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Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A.Member
William J. Sheppard
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William J. Sheppard

5.0
3 reviews

215 Washington Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Appellate Practice and 1 more

About William J. Sheppard

Phi Delta Phi. Executive Editor, University of Florida Law Review, 1966-1967. Author: "Criminal Law: Void for Vagueness Versus Common Law Criminal Libel," 19 Florida Law Review 307, 1966; "Present Banking Structure in Florida and Branch Banking," 20 University of Florida Law Review 84, Vol. XX, No. 1, Summer, 1967. Member, Governor's Advisory Committee on Corrections, 1982-1986. Recipient: U.S. Army's Commendation Medal; Distinguished Service Award presented by the National Federation of the Blind of Florida, 1978; Nelson Poynter Civil Liberties Award, 1982 and 2000; The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, 1984; The Florida Supreme Court Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award, 1985; Civil and Human Rights award presented by the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies, 1990; Selig I. Golden Memorial Award presented by the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar, 1993; Steven M. Goldstein Criminal Justice Award presented by the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2001; The Florida Bar Foundation Medal of Honor Award, 2004; Mary L. Singleton Justice, Peace and Social Harmony Memorial Award, 2004. Member, 1992-1996 and Chairman, 1995-1996, Judicial Nominating Commission, Fourth Judicial Circuit. Member, Civil Justice Reform Act Commission, Middle District of Florida, 1996-1998. Voted one of The Best Lawyers in America in the following areas: Criminal Defense; Non-White Collar; Non-White Collar Criminal Defense; White Collar Criminal Defense; Appellate Law; First Amendment Law; Labor and Employment Law; recognized as Super Lawyer on the area of Criminal Defense, Civil Rights/First Amendment, Employment Litigation - Plaintiff. Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer; Voted 2012 Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, Non-White Collar Criminal Defense.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 15, 2016
Hired Attorney William J. Sheppard

Bill Sheppard is an excellent attorney and went over and beyond to defend me during a very stressful time. I am very thankful for everything he has done for myself and my family. Had it not been for him and his law firm I would have had to go to federal prison for many years.

Debtor and Creditor
Posted by anonymous
January 01, 2016
Hired Attorney William J. Sheppard

In 1994, the Duval County School Board filed a statement against my teaching certificate, and the Department of Education requested a letter explaining the details relating to a worthless check charge. Mr. Sheppard and another young lawyer crafted the letter of explaining that the matter had be resolved. The Department of Education accepted the letter and the case was closed. I recommend Mr. Sheppard for your legal needs without reservation.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 19, 2011
Hired Attorney William J. Sheppard

Without doubt he is the best criminal lawyer in the Southeast.

Services

Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Rights
  • Appellate Practice
  • Other 1
    • Federal Trial Practice

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Doggett v. U.S., 505 U.S. 647 (1992)
    Johnson v. U.S., 520 U.S. 461 (1997)
    Bashir v. U.S. 544 U.S. 957 (2005).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1968, Florida
    1971, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1973, U.S. Supreme Court
    1981, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    1995, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    1999, U.S. Tax Court
    1968, U.S. District Courts, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
    Memberships
    Jacksonville Bar Association (Fourth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee, 1999-2000)
    The Florida Bar (Member, Criminal Law Certification Committee, 1986-1988)
    Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1986-1987)
    National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    American College of Trial Lawyers
    Life Member, The Florida Bar Foundation
    Master of the Bench, Chester Bedell Inn of Court.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 1967
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Florida State University
    Class of 1963
    B.S.
  • Military Service
    lst. Lt. U.S. Army 1963-1965
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1941
    Portland, Oregon, November 4, 1941

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    William J. Sheppard is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
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    Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio, P.A. has 5 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    William J. Sheppard attended University of Florida.
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    William J. Sheppard is listed in the Appellate Practice, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Criminal Trial Practice and White Collar Crime section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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