Zahra S. Umansky - Orlando, FL
Attorney at The Umansky Law Firm
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Orlando, FL
1945 E. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806
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33
Years
Experience
Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Zahra Umansky was a former Assistant Public Defender in the 18th judicial circuit in Brevard and Seminole Counties. As a former Public Defender, Zahra was involved in over a hundred criminal trials that included crimes such as theft, assault, prostitution, drugs trafficking, DUI, and many other felonies and misdemeanors offense. She protected her client's right to liberty and secured countless not guilty verdicts and judgments of acquittal. After Zahra left the Public Defender's office, she was appointed by Mayor Glenda Hood as the prosecutor for the City of Orlando.
As City Prosecutor, Zahra was successful in the implementation and prosecution of many types of criminal matters and also served as the prosecutor before the City's Nuisance Abatement Board. She was also a legal advisor to local law enforcement officials where she trained police officers in matters of search and seizure laws, Miranda laws, and other constitutional rights. She also reviewed search warrants, wiretap applications, and gave police last minute advice they needed before they made arrests. During her time as City Prosecutor, Zahra was appointed as Special Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth judicial circuit.
Zahra’s unique experience as a former prosecutor and legal advisor, gives Zahra the ability to evaluate your case from both sides of the law. As a former police legal advisor, she understands how the Police investigate and secure their evidence and as a former prosecutor, understands how the State of Florida will present their case in court against you. Zahra approaches each case with aggressive and diligent representation. She is dedicated to defending the rights of her clients and committed to treating every client with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Schedule a free case review with Zahra today!
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Orlando Police Department Award of Excellence (2001)
- Orange County Sheriff's Office, "Making A Difference", March 2014
- Orlando Life Magazine, "Top Attorneys in Florida", 2015
- Florida Trend Magazine, "Florida Legal Elite", 2015
- Super Lawyers Magazine, "Super Lawyer", 2015
- Super Lawyers Magazine, "Super Lawyer", 2016
- AV Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, 2017– Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Zahra S. Umansky
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1992
J.D.
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Florida State University College of Law,
Tallahassee,
Florida, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Stetson University,
DeLand,
Florida,
U.S.A., 1989
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Sociology
Minor: Psychology
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Stetson University,
DeLand,
Florida,
U.S.A., 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- City of Orlando, City Prosecutor, 1996 - 2003
- Office of the Public Defender, 18th Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 1993 - 1996
Classes and Seminars
- Confronting the Mob Mentality II: Challenging Charges of Sexual Assault, NACDL
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1993
Other Affiliations
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
- Central Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Alpha Xi Delta
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