Delray Beach Family Lawyers

Joe Gufford has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1991. The Gufford Law Firm commitment is to provide exceptional client services that remain focused on results. We bring together attorneys and staff with decades experience. At The Gufford Law Firm, we believe that both our attorneys and our staff must be knowledgeable about the specific areas of law that we practice in. That is why we ensure that each of our attorneys and staff members are constantly taking Continuing Legal Education courses so that we are up to date on the latest developments in the law. Joseph Gufford...

Client's love Attorney Romaine Brown, because she is warm, listens, cares, and is aggressive when needed to and she gives tremendous effort to each case. Attorney Brown will personally talk to you about the needs and wishes of your case and comes up with the best strategy to win your case. She handles a variety of cases which has given her unique experiences when resolving cases. Clients are often concerned about trusting their attorney with their cases, and because she has years of experience and a background of representing clients in a variety of cases, she understands how clearly defining...

Anwar E. Hadeed was born and raised on the beautiful twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. The son of Syrian immigrants who moved to the islands in the 1980s, Anwar’s upbringing was shaped by the rich cultural traditions of the Caribbean and the Middle East. At 17, he moved to the United States to pursue higher education, driven by a passion for understanding human behavior and society. Anwar graduated summa cum laude from Moravian University in Pennsylvania, earning double majors in Psychology and Sociology. As an undergraduate, he excelled in leadership roles, including President of the Psychology Club,...

Communication matters most in times of family law crisis. Family law clients deserve and receive prompt responses directly from Mr. Metcalfe personally. Clients value personal lawyer contact and are encouraged to speak and communicate directly with their attorney. George Metcalfe has over 30 years of experience in matrimonial and family law matters and has studied tax law in the LLM Graduate Tax Program at the Levin School of Law at the University of Florida. He also attended the University of Miami School of Law, and is a Charter Class J.D. graduate of St. Thomas University School of...

Jeffrey P. Battista is originally from Oakland, Maryland. He graduated magna cum laude from West Virginia University’s internationally accredited accounting program in 1997. Immediately thereafter, Mr. Battista attended the University of Florida, where he graduated and received his Juris Doctorate degree in 2000.

During his tenure at the University of Florida, Mr. Battista was employed with the office of the State Attorney beginning in 1998, and upon graduation from law school, he accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney in the Indian River County State Attorney’s Office in order to gain necessary trial experience and the extensive knowledge of our...

Christy L. Hertz has been specializing for over 29 years in litigation and mediation of: divorce, family and child-related matters, relocation, domestic violence, modification and enforcement of marital settlement agreements, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, Probate, Trust and Guardianship litigation, parental alienation; equitable distribution of marital assets and family businesses, and any other issue related to marital and family law.

At The Law Office of Annette Newman, PLLC - EEO LAWYER, I am committed to delivering professional, full-service legal solutions at an affordable rate across Florida. My practice is primarily focused on employment and labor law claims, which include discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, religion, and disability. I also handle sexual harassment claims, issues of unpaid wages or overtime, whistle blower claims, unemployment hearings and appeals, as well as housing and public accommodation discrimination, among other civil rights issues. In addition to these areas, I manage all types of employment agreements, such as those for independent...

I have been practicing law in the state of Florida for 23 years. I attended the University of Miami Law School and received my Juris Doctor in May in 1989. After graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar the first time I took the exam. I went into private practice as a sole practitioner. During my three years in law school I clerked at the law offices of Terry Rosenblum P.A. as a clerk I worked on cases involving Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Aviation Law, Real Estate Law, and Family Law. I worked for approximately 9 different attorneys at...

Monica Miguel Cabrera helps divorcing parents remain active and present in their children’s lives.

In July of 2013, Monica launched Monica Miguel Cabrera, P.A. (“MMC”) with the vision of helping folks from all walks of life to reach their most basic goals: to be present for their families, successfully sell and/or purchase their homes, and protect their assets for the future. Since then, Monica has helped countless clients in the following areas of practice:

Divorce
Paternity
Child Custody
Child Support
Relocation
Real Estate Sales and Purchases
Probate

Monica will work individually with each client to determine the client’s long-term goals and ensure that all steps taken are aligned with...

Been practicing Criminal law, nearly exclusively, for over 25 years. Ran the Public Defender's office in late 80's, then had 18 year partnership at Kirschner & Garland, P.A. Now in solo practice in Fort Pierce on the Indian River; Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer continually since 1994. Martindale-Hubbell AV rated. 5/5. AVVO rated 10/10. We also handle complex property distribution family law cases, as well as serious injuries. Same talented, courteous and competent staff for 17 years.

Katie Sager has over a decade of experience in marital and family law and probate and guardianship administration and litigation. I specialize in litigation and mediation of high conflict family law matters, including high net worth divorce, highly contested and complex child-related matters, paternity actions, time-sharing issues, relocation, parental alienation, modification and enforcement of marital settlement agreements and final judgments and domestic violence. I also have significant experience in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and appeals of a variety of dissolution of marriage, family law and post-judgment issues. I handle litigation and mediation of estates, trusts...

