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Dean R. Galigani is the owner of the Galigani Law Firm. He is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar Certification Board. This prestigious distinction is held by only a small number of attorneys in the state of Florida.
Alachua County criminal defense lawyer Dean Galigani has over 30 years experience and defended hundreds of clients through state and federal criminal case processes. As a board certified criminal attorney, Dean Galigani is one of the select litigators recognized as a specialist or expert in criminal defense.
Several qualifications must be met in order to receive such an esteemed certification, such as satisfying CLE (Continuing Legal Education) course and test requirements, years of participation in the field of law for which certification is sought and colleague evaluations for exceptional character, ethics and professionalism.
Defense Attorney Dean Galigani represents clients in almost every type of criminal litigation, including but not limited to DUI, domestic violence, assault and theft crimes in Gainesville. He represents clients throughout the Gainesville, Florida area including Alachua, Marion and Columbia Counties.
As a criminal defense attorney, Dean Galigani practices with dignity and dedication. He exhausts all opportunities for each case whether dealing with a small misdemeanor infraction or a more serious felony offense. Besides making an aggressive defensive strategy preparing for trial, Dean Galigani may file to dismiss a case entirely or reduce sentencing before going to trial.
When he is not pouring every effort in a case for a client's defense, Dean Galigani enjoys biking, relaxing and spending time at home with his family and dogs. He also volunteers time as a board member to the Big Brother-Big Sister of Greater Gainesville program.
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Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
"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."
"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."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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
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Eighth Judicial Circuit Court Judge (Nomination), 8th Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission
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Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar Certification Board
2004 - Present
Owner, Galigani Law Firm
1990 - 2004
Division Chief and Assistant Public Defender, 8th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office
2017 - Present
Eigth Judicial Circuit bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2005 - Present
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (EJCBA)Member
2012 - 2015
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard Member-Chapter Representative
2012 - 2013
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
2006 - 2006
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - 2007
Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Greater GainesvilleBoard Member
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JD - Juris Doctor
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