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About Jimmie
Biography
J. David Gentle has twenty years of criminal trial courtroom experience. His career has been dedicated to protecting peoples’ constitutional rights, and fighting for the underprivileged. While in law school, David interned at the Public Defender’s Office in Miami-Dade County and the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He has aggressively defended clients charged with every criminal offense including murder, sexual battery, drug trafficking, and kidnapping.
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Attorney At Law
390 N. Orange Ave Ste, Orlando, FL, 328013203
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Jimmie David Gentle's Reviews
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Posted by KIMBERLY | August 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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CASES HAS FACES
I have tried to speak to this lawyer about an old case from 1999, which my family and I feel was not handled correctly. We have not yet been able to speak with him.
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2012
Honest, smart, and trustworthy
I hired Mr. Gentle 4 years ago to represent me on a first time offense. His office was very professional. He took a lot of time to explain what was going on, and how he could help me. I wasn't sure that he could help me, but it turns out that he had my case dismissed. He was fantastic! He did ev...
Jimmie David Gentle's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Gentle is a well-respected Criminal Defense / DUI / DWI / Family Law attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Gentle is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Gentle to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer."
"Excellent attorney. Mr. Gentle continues to provide valuable advice on Avvo each time that he responds to a question. Although I have been licensed and practicing for 24 years, including time spent as a judge and magistrate, I continually learn from his answers about different aspects of the law. I would recommend him to everyone."
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"I endorse this lawyer. David is a great lawyer and advocate. I would wholeheartedly recommend David to any potential client."
"I worked with Mr Gentle for years before I started my own firm. David is a knowledgable, hardworking lawyer who is respected by the entire legal community. Combine this with his sense of humor, and you have an unusually pleasant attorney to be around. That is rare in this business"
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"Mr. Gentle was and continues to be a mentor of mine. He is a professional who fights hard for his clients. I endorse this attorney."
"David is an outstanding lawyer with a reputation for obtaining excellent results for his clients, and he is highly respected within the legal community. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Gentle is a zealous advocate for all of his clients. He cares about all of his clients and always works extremely hard to get them good outcomes."
"David is a gifted attorney. Some attorneys are book-smart, but don't translate well when dealing with opposing counsel, clients or jurors. David has a knack for fitting into any and every situation. He is well respected and does a wonderful job for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a well known and honest attorney that fights hard for every client."
"Mr. Gentle is an experienced lawyer who is a strong advocate for his clients. He is respected by opposing counsel and judges alike, works hard, and gets great results. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known David since 1993, back when David was winning more jury trials than I could count in front of Judge Kaney.... David's an excellent attorney--and he's an excellent trial attorney--I've asked him many times through the years "How did you win THAT???". Here's something you may not know: he's a gifted musician and songwriter. My theory is that his musical creativity somehow adds to his courtroom creativity--giving his clients awesome results that fellow lawyers wonder how he obtained....Anyway, he's one of the best lawyers here in Orlando, I can't give any higher a recommendation!"
"I endorse this lawyer. David Gentle is fearless advocate for his clients. He has the temperament to negotiate for his clients and the courage to stand up when the Government will not back down!"
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known David professionally for over a decade and have gone to trial against him on many occassions. He is a formidable opponent and works hard for his clients."
"Attorney Gentle has over 20 years of experience in Criminal Law and in the courtroom. Knowing Criminal Law is obviously important but it is worth little if you don't know how to use it in the court room too - Jimmie knows that. If you need help with a Criminal Law legal matter, call him. If his office is anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you. You can get the best or you can get one of the rest. That's what I think."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
A+ Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
2011
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Intoxilyzer 5000 Breath Test Operator Permit, C.E.S.
1993
Trial Award, Office of the Public Defender, Ninth Judical Circuit
1992
Trial Award, Office of the Public Defender, Ninth judical Circuit
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Private Practice
2002 - Present
Partner, Longwell & Gentle, PA
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Law Office of J. David Gentle
1991 - 2000
Assistant Public Defender, Office of Public Defender, Ninth Judicial Circuit
Associations
1992 - Present
Central Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Trafficking in Heroin, Obtaining Drugs by Fraud
No Jail, Community supervision and drug counseling
Driving while Under the Influence
plead to Reckless Driving
Battery causing great bodily harm, Battery by Strangulation, Cruelty toward Child
plead to disorderly conduct, 6 months probation
Burglary of a Structure, Grand Theft, Theft by Employee
case dismissed
Education
1991
St. Thomas University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1987
Texas Christian University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Daughters of the American Revoltution
Following the Footsteps of Our Fathers
Publications
2012
Longwelllawyers.com
Quality Legal Representation
2011
La Presena
Silence Should Be The Golden Rule
2011
La Prensa
How Can They Just Search My Wife?
2011
La Prensa
Putting My Mistakes In The Past
2011
La Prensa
How Can You Represent Bad People
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is having a conviction of "Obstruction of justice" bad to have on your record?
19 Jul 2012
Q&A
Target employee caught stealing
19 Jul 2012
Q&A
I was denied employment because of my speeding tickets can I have them expunged.
19 Jul 2012