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Michael Ray Buchanan

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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For more than 25 years, I have been representing the interests of individuals accused of criminal activity. I also represent such individuals in related... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Excellent Service”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-09-12 5 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Buchanan was very thorough and knowledgable. he treated us with respect and courtesy. he was excellent at keeping us informed of the... more
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Jefferson Monroe Braswell

Mr. Buchanan and his law firm are easily considered the top criminal defense firm in Gainesville and the 8th Judcial Circuit for Florida. His... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jefferson Braswell , Gainesville (FL), 2 months ago

Résumé

 

License

26 years since Michael Ray Buchanan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1986 03/04/2011
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA 1988–present
Lawyer at Office of the Public Defender 1986–1988
See all 4 job entries

Education
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

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
A.V. Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2012
A.V. Rating 1998 - 2011 Martindale-Hubbell 2012
See all 5 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1990-present
Member Florida Bar Association, Criminal Law Section 1989-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Today In Crime History Criminal Law Blog; reasonabledoubt.org 2011

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Professionalism in Criminal Defense 2011 PROFESSIONALISM SEMINAR 2011
Criminal Defense, Case Evaluation and Selection Case Evaluation and Selection for Young Lawyers 2007
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