Saint James City Family Lawyers

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...

Having represented thousands of clients across northeast Florida, I come into every case with a wealth of experience and knowledge. My trial experience includes a wide range of offenses from misdemeanors through life felonies. I take pride in fighting through difficult cases that other lawyers may turn away. My candor and attention to detail will help guide you through an incredibly difficult time while my dedication to you and your case will ensure that your rights are protected.

McNeal Legal, LLC is committed to providing legal services to businesses and individuals in a professional, timely and cost efficient manner. This is a time when you need the assistance of a professional attorney who can guide you to make the best of a less than ideal situation, and protect your rights along the way.

Experienced, wise, and compassionate.  From thirty plus years of being a circuit court judge and an attorney, Linda is not your ordinary attorney. She uses common sense and practical advice for you to resolve legal problems as quickly, saving relationships, money and time.

Her law practice caters to individuals with legal issues related to life transitions and caters to individuals who understand how important it is to resolve legal issues that threaten the security of their family, home, and business. Her knowledge and experience from serving as both judge and attorney gives her a unique perspective that enables her to project...

Skilled and Experienced Attorney for your Divorce, Family Law, Juvenile and Criminal Law Needs in Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Flagler County, St. Johns County and the surrounding Central Florida areas.

Attorney Pichardo-Riestra is the Owner and Managing Attorney of Pichardo-Riestra Law. She is a former psychologist who has worked with children, juveniles, and adults. As a Psychologist Specialist working for the Department of Corrections, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra provided Mental Health services to incarcerated females housed in General Population, Closed Management, and Death Row.

After years in psychology, Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra decided to pursue a career in Law. She attended Florida A&M University where she concentrated on Criminal Defense while participating at the FAMU Criminal Defense Clinic. Mrs. Pichardo-Riestra also interned with the Public Defender's Office for the Fifth Circuit in...

Stephen “Steve” Joseph Ryan was born in the Bronx, where his mother worked as a nurse and his father was an officer with the New York Police Department. In the early ’90s, Steve moved to Tallahassee, Florida to continue his studies at Florida State University’s College of Law, where he met fellow law student and his future law partner, Shawn Risen. In 1995, Steve graduated with honors and received a Juris Doctorate, and one year later, Steve and Shawn Risen established Risen & Ryan, Attorneys at Law.

Grant Dwyer is a Notre Dame-trained Miami criminal defense attorney. He is a fighter and he knows how to beat your case. If you need to get your loved one out of a Miami jail, call Grant Dwyer Law. He is in court every day and he knows the judges and prosecutors. He knows how to handle your case from the arrest all the way through clearing your name. He is undefeated in front of juries. If you need a Miami criminal lawyer, call for a free consultation. Se habla Español.

Sara Saba is the owner of the law firm Law Office of Sara J. Saba, P.A. in Florida. Ms. Saba was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 2003 from St. Thomas University Law School, and has dedicated her practice to the fields of family and matrimonial law since her graduation. She served as a domestic violence case manager for the Honorable Judge Amy Karen in Miami Dade County upon receiving her law degree. She is also a Florida family law mediator. Sara Saba is an experienced attorney with high ethics and legal ability in the field of Florida...

Susan Winston has been practicing law since October 2004 when she was admitted to the Florida Bar. She came to Florida from Virginia after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the College of William and Mary in 2001. Susan then went to the University of Miami School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 2004. Susan began her legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the 15th Judicial Circuit in 2004. In over six years at the Office of the Public Defender, Susan represented the indigent accused in...

Ms. Stover is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters including family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal and traffic (DUI/DWI, theft, Post-Conviction Petitions), personal injury (auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls), and immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, and asylum).

After graduating law school, Ms. Stover clerked for the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. Throughout her clerkship, Ms. Stover not only gained knowledge of the law and the inner workings of the courthouse, but she also gained extensive insight into a wide variety of family law...

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.

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...

Gary F. Celetti, Jr. spent two decades as a decorated law enforcement officer in Broward County, Florida and he has dedicated his entire career to the pursuit of justice. Gary earned his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. During law school, he received numerous accolades including highest grade, book awards, and earned the Dean's list on several occasions. Upon graduating from law school, he was accepted into the Florida Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Gary was trained by and practiced alongside...

Attorney Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich is a seasoned Miami criminal defense attorney, serving clients throughout the state of Florida who are indicted or charged in federal and state criminal offenses or under investigation by law enforcement or other government agencies. Born and raised in Miami, Attorney Petkovich attended the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the St. Thomas University School of Law, also in Miami. She is now a married mother of two with a private law practice in Miami-Dade. Having spent her life in South Florida, she...

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Edna Pierre is the Founding & Managing Attorney at Pierre Legal, P.A., where she focuses her practice on Personal Injury and Family Law. After earning her Bachelor's degree in Criminology and Minor in Child Development, as well as her joint Master's degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from Florida State University, she completed her education by obtaining her Juris Doctor at Stetson University College of Law. Prior to becoming an attorney, Edna served for several years as a Guardian Ad Litem, and subsequently as a Case Manager for the Department of Children and Families, advocating for and protecting Florida's children...

