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Former Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County and a US Air Force Retired Military Officer with 20 years in law enforcement. Graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law. As a former Prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases such as, Retail Thefts, Suspended License, Driving Under the Influence, Narcotics Possession, Grand Theft, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Attempted First Degree Murder. I have done over 50 trials. Martindale-Hubbell®-AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Attorney.
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Posted by Greguy | January 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I hired shashi jairam on my criminal case he was a nice guy someone who knew how to take time and goes to details on your case and everything was reasonable on price and he got me out of my trouble shashi is the best , excellent and he is someone I will refer to anyone .
Posted by Jay | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I want to sincerely thank you for your exceptional work and dedication in resolving my case. Your expertise, diligence, and guidance helped me navigate an incredibly difficult time and achieve an outcome I never imagined possible that led to a withheld adjudication on my charge an outcome that has tr...
Thanks for the great review, Jay. Thanks for being a great client. It was my pleasure helping you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Words cannot express how thankful and blessed I am to have had Attorney Jairam represent me through this DUI. I, unfortunately, was stopped and charged for a DUI December 23rd 2024. Outside of the shame and regret that came with dealing with this, I was lost and did not know where and how to start. I...
I'm humbled by your words. You were a great client and I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to express your experience. It was a pleasure to help you and your family. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.
Posted by Yasiel Jimenez | February 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Will definitely recommend him great lawyer he showed a deep understanding of my personal situation and demonstrated empathy throughout the legal process, it really gave me the piece of mind i need it to rest assured, felt good knowing i had him in my side got what i was looking for and closed me case...
Thanks for the great review, Yasiel. Thanks for being a fantastic client. It was my pleasure helping you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.
Posted by Ellen | November 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney
After leaving a midweek work event, I didn't expect to find myself facing serious charges of a DUI-enhanced. As someone who's never been in trouble, or had any experience with the courts, the situation I was facing was both nerve-racking and completely foreign. Mr. Shashi was the first lawyer to call...
Thanks for the fantastic review, Ellen. Thanks for being a fantastic client. It was my pleasure helping you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.
"I endorse Shashi Jairam. I worked with him on a daily basis for many months. I defended many cases he prosecuted. He was always professional and courteous, and a pleasure to work with, even when things got heated. My experience with him as a defense attorney has been equally pleasant and impressive."
"Mr. Jairam is a well respected, dedicated, and highly skilled advocate. He is definitely an excellent choice."
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"When you, or a loved one, find yourself in need of a criminal defense/DUI attorney it is important that you retain an experienced, knowledgeable and competent attorney. Mr. Jairam has a positive reputation in the legal community for just those reasons."
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"Mr. Jairam is one of the most respected and hardworking attorneys in Palm Beach County. He has a stellar reputation among the lawyers and judges in this county and has a VERY impressive career history. If you hire Mr. Jairam you know you will get a quality defense from a excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse attorney Shashi Jairam. He is a hard working, intelligent, and skilled attorney who fights hard to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. A dedicated professional who is widely respected within the legal community."
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"Mr. Jairam is an excellent attorney with a sharp legal mind. Shashi and I worked together extensively when he was employed as an Assistant State Attorney. As adversaries, Mr. Jairam was always diligent in his preparation and I have no doubt that will continue as he establishes himself as a top notch Defense attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Shashi Jairam."
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2016
Top Contributor Award 2016, Avvo
2016
Clients' Choice 2016, Avvo
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2015
Top Contributor Award 2015, Avvo
2015
Clients' Choice 2015, Avvo
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top Contributor Award 2014, Avvo
2011
Cum Laude, University of Maryland School of Law
1992
Cum Laude, Wayland Baptist University
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, J & J Law Firm, P.A.
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office, Baltimore
2011 - 2014
Assistant State Attorney, Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, State Attorney's Office, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
1989 - 2009
Military Officer, Major (Retired), United States Air Force (Active Duty)
2014 - Present
Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCommittee Member
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
Florida BarMember
2012 - 2015
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Maryland State Bar AssociationStudent Member
2008 - 2012
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2010
Student Bar AssociationEvening Class President
Convinced filing attorney to file misdemeanor charges only. Misdemeanor case resolve with diversion (20 hours of community service) and case was nolle prossed.
Resolved with a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, time served. No DL suspension.
Probation on DUI with a No Valid DL on the suspended license, preventing possible habitualization.
Probation with house arrest
Nolle Pros after Diversion.
Diversion.
Pled to misdemeanor battery and criminal mischief with time served. Felonies were no-filed. Robbery was filed as Petit Theft and ultimately nolle prossed.
Diversion.
Probation
Time Served (Client was unable to get a valid DL)
Got case no-filed by intake prosecutor.
Resolved with diversion. Case nolle prossed at very first hearing.
Nolle Pros on Count 3, Withhold of Adjudication with Probation on two lesser 3 deg Fel on Counts 1 and 2.
Persuade prosecutor to drop charges.
Plead to Misdemeanor Attempted Possession of Marijuana, preserving client's ability to drive
Resolved case with a diversion program after which case was nolle pros. Client only went to court once.
Diversion program.
Both second degree felonies were nolle prossed (Burglary and Dealing in Stolen Prop). Client receive a withhold of adjudication and probation on Grand Theft and False Verification
Persuaded prosecutor to file misdemeanor charges. Nolle pros following a diversion program.
Resolved case with a diversion program after which case was nolle pros.
Resolved with nolle pros prior to court date. Client never had to appear in court.
Resolved with nolle pros at first appearance. Client never had to appear in court.
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2011
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2000
Certificate
1999
MA - Masters
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1992
Associates
2016
Legal Consequences of Drug Use
2016
Legal Consequences of Drug Use
2011
Prosecutorial Misconduct
2013
2011
1999
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