Gainesville, Florida DWI Attorney

An arrest for drunk driving in Florida is called driving under the influence. In parts fo the country it can be referred to as driving while intoxicated or DWI. The offenses are similar and both are criminal charges that will certainly raise many questions. What happens to my driver's license? How much will it cost? Will I lose my job? Can I be sentenced to jail? What should I do?

Alachua County DWI Attorneys Whittel & Melton will answer all your question. Contact Gainesville DWI Attorneys Whittel & Melton by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (352) 726-0078. The initial review of your case is free and there is no obligation, so call now.

It is important to hire an experienced and qualified DWI defense attorney as quickly as possible. In addition to serious criminal charges that have both immediate, harsh penalties and long-term consequences, you face the prospect of losing your license in just 10 days after an arrest for drunk driving in Alachua County. For the best result you need to have an attorney start building your defense immediately.

The Alachua County DUI Lawyers at Whittel & Melton offer complete drunk driving defense. They will prepare your court room defense and represent you at a license suspension hearing. If you do not respond quickly or correctly to an arrest for driving while intoxicated in Florida, you could lose your driver's license for up to 18 months. Whittel & Melton has well over twenty years of experience with Florida DUI legal issues. Both the lawyers and the staff will help you at every step of the way. That experience and committment could make a difference in saving your driving privileges and getting you the best outcome from your Florida DWI.

The penalties for being convicted of drunk driving in Florida can be significant and can include jail, large fines, community service, loss of license, mandatory expensive and high risk auto insurance. An arrest record could lead to diminished employment opportunities.

Trying to figure out what to do can be difficult, but fortunately you do not have to go through the legal system alone. Gainesville DWI Lawyers Whittel & Melton can help. DWI Attorneys Jason Melton and Robert Whittel will use their significant experience and knowledge of Florida DWI law to develop the best defense for your case.

Alachua County Florida DWI Lawyer Robert Whittel is a former a Lt. Commander with the United States Navy. He graduated with honors from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and served aboard international cargo ships for several years. Robert Whittel entered the University of Florida Law School and continued his education at the University of Cambridge in England.

Robert Whittel is an experienced civil litigator and a former prosecutor for the State of Florida.

Attorney Robert Whittel is a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Florida Justice Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Attorney Whittel is licensed to practice in all State and Federal Courts in Florida, as well as practice law in Georgia and Washington D.C.

Alachua County Florida DWI Attorney Jason Melton is a criminal defense lawyer who dedicates the majority of his practice to Florida DWI defense. Jason Melton is a member of the Florida Bar, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is President of the Alachua County Bar Association.

Attorney Jason Melton worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office and is a former DWI State Prosecutor for Florida. This gives him great insight into both sides of the legal process and helps him anticipate the prosecution's efforts and formulate effective DWI defense strategies.

Alachua County Florida DWI Lawyer Jason Melton received an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas and a law degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, D.C. Attorney Jason Melton is licensed to practice law in all State courts in Florida, as well as the Federal, Middle District Court of Florida.

Gainesville, FL DWI Attorneys Robert Whittel & Jason Melton are co-hosts of 'Law Talk', a weekly radio call-in show on Radio 1450 AM that covers Florida and national legal issues.

To begin an aggressive defense against charges of Florida DWI, contact Alachua County DWI Lawyers Whittel & Melton by calling (352) 726-0078 or filling out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free and time is very important, so don't delay.