Atty. Sheldon Laurance Graves

Atty. Sheldon Laurance Graves

Sheldon Laurance Graves is a lawyer practicing criminal defense. Sheldon received a degree from The Florida State University College of Law, and has been licensed for 28 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Sheldon Laurance Graves at a glance

Sheldon Laurance Graves is a criminal defense attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at Florida State University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—) and The Florida State University College of Law (—). Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sheldon Laurance Graves is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • Sheldon received a degree from The Florida State University College of Law, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Sheldon practices in West Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Sheldon Laurance Graves's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheldon Laurance Graves handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Sheldon Laurance Graves focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
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Sheldon Laurance Graves has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
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Education

Florida State University College of Law JD - Juris Doctor
- In Progress
The Florida State University College of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1998

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