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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 firm offers experienced criminal defense services in the following Florida counties and cities: Alachua County, Levy County, Gilchrist County, Bradford County, Gainesville, Bronson, Trenton, Lake Butler.
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1800 N Main St Gainesville, FL 32609-8606 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter) | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association, Criminal Law Section | Member | N/A |
| American Civil Liberties Union, Alacua County | Legal Panel Member | 1989 - 1993 |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Secretary/Treasurer | 1991 - 1992 |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President | 1992 - 1993 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Board of Directors | 1992 - 1993 |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "B" | Member | 1993 - 1996 |
| Alachua County Jail Population Task Force | Member | 1995 - 1996 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| A.V. Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| A.V. Rating 1998 - 2015 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Meritorious Public Service | Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "B" | 1996 |
| President's Award | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter) | 1993 |
| Devoted and Invaluable Services | Gainesville Police Department | 1990 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Central Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude) | 1981 |
| University of Florida, College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 569811 | Member in Good Standing | 1986 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| 2011 PROFESSIONALISM SEMINAR | Professionalism in Criminal Defense | 2011 |
| Case Evaluation and Selection for Young Lawyers | Criminal Defense, Case Evaluation and Selection | 2007 |
| 1999 Professionalism Seminar | Professionalism in Criminal Defense | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Law Clerk | Law Office of Larry Turner | 1981 - 1983 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Office of the Public Defender | 1983 - 1985 |
| Lawyer | Office of the Public Defender | 1986 - 1988 |
| Partner | DeThomasis & Buchanan, PA | N/A |
