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).
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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).

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.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersPersonal Injury, Bicycle Accidents, and 116 more

Jon Dulaney
Associate
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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.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersReal Property Law, Probate, and 21 more

Kevin D. Jurecko
DUI/DWI 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.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 63 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Jack Fine
Senior Partner
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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 dui/dwi law.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersLabor and Employment, Criminal Law, and 14 more

Andy Ingram
DUI/DWI 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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersDriving While Intoxicated, Criminal Defense, and 8 more

Carey Meldon
Managing Partner
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Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers

5.0
712 Reviews

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

  • Law Firm with 7 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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCar Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 29 more

  • Free Consultation

Steven A. Bagen
DUI/DWI 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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCriminal Law, Appeals, and 39 more

James Sawyer
DUI/DWI Lawyer
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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.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersPersonal Injury, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, and 293 more

Jason M. Melton Esq.
Founding Partner
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Alba Legal, PLLC

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

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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersPersonal Injury, Wrongful Death, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

Stephen K. Miller Esq.
DUI/DWI 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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersFamily Law, Adoption, and 33 more

Christian Straile
DUI/DWI 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

  • DUI/DWI LawyersCar Accident, Truck Accident, and 21 more

Kathryn Roegiers
DUI/DWI 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.

  • DUI/DWI LawyersReal Property Law, Probate, and 21 more

Kevin D. Jurecko
DUI/DWI Lawyer
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J. Mark Dubose Jr.

  • 2700 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. D, Gainesville, FL 32606

Musca Law

  • 309 N.E. 1st Street Suite 15, Gainesville, FL 32601

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Turner O'Connor Kozlowski, P.L.

  • 102 NW Second Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601-5205

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Landsman Law LLC

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

Bobi J. Frank Law, P.A.

  • 2610 N.W. 43rd St., Ste. 2C, Gainesville, FL 32606

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

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

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Hertz & Kearns

  • 618 N.E. 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

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Robertson Law

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

DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A.

  • 1800 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32609

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Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit

  • 719 N.E. First Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Galigani Law Firm, LLC

  • 317 NE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601

Law Offices of Terry N. Silverman, P.A.

  • 2770 NW 43rd Street, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32606

Michael Barbarette

  • 5538A N.W. 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32653-3301

Arroyo & Talbert, P.A.

  • 912 NW 56th Terrace, Ste. A, Gainesville, FL 32607

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Hutson Law Firm, P.A.

  • 3940 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32601-4247

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Commonly Asked DUI/DWI Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is a motion to supress ?

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Answered by attorney Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of Charles D. Scott PLLC
A motion to suppress is a motion filed by an attorney in an ongoing case in which the attorney alleges that certain evidence should be excluded from consideration by the court at trial. Examples include improperly obtained evidence, statements made when no Miranda warning was given, details of an improper traffic stop, etc.  Filing of the motion is only the first step. The attorney must then schedule a hearing on the motion and present his argument before the judge who will then make a ruling upon the motion. The Judge may grant,  deny, or grant part of the motion to suppress.  If a motion to suppress is granted, then the evidence that was suppressed cannot be used at trial.  Often winning a motion to suppress will encourage the State to offer a better plea agreement, or may give you an advantage at trial if key evidence cannot be presented by the State attorney.
A motion to suppress is a motion filed by an attorney in an ongoing case in which the attorney alleges that certain evidence should be excluded from consideration by the court at trial. Examples include improperly obtained evidence, statements made when no Miranda warning was given, details of an improper traffic stop, etc.  Filing of the motion is only the first step. The attorney must then schedule a hearing on the motion and present his argument before the judge who will then make a ruling upon the motion. The Judge may grant,  deny, or grant part of the motion to suppress.  If a motion to suppress is granted, then the evidence that was suppressed cannot be used at trial.  Often winning a motion to suppress will encourage the State to offer a better plea agreement, or may give you an advantage at trial if key evidence cannot be presented by the State attorney.
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What is the legal DUI breath test limit for a minor?

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Answered by attorney John F Brennan (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
There is zero tolerance for persons under 21 and therefore you are correctly charged with DUI. Get yourself an attorney.
There is zero tolerance for persons under 21 and therefore you are correctly charged with DUI. Get yourself an attorney.

Is it necessary for a lawyer to be present for a first offense DUI.?

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Answered by attorney David William Olson (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of David W. Olson
Absolutely, you should consult with an experienced attorney, who would have many questions about the many issues inherent in any DUI matter.  Those questions would address details of the initial stop and detention, whether there was probable cause to justify the officer's request for a breath test, how it was requested, and many other issues.  It would be very unwise to receive the extremely damaging blemish of a DUI conviction on your record and to suffer its consequences without fully investigating and testing the prosecution's case.  Remember, you are presumed to be innocent, and although mere probable cause is required for an arrest, the much higher standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction. Regarding your driver license, you do have both the ability to challenge the suspension and to seek a hardship permit.  There are time limitations, however, and these issues would also be addressed during the consultation that you should seek.      
Absolutely, you should consult with an experienced attorney, who would have many questions about the many issues inherent in any DUI matter.  Those questions would address details of the initial stop and detention, whether there was probable cause to justify the officer's request for a breath test, how it was requested, and many other issues.  It would be very unwise to receive the extremely damaging blemish of a DUI conviction on your record and to suffer its consequences without fully investigating and testing the prosecution's case.  Remember, you are presumed to be innocent, and although mere probable cause is required for an arrest, the much higher standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is required for a conviction. Regarding your driver license, you do have both the ability to challenge the suspension and to seek a hardship permit.  There are time limitations, however, and these issues would also be addressed during the consultation that you should seek.      
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