About John Douglas
John Douglas Whitaker is a criminal defense attorney primarily based in Gainesville, Florida, with over 25 years of knowledge in felony law and DUI/DWI instances. He was licensed to the Florida Bar in 2000. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr.
Whitaker earned his Bachelor of Science diploma cum laude from Ohio University in 1996. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, Fredric G — Levin College of Law, in 1999. He began his legal career as a state prosecutor. This gives an information of the felony justice system.
This knowledge has been instrumental in his defense practice, the place he has treated hundreds of criminal cases, including drug crimes, theft, and violent crimes. In 2015, he served as a speaker on the Law & Justice Conference, discussing "Policing the Police." He has also been involved in teaching, which includes a Florida Family Law Class at the Florida Dependency System in 2010. Mr. Whitaker is fluent in English and has been acknowledged for his dedication to felony protection.
He has been recommended by peers for his honesty, difficult work, and commitment to attaining favorable outcomes for his clients. He is married to Brite Whitaker and has a mobile phone number of (352) 262-7732.
