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Gordon N. Shayne
Fernandina Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
1890 S. 14th St.
Suite 120
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Gordon began his career as a public servant/prosecutor, first in Miami-Dade County and later, in Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), As an Assistant State Attorney, Gordon prosecuted a vast array of criminal defendants, with crimes ranging from Homicides, Sexual Batteries and Assault, to Misdemeanors and DUI's. After leaving government service, Gordon began to specialize in Family Law, Domestic Relations, and Divorce cases. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for hundreds of jury and non-jury cases and attended a wide range of hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings. He has represented many family law clients and has engaged in...
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Steven Leitman
Jacksonville, FL Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Florida
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The goal of my firm is to settle cases without litigation and without unnecessary costs to the client.
As both a practicing lawyer and Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, I have seen firsthand the benefits that come with a fair settlement.
My office is located at 2063 Oak St, Jacksonville, Florida 32204 and I can be reached at (904) 348-6723.
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Sandy T. Fox
Miami, FL Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Nova Southeastern University
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Helena Y Farber
Aventura, FL Family Law Attorney
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Helena Y. Farber is a magna cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and a member of the Florida Bar. Ms. Farber received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University Chicago.During law school, Ms. Farber interned with the Honorable Renee Goldenberg, Broward County Circuit Court family judge. She also contributed over 200 pro bono hours representing underprivileged individuals as a Certified Legal Intern at Children and Families Clinic. After Helena graduated law school, she worked as an associate attorney for a Ft. Lauderdale, civil litigation law firm. At this firm Ms. Farber represented corporations like...
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Daniel Umbert
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
Daniel Umbert is the founder and lead attorney at True North Law, P.A., a Miami family law firm serving clients in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in the areas of paternity, divorce, child support, and related matters.
A long-time resident of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, Daniel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale in 2011, before going on to obtain his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2014. While in law school, he served as Law Clerk for a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Court of Florida in Miami. Daniel is...
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Michael L. Lechtman
North Miami Beach, FL Family Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Jennifer H. Milne
Delray Beach, FL Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
I am an experienced and compassionate Divorce and Family Lawyer dedicated to helping my clients with matters such as contested and uncontested divorce, child support enforcement, custody vs. time sharing, document preparation, parental alienation, and more.
I received my law degree from the University of Hawaii’s William H. Richardson School of Law and have extensive experience working with clients in a variety of matters surrounding divorce and family law. I have personal experience in custody battles, which helped shaped my legal approach to assisting my clients. Call or visit my website for more information.
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Paul Rocuant
Estero, FL Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Family
New England Law | Boston
Paul Rocuant has extensive experience in family law. He graduated from New England School of Law in Boston in 1993 and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Connecticut. Paul has lived in Estero since 1994 and has two children.
We are a boutique law firm that strives to provide the best personal service, representation and legal counseling available. Over the years, we have assisted thousands of clients in resolving disputes through negotiation, collaboration, cooperation, mediation, arbitration and litigation.
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Amanda Kazzi
Ormond Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Amanda Kazzi is passionately committed to advocating for individuals facing legal challenges such as arrest, criminal charges, family law disputes, and estate planning and probate matters. Recognizing the complexity and gravity of these issues, she believes no one should navigate them alone. With Mrs. Kazzi, you can expect unwavering dedication and top-tier representation at every stage of the legal process.
Mrs. Kazzi's journey into law began at a tender age, accompanying her grandfather to courtrooms where she developed a profound appreciation for justice and the intricacies of legal proceedings. Inspired by her grandfather's dedication to fairness, she pursued a legal...
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Lee N Feinberg
Bonita Springs, FL Family Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Nova Southeastern University
25 years licensed and focusing on all aspects of Family Law including Dissolution of Marriage, Child Support, Paternity, child support, and Modifications.
B.A. Degree in Criminal Justice in 1989.
J.D. Degree in 1992.
Licensed to practice law in Florida in 1992.
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Charlie Douglas
Ocala, FL Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Attorney Charlie Douglas represents clients across the state of Florida for legal matters in many different areas. He has extensive experience in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Business Matters, and Personal Injury.
Charlie also owns Douglas Law Firm, which is a full-service firm dedicated to serving communities across Florida. The firm is equipped with a team of attorneys who bring years of knowledge and experience in many legal matters including Family and Divorce law, Criminal Defense, Business Law, Guardianships, and more.
