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Carroll Lee McCauley
Bay County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Dealing with a divorce, an arrest or a serious injury can be incredibly stressful. You may be overwhelmed and unsure what to do. These are the times when you need an experienced lawyer who can protect your interests and guide you forward.
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Carroll McCauley
Bay County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Florida
Carroll L. McCauley, Sr., is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law. For over 25 years Mr. McCauley has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale Hubbel. Mr. McCauley is also recognized as one of Florida Super Lawyers by Florida Super Lawyers®. These qualification reflect the highest ethical and professional standards as determined by peer & judicial review. Mr. McCauley holds a BA degree from Ohio University and a J.D. degree from the University of Florida College...
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David L. Bonham
Bay County, FL Family Law Lawyer
(850) 257-7086
415 Richard Jackson Blvd.
Suite 500
Panama City, FL 32407
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
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Jason "Chad" Self
Bay County, FL Family Law Attorney
(850) 257-7086
415 Richard Jackson Blvd.
Suite 500
Panama City, FL 32407
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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James Robert Dowgul
Bay County, FL Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law and Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Pamela Dru Sutton
Bay County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
Family
Brooklyn Law School
Partner, Stone & Sutton, P.A.
Focus of practice is family law, divorce, and custody; probate, estates, will, guardianship, and elder law; litigation
Education:
Harvard University, B.A. cum laude in English
Brooklyn Law School, J.D.
Associate Editor, Brooklyn Law Review
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Tracie Phillips
Bay County, FL Family Law Attorney
(850) 257-7086
415 Richard Jackson Blvd.
Suite 500
Panama City, FL 32407
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida Coastal School of Law
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David Lohr
Bay County, FL Family Law Lawyer
(850) 257-7086
415 Richard Jackson Blvd.
Suite 500
Panama City, FL 32407
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
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Jeremy A. Mutz
Washington County, FL Family Law Attorney
Family, Criminal Defense and Divorce
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Clayton Bowers Studstill
Gulf County, FL Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Mr. Joseph Lafayette Gufford III
Martin County, FL Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
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...
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Sasha Dadan
Saint Lucie County, FL Family Law Attorney
Family, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Sasha Dadan Bonna is a passionate and aggressive lawyer who has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters. Sasha is a skilled trial lawyer who has represented over 3,000 clients. Sasha was most recently recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.
Additionally, Sasha has received numerous positive reviews on AVVO and GOOGLE from her clients and colleagues and was commended by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for being among the 10 best Attorneys for Florida Client Satisfaction.
Sasha is prepared to defend your case. Call now...
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Nicole Vette
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
Providing quality legal representation and mediations for family law clients and offers fair, flat fee pricing in addition to hourly billing options.
Attorney Nicole P. Vette is a trial lawyer who focuses her work exclusively on family related legal issues including complex divorce litigation.
Vette received her Juris Doctor (summa cum laude) from Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University, where she was ranked in the top three percent of her class. Vette is licensed to practice law in Colorado and Florida. Vette has represented numerous clients in dissolutions of marriage, custody disputes, paternity matters and domestic...
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Michael Ferrin
Orange County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Michael Ferrin has been practicing in the areas of of Domestic/Family law and Bankruptcy Law for over 14 years. Mr. Ferrin's experience has given him a unique ability to understand the difficulties one can face when confronted with the issues involved in these areas. Mr. Ferrin prides himself on treating each client as if they were family and making sure that as a client you are well informed and receive the highest level of representation. Mr. Ferrin has been a resident of Florida for over 40 years. He was born in New Orleans and raised in Key West Florida....
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Jonathan Jacobs
Lake County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Jacobs Family Law Firm is a courteous, friendly, and compassionate divorce and family practice. We are a strong and experienced advocate for our clients to establish and protect their parental and financial rights. Our family practice is centered on paternity and divorce law. These two areas are truly rewarding because we help people when they need us the most. Family law issues can be really stressful. Let us know how we may help you during this tough time in your life.
