Bennett Asbury Hutson

Bennett Asbury Hutson

also known as Ben Hutson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

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

Hutson Law Firm, P.A., 2750 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 102, Gainesville, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bennett Asbury Hutson

Hutson Law Firm, P.A., 2750 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 102, Gainesville, FL, 32606

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Bennett Asbury Hutson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Couldn't have been more helpful

Ben couldn't have done more for us, incredibly helpful. He is very responsive on his phone which is massive for me, very comforting knowing your calls won't be ducked. He knows the ins and outs and is the person you want by your side. Thanks!

Posted by Young | November 10, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Strongly recommended!

My family and I had a very bad car accident right after my graduation. Fortunately, I was able to get his contact information from the Student Legal Service at the University of Florida. When I entered his office for the first time, I thought the attorney would give me a very general consultation reg...arding my car accident. However, I was impressed by his professionalism; he was totally attentive, knowledgeable, honest, and supportive of my case. I strongly recommend Mr. Ben Hutson for any personal issues in relation to auto accidents and injuries!

Posted by Tim | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely satisfied with service

I had a wonderful experience with Ben, he was open and honest, and had my best interests in mind at every step of the way. He sought after advice in subjects that he was not familiar with, and worked well in a team environment to bring about the best possible case scenario for my matter. I would hig...hly recommend Ben for his quality of service and reasonable fees.

Posted by Victor | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Hutson was phenomenal! DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY!

After getting a DUI I consulted with Ben along with many other attorneys. I found that he is the most respectful, insightful and most importantly realistic of them all. He was easy to talk to and did not just tell me what i wanted to hear. Soon after hiring him he was able to get me into a pre-trial ...diversion program that would lessen the charges to a misdemeanor. While in the program I did something really stupid and got kicked out for violating the terms of the program. Ben and I decided to take the case to trial. He was thorough during jury selection and was able to get a very favorable jury. During trial it was apparent that he was an excellent choice. He definitely did his homework and it showed. The arresting officer was some sort of DUI specialist that had a video of the whole incident and I was certain that things would not go my way. Ben was able to destroy the officers credibility by looking at his resume (I don't know how he was able to get that), looking at his social media and drawing some important conclusions that i believe is a big part of why I was found not guilty. It also helped that he was able to get the jury to like him. In the end I was unanimously found not guilty. THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE ORDEAL, FROM CONSULTATION TO TRIAL, MR. HUTSON WAS CORDIAL, PROFESSIONAL, PUNCTUAL, AND WAS ALWAYS OPEN TO SPEAK WITH ABOUT ANY QUESTIONS COMMENTS OR CONCERNS I HAD. BEN'S WORK ETHIC SHOWED IN HOW THOROUGH HE WAS. HE GAVE ME REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS AND DID NOT SUGARCOAT ANYTHING. I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT LAW OR ANY OF THE PROCEDURES LET ALONE THE LINGO GOING INTO TO THIS. BEN IS PATIENT, INFORMATIVE AND GOT ME THROUGH THIS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM TO MY FRIENDS FAMILY AND TO YOU STRANGER. HE IS THE RIGHT CHOICE!

Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Ben is a simply a BLESSING

Our family was going through a very hard time with legal troubles and we did not know what to do. We have never had legal troubles and we were seeking help from anybody who could give us advice. One day, my friend recommended me Ben and the minute I met him I knew our legal trouble would get resovled... with the best option. He answered every question and kept our family at ease during the whole process. Ben treated us like family and helped us through everything. We recently just got done with our legal troubles and now our family can sleep in peace knowing everything went well and its all thanks to Ben. If you ever need a A+ lawyer, we highly recommend Ben because he treat you like family and you will know you are in good hands. If you don't know anything about the law or just need help, Ben is your man! The guy is a genius! Thanks again Ben! You're the man!

Bennett Hutson

Replied last October 30, 2015

You're very welcome. Thank you for the kind review - it was my privilege to help.

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Bennett Asbury Hutson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Byron Flagg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hutson is one of, if not the best, criminal defense attorney in the North Florida area. As a former Assistant State Attorney who handled cases against him, I can also say that he is one of the most ethical attorneys I know."

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Karen Yochim

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tisheena Rickerson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Hutson is one of the best trial advocates I have had the opportunity of trying a case against during my time as a prosecutor. He is professional, trustworthy, courteous, and very skilled. He has the upmost respect for the Court and the process. It was a pleasure trying a case with him."

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Alexander Ripps

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Hutson is a talented and hard-working attorney. He cares about his clients and is easy to work with. I strongly endorse him."

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Deborah Nelson

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is just what you hope to find in a lawyer, but rarely do - the perfect combination of intelligence, compassion, and honesty. He cares about his clients, he works tirelessly to get the best results for them, and updates his skills to make sure you get the best possible representation. Hire Ben, you'll be glad you did!"

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Hutson is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. I highly recommend his legal services."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Robert Doan

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Pettis

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Massey

Unknown lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Buckley

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

2006

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Work Experience

2014 - Present

President, Hutson Law Firm, P.A.

2006 - 2013

Partner, Hutson & Brockway, P.A.

2000 - 2006

Partner, Davis & Hutson, L.C.

1997 - 2000

Associate, Monaco, Monaco & Birder, P.A.

1994 - 1997

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender

Associations

2010 - Present

James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court

Master

2009 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

1997 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

1994 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter

President

2005 - 2006

Eighth Judicial Circuit, Grievance Committee "A"

Chair

2001 - 2002

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

President

2000 - 2001

James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court

Program Chair

2000 - 2001

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

President-Elect

1998 - 2003

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Board Member

1997 - 1998

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

1997 - 2004

James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. K.S.

Reduced to reckless driving, adjudication withheld

State v. D.B.

Case dismissed.

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Education

1994

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program

Trial practice

2009

Gerald T. Bennett Prosecutor/Public Defender Trial Training Program

Trial Practice

Languages

English

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