring a lawyer, that was a choice, and it was yours.

10. Governing Law and Where We’d Argue About It

These terms and any dispute arising out of your use of this website are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any such dispute will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts sitting in Orange County, Florida, and you consent to the jurisdiction of those courts. We’d rather never have that argument, and if you’ve read this far, you’re probably not the type to start it.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these terms from time to time. The effective date at the top tells you the current version. Using the site after a revision is posted means you accept it.

12. Now Go Call a Lawyer

If you’ve got a criminal case in Central Florida, the useful thing to do with this website is to learn enough to ask good questions, and then pick up the phone and ask them of a live human being with a bar number. Ours is (407) 423-1117. You can also email jguidrylaw@msn.com or use the contact form (name, number, charge, county; nothing else). If it isn’t us, hire someone. Just hire someone.

Excellent rating
Based on 293 reviews

I was going through one of the toughest moments of my life. I knew i had reason, but obviously the court system does not work the way one thinks. I sat down with what seemed to be about a dozen different lawyers. One after another, something didn't feel right with any of them. Then I came across John Guidry. His reviews seemed too good to be true??. 5 stars?? Not one single bad review?? I called to set up an appointment, and when his secretary told me he was available to take my call immediately, I was surprised. I explained to him my situation, and while every other lawyer was guiding me into eventually taking a plea deal, John was adamant that he would get my case completely thrown out and dismissed. I explained to him that I understand he probably would not be able to give me 100% certainty, but he tossed my doubts aside and told me he can. Now up until there I've only spoken to John for about 30 minutes but I immediately knew he was my guy. He was able to convince me that I shouldn't have been charged to begin with and my case was stronger than I had thought. The next day John calls me and we sit on the phone for hours, he said he wanted to get feel for the person he's defending. He was easy-going, genuine, and articulate. At this point it feels like we've known each other for years. I find myself thinking " How in the world does this man have enough hours in the day to be this personable??" .Ultimately He explained his strategy, making his 30 years of experience instantly apparent. What I also respect about John was his ability to be straight forward and never beat around the bush. I was explained of how long of a process this may be and to never hesitate to give him a call. Over the next couple weeks whenever i found myself uneasy about my case, i would call him. I never once felt rushed or like I was bothering him. Months later everything fell into fruition and John gave me the call I had been waiting for, my case was dismissed. Mr. Guidry was worth every penny. I hope I never have to use his services again, but if I ever find myself in that situation, there is no question who I’ll be calling.

alan cruz

From the very first consultation, John and Melissa were fantastic! I didn’t end up needing to retain counsel, but the information, guidance, and positive energy they shared was much appreciated and extremely helpful. John has a fantastic attitude and an innate ability to make individuals feel heard. I can’t thank him enough for his support. I would strongly recommend this law firm to those in need of a competent, energetic, and action oriented defense.

Anthony Marra

I honestly cannot put into words how grateful I am for John and everything he did for me. Going through this case was one of the scariest, most stressful, and overwhelming experiences of my life. There were so many moments when I felt afraid of the unknown and worried about what my future would look like. From the beginning, John gave me guidance, reassurance, and hope when I truly needed it most when I was sobbing on the phone, He was so knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated throughout the entire process. I never felt like I was just another case, he genuinely helped me navigate one of the most difficult chapters of my life. Because of his hard work and guidance, I was able to successfully complete the process and ultimately have my case dismissed. That outcome has given me such an incredible sense of relief and a chance to truly move forward with my life. I will forever be grateful for the work, support, and dedication that went into helping me get through this. If you are looking for an attorney who will fight for you and stand beside you during one of the hardest moments of your life, I cannot recommend John enough. Thank you for giving me hope when I was scared, for believing in a positive outcome, and for helping me close such a difficult chapter. I will never forget what you did for me. ❤️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Morasha Chance

I found John on Google for a family member who was in need of a lawyer. He was absolutely amazing. Worth every penny, and more. He is graceful and was truly Heaven sent. 5/5 stars. He got the case dismissed. Thank you John.

Valerie Mercado

I am so grateful I chose Attorney John Guidry to represent me. From our very first conversation, he was kind, respectful, caring, and genuinely understanding of what I was going through. He took the time to explain the entire process to me in a way that made everything feel much less overwhelming. His communication throughout my case was exceptional. I always knew what was happening and never felt like I was facing it alone. He was there for me every step of the way, followed through on everything he said he would do, and even after my case was resolved, he took the time to make sure I understood what would happen next and that I had all the information I needed moving forward. That level of thoroughness and follow-through is something I truly appreciated. He is an excellent attorney and a genuinely kind person. His professionalism, compassion, and reasonable fees made an already difficult situation much easier to navigate. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone looking for an attorney they can trust, communicate easily with, and feel completely comfortable having in their corner. Thank you for being in my corner, John. You are truly appreciated.

Tammy Somers

John is AMAZING. He is responsive, attentive and simply a pleasure to speak with. He came through for me with very little notice and was able to attend my hearing and got me the results I was looking for. Highly recommend!

Veronica Diaz

Want to start by sayin thank you so much for you service means a lot to your help was very successful as he promised! Again highly recommend!!! Thank again JOHN

Pablo Gonzalez

John is a very punctual and very helpful Lawyer he has went above and beyond my expectations literally did the work of 2 lawyers in 1 helped with forfeiture case and all got the case handled very fast and efficient highly would recommend to anybody seeking great council.

Dot Dillinger

John was amazing and helped me through a difficult experience while I was on vacation in Florida. He handled everything for me and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend!

Kyle

John helped me navigate a very difficult time in my life when I got into my first ever arrest. He was very understanding and empathetic to my scenario and was able to get me an amazing deal that I would have never gotten without his representation. He’s flexible, accommodating & passionate about his craft and puts his client’s experience first. I recommend to anyone reading this to reach out to his office!!! Thanks again John!!