Robert G. Whittel

Robert G. Whittel

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Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Employment Law

About:

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.

Jurisdiction:District of Columbia (Since 2004); Florida (Since 2001); Georgia (Since 2001); New York (Since 2011); U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (); U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (); U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida ()

Practice Area

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Immigration Law

Pursues VAWA, U visas, T visas, asylum, and work authorization, separating relief from abusers and protecting survivors from immigration-based threats or control.

Employment Law

Helps DV survivors with workplace safety, leave, accommodations, retaliation, and wrongful termination when abuse affects job performance or requires schedule or location changes.

Languages

English, Spanish

Fees

No Free Consultation

Education

B.S.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
1995
J.D.
University of Florida Levin College of Law
2000
LL.M.
University of Cambridge
2004

Awards

AV Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Member
Hernando County Bar Association
- Present
Member
American Inns of Court
- Present
Board of Directors
Florida Justice Association
- Present
Member
Florida State Bar
- Present
Barrister
American Inns of Court
- Present
Member
South Eastern Admiralty Law Association
- Present
Member
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Present
Board of Directors
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
- Present
Member
Assocation of Trial Lawyers of America
- Present

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