First Admitted: 2003, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://floridadefenseteam.com/attorneys/lisa-figueroa/

Bar / Professional Activity:

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
University of Central Florida, Bachelor Degree cum laude, Major: Political Science
Public Interest Law Student Association, Board Member
American Civil Liberties Union, Member
Spanish American Law Student Association, Member
Central Florida Women Lawyers Association, Member
National Association of Professional Women, Member
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
American Bar Association, Member
Florida

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):

Client charged with reckless driving. Case proceeded to a jury trial - client found NOT GUILTY., 2024
Client charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Case proceeded to a bench trial. Court found client of simple battery (misdemeanor) rather than the aggravated battery with a deadly weapon., 2024
Client pulled over for speeding and allegedly improper turn. Officer claimed observed odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and glassy eyes. We went to trial - client found NOT GUILTY., 2019
Client charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle. Case proceeded to a jury trial - client found NOT GUILTY. , 2006
Client charged with Trafficking in Oxycodone (25 year MINIMUM mandatory prison sentence if convicted) and possession of cannabis (misdemeanor). Case proceeded to a jury trial - client found NOT GUILTY on the trafficking charge, only guilty on misdemeanor cannabis possession., 2013
Client was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Battery. Case proceeded to jury trial - client found NOT GUILTY., 2015
Client was charged with Sexual battery alleged victim under the age of 12 years old (punishable by Life in prison). Case proceeded to a jury trial - client was found NOT GUILTY of sexual battery, but guilty of lesser misdemeanor simple battery charge (non-sexual contact). , 2005
Client charged with Burglary of a Structure and Grand Theft. Case proceeded to a jury trial - client was found NOT GUILTY., 2014
Client was charged with Attempt First Degree Murder with a Firearm and Aggravated Battery (Great Bodily Harm)(With a Firearm). Case proceeded to a jury trial - client was found NOT GUILTY on both counts., 2016
Client charged with Trafficking in over 25 lbs of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Case proceeded to trial - after closing arguments, the Judge GRANTED our Motion for a Judgment of Acquittal (JOA) - and the client was released on all charges. Case Dismissed by the Court., 2018
Client charged with trafficking in 4 grams or more of heroin, which is punishable by a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 3 years in prison with a maximum of 30 years. Case proceeded to a jury trial - client was found NOT GUILTY., 2016
Client charged with possession of cannabis OVER 20 grams, a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia. Case proceeded to trial, client found guilty of the lesser charge, possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis, a misdemeanor and avoided a felony conviction., 2018
Client charged with Sexual Battery with a Deadly Weapon or Physical Force. Case proceeded to trial - client was found NOT GUILTY on both counts., 2019
Client charged with Kidnapping with Intent to Commit a Felony and Sexual Battery (Physically Helpless) both over 18 y/o - charges punishable by up to life in prison. Case proceed to trial - client was found NOT GUILTY., 2019
Client charged with Possession of Cannabis and Drug Paraphernalia. Proceeded to trial - client found NOT GUILTY on both counts., 2019
Client charged with DUI (Driving Under the Influence). Case proceeded to trial - found NOT GUILTY., 2019
Client charged with Resisting Officer without Violence, proceeded to trial. Client found NOT GUILTY., 2020
Client charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm, punishable by a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 25 years up to life in prison. State's offer was 25 years in prison and was rejected, as client was wrongfully accused and maintained his innocence based on Florida's Stand Your Ground law. Case went to trial and client was found NOT GUILTY of all counts., 2024

Special Licenses / Certifications:

Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, 2021

Pro bono / Community Service:

Public Interest Law Student Association, Board Member, Florida State University College of Law
Phi Alpha Delta
Spanish American Law Student Association, Member, Florida State University College of Law
American Civil Liberties Union, Member, Florida State University College of Law

Honors:

Book Award for Receiving The Top Grade in Law & Public Opinion, Florida State University College of Law
Vice-Justice, Phi Alpha Delta, Florida State University College of Law
Awarded the Legal Eagle Award of County Court from the Public Defender's Office

Educational Background:

University of Central Florida, Bachelor Degree, cum laude, Major: Political Science

Scholarly Lectures / Writings:

Journal for Transnational Law and Policy, Member, Florida State University College of Law

Lisa M. Figueroa