Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family Law, Immigration; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2008
Education: Florida State University College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023 Call today:
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Alisia Adamson Profit is an attorney with HAWM Law PLLC, and represents clients in the Orlando, Florida, metropolitan area. Her focus is on personal injury law, family law, criminal defense, consumer law and immigration law. The National Bar Association gave her the Nation’s Best Advocate Award, and Impact named her a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney for her commitment to her clients and their best interests, and her dedication to fighting for them.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University, Ms. Profit attended Florida State University College of Law, where she graduated with a Juris Doctor. She currently serves as the Orange County Bar Association Foundation’s President and volunteers with several organizations within her community.
Admitted to practice in the state of Florida, Ms. Profit is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. A Notary Public, she is also a Legal Analyst for WESH2 News. Her law school named her the Top 30 Under 30 Alumni in 2012 and she was named Citizen of the Year by the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity’s Sarasota Chapter.
A mentor with Support Our Scholars and Junior Achievement, Ms. Profit is a Title I Sponsor of the Orange County Public Schools, a member of the Seminole Club of Greater Orlando and a member of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association. A Florida Voter Protection Advocate, she is also actively involved with the Paul C. Perkins Bar Association.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Family Law, Immigration: Consumer, Immigration: Business, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Child Support, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Father's Rights, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Name Change, Naturalization & Citizenship, Paternity, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probation, Same Sex Family Law, Sex Offenses, Slip and Fall, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 30% Family Law
- 20% Immigration: Consumer
- 10% Immigration: Business
- 10% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2008, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://hawmlaw.com/alisia-adamson-profit/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Orange County Bar Association Foundation, President 2020/2021
- Black Women Lawyer Association of Central Florida: Chartered a new legal association in Central Florida, serving as one of the founding members and an executive board member for the 2025-2026 cycle. , 2025
- US District Court Southern District Florida
- US District Court Middle District Florida
- Florida
- Support Our Scholars (SOS), Mentor
- Junior Achievement, Mentor
- Orange County Public School, Title I Sponsor
- Seminole Club of Greater Orlando, Member
- Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, Member
- Paul C. Perkins Bar Association, Member
- Florida Voter Protection Associate
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- After an altercation resulted in an injunction that complicated our client’s ability to have contact with her young son, we worked with opposing counsel toward a resolution. The injunction was dismissed in under 30 days, allowing our client to move forward with her family law case and address a parenting plan for her child., 2026
- Our 20-year-old client was facing multiple charges, including burglary of a conveyance and motor vehicle theft, with potential exposure of up to 11 years in prison. Our team worked with the State Attorney to reach a resolution involving both of his Lake County cases. His case ultimately resulted in a withhold of adjudication, allowing him to return home to his mother and focus on getting his life back on track., 2026
- Our client was involved in a contentious matter where both parties filed stalking injunctions against one another. We worked with opposing counsel to reach a resolution favorable to all involved, resulting in both injunctions being dismissed and bringing a stressful legal matter to an end., 2026
- Our client faced a felony Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer charge and Resisting an Officer Without Violence, with the possibility of jail or probation. Our team advocated for a diversion resolution, and after successfully completing the program, the charges were dropped and the case was dismissed—allowing our client to avoid jail time and return to her family., 2026
- A motion to dismiss was granted for the Client. Client was facing 30 years in prison, it was an ongoing case for a few years and finally we received the result that we wanted for our client a full case dismissal. The client was originally charged on 4 counts of sexual battery. , 2025
- Our client was charged with Trafficking in 14 grams or more of Fentanyl and Possession of Cocaine, facing a potential 30-year sentence. We took the case to trial and secured a Not Guilty verdict on all counts, fully clearing our client of the charges., 2025
