William Wallshein

William Wallshein

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family ... +2 more

1601 Forum Place,, Suite 602, West Palm Beach, FL

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Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

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1601 Forum Place,, Suite 602, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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47 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Arlene | March 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

HE IS THE BEST ATTORNEY

I retained William Wallshein almost 20 years ago and have been in contact with him ever since. He is such a fine man and one of the best attorneys I have ever known. I worked as a paralegal for 20+ years in the courts and law firms in both NY and Florida. I interacted with over 100 attorneys on ...a professional basis, saw them communicate with their clients, I read their pleadings, and even watched them in court, and was often disappointed. Not only is William Wallshein highly skilled and knowledgeable in the law, he is personable, and always respectful. He is honest, he always does the right thing. His strong sense of integrity comes through as a priority he values. And more often than not, he exceeds expectations. All of his qualities contribute to his outstanding results. He goes above and beyond making you feel you are his most important client. I highly recommend William Wallshein to anyone who may need guidance or representation with a criminal matter.

Posted by Jay | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A wonder attorney!

A few weeks ago a loved one was arrested for doing virtually nothing. I contacted Bill within hours of the arrest. Since this was our first time dealing with anything like this we were all scared. The loved one had been charged with a 3rd degree felony. After hearing my story, Bill told me not to ...worry, easier said than done, and met me at the jail for the loved one's first court date. He explained the process and told me exactly what was going to happen. He then went in to the lock up to speak with my loved one who had no idea I had hired an attorney for them. While every other inmate had to post a bond, Bill got the loved one released without having to post anything! Then a week later, he got the entire matter dismissed. If your in trouble, you can do no better than Bill. And although I hope we never have the need for him again, should trouble rear its head in our direction, Bill will be my first call! .

Posted by Marnie | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Don’t Look Anywhere Else

Being in a police station while someone you love is being arrested (even in bogus charges) is bad enough. But sitting through the turmoil that comes next is infinitely worse. Luckily someone recommended Bill and I wasn’t without his calm, logical demeanor for more than a few minutes. Distraught as I ...was, he “held my hand” (via phone because COVID) and was available at any given time. He was transparent and clear through the entire process, which ended in the charges being dropped. Bill would be my first call if any legal issue ever arose again. Highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Lawyer for the Stars

William Wallshein is one of the most attentive and kind, understanding people. For someone that had their very first offense and was having a pretty rough time figuring out what to do next, he helped me through this whole ordeal. I am so thankful I chose him, because I wasn't just another case number... to him, he made me feel at ease and he was extremely organized and his prices are fair. I would recommend Will to anyone.

Posted by Matthew | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney, Wonderful Person

I went to see Attorney Bill Wallshein on a DUI case recently. You can imagine how worried I was about all the fallout surrounding the arrest. Bill immediately put my mind at ease that he would be in my corner throughout the process. With his connections within the Palm Beach County legal community, h...e was able to determine that a DA would not consider even a day of jail time for this offense if we had to plead guilty. That was a huge relief! He patiently walked me through every step of the process, requested the police videos and reports to assess the strength of my case and offered his advice but no pressure to plead either way. He got to know me and put up with my warped sense of humor and my fears--and even made me laugh when things looked the most challenging. He legal fees were very reasonable plus he allowed me to break them up into affordable chunks until we finally went to court. Besides that he walked me through every possible scenario of probation, license suspension, traffic school, and counseling if required. Most importantly, anytime I called Bill, he called me back as soon as he was free--not the next day or week! (Or he was available by text or email in a similar way.) He understood how much the case affects your job and private life. I spoke to many others faced with DUI in my traffic school classes who said they had miserable experiences with attorneys who didn't prioritize their needs and were very impersonal. So I'm glad I had Bill Wallshein on my side and was very happy with the resolution of my case.

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Brian Gabriel

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow criminal defense attorney I can endorse Bill. He handles his cases well and is a professional who has his clients best interests in mind when representing them."

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Robyn Weiss

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Pugh

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Bill for years. Inside and outside of the Courtroom Bill is a true professional. Bill offers his clients solid legal advise and zealous representation while remaining a solid professional in his dealings with opposing Counsel. I strongly recommend Bill for representation in family law matters."

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Marina Petillo

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is is very knowledgeable and caring. His demeanor is perfect for this area of law!"

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Fredrick Susaneck

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bill is an excellent lawyer. I have known Him for years. I have handled several family cases with him and he does an excellent job. Have also seen him handle various criminal defense matters and he has a great understanding of the system and does an excellent job."

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Jeffrey Begens

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer (and I have not endorsed any other lawyer on Avvo). I have been practicing law (divorce and commerial litigation) in Florida for 25+ years. I do not practice criminal law. Whenever any of my clients run afoul of the law, I contact Bill immediately. He is my go-to guy to get my clients out of their criminal bind. I fully trust Bill's judgment and criminal expertise. I would not use anyone else."

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Stephen Winig

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill for years. He is a great lawyer - professional and courteous - and dedicated to the cause of his clients. He knows how to get a case settled and if necessary how to take it to trial. Most importantly he knows what he has to do to protect his client."

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David Olson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Gabriel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Cory Strolla

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robyn Weiss

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stephen Winig

Family lawyer

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Jack Pugh

Family lawyer

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Bruce Rosenwater

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, William Wallshein P.A.

1984 - 1990

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney

Associations

1990 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Practice Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Ridge Gabriel vs State of Florida

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Education

1983

The Florida State University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1979

Ithaca College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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