Steven Miles Kinsell

Steven Miles Kinsell

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 25 years

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

106 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Dealing with a criminal charge? Get the defense you need!

25 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Fight your DUI charges today!

25 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kinsell Law Firm

106 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601

Kinsell Law Firm

108 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, FL, 34475

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Steven Miles Kinsell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney

Our family hired Kinsell Law Firm three times in the last two years to represent a young member of the family, JC, who made some bad decisions. The first case was a felony involving a drug deal gone bad that escalated into a shooting. The sentence on this case was 16 years in state prison. Miles ...was able to work with the state and get adjudication withheld, so JC received 2 years of felony probation, time in the county jail, and mental health counseling. The second incidence was a violation of probation for possessing a firearm. The penalty was to continue with the probation and forfeit the firearm and serve time in the county jail. The third case was a DUI. JC was required to finish his probation in the county jail, lose his license, and be on misdemeanor probation for a year. Mr. Kinsell is intelligent and knows his way around a courtroom. He is respected by his peers and is able to work with the state attorney to get the best possible deal for his client. He also is compassionate and cares about the long-term effects of the sentence. He worked hard to make sure that JC did not have a felony on his record by having him serve time at the county jail. Mr. Kinsell was able to get results that far exceeded our expectations. His office was always available to answer our questions and keep us updated on the progress of the case. If you want a hard-working and effective attorney, I would recommend Kinsell Law.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Mr. Kinsell

I have never in my life written a review before, but this time I feel compelled to do so. I was recommended to Kinsell Law by a close family friend, she said both her children had a couple cases in their high school years and Mr Kinsell repeatedly got their problems taken care of with the best outcom...es multiple times, she told me Mr. Kinsell is like a magician. I contacted Kinsell Law over the phone and the price they quoted me was more than fair, it was slightly lower than 2 other places I contacted before I heard about Kinsell Law. Due to the high reputation from both the family friend and Google review, I decided to go with Mr Kinsell. I'm happy to say Mr. Kinsell truly is a magician. I had a complicated problem due to my irresponsibility, and Mr. Kinsell solved it within weeks with the absolute best outcome. What Mr. Kinsell did provided me with huge relief and took away my worry and anxiety, I wish I could give place a 100 stars rating. If you are scrolling down checking google reviews to see which law office you should go with, stop looking and choose this one, just trust me on this and thank me later. Btw if you are wondering if this review is honest and true, it is, I'm not a friend or family member of Mr Kinsell, I've actually never met him in person til this day, because I was stuck in traffic and was late to our first meeting by an hour, and Mr Kinsell had to leave to attend court, and before I even made it to our second meeting, my case was solved and my problem was dealt with. Everything was perfection, the price, the timeframe, the outcome, it couldn't have been better if I was the judge's own son. I want to do so much to thank him, he helped me so much in ways I cant describe, I've never written a review in my life but this time I have to, not just to thank him but also to help someone else that's looking for a law firm.

Posted by Wendy | June 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic support

Miles & Libby are a fantastic team, extremely knowledgeable and very supported. They helped my family through our entire legal process and kept us well informed. I would highly recommend Miles.

Posted by Kai | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you

Mr. Kinsell and his team worked tirelessly to get me the results I wanted in my case. He and Libby are both extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and personable throughout the whole process. I can’t recommend them enough.

Posted by Kelly | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A HUGE THANK YOU!!!!

Miles you are truly God sent. Thank you so very much for being patient, compassionate, and the best! We knew you were going to be good because the of the person who referred you to us, who I might add is like family! Kudos to Kinsell Law Firm in making a client for life, with making referrals :...)

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Steven Miles Kinsell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adam Komisar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Kinsell on several cases involving criminal defense and student conduct issues at the University of Florida. He is dedicated to his clients and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation in Gainesville, Florida or the surrounding area."

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Kinsell on several cases. He is dedicated to his clients and strives for the best results in all cases. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing legal representation in Gainesville, Florida or the surrounding area."

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Kirstin Stinson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Kinsell on criminal matters before and he has an excellent grasp of the law in this area and is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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John Whitaker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I would give Miles the highest recommendation. He is an excellent litigator who gets results, whether it be through negotiating the best resolution or winning in trial."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the field of DUI defense."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 8th Judical Circuit

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Owner, Kinsell Law Firm

2001 - 2007

Lead Attorney, Kinsell & Associates

2000 - 2001

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office Eighth Judicial Circuit

Associations

2001 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2001 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter)

Member

2004 - 2005

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter)

President

1998 - 2000

University of Florida Law Review

member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Nguyen

Not Guilty

Stave v. Thompson

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

law

1997

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Jury Selection

2014

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Opening Statements

2013

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Cross Examination

2012

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Closing Arguments

2011

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Direct Examination

2010

UF College of Law Trial Practice

Expert Witnesses

2006

Crimail Law Society Regular Meeting

Criminal Defense

Publications

2006

The Gainesville Sun Judicial Races Present Ethical Issues

Languages

English

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