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Michelle Merson, Esq. graduated from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1992. After working side by side with a prominent criminal defense attorney for 12 years on every type of criminal felony and misdemeanor cases, Michelle decided Misdemeanor crimes needed to be the focus of her practice. Misdemeanors and only misdemeanors. Why? “My experience has shown me that misdemeanor cases are routinely not given the priority they deserve,” Michelle explains. “I feel a need to provide these often forgotten clients with a high level of personal service and attention.”
Because she realizes that a person charged with a misdemeanor is just as scared as a person charged with a felony, Michelle treats each misdemeanor case with the utmost importance.
“I am committed to taking great care of each of my clients,” Michelle says. “I grew up in the South, and I was taught to value compassion, respect, and taking the time to listen to others. I bring those values to bear on my relationships with my clients and I do my best to keep out of the press and fly under the radar with my clients.”
Though the majority of her cases are in Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade Counties where she has significant relationships with judges and prosecutors, she has also effectively represented clients in other Florida counties with favorable resolutions. Michelle strives for instant accessibility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – if she is not available immediately, she makes every effort to return calls the same day.
| Michelle Merson: | Member at The MISDEMEANOR CLINIC |
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4800 N. Federal Hwy Suite 205B Boca Raton, FL 33431 |
| Website: | http://www.misdemeanorclinic.com/ |
| Phone: | (561) 425-8229 |
| Offices: |
MISDEMEANOR CLINIC
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation | Pomegranate society | N/A |
| Jewish Federation | Pomegranate society | N/A |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Events coordinator / member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Events coordinator / member | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Member | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Member | N/A |
| Jewish Federation | Business and professional cabinet member | N/A |
| Hillel | Committee Member | N/A |
| Jewish Federation | Business and professional cabinet member | N/A |
| Hillel | Committee Member | N/A |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Mentor committee | N/A |
| The Clemency Project | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Mentor committee | 2015 - 1900 |
| The Clemency Project | Volunteer Attorney | 2015 - 1900 |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Mentor committee | N/A |
| The Clemency Project | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Board of Directors of Womens Philanthropy | N/A |
| American Inns of Court The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV in West Palm Beach | Member | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2016 - 1900 |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Board of Directors of Womens Philanthropy | 2016 - 1900 |
| American Inns of Court The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV in West Palm Beach | Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Board of Directors of Womens Philanthropy | N/A |
| American Inns of Court The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV in West Palm Beach | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Elite 2016 | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Rated/endorsed by peers | Lead Counsel | 2015 |
| Inns of court barristers award | nova southeastern law school | 1992 |
| Book Award | Nova Law School | 1992 |
| Officer of moot court honor society | Nova southeastern law school | 1991 |
| Outstanding 1st year student | Nova Law School | 1989 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mississippi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| University of Mississippi | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2025 |
| Georgetown University | Paralegal Studies | 1987 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 2 counts of resisting arrest with violence, two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer and kidnapping | No Conviction |
| Agg assault, Battery, Batter on leo, trespass, obstruction | Minimum Statutory Jail Sentence |
| Agg Battery on Pregnant Person w/ deadly weapon | Nolle Prosse - not prosecuted |
| Aggravated Assault w/ Deadly Weapon | down filed to mm - adjudication withheld (no conviction) |
| Aggravated Assault; Battery; Criminal Mischief and Battery on a licensed Police Officer | Minimum Statutory Jail Sentence |
| Assault/Battery | Probation |
| Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer/ Resisting Arrest | Diversion - Dismissed |
| Battery on an elderly person | Adjudication Withheld - no conviction |
| Dating Violence, Trespass after warning | Nolle Prosse - no charges brought |
| Domestic Battery | Dismissed |
| Domestic Battery | Dismissed |
| Domestic Battery | Nolle Prosse= Not Guilty |
| Domestic Battery | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery - Broward | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery - Broward County | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic battery - pbc | Nolle prosse - no prosecution |
| Domestic Battery - PBC | Nolle Prosse - case dismissed |
| Domestic Battery - PBC | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery - PBC | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery - PBC | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery By Strangulation | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Battery/Grand Theft | Nolle Prosse |
| Domestic Violence | Not Guilty |
| DUI | nolle prosse - dismisseed |
| DUI | Withhold of Adjudication - No Conviction |
| DUI | Conviction |
| DUI | Nolle Prosse |
| DUI | Conviction for Reckless Driving |
| DUI | Adjudication Withheld (no conviction) - Reckless Driving |
| DUI | No Conviction- Adjudication Withheld |
| DUS - open warrant | Withhold of Adjudication |
| Open House Party/possession of alcohol under 21 | Pre Trial Diversion - Nolle Prosse |
| Outstanding Warrant | Warrant Recalled |
| Possess of Schedule IV drugs and heroin | Adjudication withheld - no conviction |
| Possession of Drugs - Indian River | Withhold of Adjudication - No Conviction |
| Possession of Marijuana less than 20g | Nolle Prosse |
| Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Sell | Adjudication Withheld - No Conviction |
| Reckless Driving - Broward | Adjudication Withheld (no conviction) - Reckless Driving |
| Resisting Arrest | Nolle Prose = Not Guilty |
| Restraining Order Defense | Dismissed |
| Shoplifting | Nolle Prosse |
| Theft | Withhold of Adjudication - No Conviction |
| Trespassing | Dismissed |
| Victim Representation - Date Rape | Victim Representation |
| White Collar | No Charges Brought |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 977217 | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Mentoring At Risk Teens | 2016 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/partner | Merson family partners | 1992 - 2007 |
| Attorney/partner | Merson family partners | 1992 - 2007 |
| Attorney | Law Offices of Guy Fronstin | 2008 - 2015 |
| Attorney | Law Offices of Guy Fronstin | 2008 - 2015 |
| Law Office of Michelle Merson | Misdemeanor Clinic | N/A |
| Law Office of Michelle Merson | Misdemeanor Clinic | 2015 - 1900 |
| Law Office of Michelle Merson | Misdemeanor Clinic | N/A |
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