Biography
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.
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Practice Area
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, Nursing Home Abuse
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death, 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, Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors, DUI & DWI
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors, White Collar Crime
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors,
Professional Experience
Attorney
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Current
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
2011
Honors Thesis Award
Charles and Louise Travers
2006
Professional Associations
Manatee American Inn of Court
Current
Manatee County Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Current
Websites & Blogs
William J. Sheslow, Esq.'s Website Profile
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