Regina is the Managing Partner of The Campbell Law Group based in Coral Gables, Florida. She is recognized for her unique insight, resourceful problem-solving skills and understanding of how legal issues affect people and companies differently.

One of Regina’s biggest passions is litigation. Regina and The Campbell Law Group PA have seen a great deal of success in prosecuting and litigating business fraud and ponzi schemes, tortious interference with a business relationship cases, non-compete cases, shareholder actions, complex divorce and post-divorce actions, especially cases with recalcitrant parties with a talent at hiding assets and/or avoiding support obligations amongst other causes of...

Travis R. Walker, Esq. is the founder of The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. Travis is a graduate of Port St. Lucie High School, Indian River Community College, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida Coastal School of Law. Travis practices real estate law and civil litigation. He also provides consulting regarding governmental affairs and public policy. Travis found his inspiration to practice law from his involvement in public service and charities. His participation had allowed him to gain exposure towards service-oriented lawyers, and due to this, he has now been practicing law for 10 years.

Travis is an active member...

Bernard F. Grall, Jr. was raised in West Palm Beach and graduated from Palm Beach High School in 1963. He attended Palm Beach Community College for a year before joining the United States Marine Corps Reserve, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Grall worked in the aerospace industry for six years as a designer during which time he attained his Associate of Arts degree from St. Petersburg Community College and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of South Florida. After receiving his law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1975, he practiced law representing insurance companies...

Melissa Paniagua was born in New York City and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2015, She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies with a Minor in Philisophy at Florida Gulf Coast University. After college, she moved back home to Miami and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law where she graduated Cum Laude.

While in law school, Ms. Paniagua was a Moot Court board member, part time law clerk at a family law firm and a judicial intern for the Honorable Daryl Trawick, former Circuit Court Judge in the Family...

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Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Litigation DUI/DWI Defense/ Divorce / Domestic Violence Injunctions / Contract Litigation

The Law Office of Aliette H. Carolan, PA is located in Coral Gables, FL. We focus on Complex Matrimonial & Family Law, Mediation services and Reproductive Law. Aliette Hernandez Carolan, Esq. is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator since 2009. She was nominated as a Rising Star by the reputable Super Lawyers 2014 and as a Super Lawyer in the 2015 publication. We make sure that you have access to the legal, financial and emotional resources that you need. We listen to you, return phone calls promptly, keep you prepared...

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...

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...

The Law Offices of Karen J. Haas provides superior Appellate and Trial Support services to clients and trial attorneys in all areas of civil practice, state and federal. Ms. Haas has over two-decades of experience and knowledge that can maximize the monetary value of a case, and put it in the best possible posture for trial, appeal, or settlement. It takes a particularly effective and staunch advocate to pursue or defend a lawsuit on behalf of an individual or small business whether against one party, multiple parties, or the legal team of a Fortune 500 Company.

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...

Scott Merl graduated from Miami Law in May of 2011. A Miami native, Scott graduated from the University of Florida with a double major in Political Science, cum laude and Business Administration General Studies with a specialization in Education. During his law school career, Scott served as the 2010 Orientation Vice Chair, was a leading force in the Student Ambassador program, and was an intern for the Street Law program where he taught at Coral Gables High School.

After graduation, Scott held a one year Post-Graduate Fellowship in which he served as a liaison between the student body and the...

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...

Kristen is an associate attorney at Zweben Law Group located in Stuart, Florida. Kristen's practice focuses on family law cases, including divorces, paternity, child support, domestic violence injunctions, and prenuptial agreements, as well as personal injury and wrongful death cases. In addition to practicing law, Kristen takes great pride in being an active member in the community. Kristen's community involvement includes the Martin County Bar Association; the Treasure Coast Justice Association; Palm City Chamber of Commerce; Martin County/Stuart Chamber of Commerce; Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Stuart Chapter; United Way of Martin County, Leaders United; and volunteering at Caring...

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, I moved to Port St. Lucie with my family in 1989. I graduated from Port St. Lucie High School, and received my Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce. I moved to Tampa where I achieved my Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Criminology, and thereafter moved to Miami and graduated with my Juris Doctor (J.D., or law degree) from St. Thomas University. In 2002, I found myself back home on the Treasure Coast when my legal career began at the State Attorney's office in Fort...

Chet Eliot Weinbaum has 25 years of experience in Marital and Family Law. He graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida with Honors in 1993. What makes his practice so unique is that he also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology. This has proved very valuable in working with families going through their toughest times.

Amy concentrates 100% of her practice on Family law issues.  Amy focuses her practice on helping with divorce, alimony, time-sharing, paternity, modification of custody, modification of final judgment, child support and relocation.


If you are looking for a family attorney in Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie West, Tradition, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, or Sebastian (or anywhere on the Treasure Coast, including Martin County, St. Lucie County, or Indian River County), we can help.