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We Won Yelp’s 2017 “People Love Us On Yelp” Award

We Won Yelp’s 2017 “People Love Us On Yelp” Award

We are pleased to announce that Yelp has awarded us with the 2017 “People Love Us On Yelp” Award. This honor is designated for businesses...

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Governor Scott Approves Changes to ‘Stand Your Ground’ law

Governor Scott Approves Changes to ‘Stand Your Ground’ law

Last week, Gov. Rick Scott approved a measure that expands protections for self-defense homicide cases under the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Senate Bill 128,...

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We Made the SuperLawyers List!

We Made the SuperLawyers List!

The Staff of The Umansky Law Firm would like to congratulate Partners, William Umansky, Esq. and Zahra Umansky, Esq. on being selected to the Super...

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Florida Criminal Record Sealing Bill is Not What It Seems

Florida Criminal Record Sealing Bill is Not What It Seems

When you are arrested in Florida, the details of your arrest become a matter of public record almost instantly. Innocent or guilty, your arrest information...

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Florida Likely to Become First State to Shift Stand Your Ground Immunity to Prosecutors

Florida Likely to Become First State to Shift Stand Your Ground Immunity to Prosecutors

On March 15, 2017, the Florida Senate passed a Stand Your Ground bill (SB 128) that will effectively make it easier for defendants to be...

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The Truth About The FBI’s Facial Recognition Technology

The Truth About The FBI’s Facial Recognition Technology

The FBI quietly created a facial recognition technology which allows police and law enforcement to recognize individuals within the US without their knowledge. Now lawmakers...

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First Offense DUI Ignition Interlock Bill Passes Florida House Committee

First Offense DUI Ignition Interlock Bill Passes Florida House Committee

A new bill that would require first-time DUI offenders to have ignition interlock devices has passed its first committee in the Florida House of Representatives....

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Will My Domestic Violence Case Be Dismissed If My Spouse Wants to Drop The Charges?

Will My Domestic Violence Case Be Dismissed If My Spouse Wants to Drop The Charges?

I have been asked this question by many people over the years. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer as it really depends on several important...

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Florida Senator Pushes for Less Restrictive Medical Marijuana Regulations

Florida Senator Pushes for Less Restrictive Medical Marijuana Regulations

On Thursday, a prominent Senator, Rob Bradley, proposed a new bill to broadly legalize medical marijuana. The proposal calls would increase the number of marijuana...

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METHAMPHETAMINE BUST: Six Arrested in Polk County

METHAMPHETAMINE BUST: Six Arrested in Polk County

Polk County Sheriff, Grady Judd, just revealed that a two-month long drug investigation has resulted in the arrest of six individuals for trafficking large quantities...

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We Won Yelp’s 2017 “People Love Us On Yelp” Award
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