Conversation · The Lemon Lounge
A conversation beyond the courtroom.
With Clyde Lemon
Sabrina was announced as Clyde Lemon's guest for a conversation about criminal defense, DUI, and audience questions.
Chapter 01
Meet Sabrina
Jadunandan,
The DUI Gyal.
Sabrina Jadunandan—known as The DUI Gyal—is a former Ninth Judicial Circuit prosecutor and Orlando DUI attorney focused exclusively on DUI defense across Central Florida.
Attorney at JADU Legal. The brand is bold because the work is serious.
Discover her storySabrina Jadunandan’s Credentials and Verification
- Florida Bar No.
- 112026
- Admitted
- Sept 26, 2014
- Status
- Member in Good Standing
- Education
- UF Levin College of Law · 2014
- Experience
- Ninth Judicial Circuit
- Official Record
- Verify on The Florida Bar
- 01 · SERVICELAW SCHOOL
Service.
Sabrina Jadunandan’s path to criminal defense began at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. In its Domestic Violence Clinic, the law stopped being abstract: she helped people seek injunctions and divorces at moments when safety, family, and the next step forward were all on the line.
- 02 · THE STATE’S CASE2014
The State’s Case.
After earning her J.D. in 2014, Sabrina went directly to the State Attorney’s Office in Orlando and served as a prosecutor in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. That work taught her how criminal cases are assembled, how witnesses are prepared, and how the State builds an argument before it ever reaches trial.
- 03 · DUI TRAINING2016
DUI Training.
In 2016, Sabrina attended NHTSA field-sobriety training alongside law-enforcement officers, studying how the exercises are administered and what officers are trained to observe during a DUI investigation. She later trained officers in DUI detection and courtroom testimony. That inside understanding now shapes the questions she asks for the defense: Was the investigation performed correctly? Does the evidence support the conclusion? Did the State meet its burden?
- 04 · THE TURN2018
The Turn.
In 2018, Sabrina moved into criminal defense. Today, The DUI Gyal focuses exclusively on DUI defense. Her approach is prepared, direct, and unafraid of a hard fight: standing beside people while challenging the government to follow the law and prove its case.
- 05 · THE NAMEPRESENT
Why Sabrina Is Called The DUI Gyal.
The DUI Gyal grew from that approach — and from home. “Gyal,” the Caribbean word for “girl,” was a word Sabrina heard from her Guyanese mother. It became a name that holds both sides of her story: the daughter of immigrants shaped by discipline and hard work, and the courtroom advocate who refuses to back away when a client’s rights are at stake.
She knows how the State builds a DUI case. Her work now is to test every part of it.
Continue to the recordChapter 03
Her story, in her own words.
Meet the person behind the practice.
Guyanese-American roots, a prosecutor’s training, and a decision to defend — in her own voice.
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- [Off-camera · 00:00]Whenever you're ready.
- [Sabrina · 00:02]Well, go on. It's Sabrina the DUI Gyal, co-founder and attorney with MC&J Law.
- [Sabrina · 00:07]I've been practicing since 2014 and I started my career as a prosecutor in Orlando, Florida.
- [Sabrina · 00:15]As a prosecutor, I had specifically a DUI docket where I won a lot of awards and I brought that same talent and energy to the defense side.
- [Sabrina · 00:23]Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted to be an attorney and I wanted to advocate for those who couldn't necessarily speak for themselves.
- [Sabrina · 00:31]What sets MC&J Law apart is that we built our firm from the ground up. We worked hard. We weren't afraid of a challenge and we were ready to fight, and we bring that same energy to our clients.
- [Sabrina · 00:39]So, if you want somebody who will fight for you in the courtroom, come in now for your free consultation.
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“I always wanted to be an attorney and I wanted to advocate for those who couldn’t necessarily speak for themselves.”
Sabrina Jadunandan’s Prosecutorial Record
Chapter 04Scale
By the numbers.
Thousands
of matters
Prosecuted historically, as a prosecutor in the Ninth Judicial Circuit
- Since
- 2014
- Recognition
- Back-to-Back
- Circuit
- 9th Judicial
Florida Bar
MADD 2016 · 2017
Central Florida
Chapter 05Breadth
Her prosecutorial case experience included matters involving:
- DUI
- Possession
- Battery
- Burglary
- Firearms
- Drug Trafficking
- Misdemeanors
- Felonies
Former prosecutorial experience — not current DUI Gyal services.
Chapter —Recognition
Recognition ledger.
- 2016MADD Top DUI Prosecutor of the Year — Central Florida
- 2017MADD Top DUI Prosecutor of the Year — Central Florida
- 2017Nominated for Florida DUI Prosecutor of the Year (Statewide)
Explore examples of Sabrina’s work as a defense attorney.
View Representative DUI Case ResultsChapter 06
A Former-Prosecutor Perspective on DUI Defense
How the State builds a DUI case
- Traffic stop and observations
- Field sobriety exercises
- Chemical testing and evidence
- Reports, video, and witnesses
- Charging decisions
- Negotiation or trial preparation
How Sabrina examines the case
- Reviews the investigation
- Examines consistency
- Evaluates testing procedures
- Identifies potential issues
- Anticipates likely arguments
- Prepares for negotiation or trial
Chapter 07
The credential folio.
