Ali & Blankner | Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Kendell K. Ali
Orlando's Attorneys of the Year 2026

“You Need Ali in Your Corner!”

Mr. Ali is a partner at Ali & Blankner, where he focuses primarily on criminal defense and personal injury. An accomplished trial attorney, he has handled numerous complex and high-profile cases, ranging from home invasion robbery and sexual battery to first-degree murder. With its main office overlooking Lake Ivanhoe and additional offices in Titusville and Kissimmee, Ali & Blankner has served Central Florida since 1986, building a reputation for vigorous advocacy and an unwavering commitment to its clients.

Mr. Ali began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, prosecuting cases ranging from misdemeanor offenses to the most serious felony charges. That experience provided him with valuable insight into the criminal justice system and continues to inform his strategic approach to defending clients. Before earning his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law, he competed on the university’s Trial Team and served as a teaching assistant for its Trial Practice Program.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida, majoring in Legal Studies with a minor focused on Criminal Law and Individual Liberties. His professional recognition includes the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Top 1%, National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, AVVO’s 10.0 Superb Rating, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, among other distinctions.

At the heart of Mr. Ali’s practice is a steadfast belief in protecting every client’s constitutional rights. He understands that an individual’s life, liberty, reputation, and future can be jeopardized by an accusation. With the government bearing the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, Mr. Ali approaches every case with preparation, determination, and aggressive advocacy, working tirelessly to protect his clients and pursue the most favorable outcome possible.

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