Michael T Mackhanlall

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Michael T Mackhanlall

also known as Mike Mack

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

618 E. South St, Suite 500, Orlando, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Military Vet Fighting For Your Rights- Aggressive & Affordable Representation- Proven Track Record

Military Vet Fighting For Your Rights- Aggressive Representation- Proven Track Record

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

I have handled high conflict divorces for high net worth individuals with complex business entanglements, custody issues, alimony and every case in between.

60%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%
Family 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

I have handled adoptions all across Florida, and I am one of only a few attorneys who has litigated a contested adoption all the way through trial and appellate procedures. I also handle sperm donor agreements, and assisted reproductive adoptions.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2016 2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mack Law P.A.

618 E. South St, Suite 500, Orlando, FL, 32801

macklawpa.com

Michael T Mackhanlall's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

172 Client Reviews

Showing 136 - 140 of 172 reviews

Posted by lauren bobake | January 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer saved my license

i recommend mike highly and i wouldnt hesistate for one second to use him again, i racked up three driving while license suspended within 6 months which would have taken away my license for 5 years plus jail time. i was in a bad relationship at the time, and on top of that i never showed up for cour...t and had three warrants out for me. After i opened my eyes i realized i needed an attorney. I came across mike on the internet and talked to him and a few other attorneys i found on the internet. Out of everyone i spoke with, mike was the once I chose based on his direct answers and a genuine feeling that he wanted to fight my case and wants just about money. In the end he did exactly what he said he would, exactly. I got a reduction on two of the charges and most importantly i have a clean license and no probation. He even took care of the warrants with the judge and i never had to turn myself in. He was amazing. He even came back from vacation to attend an emergency hearing two days before christmas! In the end I got everything that I wanted, and I know that this could have been much worse and I probably would still be in jail right now if I didnt hire Mike.

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Marijuana

Mike is a great attorney! I go to UCF and i was caught with some marijuana, the cop told me he wont arrest me and will give me a tickert. I went and paid the ticket, and found out i now have a criminal record which my parents will kill me! So I was reffered to mike by a friend that used him, and onc...e I met him, he put my mind at ease, was real easy to talk to, and he told me EXACTLY what he can do for me, and then did exactly what he told me he would do. He filed an appeal to take back the ticket, i went to court iwth him and saw him in court and how he was well respected and liked by the judge, we won the appeal, and then he fought my marijuana charge so now I do not have a criminal record at all. He always called me or texted me with updates, and I never felt out of the loop. Thank you mike!

Posted by Keith | December 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Solid Lawyer!

I was recently arrested for a couple of charges that could have gotten me in quite a bit of trouble. After talking to a few lawyers over the phone to set up a consultation, I came across Michael on here, after he answered a question that I posted. When I called and talked to Michael, I knew immedia...tely that he stood out. I cancelled my appointments with the other attorneys and went to meet with Michael. Again, within 2 minutes of being in his office, I knew he was the right person to hire. He immediately showed interest and confidence in what he could more than likely get as the outcome of the case; which was the more serious charge dropped, and a very light probation plea for the second. Proving that the meeting wasn't just his sales pitch, after hiring him, Michael actually followed up with me via email 2 days just to update me on everything and that he is pro-actively reaching out to State attorney's office. This is unheard of. Most lawyers I have ever dealt with are borderline impossible to get in touch with. Michael always responds, and always responds with detail. Knowing how to keep you client feeling at ease in these situations is crucial, and Michael knocks that out of the park. At the end of the day, everything happened exactly what we discussed. Serious charge dropped, and got very light probation. I would recommend Michael to anyone that needs a solid lawyer.

Posted by Fernando, G | December 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Acquitted! Life saved! Professional Job saved!

mike got me through the most painful nightmare in my life. My girlfriend was going through a bitter divorce and her rich husband was righting tooth and nail to get sole custody of the kids so he didnt have to pay child support. So he told the kids to lie and say that I molested them when they came ...to the house. I was arrested and humiliated! the kids were lying and there was nothing anyone could do. It was a nightmare! I got a referral to mike from a family friend and this case was just finished. this case was so stressful, my health was failing. I have worked with other attorneys before I am 52 years old, and I have to say Mike was the best I ever had! He is not scared and he doesnt back down. We were before the most conservative judge, and i can tel the judge didnt like me. She was nasty to our side of the case but Mike didnt sit down like a quiet mouse, he pushed back and stood up for me against the judge. We had to go through a trial because they wanted me to be a sex offender. We went through a two day trial and I was acquitted! case closed. I saw mike in th courtroom for two days straight, and I can attest first hand, that one thing is certain- he will fight for you no matter what! He got the job done, and really prepared my case. I beleive if he didnt prepare my case I would be typing my review from prison.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense

SO THANKFUL WE FOUND MIKE!!!

My wife and I were a complete emotional wreck when we first met Mr. Mackhanlall, but he instantly made us feel rest assured and informed us of the entire process that we would go through for our case. After our first meeting with him we felt confident we made the right decision in contacting him for ...representation. We knew he had our best interest at heart and was willing to fight for us to get the best outcome possible. He is a genuinely nice person and treated us like people, not just a case. He was always available for any questions or concerns we had, which was quite often. My wife had originally hired a different attorney to represent her before we met with Mike to represent me. After seeing what a great deal Mike worked out for me she ended up dropping her first attorney and had Mike represent her as well. This was after she had already paid $1000 to the other attorney. Our only regret is that we did not find Mike sooner. Mike has great rapport with the DA and worked out a great deal for us long before we had court, which was something my wife’s original attorney failed to do. We could not be happier with the outcome of our situation. We are so thankful for his help. If all attorneys were like Michael the typical stereotype of lawyers would not exist. If you are reading this you are probably feeling the way we did before we chose an attorney and we can honestly tell you that hiring him was the best decision we made in a horrible situation and you will not be sorry you did.

