Debra L. Ferwerda Esq. - Winter Springs, FL
Attorney at Jacobson, Chmelir & Ferwerda Attorneys At Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Winter Springs, FL
351 E State Road 434 Suite A Winter Springs, FL 32708
Winter Springs Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- AVVO Rating Clients’ Choice Award winner
- AVVO Rating 10.0 Top Attorney
- Lawyers of Distinction
Education
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Legal Education
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St Thomas University School of Law,
Miami,
Florida
J.D.
Honors: with honors
Law Review: St. Thomas University School of Law, Articles Editor
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St Thomas University School of Law,
Miami,
Florida
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Non Legal Education
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Florida State University
B.S.
Major: Business Communications
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Florida State University
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Member
Past Positions
- Orange County State Attorney’s office, Assistant State Attorney
- Osceola County State Attorney’s office, Assistant State Attorney
Classes and Seminars
- Former Orange County Police Academy, Instructor
Pro Bono Activities
- Orlando Ski Club, Board of Directors, 2013 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1996
Other Affiliations
- Former, Orange County Bar Association
- Central Florida Inns of Court
- American Inns of Court
- Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association
- Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Debra L. Ferwerda Esq.
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2020I hired Debra Ferwerda for my divorce. She quickly took control and diligently and professionally got it the outcome I wanted. I was very confident in her knowledge, and her kindness took a lot of my stress away. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Ferwerda to anyone who needs an experienced, responsive, and thorough attorney.
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Hired Attorney 2020-2021Debbie represented me during a messy divorce. She was always easy to talk with, very knowledgeable and professional. She's very accessible too, always answers her own phone and responds to texts (even on weekends!) She tells it like it is and can be aggressive with the other side when its needed. She's really fantastic and I highly recommend!
Contact
351 E State Road 434
Suite A
Winter Springs, FL 32708
Phone: 407-327-8899
Fax: 407-327-3019
Email: Send a message
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