Veronica LaVerne Robinson

Veronica LaVerne Robinson

Turn the page in your Book of Life to the next full of peace, hope, and growth.
  • Family Law, Juvenile Law
  • Florida
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Biography

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 school boards in their ESE/IDEA claims and Guardian Advocacy cases.

Veronica also represents husbands, wives, and children in divorce proceedings (dissolution of marriage); fathers and mothers in child support and timesharing (custody) cases; children in child welfare and dependency proceedings; and specializes in these family law cases with parents who have children with special needs.

Distinguished by the lawyers governing Board, Veronica recently been designated as a Board as a Board-Certified Attorney in Juvenile Law by the Florida Bar.

Passionate about the needs of our most vulnerable, Veronica Robinson finds time to serve as CEO for the African American Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities; an advisory board member for Florida Children’s First; and represents children in dependency and educational matters as an attorney-ad-litem.

Veronica Robinson's superior trial skills has lauded her as an instructor for training attorneys for the National Association of Trial Lawyers in their dependency and civil litigation She has won numerous civil cases, promotions, and accolades for her superior legal and problem-solving skills.

Finally, it cannot be left unsaid that Veronica Robinson has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. since 1995.

Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Juvenile Law
Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney/Operator/Owner
Law Offices of E.F. Robinson, P.A.
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Practice Areas: Family and Disability Law
Executive Director
African-American Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
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Awareness - Outreach Programs Advocacy - Social Security Disability, Special Education Law Access - Waiver Support Coordination
Associate Director of Paralegal Program
Brown Mackie College
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Chief Legal Counsel - Miami and Monroe Counties
Department of Children and Families
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Supervised over 50 attorneys and 25 support staff in dependency and civil cases.
Assistant Attorney General to Bureau Chief
Office of the Attorney General
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1998-2000 Assistant Attorney General - Dependency Division 2000-2002 Senior Assistant Attorney General - Civil Division 2002-2005 Bureau Chief - Children's Legal Services Division
Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender
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Represented defendants in misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases.
Education
University of Florida
J.D. (1995) | Law
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Radford University
B.S. (1992) | Criminal Justice
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Awards
Difference Makers
American Bar Association GP Solo Division
Making a Difference through Community Service - This award honors an attorney living or deceased who made a significant lifetime contribution to the local community through community service (not necessarily through bar work or pro bono work per se).
Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 74292
Member
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Speaking Engagements
Child Support and the Special Needs Child, 26th Annual Family Cafe, Orlando, Florida
The Family Cafe
Attorney Veronica Robinson delivers a compelling presentation on "Child Support for the Special Needs Child," offering invaluable insights into the intricate legal landscape surrounding support obligations in these unique cases. Drawing on her extensive expertise in family and disability law, she navigates the complexities with clarity, addressing financial considerations, and legal nuances.
Certifications
Board Certified in Juvenile Law
The Florida Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Veronica LaVerne Robinson's Attorney Profile
Videos
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What are grounds for divorce in Florida? The grounds for divorce in Florida is simple. It's if your marriage is irretrievably broken, then you can be divorced. Adultery doesn't matter....

What is child custody/time-sharing? In Florida, there's no such thing as custody anymore. We do use the term time-sharing, and that means how much time is each parent going to... What is child custody/time-sharing?

What is child custody/time-sharing? In Florida, there's no such thing as custody anymore. We do use the term time-sharing, and that means how much time is each parent going to...

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What makes working with you different than other lawyers? I'm different because I really am out for your good. If you tell me what your goals are and what your...

When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Florida? When parents are not divorced yet, each parent has an obligation to make sure... When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Florida?

When parents are not divorced yet, can one parent move with the children out of Florida? When parents are not divorced yet, each parent has an obligation to make sure...

I decided to become an attorney after speaking with my father. He's actually a lawyer too. I actually wanted to be a social worker and he said, "Veronica, you could... Why did you decide to become an attorney?

I decided to become an attorney after speaking with my father. He's actually a lawyer too. I actually wanted to be a social worker and he said, "Veronica, you could...

Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Me and my child’s father are unmarried with no court orders. Can I move out of state with my child?
A: Yes, an unmarried biological mother has all the rights to a child born out of wedlock. However, the father may petition the court to prevent the relocation by filing a paternity/timesharing case.
Q. If my baby mom is in a abuse relationship can I get custody of my kids she always threatening to put me on child support
A: You could file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Timesharing, and Child Support in family court so that you can obtain time and rights to your child if there is no legal DCF case. If there is a legal DCF case, then you can ask for custody in the DCF court.
Q. How does an underage mother go about getting full custody of her child?
A: The mother of the child, no matter the mother's age, is automatically deemed as the legal guardian of the child unless there is a dependency case filed by the Department of Children and Families.
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Contact & Map
Law Offices of E.F. Robinson, P.A.
4754 W. Commercial Blvd.,
Tamarac, FL 33319
Telephone: (954) 840-5301
Fax: (954) 337-9215
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 2 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Appointments only