An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal matters in addition to representing the rights of those injured by the negligence or recklessness of others.
- University of Cambridge
- LL.M. (2004) | International Law
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- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Tax Law/Taxation Criminal Defense
- Honors: high honors
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- United States Merchant Marine Academy
- B.S. (1995) | Marine Transportation
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- Partner
- Whittel & Melton, LLC
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- Naval Reserve
- United States Navy
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- Prosecutor
- State Attorney's Office
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- Private Equity Associate
- King & Spalding
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- Merchant Marine Officer
- Maersk Line, Limited
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- Senior Editor
- Florida Law Review
- AV Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida State Bar # 521094
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- Florida Justice Association
- Board of Directors
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- Assocation of Trial Lawyers of America
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Hernando County Bar Association
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- American Inns of Court
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- American Inns of Court
- Barrister
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- South Eastern Admiralty Law Association
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- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
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- Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
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- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
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- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Juvenile Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Green Cards, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
- 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
- White Collar Crime
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken
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