Thomas Lewis Edwards

Thomas Lewis Edwards

4.3
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Child Abuse ... +5 more

4545 NW 8th Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, FL

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 15%

38 years

15%
Child Abuse 10%

40 years

10%
Violent Crime 10%

40 years

10%
DUI and DWI 5%

40 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

40 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Edwards & Jones

4545 NW 8th Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32605

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Thomas Lewis Edwards's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

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Posted by Everette Sr. | May 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Edwards

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Edwards represent me in 2006. While I was charged with a crime, Mr Edwards insisted sternly that he was very confident he could successfully defend the charges against me. This man exudes confidence. It is my opinion that he is clearly one of the best lawyers in the c...ity of Gainesville. You can't go wrong with Mr. Edwards!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense

amazing defense Attorney

Thomas Edwards is the go to guy. My neice was charged with vehicular manslaughter when the car she was driving rear end,another and the impact caused the air bag to deploy causing her to loose visiability and control of her car. She hit and killed a young man on a scooter. she was arrested and cha...rged with reckless driving and vehichular manslaughter. We spoke with several attorneys, until we spoke with Thomas Edwards, But after speaking with him we knew my neice was in good hands. Mr. Edwards went to work on her case immediately in a relentless manner, working very hard and tireless to get my neice aquitted. At the Court hearing I got a chance to see him in action, he was brilliant and sometimes intimidating but always on point. at the end my neice was aquitted and got her life back. I can truly say that if you need an attorney that will fight hard for you, Thomas Edwards in your guy.

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Thomas Almquist

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very skilled and effective."

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Lawrence Marraffino

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Edwards is one of the most respected criminal defense lawyers in Gainesville. He aggressively represents his clients and actually goes to trial when appropriate. I can endorse him without reservation."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

1999

President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Partner, Schackow, Mercadante & Edwards

Associations

2008 - Present

University of Florida Levin College of Law

Criminal Law Book Award Sponsor

2007 - Present

James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court

Community Liaison

1996 - Present

James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court

Member

1988 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1988 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1988 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1988 - Present

Federal Bar Association, (North Central Florida chapter)

Member

1988 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

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

Member

1986 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1986 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Federal Bar Association, (North Central Florida chapter)

President

2003 - 2007

American Inns of Court

National Liasion for Circuit

2002 - 2003

Federal Bar Association, (North Central Florida chapter)

Vice President

1998 - 1999

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

President

1997 - 1998

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

Board Member

1997 - 1998

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

Vice President

1996 - 1997

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

Secretary/Treasurer/

Education

1986

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Florida

MA - Masters

1983

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2000

Law Matters, WUFT-TV

Criminal and Constitutional Law

1999

Law Matters, WUFT-TV

Criminal and Constitutional Law

1998

Law Matters, WUFT-TV

Criminal and Constitutional Law

Languages

English

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