Joshua Paul Shelton

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Joshua Paul Shelton
NEWPORT CRIMINAL DEFENSE - Orange County's Premiere DUI Defense Firm - Knowledge and Experience
5.0 star rating
The best legal council I have ever worked with!
- Melissa, a Corporate client
5.0 star rating
Honest from the beginning, Hard working till the end!
- a DUI client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.2

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Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 11

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Practice Areas

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  • 75% DUI / DWI
    7 years, 450 cases
  • 25% Business
    7 years, 40 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 800-403-3991
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  • NEWPORT CRIMINAL DEFENSE
    4000 MacArthur Blvd.
    Suite 900
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Office: 800-403-3991
    Fax: 949-298-4588
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (1)

For those that have never been arrested, facing the criminal justice system alone, and for the first time, can be a terrifying experience. Those that have had... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“The best legal council I have ever worked with!”

Posted by: Melissa, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Joshua is by far the best lawyer I have ever worked with! He has an excellent ability to read the situation and respond accordingly, most of the time... more
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5 star rating

“Honest from the beginning, Hard working till the end!”

Posted by: a DUI client, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I retained Mr. Shelton a while ago for help with a DUI charge in Newport Beach. At the time, he was working with another firm, and they were among... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Deron Matthew Colby

I endorse this lawyer. His attention to detail and professionalism is unparalleled. I've worked with him on several matters and found his knowledge... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Deron Colby , Newport Beach (CA), 6 months ago
Jack Joseph Gold

I endorse this lawyer.Since beginning to work with Josh over 1 3/4 years ago, I could see the amazing grasp he has on the law and the knowledgeable... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jack Gold , Studio City (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

5 years since Joshua Paul Shelton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2008 12/20/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Newport Criminal Defense 2012–present
Managing Attorney at Law Offices Of Lawrence Taylor 2011–2012
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Loyola Law School Emphasis on Business and Contract Law JD - Juris Doctor
University of Southern California Political Science BA - Bachelor of Arts

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
40hr Mediation Certificate of Completion Loyola Law School: Center For Conflict Resolution 2006
Judicial Externship Los Angeles Superior Court 2005
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member California DUI Lawyers Association 2012–present
Member National College of DUI Defense 2012–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 120 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
96 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
13 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Jenna Jameson Arrested after hitting Pole lawyers.com 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Medicinal Marijuana laws and Penalties H.O.P.E 2011
SR22 Insurance and your DUI BreatheEasy Insurance Golf Tournament 2011

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