When you are facing severe criminal charges that may have the ability to change your life indefinitely, you need The Villages criminal defense lawyer who is familiar with the criminal justice system as well as the people who work in it. Selecting a seasoned, aggressive and distinguished criminal defense lawyer to represent your case is the first step in meeting the challenges of being accused of any type of crime. The Law Offices of Whittel & Melton are comprised of respected criminal defense lawyers in The Villages, practiced forensic experts and licensed investigators who are dedicated to protecting and advocating our clients. Read More Employment Law
DUI/DWI
Our team at Whittel & Melton knows that trust plays a pivotal role in your relationship with your legal representation. That is why we pride ourselves on being qualified lawyers that you can trust. Our Villages Criminal Defense Lawyers are more than capable of handling whatever criminal charges you are facing, including Sex Crimes, DUI matters, Murder, Theft, Violent Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Misdemeanors, Felonies, as well as State and Federal criminal charges. We make ourselves available when and where you need us, which is why you can contact us 24/7. When you need us, we will be there for you, answering all of your questions and helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your situation as efficiently as possible.
Wrongful Death
Whittel & Melton, LLC is a full service central Florida law firm helping clients in The Villages with all of their legal needs. We handle all types of Personal Injury matters, Wrongful Death tragedies, Employment Law issues, Traffic Offenses, and serious State and Federal Criminal Defense matters. Our firm Whittel & Melton was formed when Gainesville and Ocala Attorney Robert G. Whittel and Hernando and Sumter County Lawyer Jason M. Melton joined their respective practices to better accommodate their clients in The Villages.
Whether at our law firm in The Villages, Florida or in trial courts throughout the state, our full service team of attorneys can make sure to provide you with the aggressive legal representation you need. We are proud to serve residents in Ocala, Gainesville, Bushnell, Tavares, Inverness, Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey, Tampa, Orlando and everywhere throughout the State of Florida. Have You Suffered a Personal Injury?
Medical Malpractice
Notably, The Villages residents can easily find themselves at the center of a traffic accident or offense that has the ability to irrevocably alter their life. According to the Florida Integrated Report Exchange System, accidents in the area are increasing each year, with fatalities reaching as many as 76 lives claimed in 2016. Distracted driving, driving under the influence, and the presence of scores of pedestrians and golf carts (it’s estimated that some 50,000 golf carts can be found within The Villages city limits) exacerbate the incidence of serious car accidents in The Villages, and increase the likelihood that a lawsuit will occur. Other incidents, such as slip-and-fall claims, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice and more often occur. Crime and Abuse
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
A workplace injury can be devastating. Not only could your injuries leave you unable to perform your job in the short term, but you may have doubts about when and if you will ever be able to get back to work. Along with an uncertain future, you are likely facing the financial strains of keeping up with your household bills, rent or mortgage, and car payments, while at the same time the costs associated with your injury – doctors, medication, rehabilitation – are mounting. Read More Social Security Disability