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Michael Stephen Stanfield
also known as Stephen Stanfield, M. Stephen Stanfield
About Michael
Biography
Other than the practice of law, I'm most passionate about bull terriers, enjoying time with my friends and family and college football. I worked as a student equipment manager for the University of Florida in 1980s giving me a look from the inside of a college football program.
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Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
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Location
M. Stephen Stanfield, LLC
719 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL, 32601-5304
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thief, fraud, and incompetent. Beware of this attorney.
Thief. I gave him, thosuands of dollars to represent me in a criminal matter. The guy never even filed to represent me in court. Just took my money and ran. Leaving me stuck with a public defender. The guy gambles and drinks away all his money then steals from his clients. I guess when he tol...
Michael Stephen Stanfield's Lawyer Endorsements
"Sometimes I need to refer cases to an out of town lawyer because it's not worth it to the client for me to travel. Then there are cases where I need an excellent locally connected lawyer that I can trust to take care of sensitive and difficult issues for friends and professional contacts. Stephen has been both for me over the years and as such I highly recommend him. He always does an excellent job! Ty Tison"
"Stephen is a tenacious and dedicated lawyer who is passionate about his clients and their causes."
"I have known Mr. Stanfield for over a decade now and have had the opportunity to both work with him on cases and to refer him cases. He is extremely competent, capable, and hardworking. His no-nonsense demeanor gets right to the heart of disputes and is a valuable weapon for those he defends. I highly endorse Mr. Stanfield and believe anyone who hires him will be well represented."
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Stephen Stanfield is one of the top criminal lawyers in Florida. His work is exceptional and I highly recommend him to others."
William Tison
Criminal defense lawyer
Richard Hornsby
Criminal defense lawyer
Ian Goldstein
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2009
President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, M. Stephen Stanfield, LLC
2002 - 2007
Lawyer, Jeffrey Meldon & Associates, P.A.
2001 - 2002
Lawyer, Harris, Guidi, Rosner & Mordecai, P.A.
1999 - 2001
Owner, Law Office of Stephen Stanfield
1996 - 1999
Prosecutor, State Attorneys Office, Seventh Judicial Circuit
Associations
2002 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - 2006
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Judicial Circuit ChapterPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Jerald Christopher Jackson
Not Guilty
Education
1996
Regent University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1992
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Blood, Breath and Tears
Drug Recognition Evaluators
Publications
2015
2015
2014
2014
2014
The Alligator
Purifoy pleads no contest to marijuana possession
2014
2014
The Gainesville Sun
Purifoy to plead guilty to marijuana charge under deal
2010
The Gainesville Sun
Maurkice Pouncey denies he took money
2008
Florida Defender (FACDL)
Ask Billy Bob
Languages
English