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Posted by anonymous | March 19, 2015

Having Steven and his team on your side is the best decision you can make!

I got arrested in August for a DUI if from Out of state, I wasn't sure what to do with my case. I was scared and nervous about taking care of my legal issues while living out of state. I called numerous lawyers and asked around, I got a lot of shaky responses from different lawyers. Steve was honest..., knowledgeable and upfront. If he didn't know he said he would call me back and he usually did within the hour. Steven and his team acted like my case was important and he treated me not just as a form of income but rather as a person. His flat rate makes him someone that isn't looking at the dollar signs when you call. It keeps him honest and keeps him from caring less about your case if your unable to come up with extra. You can barely get that from other lawyers who want another $250 to answer a question about your case!!! Trust me when I tell you that Steven and his team should be your first and last call. He got me into the DUI diversion program in Palm Beach county and even able to get the conviction of guilty for reckless driving off of my record as soon as I complete my probation. Thank you Steven!!!

Posted by Christian | March 09, 2015

When no one said I had a chance he did

Steven K Bell fought for me when no else would. Mr Bell was able to get my DUI dropped ,and I am incredibly thankful to him. I highly recommend Mr Bell to anyone in my predicament.

Posted by kathrynnorton | March 02, 2015

Top 5 Reasons

5 unique facts why Steven Bell rises above the competition. 1. His flat fee rates. No matter which way your case goes, you have already agreed on the payment. This keeps Steven's opinion unbiased and not motivated by money. Other attorneys start at a number and it only goes up. 2. His experience. ...Steven has had more experience with DUI cases and gone to trial more than most attorneys will do in a lifetime. This experience gives Steven the real "education" needed for picking Jurors and deciding how to navigate your case. 3. Steven has the confidence and knowledge to make all the hard decisions for you. This is why you pay an Attorney. Other attorneys told me I HAD TO BE THE ONE to decide to "opt out" or go to trial. "trial costs more...more risk" "just pay me $2500 and "opt out" with reckless". Luckily I found Steven and had much better results than anyone else even offered. 4. Steven is well liked and respected by Judges, prosecutors, clerks, and everyone else that works in the system. He developed this reputation by being honest about his clients, a master negotiator, and all involved know how experienced he is. 5. Steven has a wonderful staff supporting him and you. They are always accessible, very professional but friendly, and never judgmental. If you have been arrested for DUI your nightmare has only begun. This is your life changing and critical choice to hire the right attorney. For me that was Steven Bell.

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014

suspended license

Recently got into some trouble for having a suspended license and some other nonsense. Basically got pulled over one morning on my way to work apparently my license was suspended for not having payed some red light tickets. The officer took my license and gave me a whole bunch of other tickets. The s...uspended license ticket said "knowingly" and it was for a misdemeanor. The officer could have arrested me but he felt bad because i was taking my dad to work (he works on palm beach island i work on congress and palm beach lakes and he doesnt have a license "dui") and "he didnt want to arrest me in front of my dad". After I left the scene I was calling all morning looking for an attorney getting quotes and what not. I was freaking out about not having a physical license and how I was going to get to and from work. I had never been in trouble like this I had no idea what I was doing or how to go about this situation but I knew I wasn't about to get took en advantage of. Then finally I came across Meltzer and Bell. I walked into Stevens office explained to him my situation literally got my license cleared the next day. The whole staff is exceptional they make you feel comfortable and secure. I definitely have NO complaints and will most definitely come back to him any time I'm in a jam. I'm still amazed by how I found them and how convenient it was for me. What I thought was going to be a nightmare turned into a walk in the park.

Posted by Natalie | September 28, 2014

an outstanding lawyer

Well I was arrested for a DUI back in February. I had a public defender for that case. I was subject to a year on probation with early termination and drivers license suspended of course for 6 months and all that other stuff I have to complete for a first dui offense. Anyways I violated my probation ...due to a hit and run, driving while license is suspended, and no proof of insurance. I did not get arrested that night thank God. They released me and told me to go home. Although I knew when I woke up I needed to hire a lawyer IMEDIATLEY. I browsed the Web, I believe it was a Sunday morning, & the first name to pop up was Meltzer & Bell law firm. I read some reviews & something told me look no further & call right away. I did just that. My lawyer now is Steven Bell. And needless to say he is an outstanding g lawyer. He reassured me right away that I would get through this, very confident he was. He showed so much care & I knew from then that was the lawyer I needed to hire. They were trying to give me I believe it was 60 or 90 days in jail, I don't remember but there was no way that could happen to me I thought because I have a 1 year old at home and I'm a single mom who takes full care of my child with work, bills, and our home. My son needed me out there and thanks to Mr.Bell, he was able to get me on house arrest, which of course is not the most exciting thing, but for me it was music to my ears just to know I would be at home with my son, anything Is better then to be in jail. Till this day, he continues to help me, he always answers me and gets back to me as soon as he can. Overall I'm so happy with the results and moving forward with life thanks to his help. Without have hiring him God knows how things would be right now. Thanks steven your the best!!!!!! I would recommend you 36484625 times!

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