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At Shepard Law, we have served over 5000 clients in the Panama City community. These cases have given us the experience we need to provide top-notch legal services to the community. We believe our attorneys' tenacious, client-centric focus has led us to become a successful name in the criminal defense field. We also believe we have a unique understanding of the law as our founding attorney, Rusty Shepard, is a former prosecutor.
This gives us a better understanding of the prosecution's legal strategy, which enables us to build you a better defense. If you are facing criminal charges and are looking for a criminal lawyer to protect your rights, our Florida criminal defense attorneys have the experience, knowledge and tenacity to help you. For more information on each of our attorneys, click their name, there you will find more information on their background, education and experience.
Give us a call today to set up a free consultation.
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“I could not be more happy with the service offered by Mr Shepard and his entire staff. They treated me with compassion and professionalism from the day I walked into their office. They tirelessly worked and achieved a positive outcome for me.” - Jeff H.
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“Rusty is an ethical, knowledgeable, and highly skilled attorney. He is contentious in working with his clients to assure the best possible outcome. Rusty kept me fully informed of the strengths and weaknesses of my case and had me fully prepared.” - Jared H.
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“Rusty is very personable and accommodating. He made himself available on short notice and met with me after hours. He told me not to worry and got everything dismissed in court this morning! Thank you Rusty and Lisa!!!” - Lauren F.

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Available 24/7
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Former Prosecutor
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Free Initial Consultation
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Over Two Decades of Experience
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Superb Rating on Avvo
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Handled 5000+ Cases
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Protecting Your Rights
We have successfully handled thousands of criminal cases and can find a solution that works for you.
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About Us
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