Jensen Beach Divorce Lawyers

Mr. Friedland is currently licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family, Appellate, and Circuit Civil Mediator. Mr. Friedland graduated from Southern Connecticut State University in 1972 and from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 1975. Mr. Friedland practiced in Connecticut from 1975 through 1988 when he relocated his practice to Sarasota, Florida. He is a member of the Family Law, Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections of the Florida Bar, Sarasota County Bar Association, and American...

Ramie Altawil, a zealous advocate for justice, brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to his legal practice. Hailing from Amman, Jordan, Ramie found his calling in Miami, where he has become known for his compassionate representation and tireless pursuit of favorable outcomes for his clients. As an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, Ramie honed his skills over four years, handling a diverse range of cases spanning misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. His steadfast commitment to his clients' rights has been evident in numerous trials, where he served as lead counsel, ensuring their voices were heard and their interests vigorously defended. Driven...

Mark R. Wegmann joined Vilar Law, P.A. in April 2015 and handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, paternity, child support and post-judgment matters

Teresa Abood Hoffman, is the managing partner at Hoffman & Hoffman P.A.. Teresa was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 1989, and the state of Florida in 1990.  Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Teresa's father, Fredric S. Abood, founded the Abood law firm in Lansing over 60 years ago, where Teresa worked from a very young age, and where her family still operates and runs the firm today.  Teresa studied in Michigan, completing AA, BA, and JD degrees.  After being admitted to practice law in Michigan, Teresa decided to further her studies in estate planning and...

Alessandra Pino, an associate attorney at Hertz • Sager, has been a member in good standing since September 2023. Ms. Pino graduated from Florida International University School of Law in May 2023. It was at FIU, where she discovered her passion for family law. Ms. Pino worked in the family law section of the Community Lawyering Clinic at law school where she learned the fundamentals of dissolution of marriage and guardianship law. FIU Law recognized Ms. Pino for her outstanding contributions and hard work in the Community Lawyering Clinic. In addition to having gained experience in law school, Ms. Pino had the...

I am a trial attorney with more than nineteen years of courtroom experience helping individuals, couples, and families in Polk and Hardee Counties. I hold a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability. Due to the nature of my practice, I appear before the judges in the Family Law division practically every day of the week. Through my years of trial work I have grown to recognize which cases may ultimately have to be tried and which cases may be resolved without going to court. By focusing on solutions to my client’s problems rather than...

Rafael was born and raised in Polk County, Florida, and graduated from Auburndale High School in 1984. Rafael received his B.A. degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1997. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in April of 1998, and initially served as an Assistant Public Defender, handling a variety of cases. After just a few months as a misdemeanor attorney, Rafael was quickly promoted to Felony, where he was responsible for cases ranging from drug possession to murder. Rafael soon established...

Lizette is a trained Collaborative Family Attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.
She is the heart behind Divorce in Kindness, Inc.®, a company she founded to support couples going through divorce do so in a collaborative, empathetic and efficient way.
Lizette uses a kind and hands-on approach to keep the clients in control of the outcome and provides a non-adversarial and transparent environment in which to find workable solutions. She utilizes her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, in conjunction with her intuitive and creative nature during mediation where she strives to connect with both parties, encouraging them to...

I am a Florida lawyer and I have the kind of experience that should matter to you as a prospective client! I know that the way other clients feel about a lawyer may impact your decision of which attorney you will hire. I invite you to check out my reviews on-line! In 1983, while still in graduate school, I began my career as a Certified Intern in the Miami Dade Prosecutor's Office.Then I spent several years in a political law firm in Miami, where I spent uncountable hours learning how to take care of the kind of problems Floridians experience...

For nearly three decades I have navigated the legal system, achieving the results my clients desire. As a former prosecutor with hundreds of trials under my belt, I understand that a successful lawyer is not just an aggressive one in the courtroom but also a compassionate one outside of it. Anyone can be aggressive; it takes experience and dedication to understand when to be each. You need a lawyer to preserve your interests during the worst of times. My job and my privilege is to assist my clients through the legal system and the pitfalls that are contained therein.

Krystine Cardona is dedicated in empowering her clients to navigate the delicate process of divorce with efficient and authentic representation. She pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Florida State University, where she was consecutively on the Dean’s List and graduated with honors. Krystine earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Board Law Center, where she earned a Book Award for Civil Pre -Trial Practice and interned at the NSU Children and Families Clinic. During law school, Ms. Cardona also interned with The Honorable Elizabeth Scherer of the 17th Judicial Circuit and began working at...

AnnMarie Jenkinson is an attorney and sole owner of Jenkinson Legal PLLC. She graduated from Rollins College Cum Laude in 2005. AnnMarie began the journey to her legal career in 2006 when she commenced her legal education at Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. During her education at Barry University, AnnMarie was President of the St. Thomas More Society. An organization whose purpose is to promote high ethical and moral standards in the legal profession. She also earned high honors in Healthcare Law and Trial Advocacy. In addition, AnnMarie also participated in a clinical internship at Barry...

