Barbara Blount-Powell
- Biography
Barbara has practiced criminal defense in Alachua County and the Eighth Judicial Circuit since 1984, handling criminal matters including murder, manslaughter, dui/vehicular manslaughter, possession, sale and trafficking in drugs, robbery, burglary, grand theft, forgery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, gun crimes, and numerous other felony and misdemeanor offenses. Before joining DeThomasis & Buchanan, P.A. in 2001, Barbara practiced criminal law as an assistant Public Defender for the 8th Judicial Circuit for over sixteen years. Barbara was a member of the defense team for Danny Harold Rolling from 1992 through his capital murder sentencing proceeding in February of 1994.
She is a past President , Secretary, and Chapter Representative to the State Board for the 8th Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a current member of both Florida and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
- Practice Areas
- 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
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat Fee in some cases, other rates negotiable
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- Since 1979
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- Professional Experience
- Partner
- DeThomasis & Buchanan
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2001 –
2011
- Partner is Criminal Defense firm representing accused persons in State Court
- Assistant Public Defender
- 8th Circuit Public Defenders Office
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1984 –
2001
- Represented indigent clients in all state court matters including first degree murder, drug trafficking, and vehicular homicide.
- Associate
- Salley, Barnes, Pajon, Guttman & Del Valle, PA
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1979 –
1983
- Civil litigation and general banking law.
- Education
- University of Florida
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (1978) | Law
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1975
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1978 - Honors: Member, Law Review
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- Duke University
- B.A. | Political Science/Economics
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1972
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1975 -
- Awards
- Presidents Award
- 8th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- 1991
- Professional Associations
- James C. Adkins Inn of Court
- Emeritus Member
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1995 –
Current -
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Florida State Bar
 # 269980
- Member
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1979 –
Current -
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Chapter President, 8th circuit
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1990 –
1991 -
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