Gerard Shelton Williams

Gerard Shelton Williams

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

200 SE 6th St Ste 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Gerard

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

I'm a Board Certified criminal trial lawyer. I have practiced in Broward county for 24 years. I was a prosecutor in the 1990's and have been defending criminal cases for the past 15 years.

35 years | 10,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 34 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gerard Shelton Williams

200 SE 6th St Ste 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-3424

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Gerard Shelton Williams's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

Jerry represented me in a case that seemed to be lost, and won it for me. He's very approachable and is always available for his clients. Highly recommended!

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Client advocacy outside the courtroom

Mr. Williams worked tirelessly with my niece's family members and her alcohol treatment professionals for many months to ensure she took the right steps to avoid incarceration, receive treatment and remain available for her children. This included post trial follow up to connect her with a family att...orney and the appropriate rehab facility for her age and her level of dependence. (For the record, while not the actual client, I did pay part of his fee and worked with him several times during the hearings/trial process.)

Posted by Donald | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Honest

I have known Gerry for many many years. He has always responded quickly with a phone call or an email. These are things that many attorneys do not do. I have consulted with Jerry he number of times and he is always giving me great advice. I wouldn't hesitate to use Jerry or refer him to a friend.

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Consultation

Although I am out of state, Mr. Williams still provided me with top notch legal advice that helped me navigate the legal system in the state where I live. My Son was arrested and he made us aware of our rights and helped us to better communicate with our local attorney and the court system which res...ulted in a resolution of the case. Although I never had to hire Mr Williams, his experience, compassion, and drive to defend his clients is well known in Florida. His exceptional situational awareness of the Florida legal landscape makes Mr.Williams a top choice for those that need to defend themselves in the Florida court of law. He truly cares about his clients and treats each client as if they were friends and family.

Posted by lp | October 21, 2014 | Domestic Violence

Domestic Voilence Criminal case

Mr. Williams recently defend me on my domestic violence case, I must say he was excellent he found the truth and he did a great job cross referencing the witnesses he did such of a good job. He called me with every update on the case and I was surprised I called him after 5pm and he called me back wi...thin the hour. My verdict was NOT GUILTY. Thank you Mr Williams. Job well done. I would recommend you.

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Thomas Glasson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jerry has worked amazing results for several clients I am aware of. As a former felony prosecutor, Jerry is the best choice for a criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale"

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Courtney Montiero

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gerry is an extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and reliable criminal defense attorney. He goes the extra mile for his client and fellow attorneys. I would not hesitate to consult or cocounsel with him on my cases."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

BV, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Hat Trick Award, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2010

Board Certified - Criminal Trial, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, Gerard S. Williams, PA

1992 - 2002

Prosecutor, Broward State Attorney's Office

Associations

2008 - 2012

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board Member

2002 - 2008

Broward County Bar Association

Bench bar committee

Education

1991

Florida State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Indiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Russian

English

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