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Mr. Shepard, practices in the areas of criminal defense and Social Security-Disability. Over the course of his career he has handled thousands of criminal cases ranging from Disorderly Conduct to First Degree Murder. Additionally, Mr. Shepard has helping hundreds of people receive the Social Security-Disability benefits they deserve.
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Prior to law school Mr. Shepard worked as a political consultant for a national political committee and respective United States Senate candidates in Washington, DC. Additionally, Mr. Shepard served in the Washington, DC based political affairs office of Astrum International, the parent company of Samsonite, Culligan International and the 500 Fashion Group.
| Rusty Shepard, Jr.: | Member at The Shepard Law |
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2612 West 15th Street Suite B Panama City, FL 324011571 |
| Website: | https://www.panamacityattorney.com |
| Phone: | (850) 215-5200 |
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Shepard Law is focused on results. Mr. Shepard represents people who have been arrested or charged with a crime or are wanted by law enforcement for questioning. Feel free to call Shepard Law's 24/7 Emergency Hotline for a free consultation and case evaluation.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (Commissioned 1990) | Member | N/A |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (Commissioned 1990) | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Law Related Education Committee | Member | 2003 - 2009 |
| Law Related Education Committee of the Florida Bar | Member | 2003 - 2009 |
| Bay County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Bar Association | Treasurer | 2006 - 2007 |
| St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter) | Member | N/A |
| St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court | Barrister | 2006 - 1900 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter) | Member | 2006 - 1900 |
| St. Andrews Bay American Inn of Court | Barrister | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter) | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Bar Association | President | 2007 - 2010 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County chapter) | Vice President | 2010 - 2011 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Bay County Chapter) | President | 2011 - 2015 |
| Bay County Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Bay County Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Bay County Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Indigent Services Committee | Member | 2013 - 2013 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (14th Judicial Circuit) | Chapter Representative | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (14th Judicial Circuit) | Chapter Representative | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (14th Judicial Circuit) | Chapter Representative | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2016 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida) | The National Trial Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida) | The National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
| 10.0 "Superb" Rated | Avvo | 2015 |
| Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2015 |
| Top 100 DUI Attorneys - North Florida | National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida) | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
| 10.0 "Superb" Rated | Avvo | 2014 |
| Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2014 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Criminal Law - North Florida) | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| 10.0 "Superb" Rated | Avvo | 2013 |
| Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award | The Florida Bar | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| University of Arizona | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. BD | Life Felony reduced to misdemeanor |
| State v. LB | Not Guilty |
| State v. MB | Not Guilty of Sale of Cocaine |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 417270 | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Life Magazine | One to Watch | 2008 |
| Panama City Living | The New Vanguard: Smart, Savvy and Bay County's Very Own | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | DUI Defense | 2015 |
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | Ask Us Anything | 2015 |
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | Social Security Disability | 2015 |
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | Crime and Punishment | 2014 |
| Florida State University; Communication Planning and Dispute Resolution | Communcation and Conflict Resolution in Florida Courts | 2014 |
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | Crime & Punishment | 2013 |
| Florida State University; Communication Planning and Dispute Resolution | Managing Conflict Through Communication | 2013 |
| Domestic Violence Task Force Committee, Meeting | Community Impact of Domestic Violence | 2013 |
| News 13 Law Call - Live television call-in show | Ask Us Anything | 2012 |
| Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar | Professionalism in Practice Panel Discussion | 2011 |
| Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar | Professionalism in Practice Panel Discussion | 2010 |
| Practicing with Professionalism, The Florida Bar | The Importance of Local Bar Membership | 2009 |
| Evidence Collection for Medical Professionals in Sex Cases | Sex Case Evidence Collection | 2003 |
| Search and Seizure Update | Search and Seizure | 2002 |
| "Behind Closed Doors" - Rural Domestic Violence Conference | Evidence Collection in a Domestic Violence Case | 2002 |
| Search and Seizure Update | Search and Seizure | 2001 |
| "Behind Closed Doors" - Rural Domestic Violence Conference | Evidence Collection in a Domestic Violence Case | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney, 14th Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2000 - 2004 |
| Partner | Appleman, Shepard & Trucks Law Offices, P.A. | 2004 - 2011 |
| Managing Member | Shepard Law | N/A |
| Managing Member | Shepard Law | 2011 - 1900 |
| Managing Member | Shepard Law | N/A |
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