About John Douglas
John Douglas Whitaker is a criminal defense attorney based in Gainesville, Florida, with over 25 years of experience in criminal law and DUI/DWI cases. He was admitted 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 degree 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 a knowledge of the criminal justice system.
This experience has been instrumental in his defense practice, where he has handled hundreds of criminal cases, including drug crimes, theft, and violent crimes. In 2015, he served as a speaker at the Law & Justice Conference, discussing "Policing the Police." He has also been involved in teaching, including a Florida Family Law Class on the Florida Dependency System in 2010. Mr. Whitaker is fluent in English and has been recognized for his dedication to criminal defense.
He has been endorsed by peers for his honesty, hard work, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. He is married to Brite Whitaker and has a mobile phone number of (352) 262-7732.
