Attorney & Founder
Z. Hernandez Law, PLLC
Zarina Hernandez is an experienced trial attorney who has handled hundreds of cases throughout her career. After working in high-volume, fast-paced offices, Ms. Hernandez built a reputation for getting satisfactory results for her clients, caring deeply, and working hard.
Ms. Hernandez founded this law firm because she is dedicated to providing full-services to individuals facing criminal charges and filing for bankruptcy.
She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She then graduated Cum Laude with a high honors certificate in Trial Advocacy from Barry University Dwayne O. Andres School of Law in Orlando. During her time in law school, Ms. Hernandez interned at the Children and Families Clinic where she defended juveniles in criminal cases. She also worked at law firms practicing criminal defenses, foreclosure defense, immigration, family law, and bankruptcy.
Ms. Hernandez is a member of the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida, the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Orange County Bar Association of Central Florida.
Education & Professional Experience
- Barry School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2016.
- University of Central Florida, Bachelor’s in Psychology, 1998.
- Florida Bar Association, 2017.
- Worked in Social Services helping adults with special needs prior to practicing law.
- Focusing exclusively on Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13) as well as Criminal Defense.
- Worked as a Public Defender representing clients charged with serious offenses.