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Michael T Mackhanlall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Sandor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Attorney Mackhanlall for all areas of his practice. Having worked together previously, I know his determination and work ethic."

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Christopher Bilecki

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Mackhanlall and I worked together at a busy personal injury firm in Orlando. He demonstrated, and continues to demonstrate, an astute knowledge of both the law and advocacy. He fights hard to obtain proven, successful results while providing his clients with unmatched attention and service."

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Rahul Parikh

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"First of all let me say that I second all of the comments made below by other attorney’s regarding Mr. Mackhaniall. He is a knowledgable, fair, zealous advocate for his clients. He is professional and highly skilled. And he is determined. But what some people may not know is how much of a truly great human being Mike is. I first met Mr. Mackhaniall in court on a day that I was handling arraignments as a prosecutor. I was struck with how friendly and down to earth he was. He was genuinely happy to meet me and connected with me person to person. I can only imagine if that is how he treats opposing counsel how he must treat his clients. While the big law firms may claim they care about their clients, I’d bet my last dollar that Mr. Mackhaniall really does care about each and every case he handles. You’d be very, very lucky to have him in your corner."

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Matthew Morley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Knutton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mike when he was completing a student internship with the State Attorney's Office. I was also able to be opposing counsel to Mike once he became an attorney. Mike's trial skills are second-to-none, and he has an excellent courtroom presence. I highly endorse this attorney."

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Ray Brooks

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Mackhanlall, he is an excellent lawyer and is highly respected."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Other

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Mackhanlall offers experience and knowledge in the field of criminal defense. I respect his legal insight in this field and urge clients to consider him as a top choice for representation in criminal defense for the Central Florida region."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent contributions and an asset to the AVVO community."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. Highly respected in the legal community with a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible.I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He served his country well and judging by his stellar reviews his clients as well. Read them. Endorsements matter but reviews are his legal legacy. You will definitely want a consultation with him. Thank you for your service Michael!"

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Marina Ginzburg

Unknown lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Vaghaiwalla

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is an honest attorney with great values. I would recommend him any day of the week."

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Monte Robbins

Unknown lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mackhanlall is a hardworking and highly regarded criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Palumbo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael has a 9.5 AVVO rating"

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough and thorough litigator."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Megan Wieland-Pulayya

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Brian Sandor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rahul Parikh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Morley

Immigration lawyer

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Christopher Bilecki

Personal injury lawyer

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John Knutton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Danise Ponton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Lead Sponsor Bench Bar Conference Around the World 2018, Orange County Bar Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Legal Elite, Orlando Style Magazine

2015

Sponsor LGBT Pride Month, Watermark Magazine

2015

Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Caribbean Bar Association

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association

2014

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2014

Top Contributor Award, AVVO

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

2013

Class of 83, Leadership Orlando

2012

Outstanding Senior Editor, Florida A&M University Law Review

2010

Best Respondent's Brief, National Veteran's Law

2006

Aviation Excellence Award, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2005

Scholarship Award, USAF First Sergeant's Association

2005

Airman of The Year, 347th Rescue Wing

2004

Airman of The Year, 347th Rescue Wing

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, Mack Law P.A.

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, McDonald Toole Wiggins

2011 - 2012

Prosecuting Attorney, State Attorneys Office

Associations

2013 - Present

Orange County Inns of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

2012 - Present

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Mediator

Florida Supreme Court Certified

2012 - Present

The George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Present

Orlando Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Coalition For The Homeless

Board of Directors

2009 - Present

Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Air Force Sergeants Association

Executive Member

National College of DUI Defense

2014 - 2015

Florida Carry

Executive Member

2012 - 2014

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida

Board Member

2011 - 2012

Florida A&M University College of Law- Law Review Journal

Notes & Comments Editor

2009 - 2013

Downtown Orlando Partnership

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Family law Trial for Property Developer

WON

Representation of Local NFL Football Player

Won

State v. P.L.

HUNG JURY

D.H. v. J.G.

Client Acquitted

H.D. vs. C.T.

Stalking Injunction Dismissed

State v. F.S.

Not Guilty

State v. G.R.

Not Guilty/No Violation

State v. C.T.

Acquittal on All Counts

State v. D.B.

Dismissed

State v. A.B.

Not Guilty

State v. A.T.

Acquitted

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Education

2022

International Academy of Family Lawyers

Lecture on International Relocation Cases

2012

Florida A&M University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Masters of DUI

DUI

2007

United States Air Force Academy

B.S. Magna Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2015

DUI and Criminal Law Cases

Ask-A-Lawyer

2015

Attorney General Roundtable Business Expo Doing Business in Florida

2014

Seminar for Homeless Veterans

Veteran's Court & Other Legal Issues Facing Military Veterans

2014

Plaintiffs Employment Lawyers Association

Issues Involving On Call Compensation For Security Guards Class Action

2014

FAMU Youth and Law Enforcement Forum Police Brutality

2013

Southeast Building Conference 2013

Florida Adopts New Limited Liability Company Act

2013

Debate on Florida's Stand Your Ground Law Florida's Stand Your Ground Law

2012

Parramore Community Event

Protecting Your Constitutional Rights 101

2012

Florida Contractor Licensing Business Conference

Business Law 101 for Business Contractors

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2016.

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