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Panella Law Firm serves the State of Florida focusing on criminal defense, family law, appeals, and select civil cases. You are not alone.

Michael Panella understands that being accused of a criminal offense is a devastating, and life-altering event. He recognizes that your matter is serious, and important, and approaches each case with diligence, compassion, and drive. If you are facing a criminal accusation, no matter how seemingly big or small, you need an experienced attorney to stand by your side, preserve your rights, and fight

for you. Our mission is to defend you as if your life depends on it, because in many ways, it does. We are available day and night to discuss your case, and there is never a fee for an initial consultation.

06/23/2026

In Florida, a criminal defendant has the right to access every piece of evidence the prosecution might use, and filing a demand for discovery puts the state on notice to hand it all over.

The state must turn over everything they touched related to the case, while defense attorneys only have to share evidence they intend to use at trial, giving the defense a strategic advantage.

Discovery is one of the most powerful tools in building a strong defense, and knowing how to use it can change the outcome of your case.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/21/2026

Facing criminal charges or a family law matter in Florida? Panella Law Firm fights for Orlando-area clients across criminal defense and family law with the relentless approach every serious case demands.

When everything is on the line, trust the team at Panella Law Firm.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/20/2026

Unpaid child support in Florida can lead to a writ of bodily attachment, which is essentially a judge-issued arrest warrant.

Once jailed under this writ, the only way out is to pay the court-ordered purge amount. Florida still has a form of debtor's prison when it comes to child support.

If you have fallen behind on payments, an attorney can help you file a modification or work out a payment plan before the situation reaches this point.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/19/2026

In Florida, theft is defined as the intent to temporarily or permanently deprive someone of their property, so returning the item does not erase the charge.

Passing all points of sale in a store, even without leaving the building, can be enough to support a theft charge, as one case involving live bait worms at Walmart made clear.

If you are facing a theft charge, the facts of your specific situation matter, and a defense attorney can help you understand all available options.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/17/2026

A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract signed before marriage to protect one or both spouses' separate assets from being treated as marital property in a divorce.

Prenups are not always about distrust. They can protect assets from extended family interference or outside parties when wealth is significantly unequal between spouses.

Having a clear prenuptial agreement in place keeps separate property separate and reduces conflict if the marriage ends.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/15/2026

Florida is a death penalty state, and first-degree murder is currently the only capital crime punishable by death.

Not all first-degree murders qualify. A case must involve particularly heinous, atrocious, and cruel circumstances along with specific aggravating factors to become death-eligible.

If you or someone you care about is facing serious criminal charges, having a battle-tested trial attorney in your corner from the start is not optional.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/13/2026

License suspension is often the Department of Revenue's first move when a parent falls behind on child support payments in Florida.

The goal is to get your attention and bring you into court. But driving on a suspended license escalates from a civil infraction to a potential felony if it continues.

Do not let a child support issue compound into a criminal problem. An attorney can help you address both.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/12/2026

Getting charged with a new crime while on probation in Florida creates two simultaneous cases: the original probation case and the new criminal charge.

A no-bond warrant is typically issued on the probation violation, meaning you can bond out on the new charge but still sit in custody until an attorney secures a bond hearing on the violation.

This is a high-stakes situation that requires an experienced defense attorney from the moment of arrest.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/11/2026

Our clients come to us in some of the most difficult moments of their lives, and we are proud to stand beside them every step of the way.

Their words remind us why we do this work, and we are grateful for every client who trusts Panella Law Firm with their future.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

06/09/2026

A protection order in Florida, also called an injunction, is filed separately from a divorce and gets its own case number.

Injunctions can be issued in cases of domestic violence, stalking, or aggravated assault and create a court-ordered no-contact requirement between the parties.

When an injunction is in place, the divorce court takes notice and it can significantly shape custody and time-sharing outcomes.

Book a free consultation at panellalawfirm.com or call 407-743-6291.

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Orlando, FL
32803

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http://www.panellalawfirm.com/

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