Aggressive litigation, deliberately deployed.
Christopher serves as Special Counsel to The Elmazahi Firm, P.A. His practice is defined by an aggressive litigation posture: identify weaknesses early, prepare contested issues for court, and press the State’s proof through direct, disciplined advocacy. When assigned as co-counsel, that approach adds force without changing the firm’s lead-counsel responsibility.
Christopher approaches criminal defense actively rather than passively. He develops factual and legal pressure points, prepares matters for contested hearings and trial, and advocates aggressively where the record supports it.
After beginning as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County, he became a partner in a criminal-defense practice and founded Schisani Law Firm, P.A., building substantial experience across felony, misdemeanor, DUI, and criminal-traffic matters.
Aggressive advocacy within a defined case role.
Aggressive Courtroom Advocacy
Christopher contributes direct litigation pressure, contested-hearing preparation, and trial-focused advocacy when retained or assigned to collaborate on a firm matter.
Former-Prosecutor Insight
His experience on both sides of criminal cases helps assess charging decisions, witness problems, negotiation posture, and potential defenses.
Serious Case Experience
Throughout his career, he has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor matters in Florida and brings practical experience to contested proceedings.
Professional record.
Serves as Special Counsel to The Elmazahi Firm, P.A., providing co-counsel support under the firm’s lead-counsel structure.
Founded his independent firm after serving as a partner in a criminal-defense practice.
Served as an Assistant State Attorney in Orange County from 2018 to 2019, handling trials and courtroom proceedings.
Direct pressure, controlled by the record.
Christopher’s courtroom style is aggressive without being performative. He identifies factual and legal pressure points, prepares disputed issues for hearing, and presses the State where testimony, procedure, or proof does not hold.
That approach is grounded in disciplined preparation: clear objectives, developed cross-examination, and readiness to litigate rather than wait for the case to define itself.
Selected background.
New Jersey roots. Florida practice.
Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Christopher later moved to Naples, Florida. His education at Florida State University, the University of Central Florida, and Barry University School of Law preceded his prosecutorial and private criminal-defense practice in Florida.