Rusty Shepard

Panama City Criminal Defense Attorney

After graduating from Florida State University College of Law in the year 2000, Attorney Rusty Shepard became the Assistant State Attorney in Chipley for four years. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Shepard is well-versed in the legal system, judicial processes and how to best anticipate choices on the part of the prosecution in his current cases. Coming up with aggressive and intuitive defense tactics, Attorney Shepard is devoted to obtaining the best possible verdict for his clients, doing everything in his power to have their charges reduced or dismissed altogether. He is the President of the Bay County Chapter at the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In addition, he was also the former President to the Bay County Bar Association and is committed to pursuing justice above all else. Attorney Shepard was chosen for the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award, which is only given to 20 lawyers in the entire state. Providing legal counsel on numerous well-known news stations such as NBC and ABC, he is considered to be a highly reputable Panama City criminal defense attorney. Panama City Living Magazine has listed him in “The New Vanguard: The Smart & Savy,” while he was also included in the Bay Life Magazine’s “One to Watch” list. Offering availability 24/7 for his clients, do not hesitate to contact his firm for a knowledgeable, free consultation. Your future is on the line if you are facing criminal accusations; contact Shepard Law to learn more today.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Social Security Disability

Florida
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Founder
Shepard Law
2011 –

Current

Founding Partner
Appleman, Shepard & Trucks
2004 –

2011

Assistant State Attorney
Chipley, Florida
2000 –

2004

Florida State University College of Law
J.D.
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President’s Pro Bono Service Award
Florida Bar
2011
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member
Current
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Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association

Member
Current
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Bay County Bar Association

Member (Past-President)
Current
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St. Andrew’s Bay Inns of Court

Bencher
Current
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Bay County Bar Association

President
2007 –
2011
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Bay County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“Bay County Criminal Defense Bar”)

President
2007 –
2010
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Florida Bar

Served on the Law Related Education Committee
2003 –
2009
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

Shepard Law
2612 B West 15th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
US
Telephone: (850) 215-5200