Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

About Blaine McChesney, P.A.

20 Years' Experience

Blaine McChesney is a former prosecutor turned defense attorney. Blaine spent six years as a major crimes prosecutor in Orange and Osceola Counties (1998-2004).

Today, Blaine practices Criminal Defense Law in Orlando and the surrounding areas. He is a vocal advocate for Orlando's gay community.

University of Florida with Honors:

University of Florida Honors Graduate Law School:
College of Law, Juris Doctorate with Honors, 1998

University of Florida, College of Business Bachelor of Science in Business with High Honors, 1995

Memberships and Affiliations:

Member, Orange County Bar Association
Member, Florida Bar Association
Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member, Federal Bar, Middle District of Florida
Former Chair, Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee

20 Years’ Experience Dedicated to Criminal Law:

Six years major crimes prosecutor
Nine years criminal defense attorney
Over 70 criminal jury trials
Practice limited to criminal defense

Former Major Crimes Prosecutor:

Prosecutor in Orange/Osceola Counties for 6 years: 1998 – 2004
Career Criminal Lead (Major Crimes) Attorney
Caseload included homicide, vehicular manslaughter, armed robbery, drug trafficking, home invasion, and weapons charges

Former Lead DUI Prosecutor:

Authored a DUI Intoxilyzer Handbook for the Orange/Osceola State Attorney’s Office
Lead attorney for all Intoxilzyer (breath test machine) motions
Mentored and trained attorneys in effective trial techniques for DUI