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    Geoffrey Robert Mason

    Geoffrey Robert Mason

    5.03 reviews
    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
    Review: "I got arrested and had never been in trouble before. Mr. Mason and his office helped me in a time when I was falling apart. I was scared to tell my parents I was in trouble and afraid they'd make me leave school and move home. Mr. Mason got me a d..."
    Rating:  9.0
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    Caleb Samuel Kenyon

    Caleb Samuel Kenyon

    5.03 reviews
    Turner O'Connor Kozlowski P.L.
    102 NW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 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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    Terry Nathan Silverman

    Terry Nathan Silverman

    5.04 reviews
    2770 NW 43rd Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Mediation and more
    Bio: Terry has practiced law in Gainesville since graduating from law school at the University of Florida in 1974. In 1974 Terry was hired by Eighth Circuit State Attorney Eugene T. Whitworth where he gained valuable courtroom experience as an Assistan...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Christian Alexander Straile

    Christian Alexander Straile

    4.619 reviews
    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
    Review: "Christian Straile handled a 10 year old VOP MM case for me which was very complicated. Between the time I absconded 10 years ago I had been arrested for a felony offense resulting in 4 years incarceration with an additional 4 years federal supervi..."
    Rating:  10
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    Alishia Woodard McDonald

    Alishia Woodard McDonald

    4.540 reviews
    A. McDonald Law Office
    309 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: "I represent my client, not the government and not the bank. When I get a call for help, I know the person on the other end of the phone is facing a difficult situation, and they have already entrusted a great deal in me by simply making the phone...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Joel Evan Osborne

    Joel Evan Osborne

    5.026 reviews
    1927 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: CALL ME AT FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. Joel Osborne Sr. is a native Floridian born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. He attended the University of Florida,and received a bachelor's degree in Sports Management in 2008. He was always very passionate ...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jesse W Smith

    Jesse W Smith

    5.02 reviews
    Glassman & Zissimopulos
    804 NW 16th Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: Jesse Smith joined the firm of Glassman & Zissimopulos after a diverse legal career in the public and private sectors. A native of Gainesville, Florida, Jesse graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 2002 before attending law school...
    Rating:  8.0
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    James Michael Sawyer

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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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    Darby Fitzgerald Hertz

    Darby Fitzgerald Hertz

    5.04 reviews
    Hertz & Kearns, Attorneys & Counselors at Law
    618 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Darby Hertz is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida Law School. She has been a criminal defense attorney for 22 years, both as an assistant public defender and as a private attorney. She has been a family law attor...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Daniel Perez

    Daniel Perez

    4.47 reviews
    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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    Kevin Douglas Quirk

    Kevin Douglas Quirk

    5.05 reviews
    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 Florida...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Ronald Kozlowski

    Ronald Kozlowski

    5.01 review
    Turner O'Connor Kozlowski, P.L.
    102 NW 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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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    Larry Gibbs Turner

    Larry Gibbs Turner

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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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    Anson Andrew Adams

    Anson Andrew Adams

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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:  6.8
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    Michael Joseph Barbarette

    Michael Joseph Barbarette

    4.715 reviews
    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 Col...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Jeremy Robert Kriesel

    Jeremy Robert Kriesel

    5.02 reviews
    Terry N. Silverman, P.A.
    2770 NW 43rd Street, Ste A, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 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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    Gilbert Alden Schaffnit

    Gilbert Alden Schaffnit

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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:  9.6
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    William Braley Salmon

    William Braley Salmon

    5.01 review
    410 SE 4th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Bill Salmon was so helpful to me when my dog was confiscated by Alachua County Animal Services. The four month ordeal was confusing and at times overwhelming. Mr. Salmon worked the case with the skill of an experienced and expert attorney. He was ..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    David Paul Salter

    David Paul Salter

    4.58 reviews
    Law Office of David P. Salter
    3940 NW 16th Blvd., Bldg B, P.O. Box 15295, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 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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    Stephen K Miller

    Stephen K Miller

    5.01 review
    Law Offices of Stephen K Miller, P.A.
    101 NW 75th St, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Steve has an unusual background with over 30 years of law enforcement experience coupled with 25 years as an attorney. He handles personal injury and wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis meaning that there is no up front retainer to pay...
    Rating:  6.8
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