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Jason Wheeless brings nearly 20 years of dedicated experience to his role as a criminal defense attorney, skillfully representing clients in cases ranging from DUII to murder. Notably, Jason is one of the few Spanish-speaking criminal defense attorneys serving communities east of the Cascades, providing invaluable support to a diverse client base.. Jason began his legal career in 2005 as a public defender in Pendleton, Oregon. His passion for justice and cultural exchange led him to spend a year in Spain, where he taught in a public high school and deepened his understanding of foreign policy at the Universidad de Cádiz. Upon returning to the United States, Jason moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he spent a decade defending clients in state and federal courts.. During his time in New Mexico, Jason handled an array of complex cases, including serious violent felonies, immigration-related offenses, state habeas corpus petitions, and appellate work. His comprehensive legal background shaped him into a versatile and compassionate advocate.. In 2020, Jason returned to Central Oregon, serving as a public defender in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. There, he represented clients in adult and juvenile delinquency cases across a broad spectrum of charges.. With extensive trial and litigation experience, Jason has guided thousands of clients through the complexities of the criminal justice system. His deep knowledge, strategic approach, and commitment to his clients make him a powerful advocate for those in need of legal defense.. Whether addressing serious criminal allegations or navigating nuanced legal issues, Jason Wheeless is steadfast in his dedication to securing the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Before joining the team at Gilroy Napoli Short, Melodie dedicated over ten years to serving as a Deputy District Attorney at the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. In her role at Marion County, she managed the prosecution of an extensive range of cases. This included Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, domestic violence, intricate property, and financial fraud, major drug offenses, firearm cases, and severe Measure 11 personal crimes like homicide. Melodie leverages her extensive knowledge and experience to assist clients during challenging times, navigating them through the criminal justice system and striving for outcomes that are both fair and just.Educational BackgroundMelodie holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Oregon State University. She furthered her education at Willamette College of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate along with a Certificate in Dispute Resolution.. Personal LifeOutside of her professional commitments, Melodie enjoys quality time with her husband and children and loves experimenting with new baking recipes in her kitchen.

Anthony is the owner of Absolute Law. He grew up in Southwest Florida and graduated from Fort Myers High School which led to staying in the local area and attending Florida Gulf Coast University. Anthony graduated from FGCU a year early with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies. He is a proud graduate of the University of Miami School of Law. After graduating Law School, Anthony began his career as a prosecutor in Miami-Dade County. During his time at the State Attorney’s office, he had many Jury Trials and Bench Trials from a wide range of criminal cases. While a prosecutor, Anthony was in the courtroom almost every day in front of many different judges. After being an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Anthony moved back to Fort Myers to join Absolute Law and take over the Firm. Although he started his career in public service as a prosecutor, he always intended to be in the private sector as he wanted to build relationships with his clients and aggressively fight for their rights in whatever legal situation they need assistance in. Anthony takes on cases in the range of criminal defense, general civil litigation, contract disputes, and other business law issues. He is happy to be back home and eager to be of legal assistance to his local community and looks forward to giving back and make his community an even better one.