Meet Michael J. Barbarette
Co-Founder of Barbarette & Quirk With Over 3 Decades of Experience
Michael Barbarette graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1984 with
a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and from the University of Florida
College of Law in 1987 with his law degree. After being admitted to the
Florida Bar in 1988, Mike remained in Gainesville and began handling
criminal defense and other legal matters.
During his legal career,
Mike has
represented hundreds of people against DUI charges and in other types of criminal cases, ranging from simple misdemeanors
to DUI manslaughter. He is familiar with all phases of criminal defense
as well as matters related to driver license suspensions, which are always
part of any DUI case.
Mike continually monitors new developments in DUI and criminal law and
maintains contact with other lawyers around the state who handle DUI cases.
Since 1999,
he has lectured at DUI defense seminars sponsored by Lorman Education Services and by the Florida Bar. His talks
are assigned to help attorneys learn important skills and strategies for
defending DUI cases.
Mike lives in Gainesville with his wife and daughters.
Education
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University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
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Florida Atlantic University, Florida
- Bachelor of Arts - 1984
- Major: Political Science
Classes & Seminars
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville, Florida, March 30, 1999
- "Hot Issues in DUI and Traffic Law,” Miami, Florida, January 14, 2000
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville, Florida, March 30, 2000
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tampa, Florida, May 4, 2000
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando, Florida, July 21, 2000
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville, Florida, March 29, 2001
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tampa, Florida, May 11, 2001
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando, Florida, July 20, 2001
- "Masters of DUI Seminar,” Miami, Florida, January 18, 2002
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville, Florida, March 14, 2002
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases", Tampa, Florida, May 3, 2002
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Jacksonville, Florida, March 13, 2003
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” West Palm Beach, Florida,
June 3, 2003
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Orlando, Florida, February 13, 2004
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” Tallahassee, Florida, February 16, 2005
- "Strategies in Handling DUI Cases,” West Palm Beach, Florida,
July 26, 2005
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Member
- Florida Bar Criminal Law Section, Member
