Hernando County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Hernando County, Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Former State Prosecutors
Serious & Aggressive Lawyers Handling Criminal Charges in Brooksville, Spring Hill & Weeki Wachee

If you are faced with serious criminal charges in or around the Hernando County area, do not settle with an inexperienced criminal defense attorney, your livelihood and freedom are too important! Contact Whittel & Melton, LLC today for experienced and aggressive defense of your criminal case.

The lawyers of the Hernando County Criminal Defense law firm of Whittel & Melton, LLC, include a congressional nominee for Hernando County, a nominee for the Florida State House of Representatives for Hernando County and a Former President of the Hernando County Bar Association. Let us put our Hernando County institutional knowledge to work for you!

Whittel & Melton – Spring Hill, FL Criminal Lawyers 352-666-2121

Our firm has over 50 years of collective experience in the area of criminal defense, and throughout this time we have gained experience navigating the many difficult areas of the Florida criminal justice system. The attorneys at Whittel & Melton have long represented clients in Brooksville courtrooms. When it comes to defending a criminal charge, our lawyers possess the level of experience vital to producing positive outcomes to which our clients are entitled. Results Matter!

Whittel & Melton – Brooksville, FL Criminal Attorneys 352-666-2121

Contact the lawyers at Whittel & Melton today, and speak directly with a truly dedicated criminal defense attorney. The legal team at Whittel & Melton, LLC offers representation to clients throughout Hernando County, covering a wide range of criminal matters, including, but not limited to:

Our firm handles a variety of Felony, Misdemeanor, Violation of Probation, Seal & Expunge and Juvenile Florida State criminal issues including all DUI charges including DWI; DUI Manslaughter; DUI Serious Bodily Injury; DUI Property Damage; DUI Personal Injury; DUI(.02). DUI(.02). Our firm is well versed in defending all Civil Traffic Infractions – Moving Violations and Traffic Ticketsand criminal traffic charges such as Driving with a Suspended License, DWLS and DWLSR; Driving without a License, NVDL; Reckless Driving; Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

Law Enforcement in Florida spends a great deal of resources on the drug trade (Marijuana, Cocaine, Methamphetamines, Illegal Prescription Medication, Xanax, Narcotics, etc.) and accordingly our firm stands ready to defend all Drug Arrests no matter the allegation, including Drug Possession; Drug Cultivation; Drug Production; Drug Manufacturing; Grow House; Laboratory; Drug Trafficking; Intent to Distribute Drugs, Drug Distribution; Intent to Sell Drugs, Drug Sale or Drug Purchase; Obtaining Controlled Substance by Fraud. Due to our constant legal involvement in these types of drug arrests we are also prepared to defend your rights against any Asset Forfeiture, Asset Seizure by the government.

Of course our firm handles all phases of economic or White Collar Criminal allegations including Fraud & Financial Crimes, Bank Fraud; Worthless Checks & Credit Cards; Insurance Fraud; Money Laundering, Racketeering & RICO, Public Corruption; Arson; Burglary; Robbery; Shoplifting, Retail Theft, Petit Theft, Grand Theft; Trespass. Our firm represents defendants in County and Circuit Court in defense of Felonies; Misdemeanors; Juvenile Crimes; Violation of Probation; Firearms, Weapons and Gun Charges; Sex Crimes; Prostitution, Solicitation, & Pandering; Rape; Sexual Assault and Sexual Battery; Stalking; Failure to Register as a Sex Offender; Child Abuse.

Our firm has experience handling more rare crimes such as Animal Abuse; Computer or Cyber Crimes, Child Pornography; Grand Jury Proceedings, and also have hundreds of hours of court time spent on Violent Crimes such as Assault & Battery; Felony Battery; Resisting with Violence, Resisting without Violence; Kidnapping; Capital Crimes/Capital Cases; Manslaughter; Murder.

We know when the dust settles you want your life restored and the stain of a criminal case off your record. If you are facing criminal charges in Hernando County, we will provide you with the individual attention and personal focus you deserve.

Call today for the Spring Hill/Brooksville Criminal Defense Attorneys at Whittel & Melton, LLC today to help with your criminal charges!
352-666-2121

Hernando County Criminal Defense Attorneys –
Client Research & Information

CAUTION – WARNING – We do NOT advise any existing Hernando County Criminal Defense clients to contact any of the below State or Government Agencies. The below information, is just that, information. Any and all items related to your Hernando County Criminal Defense case MUST be discussed with our office and ONLY our office until and unless directed otherwise.

The Hernando County Criminal Defense lawyers at Whittel & Melton believe that strong aggressive representation of a Hernando County criminal charge include keeping our criminally accused clients informed. One of the best places to begin is with a focused look at what information is already in the public domain.

