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Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit

  • 40+ years experience

About Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit

The Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit is a Gainesville criminal defense firm serving clients throughout Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit, across Florida, and in federal courts nationwide. Gilbert A. Schaffnit, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Florida and its College of Law, brings more than 40 years of legal experience, with the last 30 years devoted exclusively to criminal defense. The firm handles drug crimes, sex offenses, internet crimes, white collar and violent crime, juvenile matters, probation violations, federal and state appeals, postconviction relief and sex offender registry removal, and represents University of Florida students in criminal and campus disciplinary matters. Schaffnit has held a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating for 20 years and has been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers since 2013. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida College of Law and president and co-founder of the North Central Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Clients work directly with Schaffnit, who accepts a limited number of cases to give each one personal attention. The Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit is located at 719 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601 and can be reached by phone at 352-505-1799.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What areas does the Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit serve?

The firm serves clients in Gainesville and throughout Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit, across Florida, and in federal courts nationwide.

What types of cases does the Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit handle?

The firm focuses on criminal defense matters including drug crimes, sex offenses, internet crimes, white collar and violent crime, juvenile matters, probation violations, federal and state appeals, postconviction relief, and sex offender registry removal. It also represents University of Florida students in criminal and campus disciplinary matters.

Who leads the Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit?

The firm is led by Gilbert A. Schaffnit, who has more than 40 years of legal experience, with the last 30 years devoted exclusively to criminal defense. Clients work directly with him, as he accepts a limited number of cases to provide personal attention.

Where is the Law Offices of Gilbert A. Schaffnit located?

The firm is located at 719 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601, and can be reached at 352-505-1799.