Team

Ken Eulo, Esq.

Managing Partner
Criminal Law & Civil Litigation

Darryl R. Smith, Esq.

Managing Partner
Criminal Law & Civil Litigation

Robert Zlatkin, Esq.

Managing Partner
Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Javier Chavez, Esq.

Senior Attorney
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer

Ken Lewis, Esq.

Senior Attorney
Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Alexis Sykes, Esq.

Senior Attorney
Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Kortney Daly, Esq.

Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Scott Messinger, Esq.

Senior  Attorney Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Luz Root, Esq.

Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Rose Hernandez, Esq.

Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

DANIEL DE LIGUORI, Esq.

Family Law – Of Counsel

CYNTHIA KNACKMUHS

Senior Paralegal

SHELAN ROOFE

Senior Paralegal

AMELIA TORRES

Senior Paralegal

RODEFERLEDINE ALEXIS

Senior Paralegal

Ken Eulo

Ken Eulo grew up in Los Angeles, California. As a student, he was consistently in the top ten percent of his advanced program of classes. He was also a top athlete and served as a mentor and assistant coach on baseball teams for Mentally and Physically Challenged Children. He moved to Central Florida in 1996 and attended the University of Central Florida on a Bright Future’s Scholarship in 2000, where he studied Criminal Justice and Pre-Law. During this time, he participated in “ride-alongs” with police, where he got a close look at criminal procedures and gained an understanding of criminal law. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science from UCF in 2005 with cum laude honors, Ken Eulo helped plan and run the first branch of the International Coffee Chain Testa Rosa, where he was offered advanced management training in Europe. However, he decided to return to his first love: The Law.

Ken Eulo Criminal Defense Lawyer Orlando

Ken Eulo attended Florida State University College of Law, graduating in 2010. During his law school career, he performed two internships, one with the Attorney General’s Office, Criminal Appeals Bureau, and the other with the Public Defender’s Office for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida. During his internship with the Attorney General’s Office, Ken Eulo drafted several lengthy appeals that were heard before the U.S. District Court of Appeals. During his internship with the Public Defender’s Office in Orlando Florida, he assisted in defending several misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. In 2010, Ken graduated from Florida State University College of Law in the top 10% of his graduating class, receiving cum laude graduation honors, as well as the prestigious Order of the Coif Award.

Upon graduating from FSU Law in 2010, Ken Eulo was offered several jobs, including a position of writing appeals for the Florida State Attorney General’s Office, but he accepted the opportunity to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney for the Public Defender’s Office in Orlando, Florida. He was hired and placed on salary before he took the bar. Months later, Ken Eulo passed The Florida Bar Exam with a 169 MBE Score, placing him in the upper percentile of all Florida Bar Exam test takers.

During his tenure with the Public Defender’s Office, Ken Eulo handled every aspect of Criminal Law Practice, including: Initial Appearances, Violations of Probation, Juvenile Delinquency Court, County Court (Misdemeanor Crimes), and Circuit Court (Felony Crimes). Ken Eulo has litigated and resolved more than 1,000 criminal cases. He has taken over 50 criminal cases to trial, including Capital Sexual Battery, Burglary, Battery, Rape, Lewd and Lascivious Conduct, Domestic Violence, DUI, and more

Education

Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL

Degree: J.D., 2010
Honors: Order of the Coif (Top 10% of Graduating Class)

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Degree: B.S., 2005
Honors: Cum Laude
Major: Criminal Justice and Pre-Law

Darryl R. Smith

Darryl R. Smith, Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation attorney, was born in Staten Island, New York and raised in Piscataway, New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2008 summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. Darryl went on to attend Vanderbilt University Law School. During his law school career, Darryl Smith was recognized by Vanderbilt University Law School as a Chancellor’s Scholar, and also was named Senior Editor for the Southern Regional BLSA Law Review Journal. He graduated from Vanderbilt University Law School with his Juris Doctorate in 2011, and moved to Orlando to pursue his dream of practicing law in Central Florida.

