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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 anonymous | September 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education
Incredible Job
I couldn't have won my case without him. His knowledge of UFs student conduct process was crucial in winning my case and proving my innocence. Any falsely accused UF students, please speak with Galigani! Best lawyer in Gainesville!
Posted by Ana Maria | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Un agradecimiento sincero al Sr. Dean Galigani por sus excepcionales servicios legales
Por medio de este mensaje, mi esposo y yo deseamos expresar nuestra profunda gratitud al Sr. Dean Galigani, Galigani Law Firm, el apoyo incondicional y su asesoria legal fueron excepcionales. Nos comunicamos con el Sr. Galigani durante un momento muy delicado que involucro a nuestro hijo, en el cual ...
Posted by Stephen | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Education
Indispensable
My daughter was faced with an unjustified accusation of academic impropriety, and due to a very restrictive set of guidelines imposed by the university board, it was an extremely uphill battle to defend herself and to prevent the stigma of having an academic ruling on her record, let alone the ensuin...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Education
Could not ask for a better lawyer
Dean Galigani could not have handled my UF student conduct case any better. Through this very stressful process, Dean clearly explained everything to me in a calming, yet informative manner. He knows the ins and outs of the student conduct process, which makes his recommendations invaluable. All thr...
Posted by Ibrahim | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Education
Five Star and more...
Five stars Lawyer and more… Dean Galigani is an excellent lawyer. He helped me with a Student Conduct case at the University of Florida. His advice helped me win the case. I worked with Dean on my student conduct case for over a year. He advised me every step on the way. He attended all the mee...
"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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