Every criminal charge and traffic case in Osceola County funnels through a single building — the Jon B. Morgan Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee. There are no branch courthouses and no satellite offices for hearings. Whether you were arrested in St. Cloud, pulled over on US-192, or cited in Celebration, your case will be heard in this one facility.
That makes things simpler in some ways and more congested in others. Dockets can be packed. An attorney who practices here regularly understands the flow and can move through it efficiently.
When you call The Law Office of James P. Kelly, you talk directly to your attorney.
The Jon B. Morgan Courthouse opened in 2001 and houses twelve courtrooms, eight hearing rooms, the Clerk of Court, the State Attorney, the Public Defender, and the Sheriff’s office services.
Osceola County is part of the Ninth Judicial Circuit alongside Orange County, but the two courthouses operate independently — different judges, different prosecutors, different case management systems.
Common cases at the Osceola courthouse include:
The US-192 corridor and the I-4/Turnpike interchange generate a high volume of traffic citations, and many defendants are tourists or visitors who received a ticket while on vacation.
If you received a ticket while visiting Central Florida, ignoring it will not make it go away. Florida participates in the Driver License Compact, an agreement between most U.S. states to share traffic violation information. Your home state’s DMV may:
An attorney can resolve an Osceola County traffic ticket without you returning to Florida. The entire process — from contesting the citation to attending the hearing — can be handled through your attorney’s appearance at the Kissimmee courthouse.
Criminal cases follow standard Florida procedure: first appearance within 24 hours, arraignment, pretrial conferences, and trial if the case does not resolve earlier. Misdemeanors go to county court. Felonies go to circuit court — same building, different division.
Traffic infractions give you three options:
All Osceola cases are heard in one building, so courtroom scheduling can be tight and dockets move fast. Judges and prosecutors develop working patterns that an experienced attorney recognizes.
The goal is always the best possible outcome, which could mean:
Defendants who handle their cases without an attorney frequently plead guilty without realizing a better result was available.
For traffic tickets and most misdemeanors, The Law Office of James P. Kelly can appear on your behalf.
No. All court hearings take place at the Jon B. Morgan Courthouse at 2 Courthouse Square in Kissimmee.
An attorney can handle your case entirely without you returning to Florida. This is common for tourists cited on I-4, the Florida Turnpike, or US-192. Contact the firm to discuss your options.
Visit osceolaclerk.com and use the online case search with your citation or case number.
The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Every case involves unique facts and circumstances that affect the outcome. Contacting The Law Office of James P. Kelly, P.A. does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
