Dean R Galigani

Dean R Galigani

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Juvenile

Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Dean R Galigani

Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601

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Dean R Galigani's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sammy | April 17, 2015 | Expungement

Gave me a clean slate! Impeccable service!

Dean Galigani and his office staff were extremely helpful in assisting me with my legal issues. After I initially contacted his office, I received a prompt response. Staff were always pleasant and professional. I always found it incredibly easy to get in touch with Dean and his staff. All of my q...uestions and concerns were always answered with straightforward and substantial responses, which really helped put my mind at ease! He was able to have my record expunged and have the order in my hand only a couple of months after my initial contact with his office. I would highly recommend Dean Galigani and the Galigani Law Firm to anyone seeking legal defense in north central Florida!

Posted by Lenora | December 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Galigani Law - A firm to be believed

From the first telephone consult to the last meeting in person, Dean Galigani has made a marked impression on me. Although Dean handles many criminal cases, he is also very knowledgeable about the inner workings of issues relating to the UF process. Dean explained his course of action but gave us t...he freedom to chose how we wanted to proceed. He is very professional yet shows a true interest in his client. Galigani Law Firm charges were fair and the estimates given were right on target with the final cost. Dean's staff are friendly, courteous, and thorough with messages to and from Dean. I know that you will not be disappointed when hiring Dean Galigani to represent you with your legal needs.

Posted by Kathleen | May 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Fantastic criminal lawyer

I had to hire Dean Galigani for a criminal case involving a relative. He is professional, knowledgeable in criminal law, well connected in Gainesville and returns calls promptly to answer any questions. Due to his efforts, we were able to obtain a prompt satisfactory resolution to a serious legal ...problem. His fees are fair and well worth the legal representation received. Summa cum laude in all aspects.

Posted by Andrea | March 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Reduced DUI to Reckless Driving with Alcohol

I hired Dean Galigani back in 2012 after a DUI arrest on university campus. Out of all the lawyers that I contacted, he stood out to me for one reason: he wanted to do what was best for my situation, not what would make him the most money. Dean immediately warned me that he would not try to figh...t this matter in court unless necessary. As a result, he worked towards an agreement that would reduce my charge. Additionally, he worked with me to make sure that I could financially afford his assistance and successfully closed my case without me having to reside in Gainesville, Florida. These factors were very important considering that I was on the brick of graduating from undergrad and would be soon entering graduate school in a different city. Within two months of my DUI arrest, Dean was able to secure that my charge be reduced to reckless driving with alcohol on the condition that I met a list of terms as well as successfully completed probation. Although my deferred prosecution took some time, I can’t image having resolved this issue with another lawyer or in another manner. Not only did Dean reduced my charge but also periodically checked on me to make sure I was ok. Today, he is currently working towards sealing my criminal background and again, worked with me to ensure that I could afford this process. Dean Galigani is a lawyer that actually cares about his clients and remembers who they are outside of their legal issues. He is the lawyer you should hire if you want experience, compassion, and successful results.

Posted by Ashley | November 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Knowledge and experience

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mr. Galigani for the past 15 years. Dean is the type of lawyer that other attorneys go to for advice. His knowledge and experience is second to none and he's handled every type of criminal case possible. If you have a criminal case in Alachua Count...y or the surrounding areas, Mr. Galigani is the attorney you need to handle your case.

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Dean R Galigani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Aulls

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Mr. Galigani for the past 15 years. Dean is the type of lawyer that other attorneys go to for advice. His knowledge and experience is second to none and he's handled every type of criminal case possible. If you have a criminal case in Alachua County or the surrounding areas, Mr. Galigani is the attorney you need to handle your case."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dean. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Hines

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dean for many years; he is a skilled practitioner and always makes every effort to attend to his clients and to achieve the best outcome possible in every case."

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Christopher Whitney

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Mr. Galigani for a number of years, and endorse him. He is a hard-working, determined attorney that his clients can trust."

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Ashley Aulls

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge (Nomination), Eighth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

2011

Elected President of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL)

2011

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge (Nomination), ighth Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission

2010

Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge (Nomination), 8th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission

N/A

Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar Certification Board

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner, Galigani Law Firm

1990 - 2004

Division Chief and Assistant Public Defender, 8th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Eigth Judicial Circuit bar Association

Board of Directors

2005 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (EJCBA)

Member

2012 - 2015

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member-Chapter Representative

2012 - 2013

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

President

2006 - 2006

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2003 - 2007

Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater Gainesville

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ex-teacher found not guilty on sex charges

Not Guilty

Retail theft (misdemeanor)

Charge dismissed

Battery on Law Enforcement Officer (3rd degree felony)

dismissed

Possession of Cocaine (felony), Possession of Cannabis (misdemeanor), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

All charges dismissed

Possession of alcohol by a minor

charge dismissed

Trafficking cocaine (1st degree felony), conspiracy to traffic cocaine

charges dismissed

Driving While License Suspended or Revoked

Charge dismissed

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Education

1989

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Public Defender/Prosecutor Trial Clinic / Gerald T. Bennett Prosecution Instructor

2013

Dial Center for Written and Oral Communication Speaker

2013

Alachua County Teen Court Judge

2012

Pre-Legal Honor Society Debate Law

2012

Moot Court Judge

2012

Joint Comparative Law CLE: The London Symposium, Comparative Criminal Law Panel Comparative Criminal Law

2012

Gerald T. Bennett Prosecution/Public Defender Trial Training Instructor

2004

Scheduled political forums Eighth Judicial Circuit

Publications

Languages

English

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