Among our sub-areas of family practice are collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, and unlawful detainer lawsuits. Collaborative divorce and uncontested...
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Romaine Brown
Orange County, FL Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
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...
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Christopher M Taylor
Duval County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law and Metropolitan State College of Denver
From an early age I wanted to practiced law. I studied pre-law as an undergraduate and earned my Juris Doctor from the University of Denver. I'm passionate about the practice of family law because it gives me the opportunity to assist people through a difficult time in their life. For more information about me, please click the link on this Justia profile to my website.
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A. James Mullaney III
Duval County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
You should consider speaking with a divorce lawyer before becoming involved in any family law case. The common issues that are handled by a divorce lawyer include divorce, child support, relocation, time sharing (visitation) and alimony. You will have a much easier time as these issues are resolved and you will tend to get more positive results by hiring a divorce lawyer. Unlike some other firms, when you hire Mr. Mullaney as your divorce lawyer, you get him as your attorney - not an associate with far less experience. The broader category of Family Law encompasses a wide...
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Veronica LaVerne Robinson
Broward County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
University of Florida
Attorney Veronica Robinson has practiced law since she graduated in 1995 from University of Florida College of Law with a concentration in family and disability law. These two fields are related in both requires an attorney who is diligent and understands that winning in the courtroom is largely based upon the preparation outside of the courtroom. More importantly, both fields involve helping people during their most vulnerable time to move forward to their next chapter in this book called “Life.”
Veronica’s legal expertise is in the representation of individuals in their disability claims. The disability claims range from representing students against...
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Jonathan E. May
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and International
Nova Southeastern University
Jonathan May, Esq., M.A. studied communications at the University of Illinois, the University of Miami and Law at Nova Southeastern University. Attorney May developed skills in leadership, teaching, coaching and physical training as a collegiate football coach with the University of Miami, University of Illinois and Florida International University.
Attorney May then became a communications professor and has taught at over sixteen schools in the area. This is a unique background that has helped contribute to his success in the legal field. Most people are not aware that a communications background involves education and the development of...
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Paul E. Rice, Jr.
Volusia County, FL Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of FLorida School of Law
Paul Rice was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Mr. Rice is board certified in divorce and family law and has been helping spouses and parents through challenging situations for almost 35 years. Mr. Rice has been married for over 25 years and raised three children with his wife, Kristi. If you want the best divorce attorney in East Central Florida, then you'd "better call Paul."
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Anne E. Raduns
Marion County, FL Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Florida Levin College of Law
The Law Office of Anne E. Raduns strives to provide their client's with aggressive yet sensitive representation in all your family law matters including: Divorce, Custody, Support, Paternity, and Post-Dissolution issues.
The Law Office of Anne E Raduns exclusively focuses on Family Law. The office is not distracted with a criminal law docket or by other areas of law. Ms. Raduns one and only focus is Marital and Family Law. By concentrating exclusively on divorce and family law, Anne E. Raduns has gained a great deal of legal knowledge and experience to benefit her clients. She fully understands divorce law,...
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Christi Gray
Leon County, FL Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida State University College of Law
Ms. Gray is a 1993 graduate of Florida State University College of Law. Currently, she is the founding partner of Gray Law which concentrates in Marital and Family Law. She also assists BarBri in preparing law graduates for the Florida Bar exam. Prior to Gray Law, Ms. Gray exclusively practiced marital and family law as a partner with the McCall Moody & Gray Law Firm. She also exclusively practiced marital and family law at Novey Law. Prior to concentrating her practice to marital and family law, she has practiced insurance defense, commercial litigation, collection recovery, and property disputes at...
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Joy Owenby
Clay County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(904) 479-2391
1835 East West Parkway
Suite 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida State University
Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, bankruptcy, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating. Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby serves as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed...
