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I am a lifelong resident of Gainesville and I have practiced exclusively criminal defense since I left the State Attorney's Office in 2001. I am a former prosecutor and past president of the Florida Association of Crime Defense Lawyers. The experience I gained on "the other side" of criminal law gives me a considerable advantage now as a defense attorney. When handling a case, I always ask myself, "If I were the prosecutor, could I convict this person? Would I want to convict them?" If I know how I would successfully prosecute a case, I can recognize the area(s) of weakness to build my defense around."
I have represented hundreds of people over the years and I love what I do. Getting my clients the best result possible for their case is my #1 goal and that's exactly what I fight for every day. If you're facing charges, do not hesitate to contact me for help. During a free initial consultation we can discuss your charges & the best method of addressing them.
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106 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
108 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 600, Ocala, FL, 34475
44 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 ...
Posted by Michael C. | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
This is the one
Never in my life have I been in trouble with the law. Scared out of my mind a family friend recommended Mr. Kinsell to hire. First time offense and Mr kinsell took care of everything. If I ever need help with the law again I’d 100% call Mr kinsells office. His assistant Libby is also amazing, calling...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
DUI - Serious Bodily Injury
John Whitaker is a wonderful and compassionate attorney that will do his best to get the best possible outcome for his clients. I hired Mr. Whitaker for a DUI case that could have resulted in 5 plus years prison time for my son. Mr. Whitaker worked diligently to get the prosecutor to agree to local j...
Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2015
Don't.
As a paying client, expect to never be in the loop about anything and be fed incorrect information about your case. He will get your hopes up for nothing. The office will never call you back in a timely or professional manner. This firm will not care about you either as a paying client or a person. ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2005
President's Appreciation Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 8th Judical Circuit
2007 - Present
Owner, Kinsell Law Firm
2001 - 2007
Lead Attorney, Kinsell & Associates
2000 - 2001
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office Eighth Judicial Circuit
2001 - Present
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2001 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
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 Reviewmember
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Not Guilty
2000
law
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
Jury Selection
2014
Opening Statements
2013
Cross Examination
2012
Closing Arguments
2011
Direct Examination
2010
Expert Witnesses
2006
Criminal Defense
2006
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