Richard Hornsby
407-540-1551
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Richard Hornsby
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About Richard Hornsby
Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second generation criminal defense lawyer. He is dual Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He earned his law degree from the University of Florida, holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, completed the NACDL White Collar Criminal ... read more »
Biography
Richard Hornsby is a third generation Central Floridian and a second generation criminal defense lawyer. He is dual Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
He earned his law degree from the University of Florida, holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, completed the NACDL White Collar Criminal Defense College, and is a Master's Candidate in the University of Florida Forensic Science program.
He serves as the WESH 2 News Legal Analyst and is frequently called upon to provide legal commentary for the Orlando Sentinel.
In 2007 he was voted Best of the Bar in Criminal Defense by the Orlando Business Journal and has been recognized as a Rising Star in criminal defense by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2012 and 2013.
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- Office: 407-540-1551
- Fax: 407-540-1553
- Cell: 407-625-4676
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Practice Areas
| Area of Practice | % Focus |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | 50.00% |
| Drug Crimes | 25.00% |
| Marijuana Defense | 25.00% |
Credentials
Work Experience
| Position | Duration |
|---|---|
| Richard E. Hornsby, P.A. | 2005 – present |
| Office of the Public Defender | 2000 – 2005 |
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | Criminal Justice | Master of Science | 2003 |
| University of Florida, College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2000 | |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | 2000 | ||
| University of Florida | Political Science | Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Associations
| Position | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Member, Legal Committee |
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | 2013 – present |
| Member | American Bar Association | 2001 – present |
| Life Member | National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2001 – present |
| Alumni - Trusler Society | University of Florida Levin College of Law | 2000 |
| Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | present |
Specialty Certifications
| Certification | Specialty | Accredited Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Certified Specialist | Criminal Trial Advocacy | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2009 |
| Board Certified Specialist | Criminal Trial Law | The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education | 2008 |
Awards and Recognitions
| Recognition | Granting Organization | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Legal Elite | Orlando Style Magazine | 2016 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Best of the Bar, Criminal Defense |
Orlando Business Journal | 2007 |
Speaking Engagements
| Presentation Title | Conference | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SEO for Solo and Small Firms | How to Run a Profitable Solo or Small Firm | 2018 |
| Sealing and Expungement | Case Closed: Issues after Disposition | 2018 |
| Taking it to Trial: Effectively Trying a Case to Jury Verdict and Winning | Anatomy of a Criminal Case | 2016 |
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Blogs
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Criminal Lawyer Richard Hornsby's thoughts on legal related issues, current events, and popular culture.
By What Authority: Reassigning State Attorney Ayala’s Cases
Posted on Wednesday, April 19th, 2017
On March 16, 2017, Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Aramis Ayala announced she would not seek the death penalty against Markeith Loyd, a man caught on camera executing a helpless ... [read more]
George Zimmerman’s 10-20-Life Problem
Posted on Sunday, July 7th, 2013
To many people, there is no middle ground: George Zimmerman will either be convicted of Second Degree Murder or he will be found Not Guilty. But the reality is much more complex, because the jury will... [read more]
Don’t Believe Every Tweet You Read
Posted on Monday, July 1st, 2013
Because of some erroneous Tweeting going on in the Twitterverse, I keep receiving the following two recurring questions regarding George Zimmerman’s case: Is Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child a... [read more]
George Zimmerman’s Self Defense Jury Instructions
Posted on Tuesday, June 11th, 2013
For more than a year, supporters of both sides have engaged in endless debate about the wisdom of Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and whether George Zimmerman was lawfully defending himself agai... [read more]
Authenticating Trayvon Martin’s Digital Records
Posted on Saturday, June 8th, 2013
Authentication or identification of evidence is required as a condition precedent to its admissibility. The requirements of this section are satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that ... [read more]
What Will George Zimmerman’s Jury Look Like?
Posted on Sunday, June 2nd, 2013
In all criminal prosecutions the accused shall have a speedy and public trial by impartial jury in the county where the crime was committed. – Article 1, Section 16, Florida Constitution For ove... [read more]