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Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I am currently a partner with the Meldon Law. Before joining the Meldon law firm in 2009, I practiced law in Daytona Beach with the State’s Attorney Office for almost four years. During my employment as an Assistant State Attorney, I personally handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor DUIs to capital felonies. In 2008, the 7th Judicial Circuit State’s Attorney’s Office promoted me to the Special Prosecution Unit.
I was born and raised in Gainesville and attended the College of William and Mary where I played on the Varsity Tennis Team and focused my education on the subjects of History and Economics. I later studied law at Stetson’s College of Law.
One of my life highlights was having my grandfather, Stetson Law Alum Maurice Wagner , present me with my diploma in 2005. My grandfather started practicing in Miami Beach in the early 1950s and a was a true trailblazer in the field of personal injury law. Maurice dedicated his life to fighting for justice and was awarded one of the highest distinctions by the Florida Supreme Court, the Tobias Simon award. In 2017, I returned to our family’s roots in South Florida where Maurice began his trial practice 80 years ago.
Now I run the Meldon Law firm with my father, the legendary Jeffrey Meldon. We have a full service firm with 5 lawyers and over 20 staff spread out through three Florida locations. Jeffrey and I take the time know our clients individually as it’s our honor to serve them.
I enjoy spending time with friends, both old and new. The most enjoyable aspect of my career are the long lasting relationships that have developed with many of my clients.
My interest is in trial practice involving criminal defense and personal injury cases.
| Carey Wagner Meldon: | Member at The Meldon Law |
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1 East Broward Blvd #730 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Website: | http://www.MeldonLaw.com |
| Phone: | 800-373-8000 |
| Fax: | 352-373-8400 |
| Offices: |
Meldon Law
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Supreme Court | Admitted | N/A |
| Florida Supreme Court | Admitted | N/A |
| Florida Supreme Court | Admitted | 2005 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Committee | Member | 2010 - 2016 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Local Chapter President | 2011 - 2012 |
| James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| James C. Adkins, Jr. American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Traffic Court Rules Modernization Sub-Committee | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | N/A |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Admitted | 2016 - 1900 |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Admitted | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Admitted | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partner of the Year | Pledge 5 Foundation | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
| College of William and Mary | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2001 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. Dietrich | Case Dismissed |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 18494 | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| A DUI Guide for Alachua County | Ways to Possibly Avoid a DUI Charge or Conviction | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Blood, Breath & Tears XXII | Putting Your Client on the Stand: Hold On Tight, This Is Going to Be a Rough Ride Home | 2015 |
| Best Criminal Practice | Defending DUI Cases | 2014 |
| Trial Advocacy Course | Trial Advocacy/Closing Argument | 2013 |
| Sante Fe Student Government | DUI/Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Kappa Alpha Order | DUI/ Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Hispanic Student Association | DUI/Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Delta Sigma Phi | DUI/ Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Caribbean Student Association Meeting | DUI/Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Basic Criminal Practice 2013 | Defending DUI Cases | 2013 |
| After School Gators | DUI/Alcohol Awareness | 2013 |
| Rossdale Group Webinar Lecturer | Criminal Law & DUI | 2010 |
| Lecture | Florida DUI Update | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant | Law Offices of Jeffrey Meldon | 2001 - 2003 |
| Legal Assistant | Law Offices of Jeffrey Meldon | 2001 - 2003 |
| Judicial Extern | 8th Judicial Circuit | 2003 - 2003 |
| Judicial Extern | 8th Judicial Circuit | 2003 - 2003 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit | 2004 - 2004 |
| Law Clerk | Cohen, Jayson & Foster | 2004 - 2004 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender's Office, 13th Judicial Circuit | 2004 - 2004 |
| Law Clerk | Cohen, Jayson & Foster | 2004 - 2004 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney's Office, Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit | 2006 - 2009 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney's Office, Florida's 7th Judicial Circuit | 2006 - 2009 |
| Partner | Meldon Law | 2009 - 1900 |
| Partner | Meldon Law | N/A |
| Partner | Meldon Law | N/A |
