Karen Contegiacomo Ozyjowski

Karen C. Ozyjowski is a highly accomplished lawyer with extensive experience in family, civil, and criminal law. She co-founded Jorgensen & Ozyjowski, P.A. in 2006, building a respected practice dedicated to helping clients navigate complex legal challenges. Her career began as an Assistant Public Defender for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, where she skillfully represented individuals facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies.

In pursuit of academic excellence, Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with a minor in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Central Florida. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law in 1999, graduating in the top 15% of her class. During law school, she achieved several distinctions, including placement on the Dean’s List, the Judge Edward Hart Memorial Scholarship for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, and becoming a National Student Trial Advocacy Competition Regional Champion.

Since her admission to the Florida Bar in 1999, Karen has developed a strong litigation background, successfully handling diverse cases in family, civil, and criminal courts. Her family law practice encompasses divorce, child custody, timesharing, equitable distribution, domestic violence injunctions, and support enforcement. Known for her compassionate yet determined approach, she provides clear guidance and powerful advocacy for clients during difficult personal transitions.

Beyond her family law focus, Karen C. Ozyjowski continues to manage civil and criminal matters, including foreclosures, contract disputes, construction defects, liens, juvenile offenses, and DUI defense. Her courtroom experience and commitment to justice allow her to deliver strategic and effective representation across multiple practice areas, earning her a reputation for professionalism, integrity, and unwavering dedication to her clients’ best interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner / President, Law Office of Karen C. Ozyjowski, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Central Florida
  BA in Legal Studies, Minor in Interpersonal Communications

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