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Gainesville, FL Criminal defense lawyers

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John Musca
5.0 stars 37 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1999
John Musca, Esq. 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,...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
Call (855) 872-9516 Message Website
Call (855) 872-9516 Message Website
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Bennett Hutson
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1994
Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer ready to defend you!
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
Call (855) 637-2908 Message Website
Call (855) 637-2908 Message Website
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Christopher Parker-Cyrus
5.0 stars 12 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1993
I have extensive experience and knowledge of criminal law, including DUI Cases.
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
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Jeffrey Meldon
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1971
We are recognized as the go to law firm for DUI and other crimes in Gainesville and Ocala.
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
Call (352) 578-3088 Message Website
Call (352) 578-3088 Message Website
James Phillips
5.0 stars 22 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2006
Review: “I highly recommend Mr. Phillips to anyone seeking a legal representative. He gave me great advice on what to do and say for my case, Very knowledgeable on everything pertaining to my situation.He kept in contact with me...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime
Michael Hines
5.0 stars 22 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2006
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 ...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Juvenile
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Nick Zissimopulos
5.0 stars 13 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2003
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...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Federal Crime, Domestic Violence
Call (844) 311-2824 Message Website
Call (844) 311-2824 Message Website
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Barbara Blount-Powell
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1979
I have been representing the interests of persons accused of criminal conduct in Gainesville and surrounding counties for over 30 years. I am a member of DeThomasis and Buchanan P.A.; my firm consists of three attorneys exclusively handling crimin...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Expungement
Fixed-fee services: 15-minute Criminal Defense advice session - $39
Call (352) 480-0839 Message Website
Call (352) 480-0839 Message Website
Craig Dethomasis
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1983
For 30 years, I have been representing the interests of individuals accused of crime and related matters such as student disciplinary proceedings and license suspensions. Additionally, I have been an adjunct lecturer/professor at the University o...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Adam Vorhis
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2004
As a former prosecutor I have learned how to handle myself in a courtroom and be aggressive in handling all of my cases. I am board certified in marital and family law and now handle family law cases of all kinds and criminal defense. Silverman,...
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Criminal defense

If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a violation of law, you may require the services of a criminal defense attorney to present your defense or negotiate a penalty. As different rules and procedures exist for different offenses, you should seek a criminal defense attorney who has worked on your particular type of case to provide you with the best defense. An experienced criminal defense attorney knows what information the government will need to prove your guilt. The defense attorney will also know what information you need to prove your innocence, including whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions.