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Criminal Defense

Don't give up important Constitutional rights. Before you talk to law enforcement or anyone about your case, call us first for a free initial consultation.

Personal Injury

Don't settle for less than you need and deserve. Before you accept an insurance company offer, call us for a free initial consultation.

Schackow Mercadante & Edwards is a Gainesville, Florida, law firm with two distinct focuses: state and federal criminal defense and personal injury. Whether you are injured in an accident or charged with a crime, our firm will provide you with the services of a dedicated attorney who focuses on your type of case.

Whenever you face an important legal issue, it's important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could be giving up important Constitutional rights. We offer a free initial attorney consultation to explain your rights and options, whether you decide to hire us or not.

Personal Injury Lawyers

Over the past 40 years, our lawyers have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for people injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle scooter accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents and other types of personal injury cases.

Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our criminal defense lawyers represent individuals in all types of state and federal cases, with emphasis on serious and complex criminal litigation. We represent individuals who are suspects or defendants in cases involving crimes such as violation of probation, DUI, traffic offenses, drug possession and distribution, robbery, theft, burglary, white collar crimes, fraud, property crimes, weapons offenses, child abuse, assault and battery, sex offenses, computer crimes, possession of child pornography, solicitation of minors via the Internet, manslaughter and murder.

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Free attorney consultation: Contact Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida.

Criminal Law
Don't give up important rights. Before you talk to law enforcement or anyone else about your arrest, call us for a free initial consultation.

Personal Injury
Don't settle for less than you need and deserve. Before you accept an insurance company offer, call us for a free initial consultation.

Meet our attorneys

Free attorney consultation:
Contact Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida.


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