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Barbara Blount-Powell

Barbara Blount-Powell

  • Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI ...
  • Florida
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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 President , Secretary, and Chapter Representative to the State Board for the 8th Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a current member of both Florida and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Education
University of Florida
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (1978) | Law
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Honors: Member, Law Review
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Duke University
B.A. | Political Science/Economics
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Professional Experience
Partner
DeThomasis & Buchanan
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Partner is Criminal Defense firm representing accused persons in State Court
Assistant Public Defender
8th Circuit Public Defenders Office
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Represented indigent clients in all state court matters including first degree murder, drug trafficking, and vehicular homicide.
Associate
Salley, Barnes, Pajon, Guttman & Del Valle, PA
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Civil litigation and general banking law.
Awards
Presidents Award
8th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Professional Associations
James C. Adkins Inn of Court
Emeritus Member
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Florida State Bar  # 269980
Member
- Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Chapter President, 8th circuit
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa, Mastercard, Discover
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat Fee in some cases, other rates negotiable
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
1800 N Main St
Gainesville, FL 32609
Telephone: (352) 378-1107
Fax: (352) 378-0103