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Jason M. Melton
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
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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John Patrick Musca
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Case Western Reserve University School of Law and Boston College
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.
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Robert G. Whittel
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
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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Thomas L. Edwards
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense 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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Justin Jacobson
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 16 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Appeals, Divorce and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Legal Practice Areas: Family Law Business Law Estate Planning Probate Civil Appeals (Appellate Law) Landlord/Tenant Pet Trust Guardianships Litigation Percentage: 90% of Practice Devoted to Litigation Bar Admissions: Florida, 2008 Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law Gainesville, Florida J.D. cum laude – 2008 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida B.A. – 2004 Major: English Professional Associations and Memberships: Eighth Judicial...
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Matthew David Landsman
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Landsman Law is dedicated to exceptional legal representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases serving the North Florida region.
Contact Board Certified Criminal Trial Expert Matt Landsman today if you need help with:
Felony
Misdemeanor
Violent Crimes
Theft Related Offenses
Burglary of structure, conveyance, or dwelling
Sex Crimes
Weapons Offenses
Traffic Offenses/DUI/Fleeing and Eluding
Violations of Probation
or any other criminal legal matter. Do you need help? call today.
For more details on Landsman Law and how experienced, expert, zealous advocacy can help you or someone you know, please visit
https://flalawdefense.com
or call 352-664-9671 for a free consultation
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Kyle McLeod
Suwannee County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Florida Coastal School of Law
Kyle McLeod is devoted to defending individuals accused of criminal violations. Mr. McLeod has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug possession, drug trafficking, drug manufacturing, drug sales, weapon offenses, assaults, thefts, DUI, CDL drivers and first time offenders.
Mr. McLeod's prior experience as a State Prosecutor has given him the skills and insight needed to effectively represent clients at every stage in the criminal justice system.
If you or someone you love is charged with a criminal offense call (386) 362.2212 for a consultation.
Available 24/7 at (386) 688-3627.
Abogado de Defensa Criminal Local con más de 17 años de experiencia....
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Dean Galigani
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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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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Layne Dare Prebor
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
University of Florida
With over 15 years experience as a family law attorney, I have represented individuals challenged with the complicated, often times heavily sensitive, territory of domestic relations matters. I am skilled in creating constructive environments focused on bringing about the most beneficial results for my clients. I am a partner at the Gainesville-based Galigani Law Firm and represent clients in the Gainesville, Alachua, Ocala, Lake City and the surrounding communities.
I have worked on all types of family law matters, including contested divorce, uncontested divorce and pre-marital agreements. I also provide experienced counsel during the related difficult decisions that parents...
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Carey Duncan Carmichael
Columbia County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
Carey D. Carmichael, Jr. is recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Expert in Criminal Trial Law. Mr. Carmichael's office is in Lake City, Florida. Mr. Carmichael received his Bachelors degree from Mercer University; and obtained an MBA prior to law school. Graduating from law school in 2006, Mr. Carmichael began his career as an Assistant Public Defender. During the next few years, Mr. Carmichael handled over 2000 cases, ranging from misdemeanors to capital felonies.
Prior to opening his practice, Mr. Carmichael served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Third Judicial Circuit for 6 years. During his...
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Barbara Blount-Powell
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Florida
Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994.
She is a past...
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Christopher J. Jones
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Florida
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Christian Alexander Straile
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
1031 NW 6th Street
Unit A-2
Gainesville, FL 32601
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
This trial focused practice has the goals of delivering quality legal services, providing to clients personal services while developing strong, trusted relationships through effective communication, analysis, planning and litigation skills seeking the best result possible.
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Joseph C. Warren
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Joseph C. Warren has handled thousands of criminal cases and has over 25 years of experience in criminal trial practice. During his years of practice, Mr. Warren has represented many clients in criminal cases in both Circuit and County Courts.
Before joining the Musca Law Firm, Mr. Warren worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. As a prosecutor, Mr. Warren handled all types of criminal cases including Governor assignment cases in Brevard, Sumter, and Marion counties.
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Warren has defended the accused in every phase of the case, from intake through trial. Mr. Warren...
