I am attorney Michael S. Tuma. For more than a decade, I have been working to help people with their legal problems. I have extensive litigation experience that I use to advocate for my clients when no other means of resolving a dispute or issue is available. I get to know my clients, what their goals are and how they define success in the situation they have come to me for help with. This allows me to offer strategies that are tailored to meet their needs.
More Than A Decade Of Criminal Defense Experience
At The Law Office of Michael S. Tuma, P.A., we offer our clients the aggressive criminal defense they deserve. We do not simply accept plea deals for our clients. We fight. With more than a decade of experience that includes having prosecuted between 8,000 and 10,000 misdemeanor cases at the State Attorney’s office in DeLand, attorney Michael S. Tuma has the experience necessary to be able to help you secure the best possible outcome to your case.
Our firm is committed to providing the highly effective criminal defense representation people deserve when they are facing criminal charges and related issues such as:
DUI — DUI is a crime that can be effectively defended against even if the state has blood alcohol content (BAC) evidence. The penalties for DUI are often much more severe and lasting than people imagine. This makes it important that you work with a skilled criminal defense attorney now to avoid loss of driving privileges, fines, jail, fees, years of increased insurance premiums and the possibility of facing dramatically heightened penalties should you be pulled over for DUI in the future.
Drug charges — We effectively defend our clients against all types of drug charges in state and federal courts, including drug trafficking, drug manufacturing and possession. We understand the strategies that work in defending drug cases and we understand the options. In many cases, drug court is an available option to help a person focus on treatment.
Felony defense — When you are facing felony criminal charges for drug crimes, violent crimes, white collar crimes or some other type of crime, you need to ensure that your lawyer is able to protect your rights and your future against the potentially severe penalties you are facing. A felony conviction can result in years in jail and a criminal record that could haunt you for years beyond any sentence. You need to do everything you can to fight your charges.
Misdemeanor defense — Misdemeanor charges can often have a much more serious impact on people’s lives than they think. To protect yourself against years of unforeseen consequences from charges such as DUI, battery, domestic violence or shoplifting, you should secure effective criminal defense representation.
Seal and expungement — Is your criminal record holding you back? Is it making it harder to find work? A criminal record includes more than just convictions. Even if your case was dismissed, arrest records and other types of records can linger for years causing problems for people. We can help you petition to have your criminal record sealed or expunged so you can leave the past behind.
Criminal Defense Attorney Serving DeLand And The Surrounding Areas
For a highly effective criminal defense that is dedicated to protecting you, turn to attorney Michael S. Tuma. To schedule an initial consultation, call 800-549-7931 or contact us online.
Thorough Estate Planning And Probate Services
No Two Estate Plans Are Alike
In planning for the future, it is important to learn all of your legal options to ensure that your plan meets your needs. Just like no two families are identical, no two estate plans should be the same. We take the time to understand the goals of our clients, the assets at issue and the family dynamics involved to counsel our clients in a personal level.
When you work with the Law Office of Fernando Iglesias, you will work solely with an attorney who cares about our clients. Attorney Iglesias is committed to provide honest advice and diligent representation. You can rest assured that you will not be sold an estate planning tool that you do not need to match your goals. We will fully explain the tools that are relevant to accomplishing your goals to allow you to move forward with confidence.
We provide personalized guidance, counsel and preparation of estate planning documents across the spectrum of planning, including:
- Drafting wills, living wills durable powers of attorney and advance directives
- Creating trusts to meet the needs of clients
- Medicaid planning and asset protection guidance
- Establishing guardianships, conservatorships and suretyship