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Alishia Woodard McDonald
also known as A. McDonald Law Office
About Alishia
Biography
"I represent my client, not the government and not the bank. When I get a call for help, I know the person on the other end of the phone is facing a difficult situation, and they have already entrusted a great deal in me by simply making the phone call. It's my job to listen to their needs and the details of their case and develop a legal strategy designed to help them. I will use every resource at my disposal, including investigators and other experts, to help my client win their case." Alishia W. McDonald, , not the government and not the bank. When I get a call for help, I know the person on the other end of the phone is facing a dif"I represent my client, not the government and not the bank. When I get a call for help, I know the person on the other end of the phone is facing a difficult situation, and they have already entrusted a great deal in me by simply making the phone call. It's my job to listen to their needs and the details of their case and develop a legal strategy designed to help them. I will use every resource at my disposal, including investigators and other experts, to help my client win their case." Alishia W. McDonald, situation, and they have already entrusted a great deal in me by simply making the phone call. It's my job to listen to their needs and the details of their case and develop a legal strategy designed to help them. I will use every resource at my disposal, including investigators and other experts, to help my client win their case." Alishia W. McDonald, Esquire.
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Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
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Location
A. McDonald Law Office
309 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Posted by Charles | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Very professional and fast response time
Very happy with our experience with A. McDonald Law Firm. She is very knowledgeable and professional. Her quick response to messages is what really set her apart. She would always get back with me the same day, sometimes within a matter of minutes. I definitely recommend her and would hire her again....
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great Lawyer
Knowledgeable and Patient …guided me through every step…Professional and Confidential…allowed me to keep my head held high through my difficult experience
Posted by Aileen | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
Fights for your family like her own.
I have been going through an extremely difficult paternity case and Attorney McDonald was able to navigate my family and I through it with ease. She is extremely kind, professional, supportive, and does what’s best for her clients. She didn’t lie to us or sell us a dream she was honest about what to ...
Posted by JAMIE | December 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
very great lawyer
Alisha is great she represent my son . she fought for his rights. she started right on my son case she digs deep into his case and he won his case ,
Posted by Canecia | April 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Positive outcome
Alishia was very helpful and patient. She researched and worked hard on our case. Alishia is very knowledgeable and always made herself available for questions and insight when needed. We were able to get the outcome we hoped for. We highly recommend Alishia McDonald.
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney / Owner, A. McDonald Law Office
2013 - 2015
Litigation Supervising Attorney, Elizabeth Wellborn, P.A.
2006 - 2013
Attorney / Owner, The Law Office of Alishia W. McDonald
2002 - 2006
Felony Prosecutor, Office of the State Attorney
1998 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Northwest Florida Legal Services, Inc.
Associations
2015 - Present
League of Women Voters
2006 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
2004 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2004 - Present
National Bar Association
2000 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section
Education
1998
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1995
Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English