Ms. Williams obtained her Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Florida. After working in corporate america for a few years, she attended law school at Stetson University College of Law. Upon her graduation from law school, Ms. Williams started her legal career in 2013 practicing family law at a small law firm in Fort Myers, Florida. In 2014, she accepted a position at a mid-size firm in Stuart, Florida. Her areas of practice included mortgage foreclosure defense, family law, personal injury and general civil litigation. In 2015, she began managing the firm's satellite office in Fort Myers, Florida....

Mark D. Drasites is a partner at Lusk, Drasites & Tolisano, P.A. where he handles a wide array of legal matters. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Drasites was an Information Systems Project Manager at ExxonMobil in the Washington, D.C. area. This unique background in navigating large corporate governance and intense project requirements has allowed Mr. Drasites to quickly make an impact in his practice of law and the legal community.

Mr. Drasites grew up in Fort Myers, FL and had always known he would make his way back to Southwest Florida to pursue his career. He has the...

Attorney Ophelia Bernal-Mora graduated with her law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2004. She was admitted to The Florida Bar and the U.S. Middle District Court of Florida, Mrs. Bernal-Mora has represented well over 1,000 clients in her career thus far.

Mrs. Bernal-Mora's has a strong litigation background, her experience and the focus of her practice remain with family law. Divorce, child custody, mediation, paternity, domestic violence, child support, alimony, and family law appeals are just some of the cases in which Mrs. Bernal-Mora has assisted her clients.

What differentiates Ophelia from other lawyers is over 10 years of experience...

Keersten Heskin Martinez has over 20 years experience and is one of the few attorneys that is board certified in Marital and Family Law. A partner at a civil litigation firm for many years, she recently started The Heskin Martinez Law Group to focus solely on family law. Keersten tries to resolve cases amicably if possible. However, if not possible, she has the experience necessary to aggressively represent her client's interests in Court.

As the founder of Hartbrodt Law, P.A., Attorney Barbara J. Hartbrodt is committed to trustworthy and passionate legal representation that focuses on a client-centered approach and collaborative lawyering.

As a native and lifelong resident of Central Florida, Ms. Hartbrodt attended Stetson University in DeLand, Florida for her undergraduate education. In 2015, Barbara graduated with honors, Cum Laude, from Florida A&M University College of Law (“FAMU”) at the top of her class. During her law school career, Ms. Hartbrodt held office as the Treasurer of Law Students for Reproductive Justice, a student organization.

Prior to admission to the Florida Bar, Ms. Hartbrodt interned...

A native Floridian who was raised in the Tampa Bay area, Mrs. Joyner is an alumnus of Plant City High School. She continued her education at Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating summa cum laude. Thereafter, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida A&M University College of Law graduating cum laude while maintaining full-time employment, actively participating in the Cherry Chapter of the International Legal Fraternity of Phi Alpha Delta, and volunteering at her son’s elementary school and cub scout den.

Mrs. Joyner is admitted to practice in all Florida courts as well as the United States...

Experienced divorce attorney located in the Clermont, Florida area and practicing only Family Law, including, but not limited to, divorce, child support, parenting plans and timesharing arrangements (custody and visitation issues), alimony, paternity, parental relocations, step-parent adoptions, modifications and other Family Law matters. Our firm is dedicated to aggressive, successful and honest representation of our clients. As your lawyers, we believe that communication is key to a positive outcome. Therefore, we strive to always be as accessible as possible to our clients through direct, personal contact, prompt returning of phone calls and via cutting edge technology, such as instant notification...

Shannine Anderson, Esquire is the founder of Regalis Law, P.A. Attorney Anderson practices business, real estate, wills, trusts, probate, and personal injury law. She served as a Senior Trial Court Law Clerk in the Ninth Judicial Circuit and the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, working closely with judges on various trial and appellate legal issues. Attorney Anderson graduated with honors from Florida State University College of Law. During law school, she interned at the First District Court of Appeal, the Public Interest Law Center, and was also selected as a Kellogg’s Law Fellow. Ms. Anderson obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration...

Russell Knight was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. His family moved to the United States in 1991.

Russell Knight attended Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois and graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Computers Systems.

After two years working as a computer programmer for a Fortune 50 company, Russell Knight decided that he’d rather work with people than machines and he enrolled in the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana, Illinois.

Upon graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2006, Russell Knight began working for a small general practice law firm in Chicago,...

Charles D. Fantl has been protecting the legal rights of Central Floridians for over a quarter century in both state and federal courts in the areas of criminal, personal injury and family law. Many of his clients have had exceptional results in the more than 100 jury and judge trials, along with his experience bringing motions and appeals.

