Alachua County, Florida DUI Attorneys in Gainesville

Being charged with a DUI in Florida raises many questions. Will I lose my driver's license? How much will this cost? Will I lose my job? Will I be sent to jail? What should I do?

For answers to your questions, contact Alachua County DUI Attorneys Whittel & Melton by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (352) 726-0078. Your inquiry is free and confidential. The initial meeting is free, so call now.

It is important to begin defending your drunk driving charge immediately! The State of Florida will suspend your driver's license just 10 days after your arrest for drunk driving in Alachua County if you do not challenge the suspension. The Gainesville DUI Attorneys at Whittel & Melton have the experience to make that appeal and help you save your driving privileges. If you do not respond correctly to your arrest for driving under the influence in Florida, you could be without your driver's license for up to 18 months. The DUI defense lawyers and staff at Whittel & Melton will work with you every step of the way to see that you get the best possible outcome from your Florida DUI. Whittel & Melton has well over twenty years of Florida DUI legal experience.

The consequences of an arrest for drunk driving in Florida can be huge, and determining the right course of action can be difficult. Fortunately you do not have to go through the process alone. Alachua County DUI Attorneys Whittel & Melton can help because they focus on Florida DUI law. Gainesville DUI Lawyers Whittel & Melton will work to develop the best defense for you. They focus on Florida DUI laws and DUI defense, and they can make a difference in the outcome of your case.

Alachua County Florida DUI Lawyer Robert Whittel was a Lt. Commander in the United States Navy. After graduating with honors from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Whittel served several years aboard international cargo ships and was later admitted to the University of Florida Law School. Robert continued his education at the University of Cambridge in England, where he was one of only two Americans in his class to receive an LL.M. - Master of Law degree.

Before defending those accused of Florida DUI, Robert Whittel handled complex civil litigation at a large multi-national law firm and then was a DUI Prosecutor on behalf of the State of Florida.

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

Alachua County Florida DUI Attorney Jason Melton is a qualified and experienced attorney who dedicates the majority of his practice to DUI defense. Jason Melton is a member of the Florida Bar, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is President of the Hernando County Bar Association.

Prior to aggressively defending those charged with DUI, Jason Melton was a former DUI State Prosecutor for Florida in a jurisdiction that had the largest DUI caseload in the state. This gives him great insight into the legal process and helps him formulate effective DUI defense strategies. Attorney Jason Melton also has experience working for both the U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Small Business Administration.

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

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

To get the help you need with your Florida DUI, contact Alachua County DUI Lawyers Whittel & Melton by calling (352) 726-0078 or filling out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation.