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Whittel & Melton, LLC | Criminal Defense in The Villages, FL (h1)

Whittel & Melton, LLC is a criminal defense firm with an office at 510 Co Rd 466 #201W, The Villages, Florida 32159, along with a second location at 11020 Northcliffe Blvd, Spring Hill, Florida 34608. Founded by attorneys Robert G. Whittel and Jason M. Melton, both former prosecutors with the State Attorney’s Office, the firm can be reached at 352-369-5334 or toll-free at 866-608-5529. Their prosecutorial background shapes how they approach cases, working alongside forensic experts and licensed investigators to build an independent view of the evidence rather than relying solely on the state’s account.

The firm’s practice covers the full range of felony and misdemeanor charges, including DUI, drug crimes, domestic violence, theft, weapons offenses, and white-collar crimes, as well as more serious matters such as murder and sex crimes. Attorneys also handle probation violations, asset forfeiture proceedings, and criminal appeals, giving clients continuity of representation from arrest through post-conviction relief. The firm’s central focus is on aggressive, fact-driven defense grounded in early, independent investigation of each case.

Whittel & Melton has built a strong reputation reflected in its Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, Super Lawyers selections, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite recognition, and membership in the Florida Justice Association and American Association for Justice, alongside a 10.0 Avvo rating for attorney Melton, together marking the firm as an established presence in Central Florida criminal defense.

Address: 510 Co Rd 466 #201W, The Villages, FL 32159

Phone: 352-369-5334

Website: https://www.thevillageslaw.com/practice-areas/criminal-defense/