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William Jay Gelin

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oakland Park, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3350 NE 12 Th Ave Unit 23746, Oakland Park, FL

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Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

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Tribune Legal Services

3350 NE 12 Th Ave Unit 23746, Oakland Park, FL, 33307-8432

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ray Rapaglia | February 17, 2026 | Criminal Defense

One Of The Best Attorneys In South Florida

Bill Gelin is an excellent lawyer, and I highly recommend his services. He has been practicing law for many years and has strong, respected relationships throughout the Courthouse. We, at James Club Recovery, have worked side by side with Bill through our Court advocacy efforts to help his clients ...achieve favorable outcomes. Bill is a highly skilled lawyer who understands substance abuse and mental health issues, on how, on occasion, could result in somebody making a mistake and perpetrating a crime. Bill fights tirelessly for the people he represents and is a truly gifted attorney.

Posted by Kera Bacon | August 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Hire him if you want to be free.!

Bill is a hands down the best lawyer i have ever used and is affordable. My husband was getting in trouble with VOPS. And bill delivered every time and got my husband reinstated. He has impact at the court house and is well respected.

Posted by Adam | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense lawyer in Broward county

I strongly recommend anyone who needs the best criminal defense lawyer Bill is the one. I met Bill when I first moved to Fort Lauderdale 15 years ago and hired him for several criminal cases cause I seem to have a hard time keeping myself out of trouble and referred quite a few friends and everyone ...was extremely greatful and shocked what he did for us and his skills. Thank you Bill! Your by far the best criminal defense lawyer Broward county has.

Posted by Miguel | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney

He saved me

He is not very personable, but boy he knows what he’s doing. He save my butt .

Posted by Ricky | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I was referred to Bill from my cousin whom he helped stay out of prison. I didn't see any way possible anyone was going to keep him from being sent away with what he did and his violations but Bill did. So when I found myself in trouble I called him. He definitely wants to be paid but he is very affo...rdable and was willing to work with me. Long story short I was on probation I violated instead of sitting in jail the usual 30 days when you violate he got me a court date I turned myself in the night before and was back home the next day with probation reinstated. He is straight to the point and upfront and honest which I love. if I ever need a attorney again he will be who I call. Thanks for helping me and my cousin Bill

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Stanford Law School

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