About Lyda M
Lyda M Torres earned her J.D. from St. Thomas University in 2011 after completing a B.S. at Florida International University in 2005. The academic path is concise and practical. The law degree came at a moment when she moved quickly into courtroom work.
She began her legal career in the Office of the Public Defender, joining the Law Offices of Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez in 2011. There she served as an Assistant Public Defender and held the designation of Felony Lawyer A Level. That title signaled early responsibility for serious criminal cases. Her time in that office involved client interviews, courtroom appearances and the day-to-day management of felony dockets. Colleagues from public defender offices often describe the work as fast-paced and exacting. Torres's role meant regular trial preparation and participation in hearings on complex criminal matters.
After several years handling felony matters in the public sector, Torres moved into private practice. The record shows she now works at Freidin Brown in Fort Myers. In a private-firm environment she has applied the courtroom skills developed as a public defender to a different client mix and case load. The transition to private practice is a common path for attorneys who want to continue trial work while expanding the types of representation they provide. At Freidin Brown she operates from an office in Fort Myers, where she is part of a team that handles a variety of legal tasks for clients in the region.
Torres combines courtroom experience with the procedural knowledge gained early in her career. That combination has shaped how she approaches case strategy and client communication. She remains based in Fort Myers and continues to appear in state courts. Her current practice focuses on criminal defense, including felony matters and trial representation.