To begin, all Hernando County criminal defense clients need to know that they and their respective families can follow their own criminal defense file at Hernando County Clerk of Court. Of course, all questions about your case need to be directed to your Hernando County Criminal attorney, but information about court dates and the filing or setting of Motions to Dismiss or Motions to suppress or exclude harmful physical or testimonial evidence can be helpful in understanding your criminal defense file.

When looking up some cases, the family of a loved one who is either incarcerated, awaiting a bond hearing, etc. can be found at the Hernando County Jail or Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

The Hernando County Jail is located just outside of Brooksville on the outskirts of Spring Hill. If you are coming from the south (Tampa) you will need to exit at Spring Hill Drive from the Veterans Toll road and turn right. If you travel about a mile down Spring Hill Drive, the Hernando County Jail will be on your left. If you are traveling from the North (Ocala, Gainesville), you will need to exit the Brooksville exit off of I-75 and turn right. Once you get to the intersection of Truck Route SR50 turn left. You will then need to turn left at the intersection of US41 and Truck Route SR50. Upon heading south on US41 you will take right(west) onto Spring Hill Drive and the Hernando County Jail will ultimately be on your right. The address for the Hernando County Jail is 16425 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, Florida 34604 – phone 352-799-7379. BE CAREFUL when discussing anything with a loved one at the Hernando County Jail, as all phone conversations are recorded and will be used against the defendant.

The address of the main Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is 18900 Cortez. Blvd, Brooksville, Florida 34601 – phone 352-754-6830. BE CAREFUL when discussing anything with any employee, deputy, detective, secretary, anything at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office as all phone conversations are recorded and will be used against the defendant. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Department also has satellite locations, or substations, at Ridge Manor (Eastside) 352-583-3355; South Brooksville 352-799-1515; Hernando Beach 352-597-3300; Masaryktown 352-754-1235; Hillside Estates 352-799-2815; Spring Hill 352-688-5000. AGAIN, BE CAREFUL when discussing anything with law enforcement at the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office as all phone conversations are recorded and will be used against the defendant.

Some information about your arrest may also be obtained at the Brooksville Police Department. The Brooksville Police Department is physically located at – and AGAIN, please be very careful when discussing anything with Brooksville law enforcement as all conversations will be used against you or your loved one.

As expected, during your criminal case, you will become intimately aware of the prosecuting attorneys and judge on your file. Information about the Hernando County Courts and Criminal Judges can be found at Hernando County Judicial Services. Similarly, the Hernando County Prosecutors, misdemeanor, felony and juvenile, office in Florida is called the State Attorney’s Office, information can be found at webpage of the Hernando County State Attorney’s Office.

The Brooksville, Florida Hernando County Courthouse is the home to the Hernando County Judges, the Hernando County State Attorney’s Office, The Hernando County Public Defender’s Office, the Hernando County Commissioners, the Hernando County Clerk’s Office, the Hernando County Supervisor of Elections and a myriad of other Hernando County government agencies. The Hernando County Courthouse is located in Brooksville, Florida at 20 North Broad Street, Brooksville, Florida 34601 – phone 352-754-4000.

Driving direction to the Hernando County Criminal Courthouse are as follows:

From the South (Tampa) – head North on the Veteran’s Toll road 589 –exit Spring Hill Drive and turn right onto Spring Hill Drive – take spring Hill Drive until it dead ends into US 41 – turn left (north) onto US41 – take US41, which will change its name to Broad Street all the way through town until you reach the Hernando County Courthouse which will be on your left. From the North (Ocala, Gainesville) – take I-75 south until the Brooksville exit – turn right onto SR50 – take SR 50 into Brooksville – do not turn left onto Truck Route 50, stay the course – SR50 will bring you straight to the Hernando County criminal courthouse, as it will be on your left. From the East (Orlando) – take SR 50 straight into Brooksville – do not turn left onto Truck Route SR50 – SR50 will lead you directly to the Hernando County Criminal Courthouse, you will see it on your left.

HERNANDO COUNTY CRIMINAL COURTHOUSE

The Hernando County law office of Whittel & Melton, LLC is located in Spring Hill, Florida at 11020 Northcliffe Blvd. Spring Hill, FL 34608. We are located near the intersection of Mariner Blvd. and Northcliffe Blvd., just down the street from the Hess Gas Station.

Hernando County Criminal Defense Lawyers
Whittel & Melton, LLC
Felony – Misdemeanor – Juvenile
11020 Northcliffe Blvd.
Spring Hill, FL 34608
352-666-2121

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The Hernando County Criminal Defense Lawyers and Attorneys at Whittel & Melton, LLC proudly serve individuals from Brooksville, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee, Ridge Manor, Masaryktown, Nobleton, Aripeka, Brookridge, High Point, Timber Pines, Hernando Beach and Pine Island.