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William Jay Sheaffer
also known as William Sheaffer, William J. Sheaffer
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Licensed in Florida for 47 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
William J. Sheaffer, P.A.
11 North Summerlin Avenue, Suite 225, Orlando, FL, 32801
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William Jay Sheaffer's Reviews
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Posted by JToledo | June 27, 2011
Made a MAJOR league mistake? Then hire this MAJOR league attorney!!
In December 2001, I made some decisions that forever changed my life. Those decisions resulted in 2 Felony/1 Federal drug charges. With nothing to lose, and everything to gain, I met with Mr. Sheaffer. From the start he told me best/worst case for my situation. His honesty was refreshing and enlighti...
William Jay Sheaffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Without a doubt in my mind, Mr. Sheaffer is by far the best criminal defense attorney out there. I have the pleasure of working out of one his office spaces in his building, and can't begin to describe his level of professionalism and intelligence. Mr. Sheaffer is by far number one on my list for defense against any criminal matters, and he should be on yours too."
"Without question one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in Florida (if not the US). He is highly regarded by lawyers and judges. I was county judge in the early 1990s and Bill appeared before me on numerous cases. He was exceptional in his efforts."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Distinguished Alumnus Award for Professional Achievement, University of Central Florida
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Pro Bono Work on Behalf of Children, The Florida Supreme Court
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Gaurdian ad Litem of the Year Award, Orange County Legal Aid Society
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Award of Excellence for pro bono work on behalf of children, Orange County Legal Aid Society
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Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Legal Analyst, ABC affiliate WFTV Eye Witness News
1979 - Present
Owner, William J. Sheaffer, P.A. Attorney At Law
1978 - 1979
Assistant State's Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney, 9th Circuit
Associations
Florida Bar Association
Board Certified/Criminal Trial Specialist
National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Board Certified/Criminal Trial Advocate
Orange County Bar Association
The Federal Bar Association
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Association of Federal Defense Lawyers
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
Education
1978
Nova University College of Law
Juris Doctor Degree
1975
University of Central Florida
B.A. cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2011
Society of Professional Journlists
Careers in the Media
2011
Lessons in Ethics and Professionalism
Ethics and Professionalism from the Casey Anthony Trial
Languages
English