Prior to Charlie opening Douglas Law Firm, he gained national recognition for his fight to free a Texas man,...
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Alex Peterson
Naples, FL Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Ave Maria School of Law
Alex Peterson is the owner, principal attorney, and speaker at Family First Legal Group. He focuses solely on family law, and prides himself on helping families find stability and structure even in the midst of intense changes. Alex is constantly pushing himself to continue to improve, and studied at the Proctor Gallagher Institute and Parent Coaching International. He is very active in his community, and enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities. Find out how Alex and Family First Legal Group’s entire team of Naples divorce attorneys can assist you as you embark on this journey. Call today to schedule...
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Matthew Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Family Law Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Northwestern University School of Law
With over 35 years of experience, Matthew Lane handles complex cases involving child custody, division of assets, alimony, high asset/high net- worth divorces, relocations, and modifications to parenting plans (custody and visitation).
Matthew Lane is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University and a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Subsequent to law school, Mr. Lane served as a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Mr. Lane has been Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Marital and Family Law Committee for four terms. He is...
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Elizabeth Wolt
Naples, FL Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
Elizabeth Wolt is an AV Preeminent rated attorney practicing solely in the area of Marital & Family Law. She has 21+ years experience and is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Meditator. Ms. Wolt strongly favors a cooperative approach to resolving family law issues, especially if children are involved. She works closely with clients to guide them through the court system and the mediation process, so that they are informed about the process and the law. Ms. Wolt has an undergraduate degree in Psychology, which is very helpful in the practice of family law. She is excellent...
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Juan Andre Pyfrom
West Palm Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Elder and Estate Planning
The Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center & School, Stetson University College of Law and Stetson University College of Law
After more than 20 years practicing in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, we decided to alter direction and serve in a different way. Now, we share our passion by helping others. Our passion is to empower you to find future-focused solutions to your family disputes and those work-place and social challenges that could land you in court. Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify areas of potential agreement and use that as a basis for future success. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your stress, and chart a new future. Let us...
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Gilbert J Alba
Gainesville, FL Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Gil Alba was born and raised in Central Florida and has subscribed to a hard-work ethic his entire life. While pursuing his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida (UCF), he worked as a legal assistant for one of Florida’s largest and oldest Intellectual Property law firms. Despite his status as both a full-time student and full-time employee, Gil’s dedication and perseverance enabled him to graduate with honors in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. After graduating from UCF, Gil moved to Gainesville to attend the University of Florida (UF) Frederic G. Levin College of...
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Evan Minton Gardiner
Gainesville, FL Family Law Attorney with 8 years of experience
Family, Consumer and Criminal Defense
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Evan M. Gardiner is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns. He practices out of the firm's Gainesville, Florida law office. Mr. Gardiner received his B.A. from Flagler College (2013) and his J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2017).
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Jared A. Frankel
Ormond Beach, FL Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jared A. Frankel is a Family Law Attorney in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Frankel Law Firm represents clients in all areas of Family Law including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, modification, and domestic violence and injunctions. The firm serves the Volusia and Flagler county areas including Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, DeLand, Deltona, Flagler Beach, and Palm Coast, as well as the rest of Central Florida.
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Luz Nieto
Boca Raton, FL Family Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(561) 807-7663
7000 W. Palmetto Park Rd., Suite 210
Boca Raton, FL 33433
Family and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
The Law Office of Luz D. Nieto PA is a small boutique firm located in Boca Raton, Florida dedicated exclusively to family law matters. Attorney Nieto dedicates her practice to the collaborative divorce process and offers her clients alternatives to litigation always taking into account the client's best interest. This firm provides clients services ranging from high conflict divorce, paternity cases, post judgment issues, and prenuptial agreements.
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Scott Michael Weiss
Boca Raton, FL Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
For over a decade Scott M. Weiss has practiced exclusively family law, assisting clients in divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, distribution of marital property, and post-judgment modifications. As a family law attorney, Mr. Weiss works diligently to serve his clients with compassion and sensitivity while vigorously protecting their rights. Mr. Weiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York in 2002, and went on to pursue his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2005. He was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. Partnering with Gary D. Weiner, he now...
