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      William J. Sheslow Esq.

      Miami Beach, Florida
      12 years of experience

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      Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from the best trial attorneys in the country.

      During law school, Mr. Sheslow gained experience on the prosecution side with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office. Further, Mr. Sheslow was recognized as an outstanding advocate as a member of the Law School’s Moot Court Board. Mr. Sheslow competed on the Moot Court Board’s National Team where he argued at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, CA.

      Before law school, Mr. Sheslow worked on Capitol Hill, in the United States Senate. He was recognized on the UC Berkeley Dean’s List receiving awards for his writing, and graduating with Highest Honors and Highest Distinction.

      Practice Areas

      Family Law

      Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

      Criminal Law

      Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

      Personal Injury

      Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

      Nursing Home Abuse

      Products Liability

      Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

      Employment Law

      Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

      Medical Malpractice

      Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

      DUI & DWI

      White Collar Crime

      Fees

      • Free Consultation
      • Contingent Fees

      Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

      Florida
      U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
      U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

      Languages

      English

      Professional Experience

      Attorney Whittel & Melton, LLC

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      Assistant Public Defender State of Florida, 12th Judicial Circuit

      Year: 2011 - 2015

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      Professional Associations

      The Florida Bar (Current)

      Manatee County Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Current)

      Manatee American Inn of Court (Current)

      Awards

      • Honors Thesis Award

        Charles and Louise Travers 2006.0

      • King Hall Public Service Award

        University of California Davis, School of Law 2011.0

      Education

      • Mercer University College of Law National Criminal Defense College (2013)

      • University of California - Davis J.D. (2011)

      • University of California - Berkeley (2006)

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        January 27, 2021

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