FL Drug Defense Group has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Criminal Defense Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Orlando, Florida firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why FL Drug Defense Group Earned the Recognition
FL Drug Defense Group is a drug crime defense firm serving Orlando and Central Florida, including clients charged in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties. The firm is led by attorney Matt Olszewski, a former drug prosecutor who also coordinated the Florida Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program, training prosecutors and officers across the state. He helped draft the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Instruction Manual and worked with FDLE on curriculum used at Florida law enforcement training academies. Matt has handled over 100 criminal trials and personally manages each case from start to finish, covering drug possession, sales and trafficking, search and seizure issues, and drug court and diversion.
He received the 2018 Gladiator Award from the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, one of only five practicing criminal defense attorneys in the state to receive it, and holds an Avvo Rating of 10.0 and a 2019 Avvo Client’s Choice Award. Reported results include dismissed trafficking charges involving cocaine and heroin. Free case evaluations are offered, and Spanish-speaking services are available during regular office hours.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a criminal charge, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard FL Drug Defense Group has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Orlando and throughout Florida.