Alachua Family Lawyers

Robert Stepniak earned his law degree at South Texas College of Law. He spent over a decade in the U.S. Army and ended with the military career as a Captain. He has been practicing law for over fifteen years, including at large law firms in Florida. But in the last several years, Mr. Stepniak turned his efforts to starting his own practice, where he is able to dedicate more of his personal attention to each client. Mr. Stepniak is committed to making sure that each client receives customized solutions and responsive advocacy to their legal needs.

Compassionate representation that is also aggressive when the need arises. Board certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Marital and Family Law. I know what you're going through, and I am here to watch over your interests.

Attorney Stephanie Modica is a native of Clermont, Florida. Stephanie attended the University of Florida (Go Gators!) graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Subsequently, she earned her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude from Roger Williams University School of Law where she was a participant in the Honors Program and Assistant editor of the Law Review.

Stephanie began her career as a Judicial Staff Attorney in Lake County for the Honorable Don F. Briggs, Honorable Mark A. Nacke, Honorable Michael G. Takac, and Honorable James Baxley. As Staff Attorney in both Circuit & County Court, Ms. Modica developed extensive knowledge...

Attorney Michael E. Golub provides legal counsel to residents of central Florida in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. Mr. Golub is an effective negotiator and litigator who is more than capable of handling matters through litigation or mediation. He is a certified as a family law, circuit civil, and appellate mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. Additionally, he has a wealth of litigation experience representing criminal clients in misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile matters and was an Assistant Public Defender for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Mr. Golub lives in Tavares with his wife and three...

Experience matters! With over two decades of experience in all phases of law, Attorney Tim Goan offers comprehensive, results-oriented legal representation to business, individual, and family clients throughout Florida, including Flagler Beach, Bunnell, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Flagler County, Volusia County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and beyond. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tim Goan spent his formative years exposed to the metal of “Motor City” and the music of “Motown.” But his heart was set on Florida and a career in law, so he headed to Gainesville, where he earned dual degrees at the University of Florida in Law and...

Originally from New York City, Angelique made her way down to Florida and attended Florida Coastal Law School. She became an Assistant State Attorney, prosecuting various criminal offenses in the 5th Judicial Circuit.

In 2008, She left the State Attorney's office to join The Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel for the 5th District.

Now with over 13 years of trial experience, she is ready to defend all who need her help.

Summer R. Nichols has been practicing family law in the state of Florida for over a decade. . Mrs. Nichols received her Bachelor’s Degree in English (2001) and Master’s Degree in English Literature (2005) from Florida State University. Her outstanding achievements at Florida State won her the Florida Governor’s Scholarship to attend Florida Coastal School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor Degree in 2008. She has volunteered with Three Rivers Legal Aid in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, and the Florida Coastal Family and Child Advocacy Clinic.

Mrs. Nichols enjoys practicing solely in the area of family...

Established in 2008, Leanne Perez, P.A. is a small law firm in Jacksonville, FL. Servicing North Florida, our clients are individuals who demand personalized attention and affordable rates. Ms. Perez's practice is primarily focused on family law and Ch. 7 bankruptcy. Leanne has been a member of the Florida State Bar for over 20 years and is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the Northern, Middle, and Southern Federal District Courts.

I was born in Brooklyn, New York, and have been a resident of Jacksonville for many years. My journey into the legal field began at the age of 16 in New York City, where I served as a high school legal intern for former Federal District Court Judge Arthur D. Spatt before his appointment to the U.S. District Court. I pursued my education in Jacksonville at FCCJ, earning an Associate's Degree, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Individualized Studies, a blend of law and history, from Charter Oak State College in Connecticut, where I graduated with honors. I obtained...

Steven Fichtman fields of practice primarily include Marital and Family Law, Real Estate Law, Landlord-Tenant Law, and Civil Litigation. Attorney Fichtman has been practicing in Citrus County since 2005. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Citrus County Bar and the Citrus-Hernando County Inn of Court.

Jamie Simons was admitted to the Florida bar in 2007. Prior to establishing a practice with her husband, she was an associate with two other family law firms. Her experience however, is of a much longer duration. Jamie began working in a family law practice in 1998. Jamie has experience with Jacksonville, Duval, St. John’s, Nassau, and Bradford County courts and demands of herself the highest standards of ethical and moral practice. Jamie is a member of the Florida bar, the Jacksonville bar, the United States District Court - Middle District of Florida, the Florida Women’s Lawyers Association and Jacksonville’s Women’s...

Douglas A. Oberdorfer is a committed and experienced Estate Planning attorney in Jacksonville, FL. If you are considering preparing a will or inheritance for you family, call our office and get the help you need. We handle everything included in the practice areas below and more.

Ron has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court, where he has tried hundreds of cases involving felony and misdemeanor crimes, personal injury, medical malpractice, and family law. The extent of his litigation skills is ever apparent when he is representing your case in court.
Ron came to Northeast Florida in 2001 moving his family and practice from Miami to Jacksonville, and he has never looked back.
Ron began his legal career as an insurance defense attorney, giving him a unique perspective on how the "other side" thinks. This insight gives him an advantage when he begins to...

