Rusty Shepard

I hired Rusty Shepard at Shepard Law in Panama City after I was arrested for DUI, and I can confidently say it was the best decision I could have made in this nightmare situation. From the first phone call, Rusty treated me like a person, not just another case. I was stressed and didn’t understand... what was going to happen or what was going on, but he walked me through everything. I had a million questions and he answered every single one without brushing me off. He explained what first appearance meant, what the following procedures and court dates entail, what the possible outcomes were, and what we needed to focus on currently and moving forward. He was very direct with how this could pan out but still took time and effort to make sure I felt heard and understood. As the case moved forward, he stayed on top of everything. He reviewed every little detail of the facts of my case with such care and thoughtfulness, explained the evidence to me in legal and plain english, and pointed out issues that I didn’t even know were issues. He kept me informed, answered my questions, and made himself available when I needed him. What really stood out was how prepared he was. When it came time to go to court with the case, it was clear he knew exactly what he was doing in a way that reflected years experience and clear preparation. He wasn’t just going through the motions, he was actively looking for weaknesses and pushing back where it mattered. In the end, my DUI charge was dismissed. I dont know if I would have gotten that outcome with anyone else. Rusty knows the system, puts in the work, and is willing to fight for his clients. If you’re in Panama City and dealing with a DUI or any criminal charge, I would strongly recommend Rusty Shepard and Shepard Law. He gave me the best experience i could have had in on of the scariest situations, and I am so grateful for that.

While sitting in my vehicle waiting for the Mall to open up on a sunday, security called Police to have me Trespassed. Although the Police were nice & professional I was still asked to leave. Monday I called Mr Shepard about my plight & I called Mall Operations too. Just by mentioning Mr Shepards ...name alone, the Trespass Order was dropped. I'm just a tourist here for the winter month's that's only been to the Mall 6 times in 2 years never interacting with anyone. To this day, i still don't know what it was all about. Me? Retired & disabled Army Vet.

We hired Mr. Shepard as our criminal defense attorney. He and his team were very caring and compassionate and helped us navigate the legal process. His law knowledge is second to none and he developed a defense strategy that ultimately led to an acquittal on all charges. We couldn't be more gratef...ul!

During the course of my case, from arrest to trial, Rusty kept in constant contact with me, which was important. As my case developed and we prepared for trial, Rusty and Jean consistently impressed me with the way that they handled depositions and all of the other preliminary steps of my case.... I trusted Rusty's judgement on a few things which I was on the fence about and I am very glad that I did. Rusty and Jean both accompanied me through jury selection and trial. They perfectly complement each other's talents. The verdict was returned favorably because of this dynamic duo and my faith in the justice system was restored. I have typically had a very low opinion of all attorneys, however these two have completely made me change my mind. They were professional, dedicated, I felt at all times like they were willing to fight for me, and above all they were effective. I absolutely cannot praise them enough. I hope to never need an attorney again, however if I do, I wouldn't dream of calling anyone else.

Summer vacation took a wrong turn when our teenage son found himself at an unsupervised party on the beach. Underage drinking and some bad choices thereafter ended badly with a call from a police officer. We did not know who to turn to for advice or what to expect regarding the charges against my s...on. Luckily we found Mr. Shepard. He personally provided council and advised our best course of action. There is no substitute for Mr. Shepard’s knowledge and expertise in juvenile law. I highly recommend using Mr. Shepard if your teenager finds themselves in trouble in the PCB area.