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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Gainesville Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Allen Law Firm, P.A.

4.8
21 Reviews

  • 2550 S.W. 76th Street, Suite 150, Gainesville, FL 32608-0346

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Hundreds of Millions Won! Expert Injury Lawyers in Gainesville, Fighting for YOU. No Win, No Fee – Guaranteed. Available 24/7/365

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Vehicle Accidents, and 37 more

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William Allen Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Full Focus Law

4.6
19 Reviews

  • 3312 W. University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32607+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Full Focus Law is committed to providing comprehensive legal services in the areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, Traffic & Criminal Defense, and Probate & Estate Planning. With a... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 33 more

Christian Straile
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Eberst Law Firm

4.5
1 Review

  • 716 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • At The Eberst Law Firm, we understand the profound impact that negligence-related injuries can have on your life. Each year, countless individuals in Florida suffer serious... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar Accident, Truck Accident, and 21 more

Jonathon Eberst Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow, P.A.

4.6
93 Reviews

  • 4923 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Our firm provides a broad range of representation for individual, commercial, and governmental clients in general and specialized areas of law and has done so for over 70 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Property Law, Probate, and 21 more

Stan Cushman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Meldon Law

4.5
17 Reviews

  • 703 N. Main Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32601+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Our Purpose at Jeffrey Meldon & Associates, P.A. is to help people solve problems with as much concern, kindness and competence as possible. We help our clients through stressful... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersDriving While Intoxicated, Criminal Defense, and 8 more

Yolanda Means
Criminal Law Lawyer
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DeCarlis & Sawyer, PA

4.2
5 Reviews

  • 719 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Legal Solutions Team led by Bill DeCarlis and Mike Sawyer has the experience you need in both State and Federal Court. Results are the goal. No case too small, too big, or too... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAppeals, Arson, and 39 more

James Sawyer
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

4.5
190 Reviews

  • 4411 NW 8th Avenue, Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32605+10 locations

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate; Serving Central Florida for over 40 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 116 more

Justin D. Jacobson
Senior Counsel
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Law Office of Knellinger & Associates

4.5
23 Reviews

  • 2815 Northwest Thirteenth Street, Gainesville, FL 32609-2865

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Attorneys in Gainesville, Florida focusing on family law, business law, estate planning, probate law, civil appeals & intellectual property (trademarks).

  • Criminal Law LawyersBusiness Transaction Law - Business Start-Ups, Corporate Organization, and 240 more

Richard Knellinger
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Law Offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A.

3.9
9 Reviews

  • 101 NW 75th Street, Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32607+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A. established two office locations in 1994 with only one attorney and a minimal support staff. Since then we have grown to a firm employing... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 31 more

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Stephen K. Miller Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A.

4.8
219 Reviews

  • 622 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers2 awards

  • When Life Changes, We're There.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 63 more

  • Free Consultation

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Jack Fine
Senior Partner
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Whittel & Melton, LLC

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  • 2441 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32606+11 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers1 award

  • Full service central Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients in all Personal Injury cases, Car Accident,Wrongful Death tragedies and Employment Law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, and 293 more

Jason M. Melton Esq.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers

5.0
721 Reviews

  • 6241 N.W. 23rd Street, Suite 300, Gainesville, FL 32653+1 location

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers3 awards

  • When you’re looking for a personal injury attorney, you want a lawyer who is not only dedicated and compassionate, but also someone who is experienced and gets results. The... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCar Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 29 more

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Steven A. Bagen
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Alba Legal, PLLC

  • 235 South Main Street, Suite W203, Gainesville, FL 32601

Dunham & Ingram, LLC

5.0
51 Reviews

  • 411 North Main StreetSuite 208, Gainesville, FL 32601

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersLabor and Employment, Administrative Law, and 14 more

Andy Ingram
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Scruggs, Carmichael & Wershow, P.A.

4.6
93 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, FL and Alachua County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • Our firm provides a broad range of representation for individual, commercial, and governmental clients in general and specialized areas of law and has done so for over 70 years.

  • Criminal Law LawyersReal Property Law, Probate, and 21 more

Stan Cushman
Criminal Law Lawyer
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St. Denis & Davey, P.A.

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  • Serving Gainesville, FL

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers1 award

  • Preeminent Legal Malpractice Firm Holding Lawyers Accountable

  • Criminal Law LawyersInsurance Defense, Products Liability, and 32 more

Justin Rost
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Rywant, Alvarez, Jones, Russo & Guyton Professional Association

4.6
42 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, FL and Alachua County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • All Partners are Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyers and all are member of the Million Dollar Advocates Club

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Products Liability, and 14 more

  • Free Consultation

Ronald Barcena Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Allen Law Firm, P.A.

4.8
21 Reviews

  • Serving Gainesville, FL and Alachua County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Hundreds of Millions Won! Expert Injury Lawyers in Gainesville, Fighting for YOU. No Win, No Fee – Guaranteed. Available 24/7/365

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Vehicle Accidents, and 37 more

  • Free Consultation

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William Allen Jr.
Criminal Law Lawyer
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The Law Office of Juan Carlos Calama

5.0
181 Reviews

  • 1219 NW 10th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing criminal defense law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, DUIS, and 4 more

Juan Calama
Criminal Law Lawyer
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Galigani Law Firm, LLC

  • 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Law Offices of Harold Silver, P.A.

