Michael Joseph Barbarette

Michael Joseph Barbarette

also known as Mike Barbarette

4.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

5538 NW 43rd St Ste A, Gainesville, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Barbarette & Quirk

5538 NW 43rd St Ste A, Gainesville, FL, 32653-3411

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Michael Joseph Barbarette's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | April 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Passionate......Professional.....Respected!

If you are seeking passionate, professional and respected representation, Mike Barbarette is your solution. In my opinion, Mike's representation is second to none. I found Mike to be thorough and detail oriented. He personally reviewed my cases with great care and applied his extensive knowledge of t...he law to determine my best course of action and defended me vigorously. He communicated with me openly and honestly and treated me more like a friend than a client. I found Mike to be well respected by the State prosecutors, judges and law enforcement. Mike has been my lawyer of choice on several occasions and I always felt that I was given expert legal advice and representation. One case went to jury trial and I was glad that Mike was on my side. His handling of my jury selection and witness questioning was excellent. When my freedom and future was on the line, Mike came through for me.

Posted by Daniel | July 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great attorney!

I hired Mike about 2 years ago for a criminal defense case. Mike was very understanding and passionate about helping me solve the case as soon and as efficiently as possible. I was 22 at the time and my future was hanging in the balance and I could have been kicked out of school and without a way to ...find employment. Thankfully Mike had the case dismissed and any charges were expunged from my record. I just recently graduated from UF and have the rest of my life to look forward to.

Posted by Lillian | June 03, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Barbarette. Great attorney.

I was very happy with the service and the knowledge he has. More importantly he took the time to explain everything so that we were clear on what was happening . Most attorneys do not explain in detail what is going on. I previously hired another attorney for my sons’ case and that attorney was ...awful and truth is I felt like I was running around doing his job but not with Michael. Once I hired Michael, he jumped on this case and thankfully the end results were wonderful. We all know attorneys are very busy and cannot always get back to you immediately, however Michael always responded and I felt our case was in good hands. It was a peace of mind during an awful situation. I will highly recommend him to anyone. Great attorney!!

Posted by Nick | June 03, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Blessing !!!

I highly recommended this attorney ! No words nor a rating can do justice on how this man has helped me out . I am so blessed and fortunate to have come across Mr. Barbarettea . I had three choices of lawyers that I was told that could help me fight my DUI case. I spoke to all of them and I knew righ...t away who I was going to pick with words of encouragement and just so comfortable. He made my decision real easy. I wanna thank him because soon after I hired him as my attorney a couple months later he gave me a call and told me my case was dismissed ! Being a young adult at 22 I have my whole life ahead of me I am blessed to say I have a second chance to pursue my career ! If it wasn't for him I could not say this and I am truly great full. Thank you and god bless you !

Posted by Maria | June 02, 2014

A small token of appreciation"

I would like to express my appreciation for the remarkable services rendered by you during my son's recent challenging events in his life . The contributions you made to help him over the past two years have indeed been very valuable and made a huge difference in his life. You have show great profe...ssionalism working on my son's case and have gone out of your way to have helped him during these trying times. I appreciate your outgoing personality and kindness that you have shown as it has made a great impression on me. I am writing this letter as a small token of my appreciation and I would highly recommend you to anyone needing your services. Thank you for getting my son's confidence and life back!

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

Education

1987

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tallahassee, Florida

2005

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” West Palm Beach

2004

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando, Florida

2003

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” West Palm Beach

2003

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville

2002

Seminar

"Masters of DUI Seminar,” Miam

2002

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville

2002

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases", Tampa

2001

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville

2001

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tampa

2001

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando, Florida

2000

Seminar

"Hot Issues in DUI and Traffic Law,” Miami

2000

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville

2000

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tampa

2000

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando

1999

Seminar

"Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville

Languages

English

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