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Glassman & Zissimopulos Law Firm
- Court
- Compassionate
- The Future
“After a long search for a local Gainesville attorney the firm was highly recommended by my University of Florida parents group and it was indeed a good choice.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Gainesville, FL
24 firms listed · 22 in Gainesville · 8 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Meldon Law
- Information
- Office
- Car
“I met Angela Ladino at a networking mixer, she was extremely friendly and professional, I will definitely be using Meldon law for any future legal matters I need help with”
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Avera & Smith
- Case
- Results
- Injury
“If they could handle the constant shift on how the courts operated under COVID and still give my family such fantastic results, think about the possibilities if you need them like I did.”
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Alba & Straile
- Court
- Divorce
- Questions
“I was on a strict time limit as I was 8 months pregnant knowing I was about to go on maternity leave when the father of my first born decided he didn't want to pay child support anymore.”
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Stout Defense
- Feel
- Call
- Plan
“When I was being extorted and wrongfully accused, he only gave realistic and constructive advice and carefully guided me through very emotionally painful situations with the police.”
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Rush & Frisco Law
- Calls
- Questions
- Office
“He clearly made me understand all facets of what could potentially occur, however, he too made me aware of all the possibilities, he focused on the possibilities.”
The 24 firms listed for Gainesville, FL defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Gainesville, FL
22 of the 24 firms we list are based in Gainesville; the other 2 do not publish an address. 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,519 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (92%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "understanding". 8 are open around the clock and 8 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), dui (3), wrongful death (3), business law (2) and child support (2). 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 8 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 4 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 6 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any criminal law firms listed for Gainesville offer free consultations?
9 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
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Law Offices of Edwards & Jones
- Law Firm
- Questions
- Information
“DOLL for not giving up on me, you are the best lawyer that I've ever worked with you never give up on me and because of you I have my life back because of you.”
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Galigani Law Firm
- Felony
- Record
“Galigani is a great law firm to go to if you have any criminal records you'd like help with he helped me seal my records and better opportunities coming my way thank you so much Mr.”
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Hutson Law Firm
- Knowledge
- Matter
- Prison
“When I needed legal representation, I researched the qualifications of local attorneys and found Ben to be extremely qualified, highly recommended and Board Certified by the Florida Bar.”
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Kinsell Law Firm
- Case
- Call
- Hope
“I feel luck to have found a firm as good as this one, I have met a few folks that have faced DUI in the past and they said their attorneys (different firms) didn't do a things for them and they still got the book thrown at them when it was all said a...”
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Law Office Of Geoffrey Mason
“He defended my case beautifully and justice was served.”
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Barbarette & Quirk
- Court
- Results
- Tickets
“Mr quirk is not only very honest to his profession but also very upfront and transparent by explaining the process step by step he does not keep us guessing , always answers his calls and if he doesn't have an answer he will find one.”
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Decarlis & Sawyer
“When our family member found themselves in an unfortunate difficult situation with seemingly no good options Mr Sawyer was ultimately able to save the day !”
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John A. Ramsey Jr
- Money
“Thank you Mr Ramsey for ANY AND EVERYTHING that you have done to help from the littlest small things such as making sure paperwork was done or got us what was needed to the biggest things by keeping my loved one out of jail!”
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Michael Hines Law Firm
- Expertise
- Word
“He is always responsive to anything I ever need if I have any questions about anything even if it's not exactly his field of law hi has great leads as well!”
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Dunham & Ingram
- Arrested
- Money
- Life
“He not only carried me thru this ordeal but did so with patience, superior knowledge of the law, above and beyond customer service, and professional excellence.”
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Scruggs, Carmichael, & Wershow
- Real Estate Transactions
- Team
“Professional, simple, friendly”
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D Perez Law
“Even though I'm in another state Daniel Perez gave me great legal help over the phone and pointed me in a great direction for my problem he definitely cares about helping people thanks again”
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Adam Lee Law
“I highly recommend Adam, and encourage young adults to seek consultation with Adam if anything comes up in his or her life that requires legal counsel.”
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Law Offices of Terry N. Silverman
“Honest and understanding!”
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Hertz & Kearns
- Family Law
- Child
- Money
“After utilizing his service the first time, I knew that I had made not only the RIGHT CHOICE in legal counsel but the BEST CHOICE; that said, I hired him once more.”
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The Law Office of Juan C. Calama
- Communication
- Outcome
- Dismissed
“Mr Juan Calamari took my Serious Criminal CDL case at a Last Minute Notice & Appeared at court & got my Serious CDL case Dismissed 👍👌😎 Awesome ~ Representation 🙏 …”
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Self Help Legal Services
- Questions
- Custody
- County
“Lorrie Sherman was extremely patient in helping me understand and file my papers, her vast knowledge of legalities and the ins and outs of the court was very reassuring and shows her many years of experience.”
Criminal Law Attorney Services in Gainesville, FL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1791
Maximum cost
$21487
National Average
$6566
Avg Per Hour Rates
$418
$4178
$7163
Average price range is based on 417 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Gainesville
- “Adam is a pleasure to work with. He is honest, reliable, and professional as well as easy to talk to.” — client of Stout Defense
- “Got my charges reduced. Answered any and all questions I had and explained everything clearly.” — client of Kinsell Law Firm
- “I was very pleased with the professionalism and knowledge of this law firm.” — client of Alba & Straile
- “Very informative and professional. A pleasant to deal with at all times!” — client of Kinsell Law Firm
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