Warrants · Bond hearings · Before charges are filed
A relative in custody, a missed court date, or an investigator’s call can create an urgent need for reliable information. Miller & Jacobs helps identify the legal issue and the action that may address it. We can discuss representation before a formal charge is filed as well as after an arrest.
Start with the document or contact you have. Tell us the county, case number if known, and any time-sensitive request. Do not rely on a promise of automatic release or a guaranteed end to the investigation.
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If there may be a warrant
A rumor about a warrant and a current court order are different kinds of information. Our Orlando criminal defense lawyers can discuss how to verify the situation and pursue an appropriate legal step.
Turn Uncertainty Into Specific Questions
Provide the full name, identifying information requested by the office, and any case or booking number. Similar names, older matters, and cases in different counties can complicate an informal search.
Counsel should identify the issuing court, nature of the matter, and current warrant or release terms. The Orange County Sheriff’s criminal process section maintains and serves court-issued criminal warrants; a general online result is not a substitute for confirming the actual order.
If the concern involves a court appearance, provide the notice and evidence of what prevented attendance or what information you received. Counsel can evaluate an appropriate request without assuming the explanation guarantees recall.
Discuss whether a motion, appearance, or surrender is required and how to comply. Hiring counsel or requesting a hearing does not itself cancel a warrant or prevent enforcement.
Keep the resulting order and instructions. A hearing date, a filed motion, and an order granting relief have different effects. Ask counsel what has actually changed and what obligations remain.
The person behind the case
When someone you care about is in custody, every update can feel incomplete. A clear conversation should identify what has been confirmed, what still needs checking, and who can address each issue. That makes it easier to help without relying on guesses about timing or release.
Bond and first appearance
Counsel should explain which legal process can address your concern. A successful request on one issue may leave a separate charge, hold, or condition unresolved.
Warrant
The reason for issuance and procedural history matter. Counsel can review the record and supporting circumstances, then explain whether a motion is appropriate. No lawyer can guarantee that a warrant will be withdrawn without an appearance or arrest.
Release
Section 903.046 identifies factors relevant to bail and release conditions. Residence, work, history, the allegation, and other circumstances may matter. The applicable restrictions and any separate hold must also be evaluated.
Early hearing
The Ninth Circuit’s first appearance information is a local starting point. Ask counsel about the charges, right to counsel, custody decision, and any further hearing that may be needed. An early release decision does not decide guilt.
Before filing
An investigation may present an opportunity to identify relevant evidence or communicate through counsel. That does not guarantee charges will be avoided. Discuss an interview request and any proposed submission before trying to explain the matter yourself.
Call the Orlando office about the warrant concern, person in custody, or investigator’s request. We can discuss the immediate information needed and the work a representation agreement would cover.
Defense before formal charges
A complete defense file is not required for an initial discussion. If you are helping someone else, provide the facts you know and distinguish them from what you have heard. Counsel will explain confidentiality and who may receive updates.
Make the First Call Useful
Mark J. Miller or Rick S. Jacobs handles an accepted criminal matter. Ask whether the engagement covers a specific release hearing, a warrant motion, an investigation, or the defense of a filed case. Those services can involve different tasks and timing.
Mark J. Miller is a former assistant state attorney admitted to The Florida Bar in 1995. His experience includes more than 70 jury trials to verdict across his legal career. Read his biography and ask about his approach to your matter.
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Rick S. Jacobs is a former assistant state attorney admitted to The Florida Bar in 1995. His experience includes more than 160 jury trials to verdict across his legal career. His biography provides background for the conversation about your defense.
Read Rick’s Bio →Set the scope before work begins. Confirm which hearing or stage is included, how fees and expenses are handled, and what happens if formal charges are later filed. A bond payment and an attorney fee are separate matters.
Questions people ask us
The actual order and custody status determine the advice you need.
No. A request is not the same as an order granting relief. Have counsel confirm the court’s action and current status before relying on any claimed change.
No. Release depends on the order, processing, available hearings, eligibility, and any other hold. Counsel can help plan a lawful response and seek appropriate relief without guaranteeing a release time.
Identify the issuing county and any current detention location. The court responsible for the underlying matter and the court addressing immediate custody may have different roles. Counsel can evaluate what coordination is needed.
Do not assume a jail call is private. Ask counsel how to communicate about the case appropriately. Family members can help with logistics without discussing substantive facts through an ordinary recorded call.
Tell the office immediately and provide the supervision order. A probation matter can involve different release rules and risks. Our Orlando probation violation page explains issues to discuss with counsel.
Call 407-465-8733. The office is at 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 660, Orlando, FL 32819. Give the office any known hearing time or urgent request when arranging the consultation.
