Rusty Shepard

Rusty Shepard

also known as Rudolph Carroll Shepard, Jr.

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Panama City, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2612 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL

About Rusty

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Shepard Law is focused on results. Mr. Shepard represents people who have been arrested or charged with a crime or are wanted by law enforcement for questioning. Feel free to call Shepard Law's 24/7 Emergency Hotline for a free consultation and case evaluation.

25 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Shepard Law

2612 West 15th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401

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Rusty Shepard's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lauren | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Personable and understanding

Rusty is very personable and accommodating. He made himself available on short notice and met with me after hours. He told me not to worry and got everything dismissed in court this morning! Thank you Rusty and Lisa!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense

No Trespass Order

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.

Posted by Michelle | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Ultimate professional

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!

Posted by Justin | September 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

They make an impressive team.

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.

Posted by Erica | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you just isn't enough!

Thank you just isn’t enough. Rusty, you and your team really are the best there is! I am so grateful for the advocating you did on behalf of my Mom. You came through when other lawyers and legal professionals didn't. Our family is grateful beyond measure with how her entire case was handled. But more... importantly, how she was handled and treated as an individual with dignity and respect by you and your staff during a very critical and stressful time for her.

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Rusty Shepard's Lawyer Endorsements

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N. David Shamloo

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked together on a criminal matter where my non-citizen client needed a certain outcome in her criminal matter to avoid deportation from the US. Rusty came through!"

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Jean Downing

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Shepard and his staff truly care about the outcome of their clients' cases! Rusty works well with prosecutors to get the best plea offer! But that doesn't mean he is afraid to take a case to trial if the plea offer isn't acceptable. He's great with a jury, too! I'd hire him if I needed a criminal defense attorney."

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Michael Goodson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Mr. Shepard when I was a prosecutor in Panama City. Rusty is an outstanding attorney, who fights for his clients. In addition to being an excellent advocate, Rusty is a wonderful father and friend. He understands how criminal cases affect families and truly takes those concerns to heart."

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Walter Hnot,

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rusty is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Kimberly Shouppe

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Rusty Shepard. He is an professional and dedicated to being an advocate for his clients!"

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Adam Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rusty is a solid lawyer who cares about his clients."

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Henry Perry

Personal injury lawyer

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Adam Ellis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jean Downing

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lisa Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gerard Virga

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida), The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida), The National Trial Lawyers

2015

10.0 "Superb" Rated, Avvo

2015

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida), The National Trial Lawyers

2014

10.0 "Superb" Rated, Avvo

2014

Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida), The National Trial Lawyers

2013

10.0 "Superb" Rated, Avvo

2011

Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Member, Shepard Law

2004 - 2011

Partner, Appleman, Shepard & Trucks Law Offices, P.A.

2000 - 2004

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit of Florida

Associations

2015 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (14th Judicial Circuit)

Chapter Representative

2012 - Present

Bay County Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce

Member

2006 - Present

St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court

Barrister

2006 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter)

Member

2005 - Present

Bay County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (Commissioned 1990)

Member

2013 - 2013

Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Indigent Services Committee

Member

2011 - 2015

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County Chapter)

President

2010 - 2011

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter)

Vice President

2007 - 2010

Bay County Bar Association

President

2006 - 2007

Bay County Bar Association

Treasurer

2003 - 2009

Florida Bar, Law Related Education Committee

Member

2003 - 2009

Law Related Education Committee of the Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. LB

Not Guilty

State v. BD

Life Felony reduced to misdemeanor

State v. MB

Not Guilty of Sale of Cocaine

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Education

2000

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

DUI Defense

2015

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

Ask Us Anything

2015

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

Social Security Disability

2014

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

Crime and Punishment

2014

Florida State University; Communication Planning and Dispute Resolution

Communcation and Conflict Resolution in Florida Courts

2013

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

Crime & Punishment

2013

Florida State University; Communication Planning and Dispute Resolution

Managing Conflict Through Communication

2013

Domestic Violence Task Force Committee, Meeting

Community Impact of Domestic Violence

2012

News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show

Ask Us Anything

2011

Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar

Professionalism in Practice Panel Discussion

2010

Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar

Professionalism in Practice Panel Discussion

2009

Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar

The Importance of Local Bar Membership

2003

Evidence Collection for Medical Professionals in Sex Cases

Sex Case Evidence Collection

2002

Search and Seizure Update

Search and Seizure

2002

"Behind Closed Doors" - Rural Domestic Violence Conference

Evidence Collection in a Domestic Violence Case

2001

Search and Seizure Update

Search and Seizure

2001

"Behind Closed Doors" - Rural Domestic Violence Conference

Evidence Collection in a Domestic Violence Case

Publications

2008

Bay Life Magazine One to Watch

2008

Panama City Living The New Vanguard: Smart, Savvy and Bay County's Very Own

Languages

English

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