An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal matters in addition to representing the rights of those injured by the negligence or recklessness of others.
- Criminal Law
- Domestic Violence
- DUI & DWI
- Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Juvenile Law
- Animal & Dog Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Bankruptcy
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Products Liability
- Employment Law
- White Collar Crime
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- New York
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- English
- Partner
- Whittel & Melton, LLC
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- Naval Reserve
- United States Navy
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- Prosecutor
- State Attorney's Office
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- Private Equity Associate
- King & Spalding
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- Merchant Marine Officer
- Maersk Line, Limited
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- University of Cambridge
- LL.M. (2004) | International Law
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Tax Law/Taxation Criminal Defense
- Honors: high honors
- United States Merchant Marine Academy
- B.S. (1995) | Marine Transportation
- AV Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Florida State Bar # 521094
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- Florida Justice Association
- Board of Directors
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- Assocation of Trial Lawyers of America
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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- Hernando County Bar Association
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- American Inns of Court
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- American Inns of Court
- Barrister
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- South Eastern Admiralty Law Association
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- Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Board of Directors
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- Senior Editor
- Florida Law Review
- Website
- Robert G. Whittel's Main Website Profile
- Website
- Robert G. Whittel's Personal Injury Website Profile
- Website
- Robert G. Whittel's Criminal Website Profile
- Blog
- Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog
- 68-Year-Old Charged with 3rd DUI After Crashing into Police Car on Lawn Mower
7 May 2019 - Marijuana Breathalyzer Could Soon Test if You Are Driving High
6 May 2019 - RHONY Luann de Lesseps Violates Probation: Fails Alcohol Test
3 May 2019
- Blog
- Florida Criminal Attorney Blog
- 2-Year Drug Ring Investigation in Tampa Bay Leads to 11 Arrests | Florida Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
11 September 2020 - Mascotte City Manager Charged with Battery After Allegedly Poking Council Member During Altercation | Lake County Felony Battery Defense Attorneys Whittel & Melton
25 August 2020 - Man Accused of Stalking and Attempting to Kidnap WWE Diva Sonya Deville in Lutz | Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
18 August 2020
- Blog
- Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Blog
- Attorney General in South Dakota Kills Pedestrian in Car Crash, Tells Police He Hit Deer | Florida Pedestrian Wrongful Death Lawyers Whittel & Melton
17 September 2020 - Semi Truck Accident on I-95 First of 127 Collisions in 5 Years to be Fatal, FHP Data Shows | Florida Semi Truck Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
14 September 2020 - Japanese Company Successfully Test Drives Flying Car | Florida Auto Accident Attorneys Whittel & Melton
4 September 2020