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Michael Ray Buchanan
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Florida
Gainesville Criminal Defense Attorney Michael Buchanan has been practicing criminal law in the Ganesville, Florida, area for more than 25 years. He is a former president of the Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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Kathleen Carol Fox
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence and Family
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Rebecca Sonalia
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
After completing her B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, Attorney Rebecca Sonalia received her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law, graduating cum laude. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and the State of Michigan.
Criminal defense law involves helping people through very traumatic times in their life. Attorney Sonalia takes this aspect of her profession very seriously. Her compassionate nature and diligence in keeping her clients informed has truly been an asset to the success of the firm. Musca Law clients have consistently expressed their gratitude...
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Rick Mercure
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Miami School of Law
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Elika O. Stimpson
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Environmental and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Dean Zipes
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Steven Frisco
Alachua County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer
Domestic Violence, Animal, Appeals and Criminal Defense
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Karen D. Hatton
Lafayette County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 23 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Family
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A. James Mullaney III
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...
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Jeremy Lasnetski
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
University of Florida
With more than 22 years of experience, LGL partner Jeremy Lasnetski focuses his practice on criminal defense and immigration law. Mr. Lasnetski works in the Jacksonville office of Lasnetski Gihon Law. He handles criminal cases in both State and Federal courts and has tried more than 70 criminal trials in both State and Federal court. He also represents immigration clients filing for greencards, asylum, naturalization, and more. He is a frequent speaker on criminal and immigration issues, has hosted a criminal law podcast, is a board member on the American Immigration Lawyer's Association Central Florida Chapter,...
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Anne E. Raduns
Marion County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 20 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Florida Levin College of Law
The Law Office of Anne E. Raduns strives to provide their client's with aggressive yet sensitive representation in all your family law matters including: Divorce, Custody, Support, Paternity, and Post-Dissolution issues.
The Law Office of Anne E Raduns exclusively focuses on Family Law. The office is not distracted with a criminal law docket or by other areas of law. Ms. Raduns one and only focus is Marital and Family Law. By concentrating exclusively on divorce and family law, Anne E. Raduns has gained a great deal of legal knowledge and experience to benefit her clients. She fully understands divorce law,...
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Scott Monroe
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Florida Coastal School of Law and Auburn University
D. Scott Monroe, Esq. is an award-winning criminal defense attorney and the recipient of the prestigious Elite Advocate Award for the last two years given by the American Academy of Legal Advocates. He is the former founder of the distinguished Law Firm of Monroe & King, P.A. (formerly Scott Monroe Law, P.A.), which has received the coveted Top 10 Best Criminal Defense Law Firms in Florida Award by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys six years in a row for 2017-2023. in 2023, Mr. Monroe opened his new firm, Monroe Law, P.A.
In his career as a criminal defense...
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Charles Edward Willmott
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Divorce, Family and Military
New England Law | Boston
According to Mr. Willmott: "For almost twenty years, my philosophy as a divorce lawyer has been to take care of the client as if they were family and to offer emotional as well as affordable legal support to families in their time of need. Further, my goal is to help provide amicable resolutions in divorces while at the same time aggressively protecting my client's rights."
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Ryan Michael Albaugh
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Golden Gate University School of Law
With over 15 years of experience, I have handled thousands of cases. I am both skilled and knowledgeable in Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Injury Law matters. I provide personal attention and zealous representation to meet my clients' legal needs and goals. I am committed to protecting and fighting for their rights and interests.
As a former Deputy District Attorney, I prosecuted a broad range of criminal matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies. My extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal law system has assisted in the successful defense of many clients. I also advocate for clients...
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Cameron King
Pasco County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Florida State University College of Law
Arrested? Call a former prosecutor that is ready to fight for you.
Cameron is a Tampa Bay area native who received his law degree Florida State University where he specialized in Criminal Law. Prior to working as a defense attorney, Cameron worked as a prosecutor and handled countless cases and every type of crime from DUI to Murder.
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Leslie Miller Sammis
Pasco County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Juvenile
University of Florida
I represent clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses throughout the Tampa Bay area.
I am a member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).
I graduated with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in Gainesville, Florida, in 1999, and served as Vice Chair on the Executive Board for the UF Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board.
I completed internships at the State Attorney's Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit prosecuting cases in the felony division, and the United States Attorney's...
