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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 19 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by Emania | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Representation and a Successful Outcome
I had an excellent experience working with Alishia. From the very beginning, she was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly determined to achieve the best possible outcome for my case. She took the time to explain every step of the process, kept me informed, and made sure my questions and concern...
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 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.
Posted by Tabring | June 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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 Lucy | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Find someone else!
If I could give 0 stars I would but here we go for starters alishia will fast talk you in lnto thinking she knows the law and will do her best to defend you. She will over talk you to try and make you think she is right she only talked to my boyfriend for about 5 minutes total in the 10 months he was...
Your assertions are untrue, but I will respond based on facts rather than emotion. Many times, it is very hard to get clients and their families to understand how a criminal case is handled. I am very sad to see this review concerning your boyfriend's case as it reveals a lack of knowledge about the law as advised. It also shows an inability to separate fact from fantasy. In any criminal case the defendant will ultimately be required to make one of three choices. They will have to choose trial, or to enter a plea pursuant a plea offer or plea open to the court for discretionary sentencing pursuant to their criminal punishment code scoresheet. He made his choice based on the evidence, and his lack of viable defenses. Your boyfriend, and all my clients, received straightforward and honest advice in person and in writing about their case to allow for them to make an informed decision. I wish my client and you the best going forward.
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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