Ken Eulo Criminal Defense Lawyer Orlando

Darryl Smith began his legal career with the Office of the Public Defender for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida, exclusively practicing criminal law. During his tenure with the office, he handled over 600 adult and juvenile misdemeanor cases from arraignment to case closure, including battery, possession of marijuana, petit theft, domestic violence, unlawful display of a firearm, driving with license suspended (DWLS), driving under the influence (DUI), and countless other misdemeanor offenses. In the short span of one year, Mr. Smith took 14 cases to trial.

In 2012, Darryl Smith was offered the prestigious opportunity to become a Civil Litigation Attorney with the Orlando Office of one of the largest civil defense law firms in the State of Florida, Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer. During his time with Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, he played a vital role in litigating several high-profile personal injury cases on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, Lowe’s, and Home Depot.

Driven by an undying passion to make a real difference in the community by defending the rights of those in need, Darryl Smith voluntarily left the world of corporate law and returned to practicing criminal law with the Office of the Public Defender. During his second tenure with the office, he defended over 400 adult felony cases from arraignment to case closure, including robbery, burglary, drug trafficking, dealing in stolen property, aggravated assault with a weapon, aggravated battery, punishable by life (PBL) offenses, and numerous other serious felony charges.

Mr. Darryl Smith has developed a reputation in the Central Florida legal community as a down-to-earth, compassionate, aggressive, and most of all highly effective advocate for his clients. He has also been nominated by Orlando Style Magazine as one of Orlando‘s Legal Elite. Mr. Smith has litigated over 1,000 criminal and civil cases, and has taken over 50 criminal cases to trial, ranging from Simple Battery to First-Degree Murder. He is dedicated to utilizing his legal knowledge, trial experience, and tireless work ethic to pursue justice for each and every one of his clients. Darryl Smith works as a Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation attorney for the Smith & Eulo Law Firm.

Education

Vanderbilt University Law School, Nashville, TN

Degree: J.D., 2011
Honors: Chancellor’s Scholar
Southern Regional BLSA Law Review Journal, Senior Editor

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Florida Notary Public

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Degree: B.A., 2008
Honors: Summa Cum Laude (Top 2% of Graduating Class)
Major: Administration of Justice and Legal Studies

Robert Zlatkin

Criminal Defense & Civil Litigation

Robert Zlatkin is an experienced, and dedicated Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorney.  A graduate of the prestigious University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, Robert is a native Floridian with a strong connection to the Central Florida community. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in History and made a decision early on to return  to Orlando after law school to give back to the community he calls home.

As an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Robert most recently prosecuted a broad range of cases including D.U.I., battery, robbery, domestic violence, battery, and a myriad of felonies including violations of probation (VOPs). With hundreds of hours of court appearances and  successful trials, it was here that Robert honed his litigation skills and developed a keen understanding of the nuances of the law.  With his unique perspective of both sides of the criminal justice system, Robert’s clients derive significant benefit from this advantage.

Ken Eulo Criminal Defense Lawyer Orlando

Robert Zlatkin has had a wide range of legal expeirence including federal plaintiff lawsuits under the Telephone Protection Consumer Act (TCPA) and insurance defense, medical malpractice, and personal injury as a summer associate at the respected law firm of Wicker, Smith, Ohara, McCoy and Ford .

A compassionate, skilled and experienced attorney, Robert is a strong and relentless advocate for his clients.

Education

University of Florida Fredrick G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL

Juris Doctor awarded May 2015

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude:  History with minor in Archeology, July, 2012

Javier Chavez

Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

Javier Chavez was born in Denver, Colorado. Javier attended Denver North High School and went to the University of Colorado to receive a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He then moved to New Hampshire and graduated from the University of New Hampshire Law School.

Mr. Chavez moved to Miami Florida and intern as an Assistant State Attorney for the Dade County State Attorney’s office. He has also worked as an investigative assistant for the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office in Colorado. Mr. Chavez has worked for the 9th Circuit Public Defender’s Office as an assistant Public Defender. Mr. Chavez has also worked for the 13th and 5th Circuit Judicial Circuits Public Defender Offices, covering Hillsborough, Sumter, and Lake Counties.