Education
- B.A. Political Science — University of Florida
- B.A. Classical Studies — University of Florida
- Minor in International Relations — University of Florida
Official Record
Member in Good Standing
- Orange County
- Ninth Judicial Circuit
- Central Florida
Law-Enforcement Training
Sabrina has instructed Florida law-enforcement officers on criminal law and DUI procedure.
This additional perspective provides familiarity with officer training, DUI investigations, documentation, and courtroom presentation.
Chapter 10
Guyanese roots.
Florida courtrooms.
Heritage shapes the way Sabrina shows up — prepared, present, and unafraid to take up space.
The work is what it always was: serious DUI defense, done with purpose.
Chapter 09
Proudly serving Central Florida.
- Orange CountyOrlando · Ninth Judicial Circuit
- Seminole CountySanford · Eighteenth Judicial Circuit
- Osceola CountyKissimmee · Ninth Judicial Circuit
Orlando and surrounding Central Florida communities, including Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. Explore Orlando and Central Florida DUI Service Areas
Conversations & community
Beyond the courtroom.
A closer look at Sabrina’s conversations and community connections beyond her legal practice.
Community · Central Florida
Showing up for the community.
Venezuela relief gathering
Sabrina joined a community gathering at The Commission Beer Chamber in support of Venezuela earthquake disaster relief. The occasion brought people together through conversation, connection, and support for their neighbors.
Chapter 11
Professional Affiliations and Credentials
Chapter · Defense Casebook
Why Choose Sabrina
Defense built around the person—not just the charge.
Attorney Sabrina Jadunandan offers personalized defense, thorough case analysis, and clear communication. Request a confidential consultation today.
A DUI Arrest Can Affect More Than Your Driver's License
A Florida DUI charge can threaten your license, employment, finances, reputation, and freedom. As a Florida DUI defense attorney, I help clients understand the charges against them, evaluate their options, and make informed decisions — with personal attention, straightforward advice, and a defense strategy based on the specific facts of the case.
Section 02 · Casebook
Careful Review of the Evidence
A DUI arrest is not the same as a conviction. The State must prove its case with legally obtained, reliable evidence.
I review each case for weaknesses that may affect the outcome — for example, whether the traffic stop was lawful, whether field sobriety exercises were properly administered, and whether breath, blood, or urine testing complied with Florida law.
I do not assume the police report tells the entire story. I compare it with the available video, test results, records, and other evidence before advising you about the best way forward.
Understand
Direct Communication & Personal Attention
Clients deserve to know what is happening in their cases. I explain the court process, answer questions, discuss the evidence, and keep clients informed as their cases progress. You will understand what the prosecution is alleging, what options may be available, and the risks and benefits of each decision.
Decide · Act
A Strategy Built Around Your Priorities
Your concerns may include keeping your license, protecting your career, avoiding jail, or limiting the long-term consequences of a DUI. Your defense strategy should reflect those priorities.
Depending on the evidence, that strategy may include challenging the traffic stop, seeking to exclude evidence, disputing impairment allegations, questioning chemical-test results, negotiating with the prosecutor, or preparing for trial. No attorney can guarantee a result. What I can promise is diligent preparation, clear advice, and determined advocacy in pursuit of the best outcome the facts and law allow.
Client priorities may include:
- · Keep license
- · Protect career
- · Avoid jail
- · Limit consequences
Two Proceedings
Help With the Criminal Case & License Suspension
Track 01 · Criminal Case
Court proceedings — arraignment, motions, resolution or trial.
10 Calendar Days
Prompt review window · Administrative
Track 02 · Driver's-License Suspension
Administrative review with the Florida DHSMV — separate rules and deadlines.
A DUI arrest can also involve a separate administrative license suspension. If a notice of suspension is issued, Florida law allows 10 days from the date of issuance to request formal or informal review.
An arrest does not define you.
Many people charged with DUI have never been involved in the criminal justice system. My role is not to judge you. It is to listen, protect your rights, and help you move forward.
I represent people facing DUI charges throughout Central Florida. Clients choose my firm for personalized attention, clear communication, thorough evidence review, and practical guidance from the beginning of the case through its resolution.
If you were arrested for DUI in Central Florida, do not wait to learn about your rights and driver's-license options. Contact attorney Sabrina Jadunandan to request a confidential consultation and discuss the next steps in your case.
Orlando working hours
Orlando local time · America/New_York
- Monday
- midnight–6 AM and 8 AM–6 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–6 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–midnight
- Friday
- midnight–6 AM and 8 AM–midnight
- Saturday
- midnight–6 AM and 6 PM–midnight
- Sunday
- midnight–6 AM and 6 PM–midnight
Disclaimer: This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.
Closing Argument
Charged with DUI in Orlando?
Don't face it alone.
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