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Pursuing Florida Thomas L. Edwards
Thomas L. Edwards

Thomas L. Edwards

The Law Offices of Edwards & Jones

34 years of experience

Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime

Florida

Biography

Thomas L. Edwards is a lifelong Floridian. He was born in Miami Beach and grew up in Hollywood, Florida. He moved to Gainesville to attend college and graduated from the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science with Honors, 1983). Upon graduation, he was selected by the University of Florida to be the first student to participate in the combined Criminology and Law program and became that program's first graduate in 1986 obtaining his Masters Degree with Honors and his Juris Doctorate. Mr. Edwards continues to support the University of Florida by sponsoring the Book Award in Criminal Law, which is presented to the Most Exemplary student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law each year. Thomas L. Edwards is a former President of the Federal Bar Association for the Northern District of Florida, a former Member of the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a former President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for the Eighth Judicial Circuit chapter. He is an active member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association Criminal Law Section, the Federal Bar Association, and of the James C. Adkins Jr. American Inn of Court where he has obtained the highest status as an Emeritus member. Thomas L. Edwards is married to Chrissy, a Registered Nurse. They are proud parents of one son Austin, who is currently in High School. Thomas L. Edwards enjoys playing tennis and golf with his son, and long weekends with his family at the beach in St. Augustine. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

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,
White Collar Crime
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders,

Languages

English


Professional Experience

Attorney
The Law Offices of Edwards & Jones
Current

Education

University of Florida

J.D. (1986)

University of Florida
University of Florida

B.S. (1983)

University of Florida

Awards

President's Award
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter)
1999
Top Attorney, Avvo Rating 9.5
Avvo

Professional Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Current

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Current

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
Florida Bar Association

Current

Florida Bar Association
Federal Bar Association

Current

Federal Bar Association

Websites & Blogs

website
Thomas L. Edwards' Website Profile


Social Media


Offices

The Law Offices of Edwards & Jones
4545 NW 8th Ave Gainesville, FL 32605
Telephone: (352) 377-7800
Fax: (352) 377-1442



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