Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney and Orlando Homicide Attorney
Chelsea Simmons earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida (2005) and her J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law (2008). Ms. Simmons is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, a distinction from the Florida Bar in recognition of her experience and professionalism in the courtroom. Less than 1% of all attorneys in Florida are board-certified in criminal law.
Ms. Simmons has represented thousands of clients facing a wide range of charges, from drug charges to sex crimes, robbery, and murder. She has completed over 85 jury trials, including numerous homicide trials including a death penalty trial, winning a life verdict in the State of Florida vs. Scott Nelson (2019). Prior to joining NeJame Law as a partner, Ms. Simmons specialized in homicide and manslaughter cases, having handled dozens of such cases and being recognized for her expertise in all areas of criminal defense, including complex murder cases and trials. Ms. Simmons is also a member of the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, Chelsea Simmons is experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, including bond motions, pretrial motions, jury trials, violation of probation hearings, and appeals. She is admitted to practice in both State and Federal Court and is experienced in all types of charges, including but not limited to the following areas:
- Drug offenses, including Possession, Sale, Delivery, Conspiracy, and Trafficking in Controlled Substances
- Homicide, including DUI/Vehicular Manslaughter, Murder, and Stand Your Ground cases
- Internet Pornography and Online Solicitation
- Domestic Violence Injunctions
- Stalking and Child Abuse
- Assault, Aggravated Assault, Battery, Aggravated Battery, Battery by Strangulation, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officers, Resisting an Officer With or Without Violence
- Weapons and Firearms Offenses, including unlawful possession
- DUI and other driving-related charges
- Burglary and Trespass
- Robbery and Home Invasion
- Sex crimes, including sexual battery, lewd and lascivious offenses, and molestation
- Theft offenses, including fraud, petit theft, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property
- Violations of Probation
- Mental Health cases, including competency, sanity, and Baker Act hearings
- Sealing and Expungements