Justin G. Hausler has worked in the criminal area of practice since being admitted to the Florida Bar. He began his legal career as a Prosecutor for the 18th Judicial Circuit in Seminole County, FL as an Assistant State Attorney. While serving as a Prosecutor, Mr. Hausler conducted many jury trials regarding Driving under the influence (DUI), driving while license suspended/cancelled/revoked (DWLS), drug, domestic violence, theft, violation of probation and various other types of cases. After serving as an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Hausler dedicated himself to representing individuals that had been accused in the criminal justice system. In...

Cheri Hobbs is a co-owner and managing partner of Compass Law. Cheri grew up in a family where service was not just something that was talked about, but something that was practiced daily in their lives. As a daughter of missionaries, she grew up helping people from all walks of life. From living with Indian tribes in the Amazon forest, to serving the needy in orphanages, to taking in domestic violence victims into their home, Cheri has always seen first-hand the real need that exists in all of humanity. It is this perspective and sincere compassion that propelled her into...

EXPERIENCE: President, University of Miami School of Law Family Law Society 1999-2000, Criminal Law Society, Author: Drugs a Process of Death Florida Police Chiefs Association, Computer Animation Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Will it Become Tomorrow's New Form of Substantive Evidence? If so, Should it Be? University of Miami School of Law. CALI Award for RICO University of Miami School of Law, Member Golden Key National Honors Society University of Central Florida; Chief of Police City Of Oak Hill Florida 1988-1991Youngest Police Chief In Florida; Lake County Sheriff's Office, Investigator in Charge of Intelligence and Organized Crime 1985-1988; Lead Investigator 5th...

I have represented hundreds of clients in Orlando and Central Florida for more than 16 years, handling all types of family law cases, including divorce, paternity, custody, modifications and step-parent adoption, as well as all types of criminal defense cases. We look forward to putting that experience to work for you and your family. We treat our firm like family, and treat our clients as members of that family. This is more than a business. We know dealing with Divorce/Custody issues, and Criminal allegations can be the most painful and difficult times for our clients. We will take the time to...

George Chandler was a born in the Central Florida area and has practiced here his entire career. From taking on the Florida Attorney General to guiding families through difficult times; George has always practiced with the best interests of his clients in mind. He received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance from Stetson University and his Juris Doctorate from the Florida A & M University College of Law.

George has spent his entire career helping individuals prepare for and navigate the intricacies of the legal system. He has had success in trials throughout multiple disciplines of law and...

Melisa L. Militello has been a practicing attorney for since 1995. She has practiced in the area of criminal defense defending people for everything from a speeding ticket to cases where someone faced life imprisonment. She cares about you, your family and your case because she understands that bad things happen to good people and she is here to guide you through everything to the best possible outcome.

Car accidents can happen to anyone at any time. When you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you need someone who cares about your recovery, both physically and financial. If you have been in a car accident and need a car accident lawyer, our personal injury firm is here to help you. We want you to know your rights and we will provide the advice and help you are searching for. You can always contact the Law Office of Jocic & Koulianos for a free case evaluation 24/7. Accidents happen. Trust our team to help.

Maria is a native of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. She also attended secondary school at the St. Nicholas Greek School where she was honored as a Lady's Philoptohos Fellowship recipient. She is bilingual in Greek. Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida with a 3.86 GPA. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. Maria received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company. Initially, Maria was a law clerk for...

I was born in the Tampa Bay area and have lived here most of my life. My office is centrally located on US 19 in Clearwater, Florida, and is convenient to Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties.

After going through a divorce, practicing Family Law and Criminal Defense for 9 years, and working as a Prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office’s 6th, 12th, and 13th Judicial Circuits for 26 years, Dean’s seen his fair share of cases to handle the next challenge.

Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, New York.

Juris Doctor from University of Florida. Handled thousands of cases.

Tried hundreds of cases. University...

Attorney Lindsey M. French is an experienced family law and divorce attorney who serves clients throughout Pinellas County. Before she became a partner at George & French, Attorneys at Law, Ms. French served as a staff attorney for Gulfcoast Legal Services. She worked in the family law unit and received specialized training in domestic violence.
Today, Ms. French is passionate about representing parents and families in tough situations through the litigation process. In addition to her private practice, Ms. French also completes family law appellate work and serves as a Guardian ad Litem for the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Ms. French...

Richard C. Griesinger is among the most experienced divorce attorneys in Pinellas County. Since 1985, he has aggressively represented divorce clients in North Pinellas County (i.e., in the Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs area). His practice is limited exclusively to divorce/custody law. His typical cases involve contested, and often complex, issues of custody, alimony, and equitable distribution. Mr. Griesinger graduated from Stetson College of Law in Pinellas County in 1977, then served as Clearwater Asst. City Attorney until he began private practice in North Pinellas in 1985. He is a member in good standing of the Clearwater Bar Association...