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Alan R. Burton
Boca Raton, FL Family Law Attorney with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Boston University School of Law and Suffolk University Law School
I have spent over 40 years litigating cases throughout Florida as a prominent Boca Raton divorce lawyer. I will take the time to completely understand your needs and goals, and will maintain regular communications with you throughout the duration of your case. You will be fully informed and kept up to date with copies of all pleadings, correspondence and any other communications by regular mail, email or fax. Even though many divorces are eventually resolved by negotiation or mediation, I will always be ready to protect your interests in the courtroom if it is necessary. I maintain offices in Boca...
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Ira Markowitz
Deerfield Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
(954) 755-8501
1645 SE 3rd Court The Cove Admiral Building
Suite 204
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
University Of Miami
I have been a Florida practicing attorney since 1974 with extensive background and experience for the past 46 years.
I am a former Assistant State Attorney (Dade County) having worked for Richard Gerstein then Janet Reno (former U.S. Attorney).
I have worked for Servicios Legales De Miami (Legal Services of Greater Miami) manager of the Wynwood office with numerous Family cases and later working for Courshon & Berk P.A. in real estate litigation.
I currently practice Family Law, Real Estate Litigation Wills and Trusts and Probate.
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Nancy Adkins
Boca Raton, FL Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(954) 734-6048
2385 NW Executive Center Drive, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
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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Matthew Scott Waring
Deerfield Beach, FL Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Personal Injury
University of Florida
Fairway Law Group provides legal representation to people who are facing family crises and personal injuries. Our team has secured millions of dollars in settlements for our clients. We handle a variety of different family law and personal injury cases ranging from divorces to car accidents. If you are in need of legal representation for a personal injury or family law matter, we are ready to help.
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Allison L. Bishow
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Allison L Bishow is a family law attorney in Ft. Lauderdale specializing in divorce, child support, paternity, alimony, and time-sharing. As a family lawyer, Ms. Bishow listens to all client's objectives and concerns in order to develop an individualized strategy to meet the needs of each client. She approaches every custody, divorce, and child support case with immense compassion and detail, well aware of the emotional nature of these matters. She understands the value of mediation in developing positive working relationships between individuals in stressful situations, particularly where children are involved. She enjoys advocating for her clients and is committed...
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Kristin Rae Padowitz
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney with 25 years of experience
(954) 546-3313
888 South Andrews Ave
Suite 205
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Kristin Padowitz earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society. Subsequently, she went on to earn her law degree from Nova Southeastern University. Having gained experience in civil practice as well as criminal defense, Kristin had a desire to become a well-rounded lawyer. Because of that, Kristin Padowitz left the Broward County Public Defender’s Office to become a prosecutor at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. During her time in the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, she tried upward of 75 cases, all in...
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Bradford M. Cohen
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Immigration
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Bradford Cohen Law practices in the areas of Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Bankruptcy. Bradford Cohen personally handles Criminal Defense cases such as the following: Major Criminal Defense, State and Federal, Local and State Wide; White Collar Crimes, Felonies, and Misdemeanors; Immigration, Nationally assisting individuals with immigration issues.
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Deborah Ann Byles
Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida State University College of Law
Our Firms mission statement is to maintain the highest degree of ethics, while serving our Clients. Our focus is the "C.A.R.E." concept which is to be Compassionate toward our Client: to Advocate zealously for our Clients; to provide Resolution for our Clients; to be as Efficient as possible in order to earn the confidence and trust of all involved.
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Jennifer M. Erlinger
Jacksonville, FL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Stetson University College of Law
I moved to Jacksonville in 2009 after spending my childhood in the Tampa Bay area. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida and continued my education at Stetson College of Law, where I focused on Trial Advocacy and received a Certificate of Concentration in Advocacy from their top-ranked advocacy center. Additionally, I obtained a Master's in Business Administration from Stetson University.
Before joining Wood, Atter, & Wolf, I worked as an Assistant State Attorney and Assistant Attorney General in child support enforcement and the Ethics Bureau. I also represented foster children aging out of the Florida foster...
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Anthony A. Fatemi
Boca Raton, FL Family Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and University of Maryland
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Javier Enriquez
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Attorney
Family, Business, Divorce and Employment
University of Miami School of Law
Javier A. Enriquez, a partner at Jeffrey & Enriquez, LLC, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, concentrates his practice on, domestic and international, marital and family law, family law mediation, as well as civil and family appeals. Mr. Enriquez also has experience in election law, commercial litigation, and employment litigation.
