Zahra S. Umansky

Lawyer Profile:

Zahra Umansky is dedicated to defending the rights of her injured clients and approaches each case with aggressive and diligent representation. At the same time, she treats each client with the dignity and respect they deserve as human beings.

Zahra was a former Assistant Public Defender in the 18th judicial circuit in Brevard and Seminole Counties, Florida. As a former Public Defender, Zahra tried over a hundred trials involving crimes such as robbery, theft, assault, battery, prostitution, drugs, trafficking, dealing in stolen property, fraud, sex crimes, driving under the influence, and many other Felonies and Misdemeanors. She was able to secure many not guilty verdicts and judgment of acquittals protecting her client's right to liberty. After Zahra left the Public Defender's office, she was appointed by the Honorable Glenda Hood, Mayor of Orlando, as the City Prosecutor for the City of Orlando, Florida.

Ms. Umansky now uses her prior experience as a public defender and prosecutor to represent plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Personal injury claims require attorneys with trial experience who know how to put together a case. Zahra has tried cases in front of members of your community, where you work and live. She also knows how to investigate a case and build upon the information she has obtained in order to present your claim in a way that an insurance adjuster or a jury will understand.

As a former prosecutor and prosecutor, Zahra is a veteran trial attorney. She knows the local Florida courts, the rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure. If your personal injury case goes to trial, Ms. Umansky has the skills to present a compelling case to the jury.

Areas of Practice:

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Swimming Pool Accidents, Dangerous Prescription Drugs, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Defective Products, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burns, Drunk Driving Injuries

Criminal Defense

Litigation Percentage:

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1993

Education:

Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida, 1992
J.D.

Stetson University, DeLand, Florida, 1989
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology

Honors and Awards:

Orlando Police Department Award of Excellence (2001)

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Orange County Bar Association
Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member

Central Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association
Member

Past Employment Positions:

City of Orlando, City Prosecutor, 1996 - 2003

Office of the Public Defender, 18th Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1993 - 1996

Fraternities/Sororities:

Alpha Xi Delta

West Practice Categories:

Personal Injury -- Plaintiff Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, Swimming Pool Accidents, Dangerous Prescription Drugs, Wrongful Death, Dog Bites, Defective Products, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burns, Drunk Driving Injuries

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, Traffic Violations