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Gainesville, FL Criminal defense lawyers

128 lawyers specializing in Criminal Defense are available in the Gainesville, FL area.

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Gainesville has 128 Criminal defense Attorneys with 832 Reviews

  • Andy Ingram

    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 45 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Aggressive And Dedicated Criminal Defense When You Need It Most. Call Now For A Free Consultation
  • Bennett Hutson

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    Hutson Law Firm, P.A., 2750 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 102, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer ready to defend you!
  • Juan Calama

    The Law Office of Juan C. Calama
    PO Box 358451, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 90 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Let my extensive experience in the county and circuit courts of north central Florida serve you.

    Practice area
    35% Criminal defense, 35% DUI and DWI, 20% Speeding and traffic ticket, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2005

  • Robert Whittel

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    Whittel & Melton
    2627 NW 43rd Street Suite 201, Gainesville, FL
    3.5 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    We dedicate our practice to fighting for our clients.  We never forget that it is our client's interests that are paramount.  Whether we are fighting a serious criminal case or a wrongful death case n behalf of a grieving family, our firm and our ...
  • Ian Pickens

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    Meldon Law
    703 N Main Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    4.5 stars 9 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I am currently an Associate Attorney with Meldon Law. Before joining the firm in 2017, I practiced law in Ocala with the State Attorney’s Office for almost 3 years. During my employment as a...

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 70% DUI and DWI

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    License
    FL, Active since 2014

  • John Musca

    Alachua County Office
    309 N.E. 1st Street Suite 15, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 117 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Mr. Musca is a passionate, aggressive and nationally-renowned criminal defense attorney who represents clients on all criminal defense matters in the State of Florida.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Boston College, and graduated cum la...
  • Carey Meldon

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    Meldon Law
    703 North Main Street Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 2 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Have you been arrested or injured? Meldon Law is here to help because you matter most!

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 50% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    120 minutes

    License
    FL, Active since 2005

  • Christopher Dunham

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    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 22 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Take a former prosecutor into court with you.
  • Joshua Silverman

    The Law Office of Silverman, Mack & Associates
    4001 W. Newberry Road, Suite A-1, Gainesville, FL
    4.5 stars 25 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Experienced attorney you can trust.
  • Michael Hines

    106 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 47 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Since my graduation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, I have worked exclusively in private practice defending those accused of crimes.  My trial experience ranges from County Court to the Federal District Court for the Northern ...
  • Terry Silverman

    2770 NW 43rd Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Facing criminal charges? I've got 40 years experience defending people. Call me today.
  • Christopher Parker-Cyrus

    Law Offices of Christopher Parker-Cyrus
    200 NE 1st STREET SUITE 105, GAINESVILLE, FL
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
      Attorney Christopher Parker-Cyrus has more than 20 years of experience handling Personal Injury, Sexual Abuse Lawsuit , DUI, and Criminal  Cases.  CALL FOR A FREE CONSULTATION TODAY  or   in order to have all of your questions answered and to ge...
  • Dan Weisman

    The Weisman Law Firm, PLLC
    3312 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.5  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dan grew up in Gainesville, Florida, and attended Gainesville High School and then the University of Florida for his undergraduate studies. After graduating from the University of Florida, Dan volunteered for the Army and joined the Infantry. Dan ...
  • Steven Kinsell

    Kinsell Law Firm
    106 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 43 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am a lifelong resident of Gainesville and I have practiced exclusively criminal defense since I left the State Attorney's Office in 2001. I am a former prosecutor and past president of the Florida Association of Crime Defense Lawyers. The experi...
  • Michael Buchanan

    DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA
    1800 N Main St, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.7  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    For more than 25 years, I have been representing the interests of individuals accused of criminal activity.  I also represent such individuals in related matters such as Domestic Violence Injunctions and Child Dependency. Our law practice, DeThom...
  • Dean Galigani

    Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.0  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Dean R. Galigani is the owner  of the Galigani Law Firm. He is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar Certification Board. This prestigious distinction is held by only a small number of attorneys in the state of Florida.   Alachu...
  • Richard Mercure

    Law Offices of Richard Mercure, PA - *RPM Law*
    912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    Rick Mercure offers a rare combination of impeccable legal credentials, a wealth of trial experience, and unparalleled compassion for his clients.  
  • John Whitaker

    Avera & Smith
    2814 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 3 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    John D. Whitaker is a native of Gainesville and graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1999. He is the past president of the local chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the past president of the ...
  • Christian Straile

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    Alba & Straile
    2700 NW 43rd Street, Suite D, Gainesville, FL
    4.5 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    You have rights, you should know them & you should use them! Protect yourself, call me today!

    Practice area
    10% Criminal defense, 40% Family, 20% Speeding and traffic ticket, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    1 minutesHourly Rates, $325-$325/hour

    License
    FL, Active since 2003

  • Nick Zissimopulos

    Glassman & Zissimopulos, PLLC
    804 NW 16th Ave., Unit B, Gainesville, FL
    5.0 stars 26 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Criminal defense Lawyer Licensed
    I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar.  Only Board Certified Lawyers can refer to themselves as experts.  There are more than 100,000 lawyers in Florida and less than 400 lawyers have that certification.     My journey in G...

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Alachua County Criminal Justice Center
Criminal Court, 220 South Main Street, Fourth (4th) floor
Gainesville, FL 32601
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