D. Gray Thomas

D. Gray Thomas is a Jacksonville appellate and criminal defense lawyer at the Law Office of D. Gray Thomas and he represents clients in state and federal courts across complex matters. He handles appeals, white-collar cases, public corruption matters, homicide charges, drug cases, fraud allegations, civil rights law, and other criminal proceedings. He also represents lawyers and other professionals in license discipline matters, while his practice regularly includes complex bar admission cases involving applicants facing character, fitness, investigation, or hearing issues.

Gray earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Florida, and he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He earned his undergraduate degree cum laude in history from Washington University in St. Louis. Before law school, he spent a decade working as a newspaper journalist. He has been admitted in Florida and Georgia since 1992, and his professional background supports careful research, writing, investigation, and courtroom advocacy.

Gray has been a sole practitioner since 2011, and he has also served in an of counsel role with an appellate specialty practice since 2013. He previously spent 20 years with a criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate practice. He handles appeals involving criminal, civil, family law, workers’ compensation, employment, and administrative matters. His appellate certification reflects substantial practical experience, peer review, examination, and demonstrated written and oral advocacy skills.

D. Gray Thomas is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Appellate Practice, and he has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also received recognition from Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and Florida Super Lawyers. He serves on the board of directors of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, while his experience supports clients facing high-stakes appeals, criminal charges, and professional licensing disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Law Office of D. Gray Thomas
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Board of Directors, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Florida
• Georgia

Education

• University of Florida
  Juris Doctor (JD) with Honors
• Washington University in St. Louis
  BA in History, Honors: Cum Laude

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