Lance Wayne Dunford

Lance Wayne Dunford, a fourth-generation Floridian, is committed to providing robust criminal defense services in Collier County, Florida. His legal career began as an Assistant Public Defender, where he managed over 1,500 cases, encompassing both misdemeanors and felonies. During his tenure at the Lee County Public Defender's Office, he reinforced his belief in the constitutional right to competent representation for all individuals, regardless of the charges they face.

His extensive experience in public defense has equipped him well for private practice, where he leverages his deep understanding of the local criminal justice system to vigorously defend his clients' interests. A staunch advocate for constitutional rights, Lance aligns with the sentiment that "Good People Do Get Arrested."

Education
Lance earned his J.D. from Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida, in 2011. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, obtained in 2008.

Bar Admissions
He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011 and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida in 2014.

Professional Associations
Lance is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association (since 2017), Calusa Inns of Court (since 2015), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (since 2014), Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (since 2014), and Lee County Bar Association (since 2014).

Honors
His accolades include being named in the Top 40 Under 40 by National Trial Lawyers (2016-2017) and receiving the Client Satisfaction Award from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (2016-2017). He also earned recognition from the American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys with a Client Satisfaction Award and a 10 Best Law Firms title in 2015. Additionally, he holds a Trial Advocacy Certificate from Barry University School of Law (2011).