Communities Served

By: John Guidry

I’m not quite sure why I have a page entitled “communities served”. Once again, this page is mostly just something that my web people think is important. I see their point. People want to know an answer to the deceptively simple question: “Where Do I Practice?”

The answer is, “that depends on your case.”

For new criminal cases and violations of probation, I only defend cases out of Orange County, Seminole County, and Osceola County. My office is right next to the Orange County Courthouse, and its only a short drive to either Seminole or Osceola County. I’ve been practicing criminal defense in Central Florida since 1993, so I am most familiar with these three counties (more importantly, with these judges). When it comes to a violation of probation, for example, it is especially important to know the judge you’re dealing with. As such, I don’t like to take cases outside of Central Florida.

That being said, if you’re wanting to seal or expunge a criminal record, I handle these sorts of cases all over Florida. The bulk of the work on a seal or expunge happens long before any court date is ever set. At most, a seal & expunge requires but one court appearance, so I’m willing to do this pretty much anywhere in the state.

About John Guidry II

John Guidry II is a seasoned criminal defense attorney and founder of the Law Firm of John P. Guidry II, P.A., located in downtown Orlando next to the Orange County Courthouse, where he has practiced for over 30 years. With more than three decades of experience defending clients throughout Central Florida since 1993, Guidry has successfully defended thousands of cases in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia counties. He has built a reputation for his strategic approach to criminal defense, focusing on pretrial motions and case dismissals rather than jury trials.

Guidry earned both his Juris Doctorate and Master of Business Administration from St. Louis University in 1993. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of Florida state criminal charges, with a particular emphasis on achieving favorable outcomes through thorough pretrial preparation and motion practice.

Beyond the courtroom, Guidry is a prolific legal educator who has authored over 400 articles on criminal defense topics. He shares his legal expertise through his popular YouTube channel, Instagram, and TikTok accounts, where he has built a substantial following of people eager to learn about the law. His educational content breaks down complex legal concepts into accessible information for the general public.

When not practicing law, Guidry enjoys tennis and pickleball, and loves to travel. Drawing from his background as a former recording studio owner and music video producer in the Orlando area, he brings a creative perspective to his legal practice and continues to apply his passion for video production to his educational content.