Top Attorney – Kevin Clifford Shirley
Punta Gorda, FL WW/Press/ – Kevin Clifford Shirley, Attorney at Law, was selected for inclusion in the Top Attorneys of North America 2015-2016 edition.
Kevin Clifford Shirley, an exceptional former Prosecutor who has transitioned into a highly skilled criminal defense attorney specializing in capital and death penalty cases.
With extensive experience spanning across Florida and even reaching as far as Michigan, Kevin brings a unique expertise to every case he handles.
Kevin Shirley, the defense attorney in the high-profile Wade Wilson case, has made headlines for his role in representing Mr. Wilson, who was convicted of murdering two women and given the death penalty in Florida.
- Wilson’s jury recommended the death penalty for Kristine Melton’s murder with a 9-3 vote and for Diane Ruiz’s murder with a 10-2 vote. A new law signed in April 2023 by Governor Ron DeSantis allows juries to recommend death with only 8 out of 12 jurors needed to agree, rather than requiring a unanimous decision.
His educational background includes a J.D. from Florida State University and a BS in Anthropology from the University of South Florida. 
The Top Attorneys of North America, a New York based publication, distinguishes and profiles leading attorneys who have reached a recognizable degree of success and leadership in their field. The directory is valued for promoting awareness of the accomplishments within the North American legal community.
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