CARMEN S. TANKERSLEY
A SKILLED, TRILINGUAL ATTORNEY IN ORLANDO
Carmen Tankersley is a Colombian native and shares a Brazilian heritage. Carmen experienced childhood in four different countries and after graduating high school in Sao Paulo, Brazil she moved to Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from University of Central Florida in 2007. Carmen earned her Juris Doctor in 2011 from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Carmen speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese – she has a unique background and is passionate about the legal profession. She has a strong desire for justice and works aggressively towards reaching her clients’ goals.
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ATTORNEY TANKERSLEY’S AREAS OF PRACTICE | |
| Criminal Defense | Family Law |
| Driving Under the Influence / DUI | Adoption |
| Drug Offenses | Alimony |
| Theft Charges | Child Custody |
| Violations of Probation / VOP | Child Support |
| Juvenile Crimes | Visitation Rights |
| Sex Crimes | Divorce |
| Domestic Violence | Emancipation of Minor |
| Assault | Domestic Violence |
| Battery | Injunctions |
| Underage Drinking | Restraining Orders |
| Federal Crimes | Modification of Court Orders |
| Expungements | Paternity |
| Traffic Violations | Disestablishment of Fatherhood |
BAR ADMISSIONS:
- Florida Bar 2011
EDUCATION:
- Law School
- University of Florida College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2011
- Certificates:
- Family Law
- Community Service Outstanding Achievement
- Activities:
- President of the Latino/a Law Student Association 2010-2011
- Undergraduate
- University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts, 2007
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Legal Studies
- University of Central Florida, Bachelor of Arts, 2007
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
- Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers
- Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce
- Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
- Orange County Bar Association
- Florida Bar
LANGUAGES:
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese