Since 2001, The Ladan Law Firm has served individuals across Central Florida facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Whether you’re being investigated, arrested, or charged with a crime, we’re here to guide you with clarity, compassion, and experience. Based in Orlando with offices in Longwood and Kissimmee, our boutique criminal defense and personal injury law firm focuses on personalized support and strategic legal solutions. We rely on results, relationships, and a real commitment to helping people move forward.
Meet Our Legal Team
AMIR A. LADAN
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney
Founding attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience, known for his strategic approach and commitment to client advocacy
EDWARD LOPEZ
Criminal Defense Attorney
Dedicated criminal defense attorney bringing deep trial experience and a compassionate approach to representing clients across Central Florida
Colleen Zaharakes
Senior Paralegal
Firm Administrator
With more than 20 years of experience, Colleen Zaharakes is the heart of our personal injury team. She supports clients through every step of their claim with empathy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
Colleen is also the driving force behind Give.Local.Love, a nonprofit she founded to support Central Florida charities and families in need. Her dedication to helping others extends beyond the office, reflecting the values we hold firm: service, compassion, and integrity.
A native Floridian and avid golfer, Colleen loves live music, travel, red wine, and her miniature dachshunds.
Patricia Acevedo
Senior Legal Assistant
Criminal Defense
Patricia Acevedo plays a vital role in our criminal defense team. She works alongside Attorney John V. Scatuorchio to help clients facing traffic offenses, injunctions, DUI charges, and more. Patricia brings a calm, thoughtful approach to her work, ensuring every client feels informed and supported.
A University of Central Florida graduate with a degree in Legal Studies, Patricia was born in Cuba and is fluent in Spanish and English. She brings cultural fluency and strong communication skills to every case she supports. In her spare time, she enjoys vintage fashion, music, and spending time with her cats.
Mariola Reyes
Legal Assistant
Client Care
Coordinator
Mariola Reyes is often the first friendly face our clients meet. She supports individuals charged with everything from drug possession and theft to probation violations and sex crimes, helping them navigate a complex system with confidence and clarity.
Mariola brings five years of experience from the Osceola Clerk’s Office, where she worked in the criminal division. She’s currently pursuing her criminal justice degree at Valencia College. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Brooklyn, Mariola now enjoys Florida’s beaches and discovering new places. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Sol Bonarrico
Receptionist
Sol brings years of experience working in hospitality and customer service roles with insurance companies, hotels, and restaurants to the Receptionist position at the firm. Fun fact, she studied Gastronomy at Instituto Islas Malvinas in Mendoza, Argentina. As the first point of contact for our current and future clients, partners and affiliates both on the phone and in our main office in Orlando, Sol takes great pride and personal satisfaction in providing exceptional care and assistance. In her free time, she enjoys music, baking, going to the beach, movies, animals, (specially cats) and spending time with her family.
Choosing the Right
Law Firm in Orlando
If you’re under investigation or have been arrested, finding the right attorney is one of your most important decisions. You need more than just legal knowledge; you need someone who will guide you with clarity, fight for your rights, and treat your case like it matters.
We’ve spent over two decades defending clients in Orlando, Longwood, Kissimmee, and throughout Central Florida. Our team brings a unique blend of prosecutorial insight and trial-tested experience, helping people through some of the most stressful moments of their lives.
Unlike high-volume firms that treat you like a number, we offer direct access to your legal team and personalized strategies built around your needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
What We Handle
Our criminal defense attorneys represent clients in both state and federal court, across a wide range of charges, including:
- Assault and battery
- Drug crimes (possession, trafficking, prescription fraud)
- DUI & traffic offenses
- Sex offenses
- First-time offender cases
- Violent crimes (assault, battery, domestic violence)
- Juvenile offenses
- Theft, fraud, and forgery
With experience dating back to 1998 and a dedicated focus on criminal defense since 2001, we know how to navigate Florida’s legal system. We understand what’s at stake and will do everything possible to protect your future
Why Clients Trust Us
- We offer honest advice and realistic expectations, not false promises.
- We listen first, then build a strategy that fits your goals.
- We’re responsive, reliable, and available when you need us.
- We treat every client with respect, discretion, and personal care.