Mr. Chavez became Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law in 2013. Mr. Chavez has tried over 180 trials, including First Degree Murder, Capital Sexual Battery, and DUI Manslaughter cases.

Javier Chavez - Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

Education

University of New Hampshire Law School, Concord NH

Juris Doctor and Master’s Degree IP Law, 2001

Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver CO

Bachelor’s of Science Criminal Justice, 1995

University of Colorado, Denver CO

Master’s in Criminal Justice, 1997

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

Kenneth Lewis

Ken Lewis is a native New Yorker; he attended the State University of New York at Albany before relocating to South Florida and enrolling at FAU where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in History in 1989. He then attended the prestigious Nova Southeastern University where he obtained his law degree in 1991. Ken Lewis is a former prosecutor, his impressive work ethic and dedication resulted in him being named chief homicide prosecutor in Orange and Osceola Counties. Mr. Lewis tried exclusively murder cases for 7 years and sex crimes for another 4 years. In total Ken Lewis has well over 200 jury trials in all areas of criminal law and has tried over 50 murder cases. Additionally, Ken Lewis has been a mock trial judge at numerous competitions and was recognized for his exceptional trial skills by being selected on the faculty of the weeklong Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Lewis has trained hundreds of attorneys through the Florida Prosecutors Attorneys Association.  Ken Lewis has successfully represented individuals facing felony charges across the entire State of Florida, including Orange, Osceola, Polk, Sumter, Seminole, Volusia, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Marion to name a few.

Kenneth Lewis

Education

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL

Degree: Juris Doctor, 1991

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Degree: History, 1989

Alexis Sykes

Alexis Sykes is a former prosecutor for who has been dedicated to her community for 15 years. Her legal career spans the state of Florida to include criminal law practice in Jacksonville, Orlando, Miami, and Panama City. She was formerly a homicide prosecutor for the 9th Judicial Circuit in Orlando, Florida.  Prior, she has served as the Chief of Violent Crimes in Orlando, a Felony Division Chief in Panama City, a Homicide Major Crimes Prosecutor in Jacksonville, and in the Career Criminal Unit in Miami. She also was a Visiting Professor at Florida A&M University College of Law where she taught Legal Research & Writing to first year law students. She has tried over 90 jury trials. Ms. Sykes was a previous recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award for prosecutors in Jacksonville and a Certificate of Appreciation in Orlando because of her dedication to the communities she served. 

Alexis Sykes criminal defense jacksonville fl

Ms. Sykes is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, graduating high school from Paxon School for Advanced Studies cum laude with an International Baccalaureate diploma.  She then went on to graduate cum laude from Florida State University with a degree in Criminology.  While at Florida State, she served as political action chair of the Black Student Union and as a member of the Student Government Executive Cabinet.  She was awarded the Black Student Union executive board member of the year.  Ms. Sykes earned her law degree from Howard University School of Law.  While at Howard, Ms. Sykes was Vice President of the award-winning Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Moot Court Team and Membership Intake Chair of the Epsilon Sigma Iota Legal Sorority.  Ms. Sykes is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the mother of a beautiful daughter, Ava Grace, and dog mom of a rescue chihuahua, Bella Marie. 

Education

Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC

Degree: Juris Doctor, 2007

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Degree: B.S., Criminology, 2004

Kortney Daly

Attorney

Kortney Daly was born in Clearwater, Florida. Kortney attended Palm Harbor University High school and St. Petersburg College simultaneously during her last two years of high school. She obtained her Associates Degree upon completion of high school. She then moved to Orlando to attend the University of Central Florida where she majored in Legal studies with a specialized focus in Criminal law and Individual liberties, as well as a focus in litigation and Advocacy.

After graduating from the University of Central Florida in 2015, Kortney continued her education at Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, Kortney focused on clinical education and practical experiences to prepare her for the practice of law. She completed an internship or clinic every semester she was eligible during her legal education. She worked as judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Thane Covert researching issues and watching court every day to get a sense of the day to day in a criminal court room. She then interned for the United States Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida where she researched complex issues and wrote motions for the US Attorney’s Office.

