William Wallshein P.A. has been named Best Criminal Defense Firm of 2026 by Expert Law Attorneys as part of the 2026 ELA Awards. The recognition honors the West Palm Beach, Florida firm for its strong defense of people facing criminal charges.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
The ELA Awards recognize law firms across the United States for the quality of their work and the way they serve clients. Honorees stand out for focused experience in their practice areas, responsive client service, professional conduct, and commitment to the communities they serve.
Why William Wallshein P.A. Earned the Recognition
William Wallshein P.A. is a West Palm Beach law firm focused on criminal defense and family law throughout Palm Beach County, Broward County and South Florida. Attorney William Wallshein has more than 38 years of legal experience, including five years as a prosecutor in Palm Beach County, and he is admitted to practice in federal court. His CPA background informs family law matters involving business valuation and property division.
He defends clients in state and federal courts against charges including DUI, drug offenses, firearms and weapons charges, domestic violence, sex crimes, juvenile crimes, federal and white collar crimes, and violent crimes, and he also handles expungements, grand jury proceedings and criminal appeals. On the family law side, he handles contested, uncontested and collaborative divorce, child custody and parenting plans, child support, alimony, grandparents’ rights and gestational surrogacy. He works directly with clients, offers a free initial consultation, and has received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award.
What the Award Means for Clients
People dealing with a criminal charge often have little to go on beyond a website and a few reviews. Recognition in the 2026 ELA Awards gives them one more reason for confidence that William Wallshein P.A. takes its work and its clients seriously.