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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Would recommend to anybody

Mr. Hutson and his staff were very professional and extremely helpful in my DUI case. They were always available when I had questions and made me feel at ease during a stressful time. Everyone was very easy to talk to and explained every legal detail in terms that I could understand.

Posted by Jonathan | December 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer and Person

Mr. Hutson was such a great help with this seriously flawed legal system. He is very thorough and diligent. He went over all of my options with me and was very accommodating regarding my school schedule. He even offered for me to spend Thanksgiving at his house if I had no plans. To me, that's above ...and beyond. I just got done with my legal battle and I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Ben!

Bennett Hutson

Replied last December 24, 2014

You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words and your service to our country.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2012

Cares about the client!

He was so helpful, and kept great communication. He worked with my personal situation and saved me a great deal of heartache. He seems to really care about his clients.

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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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