Jon Adcock

Director/Attorney

Address –  655 Reitz Union Drive, Suite 3500, P.O. Box 118505, Gainesville, FL 32612-8505

Department Affiliations – UF Student Legal Services | Division of Student Life | Funded by Student Government

Education

• B.S. Louisiana State University, 1983
• J.D. Louisiana State University, 1986

Biography

Jon graduated from Louisiana State University Law School (J.D.) in 1986 with honors. He was a member of the Louisiana Lew Review and Order of the Coif. He obtained his undergraduate degree from LSU in 1983 (B.S., General Studies). Jon practiced law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for over 15 years, primarily in the area of general civil and commercial litigation, before coming to Florida. He remains a member of the Louisiana Bar.

Jon became a member of the Florida Bar in 2003. He has been an Attorney with Student Legal Services since March 2004 and became the Director of SLS in 2013. He advises and represents students in a variety of legal matters involving landlord/tenant, consumer, insurance, traffic, and criminal cases.

Yong Oh

Associate Director

Address –  655 Reitz Union Drive, Suite 3500, P.O. Box 118505, Gainesville, FL 32612-8505

Department Affiliations – UF Student Legal Services | Division of Student Life | Funded by Student Government

Education

• B.S. in Economics, University of Florida, 2008
• J.D. University of Florida, 2011

Biography

Yong was born in Daegu, South Korea, and grew up in the Dr. Phillips area of Orlando from when he was seven years old until moving to Gainesville to attend UF for college. He has resided in the Gainesville area ever since. Yong is a double Gator, and after graduating from UF Law, he has worked as a criminal prosecutor in Florida for five years and then as in-house counsel for a private equity group in town for three years, dealing with almost every type of civil law issue during that time. He has a legal background in both criminal and civil law and utilizes his legal experience as well as his experience during his six years as a UF student to help current UF students in any way that he can. In his time off, Yong loves to root for his Gators and his hometown team, the Orlando Magic.

David Carlson

Attorney

Address –  655 Reitz Union Drive, Suite 3500, P.O. Box 118505, Gainesville, FL 32612-8505

Department Affiliations – UF Student Legal Services | Division of Student Life | Funded by Student Government

Education

• B.A. in Political Science, University of Florida, 2010
• B.S. in Journalism, University of Florida, 2010
• J.D. University of Florida, 2016

Biography

David is a dedicated attorney with over a decade of experience in private practice, now serving as an attorney at Student Legal Services at the University of Florida. With a strong educational background, David earned both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, reflecting a deep commitment to the institution.

During his time as a student at the University of Florida, David was heavily involved in club sports (serving as a captain of the men’s rowing team) and extracurricular groups like the Levin College of Law trial team (appearing in the national final of the American Bar Association’s labor law competition).

As part of Student Legal Services, David leverages his extensive private practice experience to offer expert guidance and support to students facing various legal issues. His blend of experience and dedication ensures that students receive top-notch legal assistance during their time at the University of Florida.