Drawing upon more than five years of practiced legal expertise, Mr. Pickens excels as an associate attorney with Meldon Law. Born and raised in Crescent City, Florida, he focuses his practice on driving under the influence (DUI) and criminal defense cases. Mr. Pickens continues to further his knowledge of these areas by regularly attending seminars and conferences.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Mr. Pickens earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology from Westminster College in 2011. Subsequently, he graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2014. He later gained valuable experience in the field during his years as an assistant state attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit. Between 2014 and 2017, Mr. Pickens tried a range of criminal cases covering misdemeanors and felonies.
Outside of his primary responsibilities, Mr. Pickens retains his professional alignment with the Florida Bar, the Young Professionals of Ocala, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Additionally, he contributes to the legal community as the president of the Marion County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. With a plethora of knowledge at his disposal, Mr. Pickens has authored DUI defense guides for the Third, Fifth and Eighth Judicial Circuits, as well as numerous articles through Meldon Law.
In light of his outstanding achievements, Mr. Pickens has been recognized on several occasions, having been featured in the American Academy of Attorneys’ Top 40 Under 40. He was additionally presented with a Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney Award from Attorney and Practice Magazine and an AVVO 10 Rating. Most recently Mr. Pickens has been included in Marquis Who’s Who.
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Attorney Avita M. Samaroo practices Personal Injury Law at NeJame Law. Mrs. Samaroo helps her clients through difficult periods in their lives with compassionate yet assertive advocacy. She utilizes her diverse experience, analytical know-how and creativity to unwind complex personal injury cases which ultimately allows her clients to receive the true value for their injuries.
Background
Bill Skopelja was born and raised in Northwest Indiana, about 45 minutes outside of Chicago. He received his Bachelors Degree in English Literature from Purdue University in 2004 and his J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 2007.
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Associations & Memberships
Mr. Murphy is a member of the Florida Bar since October, 2015. The Florida Bar is the organizatio
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