Atty. Steven Bell
Steven K. Bell, Esquire graduated from Nova Southeastern University Sheppard Broad College of Law.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 22+ Years Experience
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About Steven Bell at a Glance
Steven Bell is a Managing Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Meltzer and Bell, P.A. DUI & Criminal Trial Lawyers. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2013). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 2004) and University of Florida (B.S., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Steven Bell
- Steven K. Bell, Esquire graduated from Nova Southeastern University Sheppard Broad College of Law
- While still a law student Mr. Bell began his legal career as a legal intern at the Broward County Public Defender’s Office
- As a legal intern, Mr. Bell gained trial experience in both felony and misdemeanor cases
- As a law student, he was one of the few elite students elected to the Nova Southeastern University Law Review
- As a member of the law review, Mr. Bell contributed scholarly articles in the area of criminal law
- In 2004 Mr. Bell graduated from Nova Southeastern University Sheppard Broad College of Law Magna Cum Laude, an achievement reserved for law students graduating in the top 3 percent of the class, and was granted membership into the Order of Barrister, an honor bestowed upon only 9 members of the graduating class
- As criminal law and family law matters often intersect, Mr. Bell’s experience in criminal law proves invaluable to the clients of the family division of Discount Divorce
- He has years of experience representing individuals facing criminal charges for domestic violence and violation of a protection order
- He has also handled hundreds of cases representing both petitioners and respondents in protective order hearings
- The goal of Discount Divorce is to provide individuals and families with professional, compassionate, and quality legal counsel in family and divorce law matters
- This is achieved through a team oriented approach
- The team of attorneys at Discount Divorce constantly collaborate to ensure the best results for you and your family
- The partners of Discount Divorce are available to each client 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Mr. Bell has been featured on several radio shows and news outlets, including Sirus XM Radio, Seaview Radio, News Channel 25, Cop Talk Radio, the Sun-Sentinel, New York Daily News, and the Palm Beach Post
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Steven Bell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Bell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
DUI / DWI Defense in West Palm Beach
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Criminal Defense in West Palm Beach
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Family Law in West Palm Beach
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Traffic Violations in West Palm Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
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 venue, 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.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Steven Bell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Steven Bell's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, family law, and traffic.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Steven Bell brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Steven Bell can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and family law, Steven Bell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Steven Bell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Steven Bell Handles in West Palm Beach
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