Michelle Merson | Boca Raton Criminal Defense Lawyer


portrait

Misdemeanor Clinic update listing

"Good People Can Have Bad Days"

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, Felony, Federal, Expungements

800-709-7450


VERIFIED 

  • Profile LAWPOINTS82/ 100
    LAWPOINTS™ measure the overall completeness of a Lawyer's profile. More complete profiles are ranked higher and help visitors select the right lawyer faster.
    We help paid Members build more complete and informative profiles.
    LAWPOINTS™ do not measure a Lawyer's reputation.
    More Info for Lawyers
  • Free Consultation 
  • No Misconduct Found 
  • Accepts Credit Cards 
  • Accepts Lawyer Referrals 
  • Upgrade to a premium listing
  • Update your listing
  • LAWYERID SBL-992-1103
    LawyerID™'s identify each individual within Lawyer.com’s directory of 2M global lawyers and help to ensure that the most accurate, up-to-date records are being kept on every lawyer. If you are a practicing lawyer without a LawyerID prominently displayed on your Lawyer.com profile, please call 800-840-0600 to receive one.
    Contact Us
  • Lawyer Misdemeanor Clinic Avvo
  • 800-709-7450

Please include all relevant details from your case including where, when, and who it involves. Case details that can effectively describe the legal situation while also staying concise generally receive the best responses from lawyers.

Michelle Merson, Esq. graduated from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1992. Working side-by-side with a prominent criminal defense attorney for the past ten years, she has been involved with virtually every type of criminal defense case. While Michelle has a broad base of experience that encompasses all aspects of criminal law, she has chosen to focus her practice on 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 where compassion, respect and listening to others is second nature.  I bring those values to bear on my relationships with my clients."

Though the majority of her cases are in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade, she has also effectively represented clients in other Florida counties with favorable resolutions.

Michelle is now a board member of the Florida Association of women lawyers south palm beach county chapter.
Position Organization Location Duration
AttorneyMisdemeanor Clinic2015 - Present
AttorneyLaw Offices of Guy Fronstin2008 - 2015
Attorney/PartnerMerson Family Partners1992 - 2007
School Degree Major Graduation
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern UniversityJ.D. Law School1992  
University of MississippiBAPolitical Science1986
State / Court Date
Florida1993
  • American Inns of Court The Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court LIV in West Palm Beach | Member | 2016 - Present
    Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County | Board of Directors of Womens Philanthropy | 2016 - Present
    Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2016 - Present
    DUI Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2015 - Present
    Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present
    Florida Association Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2015 - Present
    The Clemency Project | Volunteer Attorney | 2015 - Present
    South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Mentor committee | 2015 - Present
    Hillel | Committee Member | 2014 - Present
    Jewish Federation | Business and professional cabinet member | 2014 - Present
    Florida Lawyers Network | Member | 2010 - Present
    Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Events coordinator / member | 2008 - Present
    South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present
    Jewish Federation | Pomegranate society| 2001 - Present
  • Legal Elite 2016 | Florida Trend Magazine | 2016
    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
  • N/A
    Domestic Battery Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Aug 03, 2015 Outcome: Nolle Prosse Description: Male Client - Age 53 - going through divorce. Arrested for Domestic Battery and a no contact order was issued. My client violated the no contact order 5 times prior to hiring me. I attended his first appearance and got him released from jail. The offer from the Prosecutor was 10 days in jail. I fought this case and my client is now going to have his case dismissed after completing a series of classes. After my client completes the classes, I have left him eligible to have his record and arrest expunged Possession of Marijuana less than 20g Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Jul 22, 2015 Outcome: Nolle Prosse Description: Male - 23 years old - recent graduate of college with a promising job and future. Arrested (notice to appear) for Possession of Marijuana. I was able to resolve the case without the client having to come to court. After my client attended one class, I convinced the Court to dismiss the case. I resolved his case and left him eligible for an expungement. Shoplifting Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Jul 31, 2015 Outcome: Nolle Prosse Description: Mom of two - age 48 - arrested for shoplifting at a major chain retail store. I successfully negotiated this case so that the client could attend one theft abatement class online and have the case dismissed. I left the case eligible to be expunged. Domestic Battery/Grand Theft Practice Area: Criminal Defense Date: Aug 21, 2015 Outcome: Nolle Prosse Description: Professional Athlete charged in Dade County for Domestic Battery and Grand Theft. I was able to convince the Prosecutor not to file the case because I pointed out problems the State would have with the police report. Additionally, I was able to keep this out of the press which very important to the client based on the fact that he is a professional athlete.

