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Christopher M. Klemawesch

Christopher M. Klemawesch

Whittel & Melton, LLC
  • Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury ...
  • Florida
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Jason M. Melton
Jason M. Melton July 4, 2023
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I’ve practiced long enough to know when someone has that extra gear when things get complicated. Chris has several extra gears. His intellectual capacity is like no one I have ever practiced with. He is also very kind.
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Biography

Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.

Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida. Mr. Klemawesch is a member of The Florida Bar, and is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

In the past, Mr. Klemawesch has taught English to school children in a Maasai community in Kenya. He has also worked in a trauma hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria with Doctors Without Borders.

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
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Nursing Home Abuse
White Collar Crime
Video Conferencing
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Attorney
Whittel & Melton, LLC
- Current
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney
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Judicial Law Clerk
U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell - Middle District of Florida
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Education
University of Florida
J.D.
Honors: High Honors
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University of South Florida
M.B.A.
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University of Notre Dame
B.B.A.
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Awards
Top DUI Prosecutor
RID Tampa Bay
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar
Member
Current
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Order of the Coif
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Current
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St. Petersburg Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Florida Justice Association
Member
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Certifications
Board Certification in Criminal Law
The Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
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Christopher M. Klemawesch, Esq's Website Profile
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Whittel & Melton, LLC Website
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Christopher Klemawesch's The Villages Personal Injury Website Profile
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Whittel & Melton, LLC The Villages Personal Injury Website
Blog
Florida Criminal Attorney Blog
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Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
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Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
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Citrus County Injury Attorney Blog
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Pasco County Injury Attorney Blog
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Florida Employment Lawyers Blog
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Tampa Bay Injury Attorney Blog
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Tampa Abogado De Lesion
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South Florida Lawyer Blog
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Contact & Map
Whittel & Melton, LLC
1000 5th St #208
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Telephone: (866) 608-5529
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Citrus County - Beverly Hills
5 William Tell Ln
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
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Telephone: (352) 726-0078
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Pinellas
5107 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
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Telephone: (727) 823-0000
Fax: (727) 898-2001
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Marion - The Villages
510 Co Rd 466
#201W
The Villages, FL 32159
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Telephone: (352) 369-5334
Fax: (352) 556-4839
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Boca Raton
3700 Airport Rd
#401
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Telephone: (561) 367-8777
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Central Florida
11020 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
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Telephone: (352) 666-2121
Fax: (352) 556-4839
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Hillsborough
4401 W Kennedy Blvd
#250
Tampa, FL 33609
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Telephone: (813) 221-3200
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Pasco
5318 Balsam St
#A
New Port Richey, FL 34652
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Telephone: (727) 847-2299
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Alachua - Levy
5215 SW 91st Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32608
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Telephone: (352) 264-7800
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Lake - Sumter
123 N Florida St
Bushnell, FL 33513
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Telephone: (352) 793-9330
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Citrus County - Inverness
111 W Main St
#303
Inverness, FL 34450
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Telephone: (352) 726-0078
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Miami
119 NE 39th St
Miami, FL 33137
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