Elizabeth Bourdon

I am a board certified criminal trial attorney with over 11 years experience in criminal law. I have had approximately 60 jury trials, ranging from misdemeanor petit theft and DUI cases to felony cases such as robbery with a firearm, carjacking with a firearm, home invasion robbery, sexual battery/capital sexual battery, and first/second degree murder cases. I was an Assistant Public Defender for 9.5 years and left for 2 years for private practice. I have recently returned to the Public Defender's office in Orlando, Florida, representing those who cannot afford an attorney. All clients are appointed to me based upon the criminal division the case is assigned to, and the charge(s) the client faces.

• Not Currently Accepting Clients

Florida

Since 2005

Attorney

Orange County Public Defender's Office

2016 - Current

Owner

Bourdon Law Firm

2016 - 2016

Partner

Bourdon & Race, PLLC

2014 - 2015

Attorney

Orange County Public Defender's Office

2005 - 2014

I began in misdemeanor and worked my way up to lead attorney in a felony division, then became the Misdemeanor Division Chief, and spent my last year in Major Crimes doing only first and second degree murder cases.

Stetson University College of Law

J.D. (2004) | Law

2001 - 2004

Honors: Cum Laude

University of Central Florida

B.A. (2000) | Legal Studies

1997 - 2000

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude

Book Award - Florida Criminal Procedure

Stetson University College of Law

2004

I earned the highest grade, or book award, in Florida Criminal Procedure with Professor Latimer for the Spring semester, 2004.

The Florida Bar  # 0946591

Member

Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2014 - Current

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2012 - Current

Criminal Law Certification Committee

Committee Member

2015 - 2019

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

2014 - 2016

Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney

The Florida Bar

Q. Hey im here to ask what should i do in getting accused of rape its false i never would do anything like that help please

February 15, 2016

A: Hire an attorney immediately.

Q. If I have a warrant out and I want to turn myself in would that violate my current probation

February 15, 2016

A: If the crime was allegedly committed before you went on probation, it will not violate your current probation. However, you should be aware that many times it takes a little bit of time to make it clear to everyone that you weren't yet on probation when the crime allegedly occurred.

Q. When will I be contacted if someone is pressing charges against me?

February 15, 2016

A: The State decides whether to file a criminal charge. You might not be contacted until you are served with an arrest warrant or a notice to appear in court. There's really not enough information for me to be able to answer your question. There are statute of limitations for crimes that come into play that would limit the amount of time the State has to bring a formal charge against you; you may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney in your area. Most criminal defense attorneys do free initial consultations.