Aimee Jill Hefley, experienced Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law attorney in Orlando, FL with 173 reviews
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Aimee Jill Hefley

37 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL

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Education

1994:
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, JD - Juris Doctor
1991:
University of Miami, Bachelors of Science with Honors

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If u looking for a lawyer that fights look no further Mr Seth Hyman is the man for the job OUTSTANDING LAWYER GOES OVER IN BEYOND TO HELP HIS CLIENTS UNBELIEVABLE HOW MUCH JOY I HAVE FROM SETH HELPING ME WITH MY CASE …..he resolved my case with his hard work in no time I am currently a free woman to raise my kids I RECOMMEND HIM FOR ANYTHING U NEED thank u so much Seth πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸΎβœ¨
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Excellent, knowledgeable, and hardworking lawyer who achieves great results for clients
“Seth Hyman is nothing short of amazing. He is a good and empathetic listener and was able to get a criminal traffic charge reduced to fines and an online class.”
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Responsive, communicative, and accessible to clients
“Seth was always available to take my calls. He explained all the details and helped me through the difficult process.”
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Honest and upfront about case details and expectations
“Seth was honest to an incredibly rare degree for the times and goes above and beyond the call of duty.”
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Passionate, caring, and dedicated to fighting for clients
“Seth is a miracle worker. He did everything at a professional timely manner that shocked me.”
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Achieves favorable outcomes beyond client expectations
“The outcome of my case was way better than expected and it is all thanks to him.”
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Can be issues with office staff and administrative aspects of the practice
“Terrible firm to use , they loose documents, paralegals can't get things straight and are rude.”
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Some clients feel they did not receive the level of service promised
“Nothing but aggravation with this one.”

Publications

1994:
Daily Journal, DUI Defense in Central Florida
1992:
Nova Criminal Research Journal, Analysis of Criminal Procedure

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