Alexis Sykes criminal defense jacksonville fl

The Summer before her last year of law school, she moved to Chicago, Illinois to intern for the Federal Defender Program where she helped research legal issues, prepared motions, and met with clients who were charged with Federal crimes.

In her final year of law school, she completed two clinics as a Certified Legal Intern. The first clinic was with the State Attorney’s Office: in the 6th Judicial Circuit where she tried cases to verdict and defended motions to suppress for the State. In her final semester she worked as a Certified legal Intern for The Public Defender’s office in the 6th Judicial Circuit. While at the Public Defender’s office she worked with juveniles who had pending delinquency and dependency cases. She would help represent the children in both their criminal case and their case with the Department of Children and Families. She gained a lot of experience navigating the dependency system while helping children who came from sensitive and complex situations.

After Passing the bar, Kortney moved back to Orlando and began her career at the Public Defender’s Office. While at the Public Defender’s Office she handled over 1,500 cases from arrest to case resolution. While working for the Public Defender’s Office, she handled misdemeanor and felony cases. Kortney filed motions to suppress in several cases and tried many cases to verdict. She always advocated zealously for her indigent clients.

Education

Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, FL

Degree: Juris Doctor, 2018

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, 2015

Scott Messinger

As a US Army Ranger, Scott Messinger pledged to “Lead the Way!” Scott now brings that same determination and hard work to defending his clients.

Following his service as an Infantryman in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Scott pursued a career in the humanities, studying history and English. While in graduate school, Scott lectured in English composition at colleges in South Florida. He capped this formal education by earning a Ph.D., in American Literature, from the University of Miami. By the time he graduated, however, Scott had become aware that although teaching was rewarding, something was missing: the knowledge conveyed to students seemed to evaporate at the end of each semester. Lessons imparted couldn’t be accurately gauged in terms of lessons learned. Scott then realized that his true calling lay not in academia but in applying his learning to the area in which he could affect material change: the arena of justice.

Scott Messinger- Criminal Defense Attorney

This new and improved career would begin at UF College of Law, where Scott earned a J.D. He then passed the bar in Washington State and began to fulfill his goal of putting words into action, this as an Assistant Public Defender and then a private defense attorney. Scott represented clients who, largely because of the injustice wrought by indigency, struggled to attain equal justice under the law. After spending three productive years in the northwest, Scott brought his growing family back to the sunshine state, where he practiced compassionate prosecution at the Office of the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola Counties. Scott learned that justice begins before a person is charged with a crime and that the authority to prosecute is conjoined with the mandate of integrity: no person should be charged with a crime unless the evidence against a person is overwhelming. Then, and only then, should prosecution commence. Scott’s years of experience as an Assistant State Attorney give him a unique insight into how a prosecutor builds a case – and knowledge of the best way to win justice for his clients.

Scott now offers you legal representation suffused with the warrior spirit gleaned from serving in the U.S. Army, the intellectual prowess cultivated in the crucible of academia, and the legal battle-tested experience of hundreds and hundreds of courtroom contests. His determination to give each client his undivided attention and utmost effort derives from the obligation attendant upon the legal counselor who agrees to advocate for the client, whose life, liberty, or property could depend on the judicious decision-making of his/her attorney.

Education

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, FL

Degree: J.D., 2002

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Degree: Bachelor of Arts, 1991.

University of Miami, Miami, FL

Degree: Ph.D. American Literature, 1999

Professional Memberships

The Washington State Bar
The Florida Bar
Orange County Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Luz Root

Luz Root was born in Argentina and moved to the United States to pursue a collegiate tennis scholarship. She attended Point University in Georgia and was a full-time student athlete. Although English is her second language, she was on the Dean’s List and Honor Class Member all four years of college. Luz graduated top of her class, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor in Business Management and a Minor in Biblical Studies.

Luz moved to Orlando, Florida, to continue her education at Barry University School of Law, where she received an academic scholarship. Throughout law school, she interned at NeJame Law, where she found her passion for Criminal Defense. During her Internship, she assisted in defending cases, both in State and Federal Court. She worked on several felony cases, including armed robbery, child pornography, drug trafficking, burglary, aggravated battery, DUI manslaughter, and first-degree murders.