  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers | Mentoring At Risk Teens | 2016
    Published | Expungement Article | 2016
    V.R. | DUI Article | 2015
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)
12:00 am(midnight)
-
12:00 am(next day)


Lawyers with longer memberships tend to have more experience so we use the Membership date to help prioritize lawyer listings on search pages.

Verified Credentials Date Verified

Above credentials have been verified independently by Lawyer.com.

Fee: Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Service Type: Private

Language: English

Update Date: 2015-10-15

https://www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547i.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547p.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547f.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547v.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/d/featured-medium.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/d/verified-medium.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/d/featured-small.png, https://www.lawyer.com/seal/d/verified-small.png,

To recommend or link to this lawyer as a trusted attorney, we have provided a list of sample links. Please choose the one that meet your needs.

Want a Premium Customized Photo Badge?

Call Toll Free: 800-620-0900

Lawyer Badge
Image Link 1
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547i.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 2
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547p.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 3
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547f.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 4
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547v.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 5
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547d/featured-medium.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 6
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547d/verified-medium.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 7
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547d/featured-small.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Image Link 8
Misdemeanor Clinic  Lawyer Badge
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom"><a href="//www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html"><img alt="Lawyer.com" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal/3989547d/verified-small.png"></a></div><script type="text/javascript" src="//www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Text Link 1
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom" style="width:250px;text-align:center;background-color: #fbaa02;padding:3px;"><a href="http://www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html" style="color: #fff;text-decoration:none;size: 12px;">Lawyer.com Listed: Misdemeanor Clinic</a></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Text Link 2
Corresponding HTML Codes
<div id="Lcom" style="width:250px;text-align:center;background-color: #fbaa02;padding:3px;"><a href="http://www.lawyer.com/michelle-merson-fl.html" style="color: #fff;text-decoration:none;size: 12px;">Lawyer.com Verified: Misdemeanor Clinic</a></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.lawyer.com/seal.js"></script>
Change Date Change Field Previous Content
Misdemeanor Clinic
4800 N. Federal Hwy
Suite 205B
Boca Raton, FL 33431
26.3936282,-80.0760171

MAIN LOCATION

4800 N. Federal Hwy
Suite 205B
Boca Raton, FL 33431


Other Locations:
  • Ms. Merson proudly represents her clients in the Boca Raton, Florida and surrounding areas.

WEBSITE

LAWYER BADGES

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Physician Obtains Downward Modification to Alimony Obligation
In a post-judgment divorce action, a physician was successful in obtaining a downward modification to his alimony obligation due to a substantial decrease in his income.  The parties were divorced back in 2007, and pursuant to the judgment of dissolution, the husband was required to pay alimony to the wife in the amount of $6,000 per month for a period of eleven months, followed by $5,000 per month thereafter.  The amount of the alimony obligation was modifiable upon a substantial change in circumstances in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 46b-86.
In Post Judgment Divorce Action, Court Determines that $1.2 Million Payment to Husband was Income, Not Liquidation of an Asset
In a post-judgment decision rendered, the Superior Court of Fairfield at Bridgeport addressed whether a payment that a husband received from his employer after the parties’ divorce constituted an asset or, alternatively, income.  The parties in this action obtained an uncontested divorce in 2008.  As part of their separation agreement, the husband was obligated to pay the wife child support in the amount of $1,600.00 per month.
Child Care Costs and the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines
In a decision rendered previously, the Connecticut Appellate Court explained the definition of “child care costs” as set forth in the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines.  In that particular case, the parties were married for approximately five years and were the parents of two minor children.  During the year of 2003, they entered into a custody stipulation which was subsequently incorporated into a comprehensive separation agreement.  The separation agreement provided that the husband would pay the wife $2,500 per month in unallocated alimony and child support for a period of five years, followed by straight child support.