David R. Bigney
Managing Attorney
David Bigney, founder of Bigney Law Firm, is known as one of the most sought-after attorneys in Central Florida earning his reputation amongst the Best Orlando criminal defense attorneys. He has completed well over 100 trials and handled many high-end publicity cases. With nearly 30 years of legal experience, David has an impeccable record as a defense attorney with his approach of carefully examining all evidence and creating strategic defense strategies.
As a former Assistant State Attorney (ASA), David has a unique skill set to understand both sides of the courtroom allowing him the opportunity to anticipate the prosecutor’s actions so he can execute the proper defense strategy for his clients. As a criminal defense lawyer, David has worked on a variety of cases ranging from misdemeanor cases to major felony cases in both state and federal court providing him the experience and expertise on legal matters. David diligently works hard to defend clients who are accused or falsely accused of a crime including but not limited to Murder, Attempted Murder, Domestic Battery, Drug Trafficking, RICO, Sexual Battery, Violations of Probation, and White Collar Crimes.
David Bigney graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and obtained his law degree from Nova Southeastern University. During his time at Sheppard Broad School of Law, David was the Chief Defender for the Honor Court and a Member of the Nova Southeastern University Trial Team. David is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the U.S. District Court-Middle District of Florida. Bigney is an active member of the Orange Bar Association, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the U.S. District Court for the District of DC. He is also the union representative to the Fraternal Order of Police for the Orlando Police Department.
With David’s impeccable background, he is respected amongst his peers and has earned his opportunity to be selected to Super Lawyers 2015-2023 based on a stringent evaluation of 12 indicators, peer recognition, and professional achievements in legal practice which is limited to only a few attorneys in each state.
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Internet Crime Defense
- Drug Trafficking Defense
- Sex Crime Defense
- Violation of Probation Defense
- Illegal Search and Seizure Defense
- Resisting Arrest Defense
- Federal Crimes
- Murder
- International Criminal Law
- Drug Violations
- Federal
- Felonies
- Juvenile Crimes
- Misdemeanor
- Parole & Probation
- Sex Offenses
- Criminal Fraud
- Personal Injury
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1998
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2007
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- J.D.
- Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
- B.A.
- Major: Broadcast Journalism
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Florida Bar Association, 1998 – Present
- Orange County Bar Association, 2000 – Present
Past Employment Positions
- Office of the State Attorney, Attorney, 1997 – 2000
