 | DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. | | | | | 1800 North Main Street
Gainesville, Florida 32602 View Map |
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| | | | Practice Areas: | | Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Felony Offenses, Misdemeanor Offenses, Juvenile Law, Driving Under the Influence(DUI), Traffic Offenses, Sex Offenses, Drug Crimes, Child Dependency, Student Conduct Violations, and related matters. | | | | Year Established: 1989 | | | | Firm Profile: | | A law firm focusing primarily on criminal defense and related matters. This firm provides representation for individuals accused of crimes including, but not limited to: Murder, Manslaughter, DUI, Assault and Battery, Sex Crimes, Theft, Burglary, Forgery, Traffic Violations, Weapons Charges, Drug Offenses, Drug Trafficking and all other Felonies and Misdemeanors. All attorneys achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell and each have greater than twenty years experience in handling criminal defense matters. This firm provides sufficient support personnel to address all our clients needs. Additionally we maintain close working relationships with experts in the fields of forensics, investigations and mental health/addiction counseling. | | | | Firm Size: 3 | | | Office Hours:
Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
| | | | Craig C. DeThomasis (Member) born New York, 1958; admitted to bar, 1983, Florida. Education: University of Florida (B.S.B.A., Finance, 1980; J.D. 1983). Adjunct Lecturer and Professor, University of Florida College of Law, 1990—present. University of Florida College of Law Trial Team (Coach, 1997-2000). Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section; Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Group A, Member 1994-1995, Vice-Chair, 1995-1996, Chairman, 1996-1997; Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Group B, Member, 2004-2005, Chairman, 2005-2006). Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter, Secretary and Treasurer 1994, Vice President, 1995, President, 1996; Statewide Board of Directors, 1996). Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (Member, Bench/Bar Committee, 1995-1996). Children's Home Society of Florida, Mid-Florida Division (Board of Directors, 1994-1999). James C. Adkins Jr. American Inn of Court (Master, Emeritus, President-Elect, 2006 and President 2007-2008). Bikers on Parade for the USA (Board of Directors, Charter Member 2006—). Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Criminal Law; Driving While Intoxicated; Juvenile Law; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Sex Crimes; Theft; Assault and Battery; Burglary; Forgery; Homicide; Murder; Manslaughter; Weapons Charges; Drug Offenses; Drug Trafficking. | | | | Michael Ray Buchanan (Member) born Marianna, Florida, 1959; admitted to bar, 1986, Florida; 1991, U.S. District Court, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida. Education: University of Central Florida (B.A., Political Science, magna cum laude, 1981); University of Florida (J.D., 1984). Outstanding Senior, 1984, Justice Campbell Thornal National Moot Court Board, University of Florida College of Law. Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter of Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (President, 1992, Vice-President, 1991, Secretary and Treasurer, 1990; Member, Eighth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee B, 1993-1996. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Juvenile Law; Child Dependency; Driving While Intoxicated; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Sex Crimes; Theft; Burglary; Battery; Forgery; Homicide; Murder; Manslaughter; Weapons Charges; Drug Trafficking; Child Abuse and Neglect. | | | | Barbara Blount-Powell (Member) born Connecticut; admitted to bar, 1979, Florida. Education: Duke University (B.A., cum laude, 1975); University of Florida School of Law (J.D., 1978). Emeritus Member, American Inns of Court, James C. Adkins Inn, 1999—. Note Advisor, University of Florida Law Review, 1978. Recipient, Book Award, Creditors Remedies/Debtors Rights, University of Miami School of Law, Fall 1977. Clerk, Turner & Morris, P.A., Gainesville, 1978-1979. Associate, Sally, Barnes, Pajon, Guttman & Del Valle, P.A., Miami, 1980-1983. Assistant Public Defender, Eighth Judicial Circuit, 1984-2001. Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Section); Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, member; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter: President, 1991, Vice-President, 1990, Secretary/Treasurer 1989 and Statewide Board of Directors, 1992); National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense(100%); DUI/DWI; Drug Crimes; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Traffic Violations; Sex Crimes; Assault and Battery; Burglary; Theft; Forgery; Homicide; Murder; Manslaughter; Weapons Charges; Drug Trafficking. |
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