Jessica Mishali
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Jessica Mishali
Biography
Jessica Mishali is a resident of Boca Raton, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her main office is in West Palm Beach; she has an additional office in Fort Lauderdale. Jessica graduated, cum laude, from Touro Law School in 2006, where she was a research editor on the Law Review, A Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant. She has worked in the Florida legal system ever since graduation. Jessica is currently with the Law Office of Stephen J. Press, a trusted and respected West Palm Beach law firm that has been skillfully advocating for its clients for over twenty years. Stephen J. Press trained Jessica in the areas of Family law, Probate and Estate Planning, and they work together in their clients’ best interest. Jessica was previously employed as a public defense attorney, before starting her own practice in 2016. As a public defender, Jessica passionately defended her clients, resulting in outstanding outcomes for the indigent. Jessica’s current main areas of practice are Family law (including divorce, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, modifications and step-parent adoptions), Probate, and Estate Planning. Jessica has enjoyed exceptional success in recent cases involving criminal cases, divorce, step-parent adoption and probate. She also supports up-and-coming attorneys by supervising student interns and judging law school mock trials. Jessica speaks fluent Hebrew and studied abroad in both Israel and the Czech Republic. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and travel.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted - Visa, Mastercard and American Express
- Contingent Fees - Contingent fees for personal injury cases only.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney The Law Office of Jessica Mishali, P.A.
Year: 2016 - Current
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Major Crimes Attorney The Office of Civil and Criminal Regional Counsel
Year: 2013 - 2016
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Adjunct Professor Touro College South of Miami
Year: 2006 - 2008
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Public Defender Broward County Public Defenders Office
Year: 2007 - 2013
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Associate Immigration Law Center
Year: 2006 - 2007
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Professional Associations
The Florida Bar Member (Current)
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (Current)
Publications
Roper v. Simmons- The Supreme Court’s Reliance on International Law in Constitutional Decision Making Touro Law Review (March, 2006)
Awards
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Outstanding Service as a Teaching Assistant
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2004.0
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Award - For Excellence in the Study of Labor & Employment Law
The Touro Law Center Graduation and Awards Committee; The American Bar Association Section of Labor & Employment Law and The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. 2006.0
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Top 10% in the USA
Lawyers of Distinction 2017.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Criminal Law I
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2003.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Legal Methods II - Oral Advocate
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2004.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Criminal Law II
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2004.0
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Outstanding Service as a Teaching Assistant
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - Professional Development Program 2005.0
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Research Editor: In Recognition of Your Loyalty and Dedication
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2005.0
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Excellence for the Future Award: Labor Law
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center 2005.0
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Clients' Choice Award
Avvo 2017.0
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Hat Trick Award
Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009.0
Note: Three consecutive not guilty verdicts
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Hat Trick Award
Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2013.0
Education
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Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center J.D. (2006)
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Florida International University B.A. (2003)
Websites
https://www.mishalilaw.com/jessica-mishali.html
Jessica Mishali's Website Profile
https://www.mishalilaw.com/
Law Office of Jessica Mishali Website
Law Offices of Stephen J. Press
The Barrister's Building
1615 Forum Place, Suite 3A, West Palm Beach, FL 33401