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

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jennifer | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Committed to you!!

If you want two committed lawyers these are the guys you want on your side Miles Kinsell and John Whitaker. Libby in the office is also excellent in following up and keeping me posted. At my free consultation I thought I was hiring one lawyer, but I ended up with two. On several if my court dates bot...h were there defending me. They go beyond the normal for their clients. As criminal attorneys they were there repasenting me in family court to help me keep custody of my daughter. I was sentenced to 10 years probation, several times we went before the judge requesting modification to my probation and every requested the judge granted. After serving 5 years of my probation they requested to terminate the final 5 years and the judge granted that request also. The judge stated "mark this one down I have never terminated probation early". It was a blessing for me and my family. Thank you so much, Miles and John for all you do. Best criminal defense lawyers:)

Posted by Stephen | September 05, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Attorneys in Gainesville!

We selected Kinsell and Whitaker based on the recommendation of a retired Gainesville attorney. First and foremost, I would never consider using anyone else should I ever need an attorney again. Both John Whitaker and Miles Kinsell are top notch in all areas of DUI law! They both worked to have m...y DUI case dismissed, and I could not be happier. THANK YOU TO THE TWO OF YOU ! I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL!

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2008 | Criminal Defense

Miles Kinsell is a great criminal attorney.

My husband got in criminal trouble for something his work alleged that he did. We called Miles Kinsell because several people said he was the "best criminal attorney in town." Mr. Kinsell was professional and knowledgeable. My husband and I felt comfortable with his future in Mr. Kinsell's hands. ...He walked us through the process and kept us involved. After an intial plea offer involving prison, Mr. Kinsell aggressively handled our case and got the prosecutors office to drop the charge to a misdemeanor. My husband spent no time in jail! We strongly recommend Miles Kinsell and if anypne we knew ever got in criminal trouble, we wouldn't hesitate to say that Miles Kinsell is THE criminal attorney to have represent you. - Marsha J.

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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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Adam Komisar

Criminal defense lawyer

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Russell Jansen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Jurecko

Family lawyer

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John Whitaker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kirstin Stinson

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Ryan Davis

Criminal defense lawyer

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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