Focused criminal defense and appellate advocacy for complex federal and state matters, backed by decades of courtroom experience and nationwide federal criminal representation.

Nationwide Nationwide federal criminal representation
Florida State of Florida criminal and civil representation
Colorado State of Colorado criminal and civil representation
Pardons Presidential pardon and clemency matters
Trial and Appeals Representation in federal jurisdictions
Practice area legal strategy

TRIAL AND OTHER PRACTICE AREAS

Our firm handles trial and other federal and state criminal practice areas, from pre-indictment investigations through appeal and sentencing. Explore our current practice areas to see how we approach complex, high-exposure cases with focused and strategic defense.

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Appellate and Post-Convictions Practice

Our appellate practice is built for high-stakes post-conviction matters, including federal and state appeals. We develop precise legal strategy, persuasive briefing, and focused advocacy designed to protect rights and pursue meaningful relief.

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COURTROOM VICTORIES

Trial results, dismissals, and pre-arraignment resolutions that reflect focused preparation and persuasive advocacy. Review representative outcomes from federal and state cases handled by the firm.

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Meet Our Attorneys

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Ronald Gainor

Partner and seasoned trial attorney with four decades of federal and state jury trial leadership, nationwide appellate experience, and presidential pardon advocacy.

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Amber Donner

Partner at Gainor & Donner with deep bankruptcy and white-collar criminal defense experience, including years serving as assistant attorney-advisor to the U.S. Trustee in the Southern District of Florida.

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