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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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309 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family
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 Tabring | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
The Lee Family
My son entered this with so much fear, because he didn’t know his rights as a father. After some research, I scheduled the consultation, we met with Ms Alishia and I knew immediately that she was my son’s lawyer. Ms Alishia was patient with us, thoroughly explained his rights as a father, answered...
Posted by Skyler | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
A God send.
Alishia did an amazing job. She came onto my case in the midst of chaos and never made me feel like a burden. She helped me through a family law case that began in December of 2022 until May of 2024. (She came on in October 2023) She was able to find a common ground for an agreement with opposing cou...
Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Daphnie | May 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
A Great and Trustworthy Attorney
I retained Attorney McDonald for a family law matter. During our initial meeting she thoroughly discussed the case with me. Attorney McDonald addressed every concern and question I had with exceeding legal knowledge. Throughout the proceeding she kept me updated and informed on the status of my case...
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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.
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
1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1995
Bachelor of Arts
English