Luz Root Criminal Defense Lawyer

In her last year of law school, she also completed the Juvenile Defense Clinic and the Advanced Juvenile Defense Clinic, where she became a Certified Legal Intern (CLI). During her clinics, she represented juveniles facing up to first degree felonies. Before graduating, Luz accepted the opportunity to work at the Public Defender’s Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, in Orlando, Florida. Luz graduated at the top 20% of her class and she passed the Florida Bar with a score placing her in the upper 97% percentile of her class.

During her tenure at the Public Defender’s Office, she represented over 400 clients facing Misdemeanors and Criminal Traffic charges including Petit Theft, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Battery, Driving While License Suspended (DWLS), Open Carrying a Firearm, Stalking, Trespass, and Drug Possessions, among others. She assisted her clients throughout all steps of the legal process and received favorable outcomes, including granted Motions to Suppress and Not Guilty by jury trial.

Her bilingual skills help her represent and educate Spanish-Speaking clients as to how the criminal justice system works. She is a compassionate and hard-working attorney, who zealously advocates for her clients.

Education

Barry University School of Law, Orlando, FL

Degree: Juris Doctor, 2021
(Top 20% of Graduating Class)

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Point University, West Point, FL

Degree: B.B.M., 2018
Honors: Magna Cum Laude (Top 10% Graduating Class)

Rose Hernandez

Rose Hernandez grew up in Fort Myers, Florida. She moved to Central Florida in 2008 while in high school. After graduating from Celebration High School in 2010, she attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she studied Criminology and Linguistics. She also obtained a teaching certificate to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). During this time, she worked with a non-profit organization tutoring at-risk elementary, middle, and high school students in Micanopy, Florida.

After graduating from the University of Florida in 2014, Rose returned to Central Florida. She spent some time teaching ESOL in Orlando before returning to school to pursue her law degree. In 2015, Rose began attending Florida State University College of Law in Tallahassee, Florida. During law school, she participated in clinical programs with FSU Law’s Public Interest Law Center, where she worked on juvenile dependency, immigration, and criminal cases. She also worked for the Florida Department of Financial Services in the Office of the General Counsel, where she helped prosecute insurance agents for violations of their licensure requirements. During this time, she was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, and President of the student organization Advocates for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

Rose Hernandez Esquire

After graduating from FSU College of Law in 2018, Rose accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender with the Office of the Public Defender in Kissimmee, Florida. During this time, she handled over 1,000 cases from arrest to case resolution. She represented clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Possession of a Controlled Substance, Burglary, and Aggravated Assault. She handled every aspect of criminal law practice including initial appearances, violations of probation, and post-conviction motions. She took many cases to trial and obtained favorable verdicts for clients facing charges including Petit Theft, Felony Battery, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, and Aggravated Child Abuse.

Education

Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL

Degree: J.D., 2018

Languages

English,
Spanish

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Degree: B.A., 2014
Honors: Cum Laude
Majors: Criminology, Linguistics

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar

Daniel De Liguori

Family Law – Of Counsel

Daniel De Liguori grew up in Long Island, New York. Throughout his youth Daniel has always excelled in athletics and when he was not attending school, he dedicated his time to his family’s construction business. Upon graduating Highschool in 2007 Daniel began his Undergraduate Studies at Pace University in Westchester, New York. Daniel later transferred to Hofstra University in New York where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration in 2011. Following his graduation from Hofstra University, Daniel accepted an internship with an International Business Law Firm in Buenos Aires, Argentina where he worked directly for the Managing Partner from January 2012 through July 2012. Upon his return from his internship, Daniel attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2015. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar Daniel has focused his career on Immigration, Family Law, and Civil Litigation.

Daniel De Liguori - Family Law

Daniel’s family emigrated from Argentina and as being part of the first generation born here in the United States, Daniel was raised with strong cultural values. Due to these values, Daniel goes above and beyond for his clients no matter how much additional time is needed or how complicated the particular case is.  Daniel is committed to working hard for his clients to gain maximize results.

Education

Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida

Degree: J.D., 2015

Languages:

Spanish
English
Portuguese (Limited Working Proficiency)

Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York

Degree: B.S., 2011
Major: Business Management and Administration

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Cynthia Knackmuhs

Senior Paralegal

Cynthia Knackmuhs is a Senior Paralegal at the Smith & Eulo Law Firm with over 20 years of experience in Criminal and Civil law. She is a graduate of Grandview University with a B.A Degree in Paralegal/Criminal Justice in which she earned in 2015. Cynthia has held multiple government positions with Osceola, Orange, and Seminole Counties, and is a Notary Public in the State of Florida.

After entering the legal field, Cynthia worked as a Court Specialist for the Criminal, Traffic and Civil Divisions of the Osceola and Orange Count

y Clerk’s Office for several years. She also worked in the Polk County District Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Iowa over 6 years, the Seminole County State Attorney’s Office, and in the private sector in personal injury, family law, probate, juvenile, corporate, criminal and civil law.

Daniel De Liguori - Family Law

Cynthia has been happily married for over 30 years to a Disabled Army Veteran, and has one daughter who holds two degrees in film and is currently pursuing a B.A. Degree in Film at UCF. Cynthia is extremely passionate about the law and justice, and is committed to making sure each and every client of the Smith & Eulo Law Firm receives excellent service and top-notch representation. 

Education

Grandview University, Des Moines, Iowa

Degree: B.A. Paralegal/Criminal Justice Degree, 2015

Valencia Community College, Kissimmee, Florida

Law Theory Certificate

Seminole State College, Sanford, Florida

Business/Real-Estate/Political Science/Criminal Justice

Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, Iowa

Degree: A.S. Degree Legal Assistant/Criminal Justice, 2004
Certifications: Polk County Mediation/Interrogation and Interview Tactics/Family Law.

Professional Memberships

Florida Notary Public

Shelan Roofe

Senior Paralegal

Shelan is an Orlando native. She graduated from Valenica College with a degree in Paralegal Studies and continued on at the University of Central Florida obtaining her Bachelor’s in Legal Studies and a Masters in Criminology. Shelan has over 13 years of legal experience and is a Florida Registered Paralegal.  Shelan is very friendly, kind-hearted, and dedicated to assisting the Caribbean community. She is also bilingual in Haitian – Creole.

During her free time, she loves to travel, sing, and spend time with her three beautiful daughters.

Shelan Roofe - Senior Paralegal

Education

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Degree: Master’s Degree, 2016
Major: Criminal Justice

Professional Memberships

Notary Public

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Degree:Bachelor’s Degree, 2012
Major: Legal Studies

Amelia Torres

Senior Paralegal

Amelia is originally from the Dominican Republic, residing in Florida for over 35 years. After working in Real Estate in Central Florida she decided to go back to school and completed an associate degree in Paralegal studies, subsequently a bachelor’s in legal business.  She now has over 10 years of experience working in the legal field.

She loves being outdoors,  she is into sports, running, cycling, loves the beach and enjoys life to the fullest.

Amelia Torres

Education

Strayer University, Orlando, FL

Degree: Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Business Administration in Law

Professional Memberships

Notary Public

Everest University, Orlando, FL

Degree: Associate’s Degree
Major: Paralegal Studies

Rodeferledine Alexis

Senior Paralegal

Rodeferledine “Rode” is originally from Port-de-Paix, raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, she moved to the United States at the age of 12. She attended Boca Raton Community High School, then she went onto attend Florida International University in Miami FL, where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor and Paralegal Studies. Later, she attended Lynn University where she obtained a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. In her spare time Rodeferledine likes to help the community by planning events for domestic violence survivors, food packaging for shelters and homeless individuals.

Rode Alexis

Education

Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL

Degree: Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, 2021

Professional Memberships

Notary Public

Florida International University, Miami FL

Degree: Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Minor in Paralegal Studies, 2019