9.5
Superb
No professional misconduct found.
Overview
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Sometimes)
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Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Credit Card, Check
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Contact Information
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About Me
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About me: For 23 years, I have been representing the interests of individuals accused of crime and related matters such as Domestic Violence Injunctions and Child... more
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Résumé
Licenses
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23 years
since Michael Ray Buchanan was first licensed to practice law in FL.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA |
1988–present
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| Lawyer at Office of the Public Defender |
1986–1988
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| Certified Legal Intern at Office of the Public Defender |
1983–1985
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| Law Clerk at Law Office of Larry Turner |
1981–1983
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Florida, College of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1984 |
| University of Central Florida |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude) |
1981 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| A.V. Rating |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| A.V. Rating 1998 - 2009 |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Meritorious Public Service |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "B" |
1996 |
| Devoted and Invaluable Services |
Gainesville Police Department |
1990 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
Florida Bar Association, Criminal Law Section |
1989–present
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| Member |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1990–present
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Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "B" |
1993–1996
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| Member |
Alachua County Jail Population Task Force |
1995–1996
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| Legal Panel Member |
American Civil Liberties Union, Alacua County |
1989–1993
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| President |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1992–1993
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| Board of Directors |
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1992–1993
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| Secretary |
Eighth Judicial Circuit Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1991–1992
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Portfolio
Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Criminal Defense, Case Evaluation and Selection |
Case Evaluation and Selection for Young Lawyers |
2007 |
| Professionalism in Criminal Defense |
1999 Professionalism Seminar |
1999 |
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