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Melissa Renea Sharpsteen

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Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Melissa R. Sharpsteen & Associates, P.A.

6675 38th Ave N Ste 102

Saint Petersburg, FL 33710

Office: 727-381-9522
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Languages Spoken

English
French

About Me

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Melissa is licensed to practice law in the United States Federal Middle District Courts as well as the Florida State Courts. She is experienced in the... more

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“Awesome Attorney!!!!”

Posted by: Kathy, 2012-01-09 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: If you need an attorney who is on your side, give Melissa a call!!! She is very knowledgeable and will go out of her way to help you with your case!... more

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“There's great comfort in knowing your lawyer is truly on your side”

Posted by: a client, 2011-11-20 3 months ago.

Client Review: I was faced with a misdemeanor case and a very dear friend of mine strongly recommended me to Melissa Sharpsteen. All communication, throughout the... more

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13 endorsements

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I have known Ms. Sharpsteen for several years. I have always been impressed with her knowledge of the law as well as her dedication and enthusiasm... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Laura Gapske , Jacksonville (FL), 7 months ago

I have seen Melissa in action. She is a fierce litigator who will never give up on a case. Her commitment to her clients makes Melissa Sharpsteen... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Fluke , Clearwater (FL), 10 months ago

Résumé

License

16 years since Melissa Renea Sharpsteen was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1995	03/05/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Senior Attorney, Shareholder at Melissa R. Sharpsteen & Associates, P.A.	1996–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville	Law	law	1995
University of Michigan	Bachelor of Arts	Economics	1990

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Board of Directors	Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation	2011-present
Member	Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation	2010-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 6

Answers:	5	Legal Answers
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Guides:	104	Legal Guides
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Cases

State of Florida v. E.M

Outcome: (not available)

State v C.M

Outcome: Not Guilty

State v R.D.

Outcome: State filed a "no information" dismissing the new charge and the violation of probation

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Sometimes, law is an exotic business	Tampa Bay Review	2001

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Rights & Responsibilities of Young Adults	Law Day High School Speakers Program	2011
Advocating for clients, patients and a cause	Guest Speaker	2011

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