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Robert G. Whittel
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Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAlachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Adam P Stout
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal
Florida Coastal School of Law
As an attorney, Adam Stout has spent thousands of hours inside the courtroom. He knows that environment, how it works, and how to win in that arena. When he speaks, people listen. This is the product of meticulous preparation and unbridled conviction in advocating for your cause. To Adam, his clients are not statistics. They are people with very real problems. That is why he personally handles every case from beginning to end. Whether you are facing a DUI, drug charges, or some other crime, he will stand at your side, ready to protect your rights and fight on your...
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Tracee L. Ivins
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
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Southeastern University
Tracee L. Ivins graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. After graduation she worked for the State of Florida as a certified investigator, before deciding to pursue a law degree. As an attorney Ms. Ivins has handled files from inception all the way to a jury verdict. Her experience has included claims involving serious bodily injury, product liability injury and wrongful death arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, negligent security, motorcycle and tractor trailer accidents.
Lawsuits including Negligence, Breach of Contract, Negligent Entrustment, Uninsured Motorist Insurance Claims, Under-Insured Motorists Insurance disputes, Wrongful Death, Bad...
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Gina M. Girardot
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Christopher Parker-Cyrus
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Personal Injury
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Christopher Parker-Cyrus is an attorney handling cases throughout state of Florida. Christopher Parker-Cyrus, Managing Partner of the law firm PARKERCYRUSLAW.COM, received his law degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1993, after attending the University of Miami as a visiting student. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993. Since that time, he has handled several thousand cases in court proceedings, including well over 100 trials and many more hearings, motions, and various other proceedings. His vast experience as a trial lawyer includes many cases in which clients...
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Thomas L. Edwards
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Thomas L. Edwards is a lifelong Floridian. He was born in Miami Beach and grew up in Hollywood, Florida. He moved to Gainesville to attend college and graduated from the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science with Honors, 1983). Upon graduation, he was selected by the University of Florida to be the first student to participate in the combined Criminology and Law program and became that program's first graduate in 1986 obtaining his Masters Degree with Honors and his Juris Doctorate.
Mr. Edwards continues to support the University of Florida by sponsoring the Book Award in Criminal Law, which is presented...
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Christopher J. Jones
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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Daniel Perez
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Florida State University College of Law
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Darian Wagner
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
200 NE 1st Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida
Member of north central Florida community for over twenty-five years, deep committment to justice, and zealous and caring representation of all clients.
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Steven Miles Kinsell
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Attorney Steven Miles Kinsell is a lifelong resident of Gainesville, Florida and is dedicated to defending individuals who are facing all types of criminal charges. He is a former State prosecutor with extensive experience in DUI drug cases and he uses his insight to benefit his clients’ defense cases. Attorney Kinsell is recognized for his dedication strong advocacy as a Gainesville criminal defense attorney.
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Joshua Mark Silverman
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(352) 337-8373
4001 W. Newberry Road
Building A, Suite I
Gainesville, FL 32607
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Founding partner Joshua Silverman is a 2001 graduate of the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville and an experienced former prosecutor with the Florida State Attorney’s Office in Gainesville. Mr. Silverman brings a wide variety of legal experience to the firm, having worked extensively during his five years as a state prosecutor in the areas of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual offenses. In addition, he handled various criminal matters ranging from routine crimes to more serious misdemeanors and felonies, such as cases involving DUIs and homicides. As an experienced litigator, Mr. Silverman’s...
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Robert Anthony Rush
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Criminal, Civil Rights, DUI and Personal Injury
Robert Rush has been certified as an expert in both Civil Trial Law and Criminal Trial Law by the Florida Bar. He has been litigating cases continuously since 1985, when he began his criminal law career at the Public Defender’s Office.
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Adam Vorhis
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
4001 W. Newberry Road
Suite A1
Gainesville, FL 32607
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
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John Douglas Whitaker
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Attorney John D. Whitaker is a native of Gainesville, Florida and is a dedicated Gainesville criminal defense lawyer. As a former State prosecutor, he understands both sides of the process and can provide effective representation for anyone facing criminal charges. He has handled hundreds of criminal cases and continues to attend seminars to ensure that he can provide his clients with the best possible defense.
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Rick Mercure
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
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University of Miami School of Law
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Elika O. Stimpson
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Steven Frisco
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, Animal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
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Kristofer W Eisenmenger
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Criminal
University of Florida
Larry Gibbs Turner
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Criminal
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Steven Joseph Kalishman
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Criminal, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Amy Elizabeth Osteryoung
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Criminal and Appeals
Florida State University College of Law
Tracy Jayne Smith
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Employment
James Haddon Sullivan
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Civil Rights
Gilbert Ray Cauthon
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
Criminal and Personal Injury
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Elizabeth Fisher Hodge
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Criminal, DUI and Health Care
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Stephen Kevin Miller
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
Sean Joseph Eaton
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Employment
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Scott T. Schmidt
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
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Jason M. Melton
10.0 (2 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAlachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida.
Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President.
Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
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Jeffrey Lee Meldon
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I have been a Florida Trial Lawyer since 1971 when I had my first jury trial in Gainesville, and I have been in and out of the courtroom ever since. As a Trial Lawyer I enjoy helping people get their lives back together after a serious accident or an arrest. I consider myself an expert in negotiating settlements as well as trying cases in the courtroom. I have the determination and experience to go head to head with the big and powerful insurance companies that try to take advantage...
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
10.0 (1 Peer Review)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAlachua County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Criminal, Employment, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.
Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida....
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Leonard Louis Cagan
Marion County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Regent University School of Law
Lenny was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996. Lenny worked as an Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor) for over seven years. During this time, he prosecuted thousands of cases, supervised a staff of other attorneys and conducted numerous jury trials. Lenny knows how prosecutors think and how to speak their language. After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Lenny worked for a prestigious Plaintiff’s law firm that practiced in the areas of Medical Malpractice/ Nursing Home Abuse/ and Personal Injury law. Lenny has been in private practice since 2004 representing people who have been accused of crimes or have been seriously injured...
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Dean Galigani
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
Florida Criminal Defense Attorney - Dean Galigani
With over 20 years of experience, I unwaveringly defend men, women, and juveniles facing misdemeanor or felony criminal charges. My litigation experience includes all practices of criminal law such as DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, theft, burglary, and violent crime.
I use my expertise to create the best possible defense for each of my clients' needs. Regardless of how many times I fight a particular offense, I understand that every case is unique, and each client receives my dedicated attention. This is especially important since even the smallest details can strengthen a defense...
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John Patrick Musca
10.0 (3 Peer Reviews)
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfAlachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Criminal, Cannabis Law, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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 laude in 1994. He then went on to earn his law degree from Case Western University School of Law in 1997.
Mr. Musca began his career representing the indigent as an Assistant Public Defender. Then, in 2001, he began his own practice, Musca Law, P.A, a firm which focuses exclusively in the area of criminal defense. He also speaks fluent Spanish.
Mr. Musca...
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Lea Galigani
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, Appeals and DUI
University of Florida
As an attorney for almost 20 years, I have learned the ins-and-outs of the criminal justice process, defending hundreds of clients against misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. I have experience defending individuals charged with civil crimes and representation in higher courts for the appellant, as well. I have been a member of the Florida community for over 15 years, attending the University of Florida Law School and admitted to the State Bar of Florida in 1992. As such, I gained significant knowledge and agility in the Florida legal system. I was a former attorney for...
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Evan Minton Gardiner
Alachua County, FL Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years of experience
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University of Florida Levin College of Law
Evan M. Gardiner is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices out of the firm's Gainesville, Florida law office. Mr. Gardiner received his B.A. from Flagler College (2013) and his J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2017).
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Christopher Robert Largey
Citrus County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal and Personal Injury
Samford University
Christopher Largey began his legal career with the Lake and Citrus County Public Defender’s Office, where he successfully tried cases ranging from DUI issues to attempted murder. Mr. Largey then joined a local personal injury law firm in 2002 and quickly became the top producer and litigator in that firm.
In 2005, Mr. Largey began Largey Law a personal injury and auto accident law firm with offices in Lake County and Citrus County. He has handled cases throughout Central Florida and has secured millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of his clients. In 2014, Mr. Largey received the prestigious AV®...
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Madeline Pichardo-Riestra
Marion County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Family
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Pichardo-Riestra is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Pichardo-Riestra Law. She is a former psychologist who has worked with children, juveniles, and adults. As a Psychologist Specialist working for the Department of Corrections, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra provided Mental Health services to incarcerated females housed in General Population, Closed Management, and Death Row.
After years in psychology, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra decided to pursue a career in Law. She attended Florida A&M University where she concentrated on Criminal Defense while participating at the FAMU Criminal Defense Clinic. Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra also interned with the Public Defender's Office for the Fifth Circuit in...
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Dale E Workman
Sumter County, FL Criminal Law Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
Dale E. Workman earned his Juris Doctor (JD) degree in 1997 from Stetson University College of Law, which has consistently and repeatedly been recognized as the best law school in the nation for producing superior trial attorneys.
Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science in 1993 from the University of South Florida. While there, he served as Articles Editor and Feature Writer for the school’s Undergraduate Law Review, for which he wrote “Casualty of War,” an in-depth analysis of the erosion of the right to privacy that has inevitably resulted from the nation’s War...
