Michael D. Morrison

What Sets Michael Morrison Apart

Michael D. Morrison is one of the few attorneys in Central Florida who has earned Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law from the Florida Bar — a credential held by fewer than 0.5% of licensed Florida attorneys. This certification requires demonstrated mastery of criminal law, a minimum number of trial hours, a written examination, and peer review by judges and other attorneys.

Before opening his own practice, Michael spent nine years as an attorney with the Public Defender's Office for Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit — one of the most active criminal courts in the state, covering Orange and Osceola County. During that time, he handled an enormous volume of criminal cases across the full spectrum of severity, from misdemeanors to capital murder.

That experience translates directly into an advantage for his clients. Michael has been in the courtroom — not just the negotiation room. He has litigated over 90 jury trials as lead counsel and approximately 100 non-jury trials. He knows how judges think, how juries react, and what it takes to win the cases that matter most.

His Approach

Michael believes that every client — regardless of what they are charged with — deserves a vigorous, personalized defense. He takes a limited number of clients at a time to ensure that every case gets the attention it deserves. When you hire Michael Morrison, you work directly with Michael Morrison — not a paralegal or junior associate.

He offers free consultations by phone or in person, including jail visits for incarcerated clients. His cell phone accepts collect calls from jail, because he understands that access to your attorney should never be limited by your circumstances.

“Never pay for a consultation from a local practitioner. Your situation deserves to be heard before any money changes hands.”