About William Scott

William Scott Orth is a criminal defense attorney based in Longwood, Florida. He has been practicing law in Florida since 1995, focusing primarily on criminal law, with additional experience in family law and bankruptcy. His office is located in Longwood, serving clients throughout Seminole County and the surrounding areas. He earned his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1995 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, obtained in 1991.

These academic credentials have provided a solid foundation for his legal career. Throughout his practice, Mr. Orth has handled a diverse range of cases, including criminal defense, family law disputes, and bankruptcy proceedings. His experience spans various stages of legal proceedings, from initial consultations and filings to trials and appeals, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to his clients.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Orth is actively involved in community service. He volunteers with the Kids House of Seminole, Inc., serving as a lawyer for the Child Protection Team, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the YMCA. His memberships also include the Florida Bar Family Law Section, the Seminole County Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, the Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a member of the Altamonte Springs Rotary Club. Mr. Orth's dedication to both his clients and the community supports his the legal profession and the well-being of those he serves.

Education

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

J.D.

1995

University of Cincinnati

B.A. | Political Science

1991

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1995

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Family Law Bankruptcy

Legal Services Scope

Consultations Filings Trials Appeals

Professional Associations

Kids House of Seminole, Inc.

Volunteer Lawyer for the Child Protection Team 2009 - Current

YMCA

Board of Directors 2005 - Current

Kids House of Seminole County

Volunteer 2005 - Current

Florida Bar Family Law Section

member 2004 - Current

Seminole County Bar Association

member 2000 - Current

Orange County Bar Association

member 2000 - Current

Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member 2000 - Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member 2000 - Current

Altamonte Springs Rotary Club

has membership 2000 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 300 North Ronald Reagan Blvd. Suite 100 Longwood FL 32750