Joshua Houston, Esq., is a seasoned local attorney with an unwavering commitment to justice and legal excellence. Since beginning his career with the local State Attorney's Office as an Assistant State Attorney where he served for several years prosecuting cases in Citrus, Marion and Hernando counties. Since 2007 he has been an integral part of the legal landscape in the surrounding area, where he has passionately represented clients from case initiation all the way through jury trials and has successfully handled thousands of cases over the 15+ years in the local area. Driven by a deep desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing legal challenges, he decided to embark on the journey of building his own practice. This endeavor reflects his dedication to providing top-notch legal support and helping individuals navigate the complexities of the legal system. With a reputation for his tenacity, expertise, and genuine passion for serving the community, Joshua Houston, Esq., is your trusted advocate in the pursuit of justice. He is committed to delivering effective, compassionate, and results-driven legal solutions to clients seeking guidance and representation in their time of need.

Whittel & Melton, LLC is a full service central Florida law practice with an emphasis on representing clients from The Villages in all Personal Injury cases, Wrongful Death tragedies, and serious State and Federal Criminal matters. The firm was formed when Gainesville and Ocala Attorney Robert G. Whittel and Hernando and Sumter County Lawyer Jason M. Melton joined their respective practices to better accommodate their clients in The Villages. The two founding members of the firm are former State Prosecutors and nominees for State and Federal office. Our lawyers and staff are committed to meeting and exceeding our clients' needs. The Villages is a unique and growing area of Florida. No place in Florida is quite like it. We work very hard to accommodate all of our Villages clients. Whittel & Melton's success and reputation has always been based on high quality legal work, performed by well-prepared lawyers who are devoted to their clients. The firm's growth is due in large part to the wide range of services and varied interests of our clients. Our attorneys are proud to deliver a personalized and focused counsel to our many clients in Florida. Whittel & Melton remains dedicated to developing and maintaining long-term relationships in the different communities where we practice. Our firm routinely represents clients from The Villages in the courthouses of Ocala, Bushnell, Tavares, Gainesville, Inverness, Brooksville, New Port Richey, Dade City, Tampa, Orlando and throughout the State of Florida.