Cesar Eduardo Neira

Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

Cesar Eduardo Neira joined NeJame Law as an experienced and passionate trial attorney handling both criminal defense and personal injury cases. In addition to his experience, Cesar was the Past President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, being elected by his peers throughout Central Florida. Cesar has always maintained a commitment to social justice, having received his Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2017.

Cesar is fluent in English and Spanish, providing representation, help, and assistance to all those throughout Central Florida. With the growing and diverse Hispanic communities throughout Central Florida, and being a first generation Ecuadorian, Cesar is sensitive to and has handled cases for a multitude of clients from all backgrounds and cultures from various Hispanic communities including those from Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.

During his early years in the legal profession, Cesar worked at a renowned Plaintiff personal injury law firm in Central Florida assisting families that were victims of automobile, slip and fall, and negligence cases. His passion for helping others only grew after witnessing first-hand the pain and suffering clients of the firm experienced. He also learned early on that insurance companies routinely denied injured people fair compensation or minimized their injuries. Early on he came to realize that insurance companies are not your friend and that strong and passionate advocacy was necessary against them.

In 2018, in order to further develop his trial skills and gain invaluable trial experience, Cesar started working as a young lawyer at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Public Defender's Office in Tampa. As an Assistant Public Defender, Cesar dedicated his time and effort representing individuals in the criminal justice system who could not afford an attorney. To that end, Cesar was involved in the litigation of hundreds of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. During his tenure there, Cesar developed a reputation for his proven track record of success for his clients and his advocacy inside the courtroom. His commitment to helping others inspired him to reach even further.

In 2021, Cesar was extended an offer to work at the State Attorney's Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit, as a prosecutor. Cesar accepted the position with the goal and intent of furthering his trial skills and experience as he worked to promote fairness and justice, while at the same time honing his trial skills from the opposite side of the courtroom from which he had come. Cesar gained additional invaluable experience as he worked closely with law enforcement agencies, reviewed investigations, and evaluated cases to ensure that justice was served, whether it meant pursuing formal charges or dismissing based on lack of evidence. In his time there, Cesar quickly arose through the ranks and became one of the more senior prosecutors and was involved in the handling of a multitude of various cases.

Between his time as a privately retained attorney, as an Assistant Public Defender trial attorney, or as a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney, Cesar has handled the following types of cases:

• Drug offenses, including Possession, Sale, Delivery, Conspiracy, and Trafficking in Controlled Substances;
• Homicide, including DUI/Vehicular Manslaughter, Murder, Manslaughter, Second Degree Murder
• Domestic Battery, Assault, Aggravated Assault, Battery, Aggravated Battery, Battery by Strangulation, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officers, Resisting an Officer With or Without Violence
• Weapons and Firearms Offenses, including unlawful possession
• DUI and other driving-related charges
• Burglary and Trespass
• Robbery and Home Invasion
• Theft offenses, including fraud, petit theft, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property
• Violations of Probation
• Fraud cases
• Economic Crimes
• Violation of Probation

In July of 2024, Cesar was invited to join the renowned NeJame Law firm. Joining the firm, Cesar knew he could best utilize his talents and skills in the private sector, helping those in need. As a compassionate but aggressive trial attorney and with his diverse experience, background, and commitment to his clients, Cesar brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his clients. He is there to help represent you or your loved one, as you navigate the very tricky and dangerous waters of our court system.