A native of Miami, Mr. Enriquez graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was also the Litigation Skills Program Marco A. Vasquez Scholarship recipient. Throughout his time at the University of Miami School of Law, he was the President of the Federalist...
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Patrick Vilar
Miami, FL Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Family and Divorce
The University of Toledo College of Law
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Manuel Vazquez
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Attorney with 54 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Immigration
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Founded by Manuel Vazquez, a seasoned attorney with over 50 years of experience, Manuel Vazquez, PA, has deep roots in the South Florida legal community. Born in Havana, Cuba, Manny moved to the United States as a child refugee, sent to America by his parents to protect him from the Cuban Communist Revolution. Through hard work, honesty, and dedication, Manny developed a passion for the law, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in 1970. Over the decades, he has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal representation across all branches of the law. With a commitment to...
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Nadja Araly Prias
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Lawyer
Family and Immigration
St. Thomas University School of Law
Nadja A. Prias is a founding partner of Casais & Prias, PLLC. She is a Miami native and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ms. Prias is the head of the firm’s Divorce, Family and Probate Law Department and brings extensive legal experience to her practice.
Ms. Prias is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, a certified Guardian Ad Litem, has taken complex and highly contested cases to trial, and has prosecuted and defended domestic violence injunction cases. Clients can be assured, that they are working with someone who has their best interest in mind from the beginning...
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Diane Lynn Paull
Jacksonville Beach, FL Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Diane L. Paull Diane attended college and law school in Michigan. She began her career as an attorney in Michigan in 1982, working for several multi-national banks and financial institutions in the Detroit area. She was recruited by Barnett Bank in 1995, relocating to Florida for this position. Upon the sale of the Bank, Diane took the Florida Bar examination and obtained her Florida license in 2003. Diane changed her focus to family law after joining Kurt Simpson in his law practice in Jacksonville Beach. She spent two years under Mr. Simpson’s tutelage to...
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Osman Lopez
Coral Gables, FL Family Law Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
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Glorian Maziarka
Jacksonville, FL Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(904) 800-6767
1010 East Adams Street
Suite 220
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Family, International and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
Glorian Maziarka, Esquire, is an attorney practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally from Puerto Rico, Ms. Maziarka graduated with honors from the University of Puerto Rico with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Prior to entering the legal profession, Ms. Maziarka was a mental health counselor and an activist in the rights of the homeless and ex-offenders. Ms. Maziarka graduated with honors from St. Thomas University Law School. Ms. Maziarka has practiced business and international law with a Miami-based law firm, and most recently has practiced family law, foreclosure defense, criminal law, personal injury and civil litigation in North Florida. Ms. Maziarka’s...
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David Makofka
Jacksonville, FL Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
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I have been practicing in the complex and interesting legal fields of family, criminal and personal injury law for over 25 years. In that time, I have learned what it takes to provide competent, aggressive representation to my clients, and at affordable rates. I believe that dedication, preparation and hard work are the cornerstones of a successful attorney and law firm. Our office has handled hundreds of complex cases over the years and we are willing to take on the challenging legal matters! If you, or someone you know needs help, call or email...
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Leisy Jimenez
Miami, FL Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Leysi Jimenez practices in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Foreclosure, and Criminal Justice. Ms. Jimenez obtained a Bachelor of Science Magna Cum Laude in Criminal Justice at the Florida International University, and also a Juris Doctor Cum Laude at the Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. She has been representing clients at mediation, temporary hearings, and trials. Ms. Jimenez has also managed and prepared cases, attended court hearings, and drafted motions to reopen cases. She speaks fluent Spanish.
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Daniel Silver
Doral, FL Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
Daniel R. Silver has been a member of the Florida Bar since October 2003. Daniel is a Partner at PraDa Law, a full-service multi-jurisdictional international law firm, where he heads up the family division of the firm. Daniel is a skilled and experienced trial attorney. Daniel diligently prepares cases to advocate for his client’s rights by blending his investigative background from his criminal law experience with his knowledge of family and marital law. He is AV-Rated. He is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, rated 10/10 on Avvo.com and has earned Avvo’s...