Shashi S Jairam

Shashi S Jairam

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement, Personal Injury

2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL

About Shashi

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Domestic battery, suspended licenses, drug possession charge, thefts, or any felony or misdemeanor.

50%
DUI and DWI 40%

DUIs, Enhanced DUIs, DUI Crash, Felony DUIs.

40%
Expungement 5%

Expungement and Sealing of criminal record

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

J & J Law Firm, P.A.

2161 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, Suite 301, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409

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Shashi S Jairam's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

163 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Criminal Defense

I hired Shashi as my defense attorney for a felony battery case in late 2022. We worked quickly to compile evidence showing that my accuser left out many details in his police report and the case was dropped within two days of me turning myself in and giving my police statement. Shashi was very respo...nsive and professional during all of our interactions and I am glad I chose to hire him.

Shashi Jairam

Replied last March 15, 2023

Thanks for the great review. I'm very happy we could help with your case. It was a pleasure working with great clients like you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.

Posted by Omar | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Happy Client!

My father was charged with Domestic Battery and Tampering. There was a misunderstanding at home and the police report was pretty loaded with details. We, as a family, consulted many other quality lawyers but felt a bit more like we were speaking to businessmen and not lawyers. We definitely wanted to... feel comfortable with the attorney we would retain/hire. I decided to call Shashi Shairam, we spoke over the phone and right away I felt the sincerity and empathy in his voice. We set up a consultation and listened to what he could do for our father and family. He not only spoke to us about the case itself but also spoke to us about his background and about life itself. I felt like he understood where we were at and that along with his resume made us a family decide to move forward by hiring him to represent my father. He instantly got to work, gave us instructions on what to do from our part and was in contact with the prosecutor to convince them to drop the case. I felt very confident that he would get the job done even before hearing the good news. He called me up days later to inform me that the felony and misdemeanor charges had been dropped. At that point I was extremely happy for our family's decision on choosing him. Lawyer Shashi Jairam was always very honest with us and made us feel like he'd been a family friend for long. Communication was the key to the lawyer client relationship; he would always text or call me to check up on things we needed to do as family. Since this situation was new to us, we were overwhelmed but attorney Shashi took over and made us feel at ease through the whole process. I cannot thank him enough for what he did for my family and more specifically for my father. We are very grateful and happy with his dedication, hard work and service.

Shashi Jairam

Replied last September 11, 2020

Omar, thank you very much for that wonderful review! It was a pleasure helping you and your family in this very difficult situation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any legal help. Thank you again, Shashi Jairam.

Posted by Mariana | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

The best lawyer in West Palm Beach and a great person !

As a woman who always plan everything in life , I started to write my 2019 business plan with a lot of hope. One day in November 2018 my life turned to a nightmare when I got arrested and charged with domestic battery . I was devastated and very disappointed. I didn’t know what to do , but I got so...me energy from inside and started to look for a lawyer in the internet . I believe God sent Shashi to my life. I called him without hesitation and he called me back right away . The first time I met him I knew he was the right one. I was impressed with all the medals he have because he is a veteran and was in the military and I admired that . I was nervous but I listened to everything he told me to do . I went to my first appearance in court and I saw how great he is inside the court room , he is a great attorney! After one month and 12 days I appeared in court again and everything was to fast , he have that magic and genius way to work inside the court room, a way I only saw in the movies before . The case was dropped and after I showed him my appreciation I started to breath and smile again . I highly recommend Shashi Jairan to those who are charged with a similar case or have any other legal problem , he is sincere , very strict and a great person . He will tell you what to do and if you listen to him he will help you and resolve your problem with his great skills . Shashi knows what to do and he have experience as an prosecutor as well . The payment was also smooth , Thank you Shashi Jairan !

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Best Lawyer

My son got in trouble and I needed to hire a lawyer for him. I received many fliers from different lawyers, but the minute I read Shashi’s credentials I knew that he is the one I am going to hire. Called him right away and made an appointment for a free consultation. When we met, I knew that my insti...ncts are correct and that was the right guy for my son. I never ever had to deal with a situation where my son did what I raised him to do: protect people. He got arrested and beaten up by the cops just because he was trying to tell them that they can’t do what they were doing and to stop strangling his friend who was already unconscious and was heavy bleeding from the head. He got charged for resisting without violence (later changed to with violence) and aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. Shashi got him a PTI. Shashi took the time to explain to us what is going to happen and all the possible outcomes. He was prepared in advance for any situation that may arise. Due to his career as a prosecutor he has a great relationship with people that work in the courts and legal system that also helped with the quick resolve of the situation. Shashi worked with me on payment plan and was always there to talk to me about the concerns we had. He always responded quickly to any of our messages and kept us updated all the time. We would highly recommend Shashi to anyone who is having legal problems. He knows his stuff and always has a prepared strategy for any situation.

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Shashi S Jairam's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mattie Fore

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Maria Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jairam is a well respected, dedicated, and highly skilled advocate. He is definitely an excellent choice."

