McNamara Law represents individuals, families, and businesses across Central Florida in five practice areas: immigration, family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury. We explain your options clearly, then build a strategy and see it through.
Led by Matthew McNamara, Esq. — serving Orlando, Winter Park & Central Florida
Whether you are building a life in the United States, going through a divorce, fighting a business or consumer dispute, facing a criminal charge, or recovering from an injury, you will work directly with an attorney who explains every step.
Family petitions, marriage-based green cards, employment and investor visas, humanitarian relief, citizenship, and defense in immigration court.
Contested and uncontested divorce, parenting plans and timesharing, child support, alimony, and modifications throughout Central Florida.
Representing individuals and businesses in contract, fraud, consumer protection, and commercial disputes, including claims against auto dealers and repair shops.
Defense for Florida misdemeanors and felonies, available before charges are filed and after a case is underway.
Representing people hurt by someone else's negligence, with a focus on car accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability claims.
Many legal problems touch more than one area. A divorce can raise immigration questions, and a car accident can lead to a traffic charge. Tell us what happened and we will tell you where you stand.
Tell us what happened →Practical guides to some of the most common situations we handle, written for people, not lawyers.
The 14-day PIP treatment rule, how bodily injury and uninsured motorist claims work, and how to protect your claim for lost wages and pain and suffering.
Read the guide →How Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and the Motor Vehicle Repair Act protect consumers, and what to do if a shop is holding your vehicle.
Read the guide →Why the time before the State Attorney decides whether to file charges is often the most valuable time to have a lawyer, and what to avoid saying.
Read the guide →McNamara Law was established in 2024 to deliver attentive, personal legal service to the people of Central Florida. Our clients include immigrant families, parents, small-business owners, consumers, people facing criminal charges, and people recovering from injuries.
Legal problems are personal. Behind every case is a family, a livelihood, or a future that matters. That is why every matter at our firm starts the same way: we listen first, explain your options in plain language, and build a strategy for your specific situation instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.
We serve clients throughout Orlando, Winter Park, and Central Florida with the care, candor, and determination they deserve.
Founder & Attorney
Matthew McNamara is a lawyer with deep roots in Central Florida, dedicated to serving his community. He represents individuals, families, and businesses in immigration, family law, civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury matters, and he brings the same commitment to every case: clear advice, honest expectations, and determined advocacy.
You will never sign something you don't understand. Every filing, fee, and deadline is walked through in plain language before your case moves forward.
Most legal problems have more than one path forward. We look at your whole picture, including family, work, finances, and history, and choose the route with the strongest footing.
Courts, insurers, and agencies can go quiet for months. Your lawyer shouldn't. You will know the status of your case, and what comes next, at every stage.
Most people only learn how the legal system works once they're inside it. These are fundamentals we believe every Floridian should understand, whether or not they ever hire a lawyer.
Get medical care, and do it quickly. Under Florida's no-fault law, you generally must receive initial treatment within 14 days of the crash to use your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. Report the crash, photograph the scene and vehicles, get witness information, and be careful what you say to any insurance adjuster before you understand your rights. More on car accident claims →
That is often the best time to have one. Statements made during an investigation are frequently the strongest evidence in a later case. You have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. A lawyer can communicate with law enforcement or the prosecutor for you and, in some cases, help influence whether charges are filed at all. More on pre-filing representation →
Possibly. Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) allows consumers to recover actual damages caused by deceptive or unfair business practices, and Florida's Motor Vehicle Repair Act sets specific rules for estimates, invoices, and authorizations. Keep every estimate, invoice, text message, and advertisement. More on dealer and mechanic claims →
Yes, but not simply because one parent wants a change. Florida courts generally require a substantial and material change in circumstances since the last order, such as a significant change in income, a move, or a change in the child's needs, and a showing that the change is in the child's best interests where parenting is involved. More on modifications →
A visa is permission to enter the U.S. for a specific purpose and time, such as work, study, or a visit. A green card (lawful permanent residence) lets you live and work in the U.S. indefinitely, but it can be lost. Citizenship is permanent and brings the right to vote and a U.S. passport. Many journeys move through all three stages over several years. More on immigration →
It depends on the claim, and the deadlines can be short. For example, most Florida negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023 must be filed within two years, while other civil and consumer claims have different limitation periods. Criminal, immigration, and family matters have their own deadlines for responses and appeals. Waiting can permanently cost you options, so it's worth getting advice early.
We've been breaking down legal barriers for our clients, and we're ready to do it for you today. The first step is a conversation.
Reach out by phone, email, or the form, or book a consultation directly. Every inquiry is read by our team.
