About Jose Xavier
Jose Xavier Orochena practices law across two states. He is admitted in both New York and Florida and spends his worklife straddling the legal landscapes of each. That arrangement brings practical complications and occasional opportunity. He navigates them through steady courtroom experience and day-to-day client work.
Orochena began his public-service career in Florida. In 2014 he served as an Assistant State Lawyer, representing the state in criminal matters and participating in courtroom proceedings. The job put him inside the trial calendar and gave him direct contact with prosecutors, judges and police work. It was an early phase of his legal career that exposed him to the procedural rhythm of criminal courts.
After his time in the state’s attorney’s office he moved into defense work. He shifted perspective from representing the state to representing individuals. That change altered how he approaches investigations, evidence and plea discussions. It also led him to specialize in cases that commonly cross state lines and involve complex administrative and criminal processes.
Orochena maintains a current professional association membership. He stays engaged with peers and follows developments in criminal and administrative law. That membership is part civic, part professional. It keeps him connected to changes in procedure and to colleagues in both Florida and New York.
Today he concentrates on DWI and DUI matters. His practice addresses the procedural and evidentiary issues those cases raise, including license suspension hearings and criminal court appearances. The role requires both courtroom readiness and attention to technical details such as chemical testing protocols, field-sobriety testing and police reports. He handles pretrial motions, negotiated dispositions and trials when cases proceed.
His bi-state admission shapes how he serves clients. Many DWI and DUI cases touch on administrative rules and timelines that differ between states. He manages those differences while advising clients on immediate steps and longer-term consequences. He maintains an active caseload and continues to represent clients in matters related to impaired-driving charges.
Orochena currently practices as a DWI/DUI lawyer, representing individuals in criminal and administrative proceedings in New York and Florida. His current practice focuses on DWI and DUI defense.