Mr. Whittington has practiced law for over 16 years exclusively devoted to family and criminal law. He has handled a wide array of criminal & family law cases throughout the state of Florida. He is a skilled trial lawyer who is capable of negotiating a just and fair agreement when necessary. Mr. Whittington and his partner, Bruce Culbert, practice law from their office in Green Cove Springs directly behind the Clay County Courthouse and the practice focues on Clay, Duval, Putnam & St. Johns counties.

Andrea Lehner practices family law, including divorce, alimony, modifications, timesharing and child custody, child support, relocation, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Beaches Family Law, P.A. serves the Beaches communities in Jacksonville, Florida, and primarily handles cases in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, and Clay Counties. She also practices in other counties throughout Florida.

Andrea began her legal career working for a boutique family law firm in Miami, Florida. While there, she practiced family law, civil litigation, and business formation / transactional law. She also has experience in the area of estate planning. Upon relocating to Jacksonville, Andrea practiced commercial...

Welcome! The Reed Law Firm does just that. With offices in Clermont, Florida, Orlando, Florida, and our new ADR office in Washington D.C. (slated for opening in early 2015), our professional network provides expert assistance to people who are experiencing many different kinds of legal concerns and complications in their lives. We are ready to help you. We can assist you with matters involving Veteran's issues, family law, divorce, child support and custody disputes, post-divorce issues, personal and corporate bankruptcy, workouts and reorganizations, criminal defense of adults and juveniles, DUI and driving offenses, real estate land...

I was born and raised in Central Florida, growing up in the small town of Fruitland Park. After graduating from Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida, I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where I obtained my BA in History in 2008. I then went to Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida, where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2011. I was sworn in and admitted to practice by the Florida Bar in September of 2011.

I am a United States Air Force Veteran who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Coastal School of Law, where I earned numerous awards for written and oral advocacy in local and national competitions. I founded Wilkerson Law in July of 2017, where I have since focused my practice on Family Law, Estate Planning, Contracts and Civil Litigation primarily in the Northeast Florida area.

Gregg R. Brennan, Esq., is the owner and sole practicing attorney in the firm. Mr. Brennan has been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 2000 and has previously worked as an attorney for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the Office of the State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association and the Citrus County Attorney's Office before forming the Law Offices of Gregg R. Brennan, P.A. Mr. Brennan has represented clients before county and circuit courts in the State of Florida, as well as the Florida Third, Fourth and...

I have practiced law with an emphasis on marital and family law for more than 40 years. I have been Florida Bar Board Certified in this area since 1985 and was a co-writer of the initial statewide examination. Both my law firm and myself have been AV rated by the Martindale Hubbel Law Directory by my peers (highest rating) for many years. I have also been listed in Best Lawyers in America for more than 25 years. I have chaired the Family Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar for a two year period and served as vice chair of...

Florida Bar licensed attorney with extensive legal research and writing skills handling complex immigration cases, international adoptions, who is dedicated to helping families including spouses, children and parents of US citizens or permanent residents. I also offer a broad range of immigration law services including helping domestic violence victims file VAWA relief, naturalizations, employment based green cards, religious workers, and responses to requests for evidence. I am a former magistrate who presided over family law hearings and stand ready to provide you quality, personal family law representation through northeast Florida. Low cost divorce paperwork preparation for a...

Jessica Jowers is a staff attorney with the AmeriTrust Law Group and primarily handles cases involving family law, civil litigation, immigration and traffic tickets. Before coming to work at the AmeriTrust Law Group, she worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the State Attorney’s Office, Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit. She earned her Doctor of Law (JD) from the Florida Coastal School of Law in 2013 and was admitted ot the Florida Bar. Before going to law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the Georgia College and State University. Jessica enjoys contributing to the...

Leonard Legal, P.A. was founded by Christine C. Leonard based on the belief that, when someone is in need of legal counsel, they should be able to get the personal one on one attention they deserve. Here at Leonard Legal, your case will be taken seriously and you will always have direct access to your attorney.

While our focus is primarily Family Law, Foreclosures, Evictions, and Civil Litigation, we are able to provide a wide range of legal services to meet your individual needs.

Attorney Jeremy J. Buckmaster is a seasoned Daytona Beach criminal lawyer. As a former prosecutor, he uses his knowledge of both sides of the courtroom to improve his clients’ defense and he is skilled in defending serious felonies. More information is available by calling (888) 785-6548 or by visiting www.daytonabeachcriminaldefenselaw.com.

Robert Fishback has worked as a former prosecutor (1991-1999), former bank attorney, and former insurance defense attorney. These experiences are put into practice every day in this practice. Robert Fishback has participated in over 70 jury trials, and over 100 Family Law trials in his career. This firm has the experience to help clients through what can be a difficult legal process.