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.