Personal Injury

The most common forms of negligence that cause a Personal Injury are:

• Car Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Motorcycle & ATV Accidents
• Cruise Ship Injuries
• Swimming Pool Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Slip and Fall
• Negligent Security
• Worker's Compensation
• Electrocution And Electrical Contact
• Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
• Trucking and Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Criminal Defense

Our firm handles a variety of Federal and Florida State criminal issues including but not limited to:
• DUI or Drunk Driving
• DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
• Drug Trafficking
• Drug Possession
• Fraud
• Racketeering
• Burglary
• Public Corruption
• Assault
• Battery
• Firearm Offenses
• Sexual Battery
• Rape
• Economic Crimes
• Criminal Traffic Offenses
• Civil Traffic Infractions
• Manslaughter
• Murder
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime, contact us online or call 1-866-608-5LAW (5529) to discuss your case with an attorney.

FL, Sep 2002
Bar Number: 605034

Florida, U.S. District Court and Middle District of Florida.

• Hernando County Bar Association
President, 2007-2008
Executive Board Member 2005-2007
• Teen Court Judge
• Hernando County Small Claims Mediation
• The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
• The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• American Association for Justice
• Traffic Court Rules Committee, Florida Bar
• Citrus County Bar Association
• Citrus-Hernando Inn of Court

I attend seminars on various subjects.

• "Unlicensed, uninsured may have role in increased hit-and-runs" Ocala Star-Banner, December 21, 2008 - Suevon Lee
• "Red light cameras bringing in the bucks" Fox News 13, July 11, 2008
• "The legal perspective on car insurance" St. Petersburg Times, May 8, 2008 - Jason Melton, guest columnist
• "Kids Learn, Laugh During Mock Trial In County Courtroom" Hernando Today, May 8, 2008 - Linnea Brown
• "Gym Teacher Faces Felony" Hernando Today, January 18, 2008 - Kyle Martin and Linnea Brown
• "Commission election struggle is kept at a boil" St. Petersburg Times, January 5, 2007 - Michael Kruse

Florida Criminal Attorney Blog

Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog

New Port Richey, Pasco County - Client was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident and his third (3rd) DUI within ten (10) years. The possible sentence for these offenses was more than five (5) years in Florida State Prison. The Attorneys at the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton demanded that the client's right to complete discovery be fulfilled, but also that he receive his day in court before a jury of his peers. Our lawyers also demanded that the client's constitutional speedy trial rights be enforced. The State Attorney's Office did not recognize technical problems with their LSA/ DUI charging document or indictment and was not able to proceed with this matter.
Result: DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident - DISMISSED.

Spring Hill, Hernando County - Clients were traveling from the mall and were broadsided by a negligent driver. Demands were made from the Law Offices of Jason M. Melton that our clients be fully compensated for the injuries suffered that day and all pain and suffering. Those injuries included neck and back injuries, fractures and future treatment. The full amount of insurance applicable in this case was recovered without the need for a lengthy lawsuit. The matter was concluded within ten (10) months of the accident.
Result: $200,000 - Policy Limits

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Florida

Whittel & Melton, LLC, is a full-service Florida law firm in the area of Personal Injury and Criminal Law, with a focused emphasis on all legal matters surrounding Driving Under the Influence or DUI. To that end, our office commonly represents those who are victims of DUI and those wrongly charged with DUI. Our attorneys serve clients in Gainesville, Tampa, Ocala, Brooksville, Spring Hill, Inverness, Bushnell, New Port Richey, Dade City and Clearwater as well as clients throughout Alachua County, Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Marion County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sumter County and Levy County. In addition, we often act as co-counsel or as advisory lawyers to other law firms on various cases throughout the state of Florida.

The Florida Personal Injury cases we handle include automobile accidents, motorcycle crashes, death and serious injuries, truck and tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home abuse and negligence cases as well as premises liability matters involving slip and fall claims, boating, cruise ship and other forms of maritime-related injuries and insurance claim disputes. If you or a loved one has been injured in one of the above, contact us online or call 1-866-608-5LAW(5529) to meet with an attorney about your case.

• U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Texas, Dallas, Texas
• U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of General Counsel, Litigation, Washington, D.C.
• State Attorney's Office, Montgomery County, Maryland

Media:
Co-Host 'Law Talk' - WWJB 1450 AM RADIO, Brooksville, Weekly Show 12:35-1:00 p.m.
Bay News Nine
NBC Channel 8
St. Petersburg Times
Tampa Tribune
Fox News 13

(352) 556-4839

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Yes

Our office speaks Spanish.

Pasco County
5435 Main Street
New Port Richey, FL
(727) 847-2299

Marion County
118 SW Fort King Street
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 369-5334

Citrus County
111 West Main Street
Suite 303
Inverness, FL
(352) 726-0078

Sumter County
123 North Florida Street
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-9330

Alachua and Levy Counties
2627 NW 43rd Street
Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 264-7800

It varies depending on the case and individual.

It varies depending on the case and individual.

Yes, we offer a free initial consultation.

It varies from case to case.