  • 418 N. Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601

AuBroncee S. Martin

  • 35 N. Main St., Gainesville, FL 32601-5323

Proctor & Fletcher, P.A. - All Attorneys are Former Prosecutors

  • 500 East University Avenue, Suite C, Gainesville, FL 32601-5287

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Landsman Law LLC

  • 747 S.W. 2nd Ave., Ste. #28, Gainesville, FL 32601

Ted C. Curtis

  • 719 N.E. First St., Gainesville, FL 32602-2916

Massey & Duffy, P.L.L.C.

  • 855 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

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Schackow & Mercadante, P.A.

  • 4545 N.W. 8th Ave., Ste. C, Gainesville, FL 32605

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Robertson Law

  • 224 N.W. 2nd Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

The Chestnut Firm L L C

  • 5080 W Newberry Rd Ste 2A, Gainesville, FL 32607-2251

Stephen N. Bernstein

  • 500 East University Avenue, Suite E, Gainesville, FL 32602

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Is it possible to shorten my suspension after a DUI?

Gregory Casale
Answered by attorney Gregory Casale (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
The min license suspension is 45 days which cannot be shortened. However, you may be eligible for a hardship license sooner. You could also have additional license loss if you refused the breath test. Speak with your attorney. He/she should be able to answer these specifically for you on your facts.
The min license suspension is 45 days which cannot be shortened. However, you may be eligible for a hardship license sooner. You could also have additional license loss if you refused the breath test. Speak with your attorney. He/she should be able to answer these specifically for you on your facts.
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Regarding Charges

Diane Buerger
Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
In response to your specific questions: (1) in Florida a defendant's attorney is allowed to talk to an alleged victim with regard to whether it wants to continue to pursue the charge -- the defendant's attorney also is allowed to try to persuade the state to drop a criminal charge (although that is more unlikely to occur if the defendant previously had a charged dropped or sent through a diversion program and the criminal defense attorney should already be aware of theproceudre for doing this; (2)  a defendant is faced with potential jail time if convicted of a theft (no matter how petty) -- and the likihood of a jail sentence usually increases with the defendant's prior record even if the offense went through a diversion program; (3) to know how severe a situation is, an attorney has to know much more about a case and defendant -- but any time a person is charged with a criminal charge, the situation, in my opinion, is severe.  I recommend you contact an attorney to provide legal representation -- or, if you are unable to hire an attorney, the defendant, in my opinion, needs to ask for an attorney (Public Defender) to be appointed by the court.   
In response to your specific questions: (1) in Florida a defendant's attorney is allowed to talk to an alleged victim with regard to whether it wants to continue to pursue the charge -- the defendant's attorney also is allowed to try to persuade the state to drop a criminal charge (although that is more unlikely to occur if the defendant previously had a charged dropped or sent through a diversion program and the criminal defense attorney should already be aware of theproceudre for doing this; (2)  a defendant is faced with potential jail time if convicted of a theft (no matter how petty) -- and the likihood of a jail sentence usually increases with the defendant's prior record even if the offense went through a diversion program; (3) to know how severe a situation is, an attorney has to know much more about a case and defendant -- but any time a person is charged with a criminal charge, the situation, in my opinion, is severe.  I recommend you contact an attorney to provide legal representation -- or, if you are unable to hire an attorney, the defendant, in my opinion, needs to ask for an attorney (Public Defender) to be appointed by the court.   
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Can you serve time for a case after you have already done the time, but got a new trial through an appeal?

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Answered by attorney Ross Scaccia (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Ross Scaccia, Attorney at Law
The time your son served will be given as credit on any new sentence he may receive after he has his new trial, and is convicted, if he is not convicted then he is free to go. This does not address the time he served while doing time waiting for trial and appeal. Sadly there is no recourse for that unless there was a blatant illegal arrest in the first place, I doubt that, since your son was convicted after a trial. The fact that the appeal court found error in the conviction and sent the matter back to the lower court for re trial is in your favor, of course. The lower court cannot threaten to give him a bond. Giving him a bond is a consideration for him. You may mean the lower court threatened not to give him a bond. Yes, you can serve time for a case you have already done time for. You may be sentenced to a period of time in excess to the time you already served, and in that case you will be then be given credit for time served against your new sentence.
The time your son served will be given as credit on any new sentence he may receive after he has his new trial, and is convicted, if he is not convicted then he is free to go. This does not address the time he served while doing time waiting for trial and appeal. Sadly there is no recourse for that unless there was a blatant illegal arrest in the first place, I doubt that, since your son was convicted after a trial. The fact that the appeal court found error in the conviction and sent the matter back to the lower court for re trial is in your favor, of course. The lower court cannot threaten to give him a bond. Giving him a bond is a consideration for him. You may mean the lower court threatened not to give him a bond. Yes, you can serve time for a case you have already done time for. You may be sentenced to a period of time in excess to the time you already served, and in that case you will be then be given credit for time served against your new sentence.
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