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  • John Musca
    Alachua County Office
    309 N.E. 1st Street Suite 15, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 117 reviews
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    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...
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  • Andy Ingram
    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 43 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
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    Aggressive And Dedicated Criminal Defense When You Need It Most. Call Now For A Free Consultation
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  • Bennett Hutson
    Hutson Law Firm, P.A., 2750 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 102, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 15 reviews
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    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer ready to defend you!
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  • John Whitaker
    Avera & Smith
    2814 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 3 reviews
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    Experience on Both Sides of the Criminal Justice System. Giving you an Advantage. Call for a FREE Consultation
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  • Nick Zissimopulos
    Glassman & Zissimopulos, PLLC
    804 NW 16th Ave., Unit B, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 26 reviews
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    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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  • Carey Meldon
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    Meldon Law
    703 North Main Street Suite A, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 2 reviews
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    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

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    Free Consultation
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     120 minutes

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    FL, Active since 2005

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  • Juan Calama
    The Law Office of Juan C. Calama
    PO Box 358451, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 72 reviews
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    Let my extensive experience in the county and circuit courts of north central Florida serve you.
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  • Ian Pickens
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    Meldon Law
    703 N Main Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
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    4.5 stars 9 reviews
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    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...

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    30% Criminal defense, 70% DUI and DWI

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    FL, Active since 2014

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  • Christopher Dunham
    Dunham & Ingram LLC
    411 North Main Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 21 reviews
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    Take a former prosecutor into court with you.
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  • Joshua Silverman
    The Law Office of Silverman, Mack & Associates
    4001 W. Newberry Road, Suite A-1, Gainesville, FL
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    4.5 stars 25 reviews
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    Experienced attorney you can trust.
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  • Jason Melton
    Whittel & Melton, LLC
    2441 NW 43rd St Unit 5B, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 8 reviews
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    Jason M. Melton, Esq., Former State Prosecutor-Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal, Family Law
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  • John Kelly
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    John Kelly
    804 NW 16th Ave, Ste. B, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 21 reviews
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    Former prosecutor and trial coach John Kelly is ready to fight at your side. (352) 320-0277

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Personal injury, 20% Litigation, and more.

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    Free Consultation
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     60 minutesContingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome. 33%-40%

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    FL, Active since 2015

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  • Michael Hines
    106 NW 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 46 reviews
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    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 ...
  • Robert Whittel
    Whittel & Melton
    2627 NW 43rd Street Suite 201, Gainesville, FL
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    3.5 stars 9 reviews
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    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 ...
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  • Christopher Parker-Cyrus
    Law Offices of Christopher Parker-Cyrus
    200 NE 1st STREET SUITE 105, GAINESVILLE, FL
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    5.0 stars 15 reviews
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      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...
  • Terry Silverman
    2770 NW 43rd Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 4 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
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    Facing criminal charges? I've got 40 years experience defending people. Call me today.
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  • Dan Weisman
    The Weisman Law Firm, PLLC
    3312 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 11 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.6  
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    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 ...
  • Dean Galigani
    Galigani Law Firm, 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 27 reviews
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    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
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    5.0 stars 34 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.1  
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    Rick Mercure offers a rare combination of impeccable legal credentials, a wealth of trial experience, and unparalleled compassion for his clients.  
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    Meldon Law
    703 North Main Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL
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    5.0 stars 9 reviews
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    We are recognized as the go to law firm for DUI and other crimes in Gainesville and Ocala.

    Practice area
    5% Criminal defense, 80% Personal injury, 15% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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     120 minutes

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    FL, Active since 1971

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