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Gainesville Has 123 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 952 Reviews

Robert Rush Law
11 SE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 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 ...

Rating: 8.8

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The Law Office of Daniel Perez, P.A.
5745 SW 75th St # 336, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: I am proudly a University of Florida alumnus where I received both my degrees. In May of 1999, I received my Bachelor of Arts in History, with Honors, with a Minor in Secondary Education. In May of 2002, I then received my Juris Doctorate, with Ho...

Rating: 8.6

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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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Law Firm of Decarlis & Sawyer
5000 NW 27th Ct Ste C, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Arrested? DUI? Call Me Before You Speak To The Police. 352 488-2401

Rating: 7.4

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DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA
1800 N Main St, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 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...

Rating: 9.5

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Galigani Law Firm
317 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Education, Expungement and more

Review: "I hire Mr. Anson A. Adams and the firm were he works, and I have "zero" complaints. They did exactly as I was told."

Rating: 6.9

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Whittel & Melton
2627 NW 43rd Street Suite 201, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 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...

Rating: 10

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Turner O'Connor Kozlowski, P.L.
102 NW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Administrative Law

Bio: Mr. Turner earned his Bachelor of Science and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida. After working for a short period of time for the law firm of Selig Goldin, Richard Jones and Benmont Tench (later a circuit judge), Mr. Turner was em...

Rating: 9.2

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Barbarette & Quirk
5538-A NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: MEET KEVIN D. QUIRK Co-Founder of Barbarette & Quirk With 22+ Years' Experience Kevin Quirk received a BA degree in philosophy and government in 1992 from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, and a law degree from the University of...

Rating: 6.8

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Terry N. Silverman, P.A.
2770 NW 43rd Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business and more

Review: "Got into a sticky legal situation. Consulted with Jeremy on the issue on several occasions. He always responded promptly to my calls and emails sometimes even after hours. After heeding his advice I was able to resolve my situation. The best attor..."

Rating: 7.3

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Law Office of David P. Salter
3940 NW 16th Blvd., Bldg B, P.O. Box 15295, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I was born and raised in Gainesville and graduated from both the University of Florida and the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law. I have been practicing criminal law in Gainesville and the surrounding areas for over 16 years. ...

Rating: 6.7

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Barbarette & Quirk
5538 NW 43rd St Ste A, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: MEET MICHAEL J. BARBARETTECo-Founder of Barbarette & Quirk With Over 3 Decades of Experience Michael Barbarette graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1984 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and from the University of Florida...

Rating: 7.6

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5000 NW 27th Ct Ste C, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Shane Bachman is an up and coming attorney.He is a hard worker and is very thorough to make sure your case is handled fairly and justly. I highly recommend Shane Bachman."

Rating: 6.7

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Turner O'Connor Kozlowski, P.L.
102 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Administrative Law and more

Bio: Ron came to the law after a time in journalism, where he was a newspaper reporter and wrote for local magazines. He developed a passion for criminal defense which has expanded into a partership at the firm where he now handles complicated white co...

Rating: 8.3

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Rush & Frisco Law
11 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Review: "Mr. Frisco put in considerable work on my father's case, and he along with Tammy kept me informed until the very end. The case has been dismissed, and he is now reunited with us at home. Thank you, Rush and Frisco, for your remarkable efforts and ..."

Rating: 6.8

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4510 Nw 6th Pl Fl 3, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Review: "Excellent lawyer. Answered my questions in a timely manner, couldn't have been happier with her! Had great knowledge about my case and excellent understanding of all the laws within my case."

Rating: 6.7

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Law Office of Edwards, Jones & Doll
4545 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice and more

Bio: Attorney Christopher J. Jones is an accomplished criminal defense attorney and a partner at the Law Office of Edwards, Jones & Doll. He is passionate about representing the criminally accused in their time of need and takes a distinct approach...

Rating: 6.9

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Turner O'Connor Kozlowski P.L.
102 NW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Licensing and more

Bio: Before joining the Turner O'Connor Kozlowski as the newest associate, I had the distinct privilege of being personally taught trial skills by the Honorable United States District Court Judge Paul C. Huck. Since joining Turner O'Connor Kozlowski, I...

Rating: 10

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Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit
719 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury and more

Bio: “Gilbert A. Schaffnit, Esquire graduated Phi Beta Kappa with his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 1974. In 1977, Mr. Schaffnit graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Law. Mr. Schaffnit has practiced criminal de...

Rating: 9.5

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Office of The Public Defender
151 SW 2nd Ave, 8th Judicial Circuit, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Rating: 8.0

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2814 SW 13 Th St, Gainesville, FL

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

Rating: 8.1

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