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    123 criminal defense lawyers serve Gainesville, FL. Compare the best based on 932+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Alachua County are listed below.

    Gainesville Has 123 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 932 Reviews

    Andy Joshua Ingram

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    5.048 reviews
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    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Strong, Skilled Defense When Everything Is on the Line.
    Juan Carlos Calama

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    4.9179 reviews
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    The Law Office of Juan C. Calama
    PO Box 358451, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Let my extensive experience in the county and circuit courts of north central Florida serve you.

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    Criminal Defense

    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    106 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: 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 D...
    Christopher Landry Dunham

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    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Take a former prosecutor into court with you.
    Christian Alexander Straile

    PRO

    Full Focus Law - Gainesville Office (Main Office)
    3312 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    You have rights, you should know them & you should use them! Protect yourself, call me today!
    Glassman & Zissimopulos, PLLC
    804 NW 16th Ave., Unit B, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: 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 Gainesv...
    Hutson Law Firm, P.A., 2750 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 102, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Thank you for taking a moment to review my Avvo profile. I started my firm with a simple goal of providing exceptional client service while obtaining the best possible results. At Hutson Law Firm, we make this our mission every day. Call us to dis...
    Law Offices of Richard Mercure, PA - *RPM Law*
    912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Rick Mercure offers a rare combination of impeccable legal credentials, a wealth of trial experience, and unparalleled compassion for his clients.
    Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: 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. Alachua C...
    Robert Rush Law
    11 SE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement and more
    Bio: Prior to becoming an associate attorney with the Rush law firm, I successfully handled hundreds-of-thousands of criminal cases as an Assistant State Attorney in Alachua County for over ten years. I have practiced law before every judge in Alachua ...
    The Weisman Law Firm, PLLC
    3312 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more
    Bio: 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 ...
    Kinsell Law Firm
    106 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: 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...
    DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA
    1800 N Main St, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: 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, DeThomas...
    Avera & Smith
    2814 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse
    Bio: 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 ...
    John Kelly
    804 NW 16th Ave, Ste. B, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Experienced trial lawyer with primary practice areas in personal injury and criminal defense. John teaches at the law school and coaches the law school and undergraduate trial teams, which have won several State and National championships in the l...
    Gainesville Title | A Law Firm (Kevin Robertson)
    214 West University Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Administrative Law
    Bio: Kevin Robertson, Attorney in Gainesville, Florida Criminal Defense, Victim Rights and Business Law Hello. I am attorney Kevin Robertson, a former Prosecutor (Assistant State Attorney) in Alachua county, Florida. Since 2006, I have been working in ...
    Whittel & Melton
    2627 NW 43rd Street Suite 201, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: 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 in...
    Stout Defense, P.A.
    5215 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: At around 10 years-old, and after realizing he had no athletic skill whatsoever, Adam Stout ditched his plan to play professional baseball, and decided to become an attorney. As fate would have it, Adam's first job was spent one summer washing cop...
    Landsman Law, LLC
    747 Sw 2nd Ave #28, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Matt Landsman is a highly regarded Gainesville Florida lawyer with an unwavering passion for defending his clients. With a focus on trial practice, criminal defense and pretrial litigation, Matt Landsman brings a blend of experience and dedication...
    Law Office of Geoffrey Mason, P.A.
    1315 NE 6th Terrace, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
     
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