MARIO GUNDE PETERS & KELLEY

– Attorneys and Counselors at Law –

Brevard County Florida

Frankie S. Turla-Vitiello, Esq.

Frankie S. Turla-Vitiello

PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law
Criminal Defense

EDUCATION

University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., 2023

Florida State University, B.A. in Philosophy, 2015

PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board Member, Young Lawyers Division, Brevard County Bar
Association

Board Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
(FACDL), Brevard Chapter

Coach, 2025 BCBA High School Mock Trial Competition

Violist, Indian River Quartet 

Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Frankie S. Turla-Vitiello is a dedicated advocate focused on family law and criminal defense, bringing a results-driven approach to every case. As a former Assistant Public Defender for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, he handled a high-volume caseload, managing over 200 cases at a time and gaining extensive experience in motion practice, oral advocacy, and trial strategy. He has successfully argued motions to suppress, bond motions, and Baker Act proceedings. He has also represented hundreds of clients at initial appearances at the jail and successfully argued for lack of probable cause for the arrest and securing non-monetary conditions of release for his clients (i.e., release on recognizance or pretrial release). 

Frankie has secured not-guilty verdicts in jury trials for cases involving DUI and domestic violence battery, demonstrating his ability to dismantle the State’s case under pressure. Through meticulous motions practice and long-term trial strategy, he has achieved countless case dismissals (both nolle prosequi and Notice of No Information) for an array of criminal charges. For risk-averse clients, he excels in plea negotiations, often securing pretrial diversion (PDP) to avoid criminal convictions or significantly reduced charges through the First Time Offender Program (FTOP) in DUI cases.


Beyond his courtroom advocacy, Frankie is deeply committed to guiding his clients through every step of the legal process with patience and care. He takes the time to ensure they fully understand their rights, potential outcomes, and strategic options, offering legal expertise and unwavering support during what can be an overwhelming experience. His ability to break down complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance, combined with his compassionate approach, sets him apart.

Before practicing law, Frankie worked in private equity, where he developed a strong analytical skill set and a keen eye for detail. This background enhances his ability to assess cases strategically and advocate effectively for his clients. Frankie is actively involved in the legal community as a board member of both the Young Lawyers Division of the Brevard County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL) Brevard Chapter.

Frankie earned his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law as an Ethos of Excellence Scholar and was recognized as Best Oralist in the 2022 National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Florida State University, where he was a member of the Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honor Society for his studies in Latin and Ancient Greek, as well as a member of the varsity crew team. 

In addition to his legal practice, Frankie is a classically trained pianist and violist, performing with the Indian River Quartet and finding particular joy in the works of Bach and Mozart. He is happily married to his spouse, having been together for a decade, and cherishes time spent with his family. Committed to both mental and physical discipline, he enjoys weightlifting and lives by the motto mens sana in corpore sano—a sound mind in a sound body. 

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