Bar Admissions:
• Florida State Courts
• Colorado State Courts
• Federal Court,
  Middle District of Florida

Education:
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, B.S. Professional Aeronautics
• Florida State University College of Law, J.D.

Professional Associations and Memberships:
• Florida Bar
• Denver Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Florida criminal defense attorney Chris Beardslee grew up in Michigan and permanently relocated to Florida in 2008.   Chris enlisted in the US Navy in March of 2003 serving on deployments to Japan, Germany and Afghanistan. Chris completed his undergraduate degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL while on active duty. Upon completion of his enlistment, Chris entered law school at The Florida State University College of Law. During his law school experience, Chris clerked for local criminal defense lawyers in Tallahassee, derived course credit through an internship with the 2nd Circuit Public Defender’s Office and was elected President of the law school’s Mock Trial team. He is licensed to practice in all Florida and Colorado state courts.

Chris is a five year veteran of the United States Navy, having served with squadron VP-40 and AIMD Maintenance Detachment out of Whidbey Island, WA. Chris spent time on the ground in Bagram Afghanistan in support of squadron VAQ-133 and VAQ-134 in 2007. Chris was meritoriously advanced in rank out of his A-school for graduating at the top of his class and has received numerous commendations and awards.

Call the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. if you or a loved one have been injured, regardless of whether it is a serious injury or something that may seem minor. Often, what seems like even minor injuries can result in a lifetime of pain and suffering and medical treatment.