Alva Family Lawyers

I have been licensed to practice law since 1987. I have tried over 400 jury trials from DUI's to First Degree Murder. I am licensed throughout the State of Florida and the Middle District of Florida for federal cases.

Jennifer Shafer is a native Floridian and has been working in the area of family law since 2001. Currently, as an Associate member of Shapiro, Blasi & Wasserman, PA, Ms. Shafer focuses her practice in the area of Matrimonial and Family Law litigation. Ms. Shafer is committed to the successful resolution of your case through negotiation, and if necessary, through litigation. She takes pride in providing straight-forward legal advice while being mindful that family law matters are inherently stressful and highly sensitive in nature. Ms. Shafer recognizes these matters often require a higher level of personal...

I believe in hard work, thorough investigation, meticulous preparation, and honesty. Every legal matter—whether in family law, criminal defense, or civil litigation—deserves strategic focus and unwavering advocacy. I founded Bogle Law to provide clients with skilled representation when they need it most. As managing attorney, I guide my team strategically and legally. Each team member was hand-selected for their dedication and competence. I personally assign a lead attorney to every new case and collaborate with them on unique aspects to ensure a strong legal approach. Preparation and strategy are the cornerstones of our practice. We prioritize building strong attorney-client relationships, understanding the...

A fifth-generation Charlotte County native, Kristin L. Polk is deeply rooted in her community. She pursued her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at the University of Florida and subsequently earned her Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2009. Throughout her law school journey, Kristin was an active member of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honor society. Balancing her education with real-world practice, she worked as a law clerk during her part-time law program. After a stint at a Tampa foreclosure law firm, Kristin felt the call to return to her hometown of Punta Gorda. Here, she dedicated herself...

Samantha ("Sam") is an Attorney at Bogle Law with a strong background in family law and a reputation for delivering results with speed, precision, and professionalism. She joined the firm in 2019 as a legal assistant and quickly advanced to Senior Paralegal before earning her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude. This academic distinction reflects her exceptional work ethic, legal aptitude, and commitment to excellence—qualities she brings to every case she handles. Sam’s legal experience spans a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, alimony, and nuptial agreements. Her years of...

Attorney Jonathan Matthew Casella, a Sarasota County native, and Venice High School alum, earned his Bachelor of Arts in English & American Literature from the University of South Florida; his Master of Science in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University; and his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Western Michigan University. Attorney Jonathan Casella is admitted to the Florida Bar. Attorney Casella is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Prior to joining Casella Law Group, Jonathan worked for a national digital firm, representing large business-to-business and business-to-consumer brands. He has been featured in Website Magazine,...

WITH MORE THAN 25 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE, Ms. Tracht offers a complete “full-service”, bi-lingual (English/Spanish) family law firm you can count on for guidance. Ms. Tracht is currently appointed and serves on four (4) separate committees for the Florida State Bar - Family Law Section, is a Certified Supreme Court Mediator, has over 25 years’ experience within the Guardian Ad Litem program, and is a well-established advocate for children. 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...

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....

Victoria Lyn Anderson primarily practices in the areas of domestic and family law and bankruptcy. Ms. Anderson's experience in these areas of law has given her a unique ability to not only achieve results but to assist clients though difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly emotional events. Ms. Anderson has been a resident of central Florida for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. At Barry University Ms. Anderson received a certificate for completing a concentration in the areas of Children...

Wendy A. Mara attended Stetson University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1993 Ms. Mara taught language arts in high school for 13 years. While teaching full time, she earned her MBA degree from the University of Central Florida in 2006. Deciding to pursue a legal career, she entered law school at Florida Coastal School of Law where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. While in law school, she was a teaching and research assistant, earned the Dean’s Certificate for Pro Bono Work and became an award winning oralist for the Jessup International Moot Court Competition....

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.

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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...

Mr. Farrar is active in the legal community an is serving on the board for: Florida Bar Association, Escarosa Bar Association, Northwest Florida Legal Services, Hearing Officer for the Escambia County School Board. He has served as Special Magistrate in both Escambia and Santa Rosa County. He brings his experience and knowledge to work for all his clients.

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."

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...

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.

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...