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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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 41 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

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William Wallshein PA

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

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William Wallshein's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

47 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Wallshein was one of the best attorneys I've been recommended and would definitely recommend him to anyone. He handled my injunction hearing professionally and quickly. He called me on weekends to let me know he was working diligently on my case which made me feel at ease and gave me peace of min...d that someone other than my family/friends had my best interest in mind. Again, I would recommend Mr. Wallshein to anyone.

Posted by Matthew | June 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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.

Posted by matthew | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Divorce attorney

Bill was professional and upfront about cost and procedures. I felt Bill was working in my interest and not looking to drag out the process for more time, something I had experienced in the past with other attorneys. I would highly recommend his services to others and will continue to hire Bill again... in the future if needed.

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William Wallshein's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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