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The law offices of Katz & Phillips, P.A. is a criminal defense law firm dedicated to defending clients on all misdemeanor and felony offenses. Mount Dora criminal defense attorneys David S. Katz and James D. Phillips represent clients facing charges in all state and federal courts within Florida. We have an office in Lake County located just minutes from the Hall of Justice Courthouse and the jail detention facility. Our location allows us to regularly appear in court and meet clients when and where needed.

Practice Areas

Our Mount Dora criminal defense lawyers have successfully handled a vast array of criminal cases involving, but not limited to:

  • Violent crimes, including burglary, kidnapping, battery, assault, robbery, murder, domestic violence, manslaughter, weapons offenses, and traffic violations such as hit and run
  • All aspects of DUI charges, including those involving underage drivers, drugs, and multiple offenses
  • Sex offenses, including child sexual abuse and assault, child pornography, rape, indecent exposure, prostitution, and soliciting
  • Juvenile crimes
  • Drug crimes, including possession with the intent to sell
  • Military crimes
  • White collar crimes, such as fraud, forgery, RICO-related offenses, identity theft, and Internet crimes

Approach to Criminal Defense in Mount Dora

Are the police or other law enforcement agencies calling and asking you questions, but you don’t know why? Do you think you are under investigation? Katz & Phillips, P.A. regularly handles cases before any criminal charges are filed. We are often able to act on behalf of clients at the onset of a criminal investigation to potentially avoid the filing of criminal charges.

Attorneys David Katz and James Phillips believe in an aggressive, proactive approach to handling criminal cases. It is never too early to hire an attorney to assist you with your case or with your interactions with law enforcement.

The law offices of Katz & Phillips, P.A. is prepared to handle your criminal case from the very moment you are investigated or arrested all the way through a jury trial where we will seek a not guilty verdict. Founding partner David Katz is a former DUI/Intoxilyzer Specialist with the Seminole County State Attorney’s office, so we have a firsthand understanding of how the prosecutor will attempt to convict you and we will have a concrete argument at every stage of your case.

Contact Us

Being accused of a crime is a very stressful and difficult event. Make sure you have an experienced and aggressive attorney by your side to help you through the process and fight for your rights.

If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime and needs honest and practical advice about your legal options as well as the Constitutional rights available to you, contact Katz & Phillips, P.A. today for a free consultation. Call 321-332-6864 – someone is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your call. The first consultation is confidential and there is no obligation to retain us. If you prefer a more discreet way to communicate, simply complete our contact form.