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A lifelong Floridian, Attorney Thomas L. Edwards has dedicated his career to defending Florida’s criminally accused. As a partner of the Law Offices of Edwards & Jones, Mr. Edwards has represented numerous people facing criminal charges in Florida’s criminal justice system. He takes an aggressive yet thoughtful and results-driven approach to every case, fighting tirelessly to protect his clients’ rights.
Mr. Edwards holds a B.S. from the University of Florida. He was selected by the University of Florida as the first student to participate in a combined criminology and law program, from which he graduated in 1986 with his master’s degree and his Juris Doctor. Today, he is an active member of several legal organizations, including the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the James C. Adkins Jr. American Inn of Court.
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Acquired: 1988
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4545 NW 8th Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32605
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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...
Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2011 | Criminal Defense
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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...
"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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1999
President's Award, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter)
1988 - Present
Partner, Schackow, Mercadante & Edwards
2008 - Present
University of Florida Levin College of LawCriminal Law Book Award Sponsor
2007 - Present
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of CourtCommunity Liaison
1996 - Present
James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of CourtMember
1988 - Present
Florida BarMember
1988 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Florida Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
1988 - Present
Federal Bar Association, (North Central Florida chapter)Member
1988 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter)Member
1986 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1986 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Federal Bar Association, (North Central Florida chapter)President
2003 - 2007
American Inns of CourtNational 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/
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
MA - Masters
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000
Criminal and Constitutional Law
1999
Criminal and Constitutional Law
1998
Criminal and Constitutional Law
English