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Mr Eric Klein
Palm Beach County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(561) 353-2800
4800 N. Federal Highway
Suite 307B
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Real Estate
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
I am a trial lawyer with a boutique practice that helps people. My Firm concentrates in family law – Divorce, Paternity, Custody, and Prenuptial Agreements – consumer bankruptcy and real estate law, Foreclosure Defense and other real estate litigation - we have a title agency, engage in short sale negotiations --- I have highly skilled attorneys in each area --- we work together as a team. We help our Clients navigate a difficult, challenging, often uncertain process and assist them in achieving the best possible results. What’s unique about my practice is that I can assist people in...
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Natalie Hall
Orange County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
Drake University Law School
Attorney Natalie D. Hall is experienced in handling a wide range of Family Law and Immigration cases. Her Family Law practice covers Divorces ( including High Asset Divorces), Complex Property Distribution, Paternity, Relocation, Modification, to name a few. Her Immigration practice covers Permanent Residency (Green Cards), Naturalization, Non Immigrant Visas and Waivers, to name a few. As a former prosecutor, Attorney Hall is quite experienced with trial and court room practice and is known as an avid litigator who goes above and beyond for her clients. For those seeking assistance with Family Law matters and...
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Beth Louise Clause
Brevard County, FL Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law
Business and Family Law Attorney Beth Clause A/K/A "Weezie" started her legal career as a paralegal in 1990 and has been a business and family attorney since 2001 representing clients in litigation as well as contracts, real estate matters, divorce and setting up new businesses for success. Beth is a Florida native with a down-to-earth Florida attitude but takes her role as an advocate very seriously.
Beth is an animal lover and would love to represent animals however since that is not possible she tries to do the next best thing, represent other animal lovers.
Beth enjoys the outdoors and working out.
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Mary Elizabeth Quinn
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
Your family and your financial security are two of the most important areas of your life. At Quinn & Lynch, our attorneys have over 40 years of experience in the area of Marital & Family Law. Mary Quinn is a Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer in the area of Marital & Family Law. Board Certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism in ethics in practice. Mrs. Quinn is also rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell. AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell reflects an attorney’s skill, experience, integrity, and overall...
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Laura Arcaro
Broward County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Attorney Laura Arcaro is a seasoned litigator and compassionate advocate in the area of family law. As the founder of Arcaro Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, she has helped countless clients settle family disputes, including divorce, child support, domestic violence cases, and more, and has extensive knowledge of and experience with international child abduction law. Attorney Arcaro graduated from Duke University after completing undergraduate studies in public policy and environmental science and policy. She has a Master of Health Administration from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of...
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George Trovato
Volusia County, FL Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(386) 626-9006
150 N. Volusia Ave. Suite B, Orange City, Florida 32763, United States
Orange City, FL 32763
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Regent University School of Law and Barry University
MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA & NORTH CAROLINA BAR With almost 20 years of experience, George Trovato has acquired the knowledge and the skills to provide effective and aggressive representation. GRADUATE OF BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW He also earned The Masters of Law from Regent University School of Law. Honored by the cities of Deltona, Orange City and Port Orange. HONORED BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 10 YEARS IN A ROW FOR PRO-BONO WORK FOR HIS COMMUNITY Champion for hands-on classroom training & apprenticeships. SUPPORTS THE COUNCIL ON AGING George is a leader in his community and always...
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Kelley Anne Joseph
Broward County, FL Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
Ms Joseph has over 25 years’ experience litigating marital & family law cases throughout South Florida, around the state, and occasionally, around the country. Ms. Joseph is passionate about helping her clients navigate the legal process, yet mindful of the financial and emotional toll drawn out, and unnecessary litigation takes on the family. Ms. Joseph handles divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony & support, equitable distribution, injunctions, enforcement, modification; temporary relief, uncontested cases and more, every day. Ms Joseph works with respected experts, in complex & discreet settlement negotiations, prepares agreements, etc. Ms. Joseph has vast experience mediating and...
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Kenneth D. Morse
Seminole County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 50 years of experience
(407) 422-2411
1515 International Parkway
Suite 2007
Heathrow, FL 32746
Family, Business, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Akron School of Law
For well over four decades, I have aggressively but reasonably represented men, women and business owners in Florida to protect their interests.
