David Gentle

Senior Attorney

J. David Gentle has twenty years of criminal trial courtroom experience. His career has been dedicated to protecting peoples’ constitutional rights, and fighting for the underprivileged. While in law school, David interned at the Public Defender’s Office in Miami-Dade County and the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He has aggressively defended clients charged with every criminal offense including murder, sexual battery, drug trafficking, and kidnapping. David Gentle has his Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University, and his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law. He is active in social justice issues through his church and his community.

Areas of Practice

Criminal Defense Family Law
Driving Under the Influence / DUI Adoption
Drug Offenses Alimony
Theft Charges Child Custody
Violations of Probation / VOP Child Support
Juvenile Crimes Visitation Rights
Sex Crimes Divorce
Domestic Violence Emancipation of Minor
Assault Domestic Violence
Battery Injunctions
Underage Drinking Restraining Orders
Federal Crimes Modification of Court Orders
Expungements Paternity
Traffic Violations Disestablishment of Fatherhood

Admissions

Florida Bar, 1992
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1993

Education

Law School
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida, Juris Doctor

Undergraduate Education
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, Bachelor of Arts

Professional Associations and Memberships

Florida Bar
Florida State Courts
Rotary Club of Orlando
Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Orange County Bar Association

Experience

Office of the Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Federal Public Defender, Certified Legal Intern

Fraternity:

Delta Tau Delta