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Kristine Michele Johnson
Cooper City, FL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law
Kristine opened her law practice in 1997 after graduating from St. Thomas Law School. Kristine practices primary in the area of family law, which includes divorce, child custody, paternity, modifications and enforcement actions. Kristine takes pride in her personal attention to her clients and her efforts to settle her family law cases to avoid the expense and emotional trauma caused by long drawn out litigation. However, Kristine is experienced in the court room and is prepared to effectively litigate cases that do end up before a judge.
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Sandra Rodriguez
Aventura, FL Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
Florida International University College of Law
Sandra received her Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law in 2015 from where she graduated cum laude. While in law school, Sandra had the opportunity to intern for the Honorable Jose Rodriguez at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and at the Staff Attorney's Office in the Broward County Courthouse. Sandra was also a Certified Legal Intern at the FIU Family and Education Law Clinic and at the FIU Immigrant Children's Clinic where she handled family and dependency cases under the supervision of an attorney.
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Patrice Paldino
Hollywood, FL 33021, FL Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Landlord Tenant
Patrice's entire career has been in community work: protecting the community from registered sex offenders, protecting abused, abandoned, and neglected children and helping families at risk of homelessness and other legal matters jeopardizing their safety and stability. Her career further focuses on the service of veterans, people living with HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+, victims of domestic violence, and the elderly.
Patrice is actively engaged in collaboration with Broward community partners, strategic planning, and program design. She has presented at national conferences regarding the law and particularly how it impacts vulnerable communities and how innovative solutions reach those target populations.
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David H. Charlip
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
Charlip Law Group, LC carries on a decades-long tradition of meeting the legal needs of businesses and individuals in Miami, throughout Florida and across the nation. Firm founder and principal attorney David H. Charlip is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Mr. Charlip has been recognized for his special knowledge, skills and proficiency in civil trial law, as well as his professionalism and ethics in practice. Board Certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of an attorney’s competency, experience, ethics and professionalism.
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Martin Allen Soll
Aventura, FL Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Divorce
DePaul College of Law
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Cecilia Armenteros
North Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Mark Bain
Hallandale, FL Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
(954) 455-8802
2100 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Suite 200
Hallandale, FL 33009
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
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Akilah Angelique Harris
Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Lawyer
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
As a privately held law practice we dedicate our interests to the practice of family law. Our area of experience and expertise is in providing assistance to people with their serious and often life changing circumstances. We are here to lend a helping hand to our clients in finding a positive resolve to their situation. Helping people is the most gratifying for us. This is why my team and I do what we do.
Understandably any legal disputes are burdened by tension of the uncertainty. These disagreements will almost always create strain within families and individuals involved. In these troubled...
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Beatriz D. Vazquez
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family and Criminal Defense
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Veronica Semino
Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida International University College of Law
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Diane Van Ness
Miami , FL Family Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
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Joy Rothenberger
Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Immigration
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Dahlia Ann Walker
Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
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Nancy Pelosi
Davie, FL Family Law Attorney with 39 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Veronica LaVerne Robinson
Tamarac, 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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Deborah Bianchi Tracht
Lauderdale By The Sea, 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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Julio Cesar Marrero
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law
Julio C. Marrero, is an experienced Florida Attorney, licensed since 1988. He received his Juris Doctor degree Cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He has since dedicated his entire professional career to providing legal services to the South Florida community. As a solo practitioner, Julio dedicated his general practice to Civil, Family, & Real Estate Law. He became well known for successfully completing a large volume of Real Estate Transactions as closing and title insurance agent.
Julio C. Marrero is presently the Senior Managing Partner & Founder of MARRERO, CHAMIZO, MARCER LAW, a Miami law...
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Pamela J. Fero
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(954) 947-0572
1451 W Cypress Creek Rd., #300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Estate Planning
Florida International University College of Law
Pamela Fero moved to South Florida in 1991 when she was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Air Traffic Control Specialist. She worked for the FAA as a controller for over 26 years and retired in 2016. Prior to moving to Florida, she lived in Ohio where she learned the value of hard work by working on the family farm.
Ms. Fero has one step-son, three adopted children, one foster child, and two biological children. The children are all unique individuals with their own strengths and weaknesses. Having such a large and diverse family naturally led Ms....
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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Esq. is the founder and owner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group, a law firm dedicated to assisting families when their family problems become legal problems. Mrs. Vasquez de Lara graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2002. She has been named to the 2015 Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2016-2021 Super Lawyers list. She is an experienced divorce and family law litigator. Cases handled in Florida family court include:
Divorce
Child custody
Child support
Domestic Violence
Relocation matters
Step-Parent Adoptions
Post Judgment matters
Mrs. Vasquez de Lara has been featured multiple times on Univision’s Despierta America, a national television...
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Kelley Anne Joseph
Plantation, 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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Nicole Vette
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(561) 531-9132
401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1400
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
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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Carmen G. Soto
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Collections, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Family law and bankruptcy attorney Ms. Carmen Soto was born in South Florida and speaks fluent Spanish and English. She has traveled extensively and has been exposed to many diverse cultural environments and is, therefore, understanding and sensitive to the cultural differences of a diverse, international clientele. Her practice is devoted to family related issues, bankruptcy as well as civil litigation.
During her career, Ms. Soto was employed for three years with the Department of Children and Families and understands the emotional hardship that families undergo during times of extraordinary stress. She has experience dealing with people going through extreme conflicts....
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Jason M. Melton
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(866) 608-5529
Museum Tower
150 W Flagler St Penthouse II - 2900
Miami, FL 33130
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
The Catholic University of America
Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida.
Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President.
Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...
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Laura Arcaro
Fort Lauderdale, 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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Lori Barkus
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
Over 17 years experience as an attorney and a mediator. I have litigated and settled hundreds of contested and uncontested divorce matters. Through this experience, and through extensive training as a mediator, a collaborative divorce professional and a guardian ad litem, I have learned that a lawyers’ most important task in a divorce matter is to encourage clients to seek the most cost-effective solutions to minimize the trauma experienced not only by the divorcing parties but also by their children.
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Robert G. Whittel
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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David H. Pollack
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Attorney
Family, Appeals, Business and Maritime
University of Miami School of Law
David Pollack is an AV rated attorney who specializes in complex business litigation and appeals. His practice focuses on maritime, labor and employment, defamation, and construction litigation. In 2006, Mr. Pollack obtained the largest verdict in an internet defamation case in the United States, which was later affirmed on appeal. Mr. Pollack regularly represents businesses in cases involving defamation, employment discrimination, wage and overtime claims, and other commercial matters. He also represents passengers and crew members in cases involving maritime personal injuries. Mr. Pollack has written and argued more than 50 appeals before the Third District Court of Appeal, the...
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Dorothy F Easley
Miami, FL Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Business and Health Care
University of Miami School of Law
Dorothy Easley is the founder of Easley Appellate Practice PLLC (EAP), a top-rated, award-winning premiere all-Board-Certified appellate law firm. Concentrations: Federal and Florida appeals, particularly business law, family law, contracts, intellectually property and trademark law, and employment and business torts. We deliver a full range of appellate and trial support services, particularly in complex and multi-jurisdictional matters.
EAP's founder, Dorothy Easley, is the nationally recognized author of the appeals treatise, Successful Federal Appeals in All Circuit Courts: A Practical Guide for Busy Lawyers, a primary resource for attorneys to understand federal appeals nationwide. Easley is practices in all federal...
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Christopher M. Klemawesch
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
119 NE 39th St
Miami, FL 33137
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Employment and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Mr. Klemawesch is an experienced and dedicated Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney at Whittel & Melton. He provides comprehensive representation in both State and Federal Courts. Previously, Mr. Klemawesch worked as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pinellas County, Florida. He has extensive jury trial experience in both criminal and civil cases. Mr. Klemawesch is committed to diligent advocacy to protect his clients' rights and interests.
Mr. Klemawesch obtained his B.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his M.B.A. from the University of South Florida. In 2003, he received his J.D. from the University of Florida....
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Christy L. Hertz
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law and University of Miami
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.
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Nancy Adkins
Miami, FL Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Probate
St. Thomas University School of Law
I have been practicing family law exclusively since 2007. I've never done anything else, because I understand how important it is to know what you are doing when you are dealing with someone's family. I have personal experience with my own broken family, and bring that experience with me to better serve my clients who may be faced with the same or similar situation. I also worked for the Florida Attorney General in Child Support Enforcement for about three years. If you are dealing with the Department of Revenue and child support, I may be able...
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William J. Sheslow
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Mercer University College of Law and University of California - Davis
Prior to joining Whittel & Melton, Mr. Sheslow served as an Assistant Public Defender in Manatee County, Florida. Mr. Sheslow accumulated an impressive trial record while with the Public Defender’s Office. He was quickly promoted from a Misdemeanor to Felony case load in less than 10 months. Mr. Sheslow has tried over 20 cases ranging from DUIs and Domestic Batteries to life felonies. He has earned acquittals in serious cases such as firearms offenses and sex offenses. Additionally, Mr. Sheslow completed the National Criminal Defense Lawyers College held at Mercer College of Law in Macon, Georgia, where he learned from...
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Monica Miguel Cabrera
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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...
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Joshua Bickman
Miami Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
I earned a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Geology from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., and received his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, I received the Best Student in Evidence Award and was Vice President in Evidence Award and was Vice President of the Environmental Law Society.
Prior to becoming a founding partner of our firm, I was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida where he had extensive Jury trial experience.
I also practiced in the private sector with several law firms, specializing in Family Law, Criminal...
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Gina M. Girardot
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
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Anna Christine Fernandez
Miami, FL Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
St. Thomas University School of Law
Legal Lotus, P.A. was founded by third-generation attorney, Anna Fernandez. Ms. Fernandez, a Miami-native, graduated from La Salle High School and received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida International University in 2007. Ms. Fernandez graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
At St. Thomas University School of Law, Ms. Fernandez was a member and competitor of the State Championship Trial Team, an Executive Board member for the Public Interest Law Students' Association, and a member of...
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Melissa Cipriano
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
533 NE Third Avenue, Suite R-1
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
As a child of Divorce and a Divorcee herself Ms. Cipriano has a unique insight into the toll this process takes on a family. As a business owner with not only a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center but also a Master's of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she understands the unique issues that face business owners when moving through divorce. Ms. Cipriano is here to help her clients, their family and their finances emerge from the process to more stable, happier, healthier future.
Ms. Cipriano is admitted to...
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Elissa S. Pearl
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Miami School of Law
Elissa Pearl is an attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator who assists parties desiring divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody, distribution of assets, modification, child support, alimony, and other divorce or family-related matters. With a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, she also provides Divorce Empowerment Coaching to clients all over the United States who are either contemplating divorce, going through the divorce process, or are trying to attain their most worthwhile life after divorce. Elissa is an adjunct professor at Broward College, and is a guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University on topics related to law,...