Atty. Craig Constantine Dethomasis
Mr. Craig Constantine Dethomasis is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, driving while intoxicated and 14 other areas of law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Gainesville, FL · 43+ Years Experience
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About Craig Constantine Dethomasis at a Glance
Craig Constantine Dethomasis is a Member based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1983) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A. Finance, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar, Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter, Secretary and Treasurer 1994, Vice President, 1995, President, 1996 Statewide Board of Directors, 1996, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association. Serves clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Craig Constantine Dethomasis
- Mr. Craig Constantine Dethomasis is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, criminal law, driving while intoxicated and 14 other areas of law
- Craig received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Craig practices at DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in Gainesville, FL
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Craig Constantine Dethomasis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Constantine Dethomasis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gainesville.
DUI / DWI Defense in Gainesville
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Drug Crimes in Gainesville
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Criminal Defense in Gainesville
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Juvenile Law in Gainesville
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Gainesville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Gainesville Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Gainesville Choose Craig Constantine Dethomasis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Craig Constantine Dethomasis's practice in the field of dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, juvenile, and sex crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Craig Constantine Dethomasis brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, drug crimes, and criminal defense, Craig Constantine Dethomasis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gainesville
A Gainesville-based practice means Craig Constantine Dethomasis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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