- Our client was charged with five serious counts: Attempted First-Degree Murder with a Firearm, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Shooting Into a Vehicle, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Criminal Mischief with Property Damage Over $200. The allegations stemmed from an incident involving shots fired at his ex-girlfriend and her friends. He was originally facing a potential 20-year sentence, but through strategic defense and negotiation, we were able to secure a significantly reduced outcome of 10 years., 2025
- Our client was facing up to 35 years in prison after being charged with Trafficking 28 grams of Methamphetamine and Possession of Dimethylpentylone. Through our advocacy and legal strategy, we were able to have the case dropped in its entirety, sparing our client from decades behind bars., 2025
- Our client was charged with Accessory After the Fact to a First-Degree/Life Felony after being accused of driving a friend who had just been involved in a shooting and leaving the scene. He was facing a potential six-year prison sentence, but our team fought vigorously on his behalf. As a result, we were able to secure a significantly reduced outcome of just 1–2 years of probation instead of incarceration., 2025
- Our client was charged with Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Deliver and was facing up to 15 years in prison. Through our advocacy, we were able to have the case dropped entirely, protecting our client from any jail time., 2024
Videos
- In this video, we break down what actually happens after a domestic violence arrest, how cases are typically handled, and what people often misunderstand about charges, no-contact orders, and the legal process., Things You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Arrests and Cases, 2026
- In this video, we break down everything you need to know about Florida DUI charges, including: • What legally counts as a DUI • How DUI arrests usually happen • What penalties you could face • How refusing a breath or urine test now carries criminal consequences • What your attorney can do to challenge the case and protect your license, What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Florida?, 2026
- Brief overview of new criminal laws in the state of florida that would take effect as of Oct 1, 2025, New Florida Criminal Laws Effective Oct 1 2025, 2025
- Outlining the new Florida law penalties imposed for driving with a suspended license., New Penalties for Driving with a Suspended License, Criminal Law, 2024
- Discussing what is a plea deal, how does it work, and instances where you may be eligible. , Plea Deal 101, Criminal Law, 2024
- Key points that individuals should be aware of and know about the criminal bond system. , Key Facts About the Criminal Bond System, Criminal Law, 2024
- Discussing new penalties associated with street racing., Increased Penalties for Street Racing, Criminal Law, 2024
Pro bono / Community Service
- We hosted another group of young ladies from The Greatest Investment group for in the office day in the life an attorney day. , 2026
- We had a session at the Boy & Girls Club on Parramore for the Christmas Holiday, where we sat with a group of girls and prepared an activity that we were able to work through and get them to open up more and get them thinking about what they wanted to work on for the year ahead., 2025
- Hosted a day in the life of an attorney, with the young ladies of The Greatest Investment. It is a non-profit organization that aims to educate and empower young female teenagers on their personal growth and development. We had an early session where I presented to them on being an attorney, what the process looks like, and the sacrifices made to get there. One of my interns presented on their high school to college journey from taking SAT to applying for scholarships. I then took them to visit a law school and sit in on a session with an actual judge. , 2025
- Our team had a volunteer day at Second Harvest where we sorted and packed boxes of canned goods that were to be distributed within the community. , 2024
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Florida State University
- Juris Doctorate, Florida State University,
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Serve as a Legal Analyst for WESH2 New. Conducting a segment on updates and important insights within the legal community., 2024
Honors
- Nominated and chosen for Florida Trend's managing partners of the year selection., Managing Partner of the Year, Florida Trend, 2026
- Listed as one of the fastest growing businesses among FSU alumni., Seminole 100, FSU, 2026
- Nation’s Best Advocate Award, National Bar Association
- Women Leaders in Law, Florida Trend, 2025
- Legal Elite Notable: Managing Partner, Florida Trend, 2025
- Highlighting Orlando's top attorneys within various practice areas for the 2024 year. , Orlando's Attorneys of the Year, Orlando Style Magazine, 2024
- Top 30 Under 30 Alumni (2012), Florida State University
- Citizen of the Year (2013), Sarasota Alumni Chapter Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Unsung Hero Award, H.Y.P.E. (Helping Young People Excel)
- Top 40 Under 40 Attorney, Impact
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2023
