Meet Stephanie Fitzsimmons

Background and Education

Stephanie Fitzsimmons is the founder of Fitzsimmons Law, P.A. Stephanie is from St. Augustine, Florida, and has strong ties to the state, obtaining her bachelor’s dual-degree in Anthropology and Philosophy from the University of Florida, and her juris doctorate from the Florida State University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida.

Early Career and Public Service

At the beginning of her legal career, Stephanie dedicated her work to serving the State of Florida. She gained valuable experience at:

  • The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

  • The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

  • The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal

  • The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal

Passion for Appellate Law

While working at the District Courts of Appeal, Stephanie developed a passion for appellate law, seeing it as an opportunity to serve those who have been treated unfairly by the legal system. Thereafter, she switched over to private practice and worked as an appellate criminal defense attorney, handling numerous high-profile cases throughout the State of Florida.

Founding of Fitzsimmons Law, P.A.

Before her founding of Fitzsimmons Law, P.A., Stephanie became intimately aware of how mistakes and errors at county and circuit court proceedings can cost innocent people not only their hard earned money, but also their freedom and liberty. Stephanie is approachable, intuitive, and has an emotional investment in every case, driving her to always act as the legal counsel she would want for herself or her loved ones, especially when facing the industrial prison complex.