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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
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Products Liability
- Medical Malpractice
- 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
- Current
- Assistant Public Defender
- State of Florida, 12th Judicial Circuit
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Education
- Mercer University College of Law
- National Criminal Defense College (2013)
- University of California - Davis
- J.D. (2011)
- University of California - Berkeley
- (2006)
Awards
- King Hall Public Service Award
- University of California Davis, School of Law
- Honors Thesis Award
- Charles and Louise Travers
Professional Associations
- Manatee American Inn of Court
- Current
- Manatee County Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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- The Florida Bar
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- William J. Sheslow, Esq.'s Website Profile
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- Whittel & Melton, LLC Website
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- Whittel & Melton, LLC Personal Injury Website
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- William J. Sheslow Esq.'s Personal Injury Website Profile
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- Whittel & Melton, LLC Drug Crimes Website
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- William J. Sheslow Esq.'s Drug Crimes Website Profile
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- Whittel & Melton, LLC White Collar Crimes Website
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- William J. Sheslow Esq.'s White Collar Crimes Website Profile
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- Whittel & Melton, LLC Motorcycle Accident Website
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- William J. Sheslow Esq.'s Motorcycle Accident Website Profile
- Blog
- Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- Pinellas School Board May Be Joining Lawsuit Against JUUL
19 February 2020 - Watchdog Group Ranks Florida as One of the Worst States for Highway Safety Laws
29 January 2020 - Six Hospitalized Following Hit-And-Run Crash Involving Lynx Bus in Orlando
28 January 2020 - Florida Prison Guard Allegedly Poured Bleach on Inmate’s Food
27 January 2020 - Former FDA chief: “Juul should be pulled off the market entirely”
2 January 2020 - Mega-Church Leader Joaquin Garcia arrested for Human Trafficking, Child Porn, Rape, and More
30 December 2019 - Pembroke Pines Mayor Accused of Sexual Assault. No Criminal Charges, But Civil Suit Continues
20 December 2019 - Dallas Uber Passengers Get To Test New Safety Feature ‘Verify My Ride’
18 December 2019 - Zantac Recalled Due to Possible Cancer Risk
11 December 2019
- Blog
- Florida Criminal Attorney Blog
- Rod Stewart Arrested on New Year’s for Allegedly Punching Palm Beach Security Guard
8 January 2020 - Sextortion and Sexual Predators Rampant on Video Games and Online Chats
9 December 2019 - Know Your Court: County Court Jurisdictional Changes Coming January 1, 2020
4 December 2019 - Manager of New York Medical Clinics Found Guilty in Nearly $100 Million Money Laundering and Health Care Kickback Scheme
26 November 2019 - Florida Considering Changes in Drug Sentencing Laws
14 November 2019 - Steelers Linebacker Chickillo Charged with Assault in Alleged Domestic Dispute
23 October 2019 - Former Deadliest Catch Star Jerod Sechrist Arrested, Charged with Heroin Possession in Tampa
16 October 2019 - Domestic Battery Charges Against Stacey Dash Dropped in Pasco County
8 October 2019 - Ex-Jacksonville Officials Convicted of Fraud, Money Laundering
4 October 2019
- Blog
- Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
- 68-Year-Old Charged with 3rd DUI After Crashing into Police Car on Lawn Mower
7 May 2019 - Marijuana Breathalyzer Could Soon Test if You Are Driving High
6 May 2019 - RHONY Luann de Lesseps Violates Probation: Fails Alcohol Test
3 May 2019 - Trivago Spokesperson Arrested for DUI
15 April 2019 - ‘Black Wednesday’ Starts the Unofficial DUI Holiday Season
19 November 2018 - Tampa DUI Attorneys Whittel & Melton Warn of Enhanced DUI Patrols for Labor Day Weekend
30 August 2018 - Avoid a 4th of July DUI
28 June 2018 - Avoid a DUI this Memorial Day Weekend
21 May 2018 - Pinellas County DUI Wolfpack Results in 40 Criminal Charges
8 May 2018
- Blog
- Hernando County Injury Attorney Blog
- Hernando County Woman Attacked by Dogs in Critical Condition
13 February 2020 - More Generic Zantac Recalls – Here’s What You Need to Know
4 February 2020 - Crystal River Pick-Up Truck Driver Killed in Crash with School Bus, 10 Children Injured
21 January 2020 - Teen Driver Safety Week: Today is Teen Arrive Alive Day
22 October 2019 - Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 15-21 : Tips for Keeping Kids Safe
13 September 2019 - Hernando County Hurricane Claim Lawyer Whittel & Melton : Preparing for Tropical Storm Dorian
29 August 2019 - School Is In Session For Hernando County, So Obey School Year Road Rules
13 August 2019 - Florida Head-On Collision Lawyer: Dump Truck Overturns in Hernando County to Avoid Head-On Collision
16 July 2019 - Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer: Woman, 62, Killed After Walking into Path of Pasco County Sheriff’s Vehicle on U.S. 19
15 July 2019
- Blog
- Pasco County Injury Attorney Blog
- Has Your Heartburn Medication Been Recalled? Here is What You Need to Know
3 February 2020 - Hit and Run Driver Kills Pedestrian in New Port Richey
22 January 2020 - New Port Richey Teen Hit By Car
13 November 2019 - It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week October 20-26
21 October 2019 - Teen Hit By Car While Walking to School in New Port Richey Near Fivay High in New Port Richey
25 September 2019 - Pasco County Hurricane Claim Attorneys Whittel & Melton : Hurricane Preparedness for Dorian
31 August 2019 - National Boating Safety Week is Underway: Tips to Be Safe on Pasco County Waterways
22 May 2019 - 3 Students Suffer Minor Injuries in Hudson School Bus Crash
2 May 2019 - Four Bicyclists Injured in Port Richey Crash
30 April 2019
- Blog
- Florida Employment Lawyers Blog
- Former Tampa Bay Lightning Executive Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
20 February 2020 - St. Augustine Hospital Ordered to Pay Employees $107K in Overtime Wages
10 February 2020 - Plantation Florida IHOP Owner Ordered to Pay $70,000 to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Suit
7 February 2020 - Uber Will Pay $4.4 Million to Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Charge
7 January 2020 - Walmart Will Pay $80,000 to Enforce Nationwide Change in Policy to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
26 November 2019 - Former Pure Nightclub Waitress Settles Malpractice Suit with Las Vegas Lawyers Following Sexual Attack by Employer
25 November 2019 - Painting Contractor Ordered to Pay $107,890 in Overtime Pay by U.S. Department of Labor
20 November 2019 - Can I Be Fired After a DUI Arrest? Orange County Deputy Fired After DUI Arrest, Reckless Driving Plea
7 November 2019 - Intel Agrees to $5M Settlement Over Discrimination Allegations
18 October 2019
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