Founding Attorney | The Bonderud Law Firm, P.A.
Serving Clients Across Florida and Nationwide
A Trial Lawyer With a National Reputation for Results
Andrew Michael Bonderud is a seasoned trial attorney and the founder of The Bonderud Law Firm, P.A. He represents individuals and businesses across Florida — and the United States — in complex federal criminal cases, high-conflict family law disputes, international child abduction matters, and serious personal injury claims.
Andrew is known for his thorough preparation, commanding courtroom presence, and unshakable commitment to getting results. Whether representing a client charged in a billion-dollar federal fraud conspiracy or a parent fighting for custody across international borders, Andrew brings intellectual rigor and tenacity to every case.
A Strong Foundation in Leadership, Service, and Strategy
Andrew earned his B.A. with high honors from Vanderbilt University and his J.D. from Boston College Law School. Between college and law school, he served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the United States Navy.
While in the Navy, Andrew deployed to Latin America with a Joint Inter-Agency Task Force focused on drug interdiction, and later to the Middle East with the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. This military experience sharpened his ability to lead under pressure — a quality he brings into every courtroom.
A Record of Results
Andrew is an experienced trial lawyer who routinely litigates cases in Florida’s state and federal courts. He has served as lead counsel in complex multi-week federal jury trials and secured numerous acquittals, dismissals, favorable verdicts, and high-value settlements in criminal, civil, and family law matters.
Recent Highlights Include:
- Lead counsel in a 4-week federal criminal jury trial involving an alleged $1.4 billion healthcare fraud scheme — Not Guilty verdict.
- Hung jury in a multi-million-dollar healthcare kickback conspiracy case.
- Acquittal in DUI jury trial in Duval County, Florida.
- Involuntary dismissal of a $35 million federal fraud case.
- Negotiated dismissal of 3-count vehicular homicide prosecution.
- Reinstatement and back-pay award in arbitration against the City of Orlando.
- Multiple six-figure personal injury settlements.
Areas of Practice
- Federal Criminal Defense (Nationwide)
- Statewide Florida Criminal Defense
- Statewide Florida Family Law
- Hague Convention & International Child Abduction (Nationwide)
- Statewide Florida Personal Injury
- Local Counsel Services (Middle District of Florida & beyond)
Leadership & Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom
Andrew serves as outside counsel to Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), Local 630, representing public employees throughout Central and Northeast Florida. He is also a passionate real estate investor with extensive holdings in the Jacksonville area.
He is fluent in Spanish and serves a diverse clientele throughout Florida. When you call the firm, a bilingual staff member is available to assist you.
Personal Life
Andrew lives with his wife, Natalie, and their blended family in Jacksonville. They split time between their homes in Avondale and Jacksonville Beach. His law office is located in a historic Riverside building once home to the late U.S. Congressman Charles Bennett.
Admissions
- Florida (2013)
- Tennessee (2013)
- U.S. District Court – Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida
- US District Court – Western District of Tennessee
- U.S. Court of Appeals – Eleventh and Sixth Circuits
- Eligible for pro hac vice admission in federal courts nationwide
Education
- Boston College Law School, J.D., 2012
- Vanderbilt University, B.A. with High Honors, 2005
📞 Call (904) 438-8082 or contact Andrew online to schedule a confidential consultation.