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Alishia Woodard McDonald
also known as A. McDonald Law Office
About Alishia
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"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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A. McDonald Law Office
309 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Posted by Calvis | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Attorney
Attorney McDonald had everything under control for my divorce. She was always organized and kept me calm. I left my divorce satisfied with the outcome. What I appreciate the most was her straight no chaser approach. Highly recommend her!
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Very Professional and Fierce Attorney
Attorney McDonald was very professional in our interactions. She made sure I was informed every step of the way. She made me feel very confident about my family case. She went after the other party and and made sure that the outcome was fair and in my best interest! I'm very appreciative of her hardw...
Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Worst experience of my life
In the early 2000s I was charged in a criminal case. I chose Alisha Mcdonald as my attorney after a consult with her where she gave her word that she would everything she could to ensure the best possible outcome since it was a first offense. Alisha Mcdonald did absolutely nothing but take my money....
Alishia McDonald
Replied last June 19, 2024I was not practicing criminal law as a defense attorney until approximately 2008. Immediately prior to this time I was a prosecutor in the first judicial circuit. From your response it seems you may have the wrong attorney.
Posted by Kealy | October 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Great Divorce Attorney!
Divorce is not easy any way you slice it. Alishia made the process a little less painful with her quick responses to emails at all times of the day and night and with her precise explanations of unclear situations. My divorce was very quick and a little less stressful because of Ms. McDonald. I highl...
Posted by Derek | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney
A Women of Her Word!!
I hired mrs. Macdonald back in October 2015 for a criminal felony case. After review of my Affidavit ( at our first interview while i was confined) she insured me of lower bond and would have a charge or two thrown out before the hearing! November i bonded out of jail due to a bond reduction that wa...
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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