When life gets complicated, we bring strength and clarity.
STANDING STRONG
IN PROTECTING YOUR RIGHTS
FORMER FLORIDA STATE PROSECUTOR.
NOW DEFENDING YOUR RIGHTS.
GUIDANCE YOU CAN TRUST,
OUTCOMES YOU DESERVE
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Injunctions and Injunction Defense (Domestic Violence / Restraining Orders)
If you are experiencing threats, ongoing harassment, or violence, filing an injunction — often called a restraining order — may provide the protection you need.
Florida law allows you to file an Injunction for Protection in instances of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, repeat violence, or sexual violence. At Schill Law Firm, we help clients prepare petitions, identify evidence, and stand before the court with the confidence to protect themselves and their loved ones.If an injunction has been filed against you, time is of the essence. We move quickly to prepare your defense and uphold your rights.
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Traffic Citation Defense
At Schill Law Firm, we defend clients against a wide range of traffic violations, including:
Speeding tickets
Moving violations
Reckless driving charges
Driving with a suspended license
Simply paying a ticket is often the most expensive option in the long run. Our firm helps you explore every legal defense, from challenging radar evidence to negotiating reduced penalties, with the goal of protecting your driving record and minimizing fines.
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Criminal Defense Representation
When you are charged with a crime it can feel overwhelming— but it doesn’t have to define your future. At Schill Law Firm, we provide an experienced and knowledgeable defense for clients facing DUI, BUI, misdemeanors, and third-degree felonies. Our focus is on protecting your rights, helping you navigate through the process, and empowering you to move forward with confidence.
About the Attorney
Lawrence C. Schill has practiced law in the western panhandle of Florida for over 30 years. From 1993 to 2011, he was a business and real estate attorney both in private practice and as in-house counsel for a real estate development and restaurant holding company.
In 2012, he started a new chapter in his career pursuing criminal justice. With an eye on eventually becoming an effective criminal defense attorney, he began 2012 as a prosecutor with the State of Florida Office of the State Attorney, where he gained valuable insight into how criminal cases are investigated, prepared, and tried in court. That foundation gave him a unique perspective into the strategies and decision-making process of the State prosecution — experience that now allows him to provide his clients with a well-rounded and strategic approach to representation.
In 2018, he left the State Attorney’s office to pursue a career in criminal justice. Today, Lawrence focuses his practice on criminal defense and injunctions for protection matters, representing both petitioners and respondents. His ability to draw on experience from both sides of the courtroom — first as a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney — enables him to anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and pursue the best possible outcomes in every case. Whether defending against criminal charges or navigating sensitive injunction matters, Lawrence lends his unique experience, compassion, and determination to his clients’ cases.
Raised in Pensacola, Lawrence has roots that run deep in the local area. He helped raise his 3 children here and maintains a strong connection to all of the great things that make Northwest Florida unique. When he isn’t working on behalf of his clients, he enjoys listening to music from the Americana genre — Jason Isbell is among his favorites — and attending concerts in epic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