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Diana Cohn
Leon County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Administrative, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
Diana Cohn, a partner at Cohn Slater, is a civil litigator and child advocate with extensive experience in family law and divorce cases. In honor of her service to Florida’s families, Cohn has received several of the state’s top family law accolades, including the Children’s Home Society of Florida Family Champion Award and the Excellence in Child Welfare Award. She was also named a Women of Distinction Award finalist by the Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle.
While serving as Managing Attorney at Children’s Legal Services, Attorney Cohn led the active litigation and prosecution of several hundred legal cases each year....
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Heather Brooke Quick
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Heather Quick is the founder and CEO of the Florida Women's Law Group located in Jacksonville, Florida. By offering family and marital law services specifically for women, Florida Women's Law Group works in a consistent and reliable way to advocate for women in the divorce process. The firm educates and empowers women on their rights and the law, so they can find the strength to endure the process and end up better financially and emotionally. The firm has been recognized as the Best Gender-Focused Family Law Boutique - Southern USA by Acquisition International and is ranked number 45...
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Kevin M. Cobbin
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Miami School of Law
Attorney Kevin Cobbin is an experienced advocate for personal injury victims and those accused of a crime. He provides outstanding and personalized legal assistance to those in cases such as auto accidents, catastrophic accidents, drug crimes, DUIs, and gun crimes.
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Victoria Mussallem
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
Stetson University College of Law
I am an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns Counties primarily. I am committed to defending the rights of the accused. My criminal law practice is 100% devoted to criminal defense. I have defended thousands of clients throughout my career and prosecuted none. Zero. Unlike former prosecutors, I have never worked a single day to send anyone to jail or prison. Police will say protecting the streets isn’t a 9-to-5 job. Neither is protecting your rights. If you or a loved one is arrested, you expect immediate response. And I...
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Nichelle Lynn Womble
Marion County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 3 years of experience
603 E Fort King St,
Ocala, FL 34471
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Nichelle Womble loves people and is passionate about advocating for human rights and diligently representing her clients in various kinds of lawsuits. She serves as an Attorney with Counsel in the American Islamic Relations office in Philadelphia, representing clients on criminal, civil rights, and civil law matters with a laudable winning rate. She fiercely fights for justice and equality.
As a litigation associate Ms. Womble offers legal advice and handles cases including criminal law/trials, sports/business, civil rights, police brutality, workplace discrimination, wage violations, labor rights violations, sexual assault, unlawful imprisonment, juvenile & family law, student defense/title ix, etc.
Prior to attending law...
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William L. Roelke
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Cleveland State University
Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney and founder of Roelke Law, P.A., William Roelke fights aggressively to defend those facing criminal misdemeanor and/or felony charges. Roelke's practice areas include DUI/DWI, drug charges, violent crime, weapon violations, domestic violence, juvenile defense, theft crimes and all other misdemeanor and/or felony offenses.
With over 20 years experience as an attorney, William Roelke confidently defends his clients, no matter how severe the charge. Roelke treats his clients with dignity and respect, understanding that accused charges do not characterize an individual, and he therefore fights diligently to showcase his clients in the same way.
Roelke...
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Gary T.J. Bryant
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
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Heather Lee Mayer
Duval County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law and Lindenwood University
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Richard M. Adams,
Lake County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Richard M. Adams, Esq., has been providing clients in Orlando and throughout Central Florida with outstanding legal guidance and representation for over 18 years. As managing partner of the Law Office of Adams, Luka, & Benton, P.A., Mr. Adams focuses his law career on providing skilled legal representation for individuals accused of a wide array of crimes including assault and battery, child abuse, DUI, drug offenses, sex crimes, theft, and more. In addition, Mr. Adams represents victims of negligence who have suffered injuries in auto accidents, motorcycle and trucking accidents, premises liability and wrongful death due to the negligence...
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Kenneth L Foote
Pasco County, FL Domestic Violence Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDomestic Violence, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law and St. John's University School of Law
Attorney Kenneth L Foote has dedicated his practice to aggressively representing his clients in courts throughout Tampa Bay and the State of Florida. Attorney Foote focuses his practice on Marital, Family and Criminal Law.
Kenneth L. Foote is a former Florida criminal prosecutor and New York City police officer with the auxiliary division. His prior experience as a Florida prosecutor is a benefit to all his clients. Whenever someone is accused of a crime, they are innocent until proven guilty. When we represent clients in criminal defense matters, we ensure the police follow all rules guaranteed under the law and...