When it comes to DUI defense, the Whittel Law Office & Melton in Ocala, Florida is a professional law firm that provides aggressive representation for all DUI charges in the state. Our attorneys have a wealth of experience in this area, as they are former DUI prosecutors, public defenders, and law enforcement officers. With their extensive court experience, they know how to fight for you at trial. Whittel & Melton are a full-service Florida law firm that specializes in DUI defense.
The consequences of a drunk driving arrest in Marion County can be severe and it can be difficult to decide on the best course of action. The attorneys and staff at Whittel & Melton will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you get the best possible outcome for your Florida DUI. Marion Whittel County DUI Attorneys & Melton are members of the Florida Bar Association, the Middle District and the Southern District of Florida, the 11th U. S.
Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, the Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Florida Justice Association. Jason Melton was a former Florida State Attorney in Miami-Dade County before he began aggressively defending those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. The Ocala DUI defense attorneys of Whittel and Melton are well-versed in criminal DUI cases and driver's license suspension procedures, also known as formal review hearings with the Florida DHSMV. They are also members of the Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the United States Trial Lawyers Association.
Before defending those accused of driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida, Robert Whittel handled complex civil litigation at a large multinational law firm and then served as a DUI prosecutor on behalf of the state of Florida. He is also a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and a law graduate from the Catholic University of America School of Law, Columbus. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Florida, it is important to remember that you only have 10 days from the date of your arrest to request an administrative hearing on your driver's license. The experienced attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help you navigate this process and fight for your rights.