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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Free Consultation

$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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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Asia | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dean is the Man

I cannot thank Attorney Dean R. Galigani enough for the incredible work he did on my case. From the very beginning, he was professional, honest, and fully dedicated to fighting for me. Dean truly went above and beyond, and I could see just how much heart and hard work he poured into every step of the... process. I felt supported, informed, and confident with him by my side. He was never too busy to answer my questions or explain things in a way I could understand. The outcome of my case was better than I could have hoped for, and I know it wouldn’t have been possible without him. I genuinely feel blessed to have found Dean Galigani he is not just a great lawyer, but a great person. God is good, and He truly placed a blessing in my path when I met Dean. If you need someone who will fight for you with integrity, compassion, and relentless dedication, Dean is the one to call.

Posted by Brenden | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you Dean!

Dean is an excellent attorney! He was extremely responsive through the entire case and ultimately got the result that we were looking for. I would recommend his services to anyone who is in need of legal defense.

Posted by Anneliese | March 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Wonderful Experience

Dean handled my son’s case with care. I appreciate how responsive and helpful he was during the process.

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...g sanctions. After a thorough search for an attorney experienced in such matters, we decided on Dean Galigani, who, among other specialties, appeared eminently qualified and knowledgeable in education law and specifically in similar matters and with the same institution. My daughter, already having been found "responsible" for the alleged violations in a hearing, was facing a daunting appeal process when we turned to Mr. Galigani for help. I must say it was the best decision we could have made. Mr. Galigani was helpful, friendly, responsive, and insightful, and his fees were more than reasonable. His counsel was extremely helpful and wise. He helped put my daughter's mind at ease throughout the ordeal, and most importantly, his efforts on our behalf were instrumental in helping us reverse an unjust decision. Mr. Galigani helped my daughter overcome extremely difficult odds and win a hard-fought decision. My family has the utmost respect for Mr. Galigani's skills and wisdom and our deepest gratitude.

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...oughout the process, Dean was always responsive, always answered my questions, and calmed me down even when times were tough. I got the exact result I was looking for and I could have never of done it without Dean Galigani. Dean is the perfect person to go to when you need a strong advocate who knows the UF system inside and out.

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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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Kevin Robertson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashley Aulls

Criminal defense lawyer

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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