As a litigator, well-versed in family law and divorce issues, I have an extensive working knowledge of real estate, business and construction related issues.
Knowing my client, attention to detail, and thorough preparation is crucial to a great outcome.
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Christopher G Frey
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
412 E. Madison Street, Suite 1106
Tampa, FL 33602
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
Christopher G. Frey is an accomplished lawyer with vast experience in representing clients in a wide range of cases. He has interned with State Attorney Mark Ober and clerked for the U.S. Supreme court. Chris was media consultant for numerous national media outlets and lectured on the law. He is a former Vice President of the Hernando County Bar Association and is actively involved in the community. Chris has tried over 250 jury trials to verdict and is currently practicing at Frey Law, P.A. in Tampa, Florida.
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Deborah Bianchi Tracht
Broward County, FL Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(954) 776-2320
221 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204
Truist Bank Building
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Military
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE, Ms. Tracht offers a complete “full-service”, tri-lingual (English/Spanish/French) family law firm you can count on for guidance. She is a Certified Supreme Court Mediator, has over 25 years’ experience within the Guardian Ad Litem program, and is well-established as an advocate for children and when necessary, the practice of Collaborative Law. Depending on case need, other available resources may include a variety of highly trained experts, ie: Forensic Accountants, Business Valuators, Real Estate Professionals, Forensic Computer Technicians, Psychologists & Therapists. Read more than 25 client review/testimonials on our...
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Gale H. Moore
Pinellas County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
At the Law Office of Gale Moore, we are dedicated to helping clients restructure their families privately and respectfully. We practice both litigation and out-of-court dispute resolution though over the course of time we have expanded our out-of-court practice focusing on collaborative divorce and family law, mediation and direct negotiations. We maintain this out-of-court practice because we strongly believe that family disputes should be resolved in a private conference room, not in a hostile and public courtroom environment. As a result we bring a more peacemaking approach to family law.
Prior to opening her private law...
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David M. Goldman
Duval County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law and University of London
The firm works with Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills, & Trusts, Probate, Elder Law, Guardianship, Gun Trust, NFA Firearms, NFA Trust, Gun rights, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, and Trust Litigation. Licensed in Texas and Florida
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Rich Smukler
Palm Beach County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Medical Malpractice
Villanova University School of Law
Mediation versus Litigation
I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes.
With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion.
I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost...
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Elaine Michelle Simon
Palm Beach County, FL Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
Elaine M. Simon founded a private practice law office focusing primarily on domestic relations and family law. The law office is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on PGA Blvd. about one mile west of Downtown at the Gardens and with immediate access to 95 and the Florida Turnpike. Elaine is a family law attorney and has been practicing law in Florida since 2000. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University and received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law and received an Academic Excellence award. She received her Master of...
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Brett Jacob Szematowicz
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
Brett Szematowicz is originally from Chicago, Illinois, but moved to Tampa when he was in 1991. He attended high school locally at Tampa Preparatory School and graduated in 1999. Mr. Szematowicz attended college at The American University in Washington, D.C. and graduated with a B.A. in Justice. While at The American University, Mr. Szematowicz was a member of the highly selective Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs. Mr. Szematowicz attended South Texas College of Law, located in Houston, Texas. During law school, Mr. Szematowicz interned with the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office in...
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Lynette Silon-Laguna
Hillsborough County, FL Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Florida Levin College of Law
In January 1997, I founded the law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., now known as All Family Law Group, P.A. We are experienced and responsive attorneys concentrating in the areas of divorce, child custody/visitation/child support, stepparent and relative adoptions and name changes, as well as criminal defense, and consumer, personal bankruptcy.
Our objective is to provide professional and informed representation in the most expeditious and economical manner possible in consideration of each client's circumstances. Amicable settlement is the ultimate goal, if it is possible, to avoid the financial and emotional cost of litigation. Although we strive for an amicable resolution...