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H. Aalsberg

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers I know the hard work and dedication to the profession it takes to be selected as one of America's Top Trial Lawyers. Therefore, I proudly endorse Attorney Shashl Jalram truly one of America's Top Lawyers."

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Alex Hairston

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jairam has a solid reputation amongst his peers due to his skilled practice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Travis Owen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jairam is an excellent criminal defense attorney, and treats his clients with attention to detail and compassion for their cause"

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Noah Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jairam's knowledge and experience make him an excellent criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Forsyth

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jairam is a highly contributing member to the Avvo community and an expert practitioner."

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Dorinda Myers

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Jairam. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Keen attention to detail with exceptional client service. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lorenzo Perez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Vonnie Dones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Inna Gorin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Shashi Jairam donates his time posting very helpful legal answers in the Avvo community to assist individuals seeking advice. This demonstrates a compassion to help people in need. He is an asset to the legal profession. I fully endorse him."

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Brian Gabriel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His clients should have confidence in his ability to represent them."

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Scott Skier

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Elizabeth Carpenter

Unknown lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well respected lawyer in the community. Dedicated advocate."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer as one who is a specialist in their field and highly recommend."

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Mattie Fore

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maria Albanese

Criminal defense lawyer

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Forsyth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dorinda Myers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lorenzo Perez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ruth Singer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Cleary

Personal injury lawyer

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Goldstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elizabeth Carpenter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Skier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Simon Kabzan

Family lawyer

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Meryl Chambers

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lee Zavatsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Gabriel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Phillips

Personal injury lawyer

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Sam Israels

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mariya Furman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brad Kaiserman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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)

Associations

2014 - Present

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Committee Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2014 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2012 - 2015

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2011

Maryland State Bar Association

Student Member

2008 - 2012

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2010

Student Bar Association

Evening Class President

Sample of Legal Cases

Florida v. E.P.

Convinced filing attorney to file misdemeanor charges only. Misdemeanor case resolve with diversion (20 hours of community service) and case was nolle prossed.

Florida v. L.W.

Resolved with a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, time served. No DL suspension.

Florida v. S.G.

Probation on DUI with a No Valid DL on the suspended license, preventing possible habitualization.

Florida v. K.B.

Probation with house arrest

Florida v. C.S.

Nolle Pros after Diversion.

Florida v J.L.

Diversion.

Florida v R.G.

Pled to misdemeanor battery and criminal mischief with time served. Felonies were no-filed. Robbery was filed as Petit Theft and ultimately nolle prossed.

Florida v M.R.

Diversion.

Florida v R.G.

Probation

Florida v C.I.

Time Served (Client was unable to get a valid DL)

Florida v. M.D.

Got case no-filed by intake prosecutor.

Florida v R. R.

Resolved with diversion. Case nolle prossed at very first hearing.

Florida v. M.A.

Nolle Pros on Count 3, Withhold of Adjudication with Probation on two lesser 3 deg Fel on Counts 1 and 2.

Florida v. M.M.

Persuade prosecutor to drop charges.

Florida v. C.O.

Plead to Misdemeanor Attempted Possession of Marijuana, preserving client's ability to drive

Florida v. K.P.

Resolved case with a diversion program after which case was nolle pros. Client only went to court once.

Florida v. A.M.

Diversion program.

Florida v. J.B.

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

Florida v. R.C.

Persuaded prosecutor to file misdemeanor charges. Nolle pros following a diversion program.

Florida v. D.R.

Resolved case with a diversion program after which case was nolle pros.

Florida v. M.H.

Resolved with nolle pros prior to court date. Client never had to appear in court.

Florida v. E.H.

Resolved with nolle pros at first appearance. Client never had to appear in court.

Florida v. K.F.

Won at Trial

Florida v. J.W.

Won at Trial

Florida v. R.D.

Won at Trial

Florida v. J.P.

Won at Trial

Florida v. S.D.

Won at Trial

Florida v. R.M.

Won at Trial

Florida v. D.N.

Won at Trial

Florida v. M.R.

Won at Trial

Florida v. V.M.

Won at Trial

Florida v. F.S.

Won at Trial

Florida v. C.B.

Won at Trial

Florida v. V.M.

Won at Trial

Florida v. S.B.

Won at Trial

Florida v. D.P.

Won at Trial

Florida v. S.B.

Won at Trial

Florida v. A.L.

Won at Trial

Florida v. C.O.

Won at Trial

Florida v. J.P.

Won at Trial

Florida v. T.H.

Won at Trial

Florida v. D.L.

Won at Trial

Florida v. J.J.

Won at Trial

Florida v. R.B.

Won at Trial

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Education

2011

University of Maryland School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2000

Eastern Kentucky University

Certificate

1999

University of Maryland, University College

MA - Masters

1992

Wayland Baptist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

Community College of the Air Force

Associates

Speaking Engagements

2016

Law Magnet Program

Legal Consequences of Drug Use

2016

Law Magnet Program

Legal Consequences of Drug Use

2011

Professional Conduct Seminar

Prosecutorial Misconduct

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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