I am Carey Meldon, currently an Associate Attorney with Meldon Law. Before joining the firm in 2009, I practiced law in Daytona Beach with the State’s Attorney Office for almost four years. During my employment as an Assistant State Attorney, I personally handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to capital felonies. In 2008, the 7th Judicial Circuit State’s Attorney’s Office promoted me to the Special Prosecution Unit where I handled high profile sex crime cases, including sexual battery, child pornography and molestation investigations.I was born and raised in Gainesville and attended the College of William and Mary where I played on the Varsity Tennis Team and focused my education on the subjects of History and Economics. I later studied law at Stetson’s College of Law. One of my life highlights was having my grandfather, Stetson Law Alum Maurice Wagner, present me with my diploma. After many years, I have returned to my hometown to work with my father, Jeffrey Meldon. I enjoy spending time with friends, both old and new. The most enjoyable aspect of my career are the long lasting relationships that have developed with many of my clients.My interest is in trial practice involving criminal defense and personal injury cases. The main focus of my current practice is defending drivers who have been accused of DUI in Central Florida.           BAR ADMISSIONS:Florida State Bar 2005PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:Assistant State Attorney for 4 years.Florida Justice Association (Member) 2016 - PresentNational College of DUI Defense (Member) 2015 - PresentFlorida Supreme Court (Admitted) 2005 - PresentMember of the 7th Circuit State Attorney’s special crimes prosecution unit, giving me extensive courtroom experience.Member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Member, James C. Adkins, American Inns of CourtFlorida Bar Traffic Court Rules Committee member, 2010 to present.Lorman Seminar Lecturer, “Florida DUI Update,” July 29, 2010.Rossdale Group Webinar Lecturer, “Criminal Law & DUI,” August 11, 2010Community Partner of the Year, Pledge 5 foundation, 2012Basic Criminal Practice Lecturer “Defending DUIs”, April 26, 2013Local Chapter President of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2013Basic Criminal Law Lecturer “Defending DUI Cases”- October, 31 2014Masters of DUI Lecturer “Case Law Update”- March 27, 2015Graduate of the National DUI College Program, presented at Harvard University Law School, July 2015.FACDL Blood Breath & Tears XXII Lecturer, September 18, 2015.FJA Eagle Member, 2016Admitted, Northern District of Florida Federal Court – January 2016HONORS AND AWARDS:Community Partner of the Year (Pledge 5 Foundation) 2012 - PresentPUBLICATIONS:A DUI Guide for Alachua County (Ways to Possibly Avoid a DUI Charge or Conviction) 2010) 2010CONFERENCE:Trial Advocacy Course (Trial Advocacy/Closing Argument) 2013Sante Fe Student Government (DUI/Alcohol Awareness) 2013Kappa Alpha Order (DUI/ Alcohol Awareness) 2013Hispanic Student Association (DUI/ Alcohol Awareness) 2013Delta Sigma Phi (DUI/ Alcohol Awareness) 2013Caribbean Student Association Meeting (DUI/ Alcohol Awareness) 2013Basic Criminal Practice 2013 (Defending DUI Cases) 2013After School Gators (DUI/Alcohol Awareness) 2013CONTACT:(Gainesville Office)Meldon Law703 N Main St Suite AGainesville, FL 32601Phone:(352)-614-3705Toll Free: (888) 458-1482Email: [email protected](Ocala Office)Meldon Law121 NW 3rd StOcala, FL 34475Phone: (352) 897-2031Fax: (352) 373-8400Toll Free: (888) 458-1482Email: [email protected] (Fort Lauderdale Office) Meldon Law 1 East Broward Blvd, #730 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Phone: (954) 334-1276                                              

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