Law Offices of Edwards & Jones - Gainesville, FL

Relentless Criminal Defense Advocacy in Gainesville, Florida

When you are accused of a crime, your liberty, reputation, and future are on the line. The Law Offices of Edwards and Jones, also known as Edwards, Jones and Doll, delivers uncompromising courtroom representation for individuals facing criminal prosecution throughout North Central Florida. Conveniently located at 4545 Northwest 8th Avenue in Gainesville, the firm represents clients across Alachua, Marion, Bradford, Columbia, Levy, and Gilchrist counties. Unlike general practice law firms, this practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Every resource, strategic insight, and trial tactic is focused solely on protecting the rights of the accused against state and federal prosecutors.

The firm features elite trial credentials, led by partner Thomas L. Edwards, a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. This certification is a distinction achieved by less than one percent of practicing Florida attorneys, requiring rigorous testing, extensive jury trial experience, and peer review for ethics. Alongside partners Christopher J. Jones and Logan P. Doll, the firm brings more than sixty years of combined trial acumen to every defense. Whether you need to hire a criminal defense lawyer for a complex federal indictment or require urgent representation at a bond hearing, Edwards and Jones provides twenty-four-seven availability and complimentary consultations.

Comprehensive State and Federal Criminal Defense Services

From minor misdemeanor allegations to first-degree capital felonies, the attorneys at Edwards and Jones build meticulous defenses designed to secure charge dismissals, acquittals, or favorable plea reductions. Key practice areas include:

• DUI defense and traffic offenses: Defending drivers against misdemeanor DUI, felony DUI involving property damage or injury, driving with a suspended license, and reckless driving.
• Drug crimes and trafficking: Fighting state and federal drug charges involving possession, distribution, prescription medication fraud, and interstate drug trafficking conspiracies.
• Violent crime defense: Providing aggressive representation against accusations of assault, battery, domestic violence, robbery, weapons offenses, and homicide.
• Sex offenses and cyber crimes: Defending against internet crimes, statutory rape, sexual battery, and cyberstalking allegations with discreet and thorough investigation.
• White collar crimes: Handling complex financial fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and racketeering investigations in Florida circuit courts and federal district courts.
• Probation violations and expungements: Representing individuals facing probation revocation hearings and petitioning courts to seal or expunge criminal records to restore employment prospects.

College Disciplinary Hearings and Student Defense

Gainesville is home to tens of thousands of college students attending the University of Florida and Santa Fe College. A campus arrest or accusation often triggers both criminal charges and university student conduct proceedings. Edwards and Jones regularly represents students facing disciplinary summons, Title IX investigations, underage alcohol violations, hazing allegations, and code of conduct hearings. The firm works diligently to protect students from suspension or expulsion, safeguarding their academic investments and career goals.

Contact Edwards and Jones for a Free Defense Consultation

Early intervention can dramatically alter the trajectory of a criminal investigation before formal charges are filed. When seeking to find an experienced criminal defense attorney near you, the Law Offices of Edwards and Jones offers the trial experience, Board Certified expertise, and relentless dedication necessary to prevail. Contact the Gainesville office today to schedule a confidential free consultation and start building your defense.