A highly motivated legal professional, Melissa Montle began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in West Palm Beach, Florida where she gained extensive experience in handling criminal defense appeals, juvenile cases, county court cases, and circuit court cases from inception to resolution, through trial or negotiated plea agreement. Expertly handling depositions, motions, jury selection, opening and closing statements as well as direct and cross examinations, Ms. Montle prepared and took juvenile, county and circuit court criminal cases to both jury and non-jury trial. In doing so, she worked closely with the State Attorney’s Office in skillfully negotiating plea agreements. Additionally she has experience in researching appellate and trial issues, writing criminal appellate briefs and motions, and communicating case analysis to a diverse range of clients. A graduate of Tulane Law School in 2003, Ms. Montle was awarded  The McRobert’s & Tulane Law Scholarships. Her intern/extern experience included researching and drafting legal documents, assisting in defending and mediating cases for wrongfully convicted clients, and comprehensive case development from inception to investigation, discovery, trial preparation and resolution. She also worked in real estate law conducting title searches by establishing individual, group and corporate ownership of property.  Ms. Montle was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003.