The Law Offices of Ben I. Farbstein, P.A., focuses on family law matters in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the surrounding areas. The firm has also taken on cases throughout the State of Florida at both the trial and appellate levels. Ben I. Farbstein, Esq., has developed a sophisticated family law practice that handles complex family law litigation matters in virtually every area of family. However, no case is too large or too small – if it is important to you, it is important to Ben I. Farbstein, Esq.

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE in civil, criminal and appellate law in Palm Beach, Broward and other Florida Counties. I was also a city prosecutor for a year or so.
Practiced in a wide variety of law cases including civil and criminal jury trials and appellate cases, including a case in the Florida Supreme Court.
Army veteran-Honorable Discharge.
Born and raised in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, New Jersey
Moved to Florida with my family and began college at the University of Miami in the Business School majoring in accounting. I enjoyed the business law courses so...

The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., practice solely in the area of Marital and Family Law and pride themselves on their mission to drive and change the legal industry, while providing first class service they know each client truly deserves. The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., understand the emotional turmoil and life changing circumstances surrounded in each family law case and are both passionate and compassionate in navigating through the legal processes that are tailored to meet each client's needs. If you are looking to hire an Attorney who genuinely cares about your legal affairs and will fight...

Attorney Roland D. Boyd III went through his own divorce while in law school. This drove Roland to focus his study on family law and divorce. In 2019 Attorney Boyd began his own practice, Pinellas Family Lawyer, PLLC.

As a practicing attorney in Polk County, Florida, for over ten years, I'm proud to offer my clients advice and representation in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and elder law. My vision is to bring a personal feel and approach to each of my client's legal concerns. It is my goal to give each client effective advice and craft personal solutions for difficult legal matters. I'm privileged to be part of the Polk County community, and proud to know that when the good people of this community need my guidance and experience, I'll be here for them.

Sarah T. McCain is a senior associate at Plog & Stein P.C. who has devoted most of her legal career to the practice of family law. As a compassionate Denver divorce attorney, she believes that cementing a solid attorney-client relationship is essential in order to obtain the judgments and orders her clients need to move on with their lives. She derives great satisfaction from being able to help her clients transition into the next chapter or their lives after divorce with the tools and resources they need to be better prepared. She has handled family law matters of varying complexity,...

Deborah Carroll grew up in central Florida, raised her family in central Florida and committed her practice to her hometown area. She graduated in 1999 from University of South Florida with a B.A. in Business Management. In 2002, Ms. Carroll graduated from Stetson University with her MBA and Stetson University College of Law with her JD. Following law school, Ms. Carroll worked as an Assistant Public Defender with the 10th Judicial Circuit in Bartow, Florida, with both felony and misdemeanor cases. In 2005, Ms. Carroll went into private practice with a well known law firm in Lakeland, FL...

Fred graduated from Alfred University in New York in 1993, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. After college Fred attended California Western School of Law in San Diego where he pursued concentrations in Environmental Law and Telecommunications Law, while working as a law clerk for a mining corporation where he earned his MSHA Underground Hard Rock Miner License. He wrote and spoke on the California Coastal Commission’s involvement in the expansion of the San Diego Convention Center as well as the Multiple Species Conservation Plan. He was active in the San Diego City of the Future...

For over 40 years, Martin Hoffman has been a relentless advocate for individuals, families, and businesses in South Florida. He combines aggressive representation with genuine compassion, building trusted relationships with his clients while fighting fiercely for their rights. Leading the Way: Martin founded Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, a testament to his leadership and vision. Under his guidance, the firm has expanded across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, providing accessible legal services throughout the region. An experienced litigator, Martin accepts Divorce and family cases, Paternity cases, Prenups, Divorce Litigation, Medical Malpractice and wrongful Death cases, Workers' Compensation cases, and Business Litigation.

Dual-licensed attorney in Kentucky and Florida representing individuals and organizations in state and federal civil and criminal matters.

Former prosecutor and former public defender.

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James S. Cunha, Esq. is the Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A. Mr. Cunha primarily focuses his practice on family and marital law. As a result of his background in Finance and Economics, Mr. Cunha has become a highly sought-after divorce and family law attorney in South Florida particularly in complex or high asset divorce cases involving asset valuation and alimony issues. Since the inception of his firm, Mr. Cunha has represented corporate executive officers, professional athletes, business owners, medical, legal and financial professionals, homemakers, working men and women–(or their spouses)–in divorce cases,...

Alisha B. Savani is well versed in the areas of family and marital law and has a passion for assisting clients in their most difficult times. Ms. Savani strives to practice with compassion and diligence. Ms. Savani served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Enforcement Unit in Fort Lauderdale. While there, Ms. Savani gained a considerable amount of litigation experience representing the Department of Revenue in child support establishment, modification, and enforcement proceedings. Ms. Savani attended thousands of hearings and advocated on behalf of the Department of Revenue before judges, general magistrates,...

Arielle Capuano’s practice is focused almost exclusively on divorce, custody, and family law matters. Her family law experience ranges from uncontested divorces to complex divorces, high asset divorces, paternity cases, custody cases, relocation cases, modifications, enforcement and contempt, and domestic violence. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Arielle obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising & Public Relations from the University of Central Florida. Graduating near the top of her class, Arielle received her Juris Doctor Degree from Florida International University College of Law, where she was actively involved in the leadership of the Board of Advocates, the...

The Law Office of Aliette H. Carolan, PA is located in Coral Gables, FL. We focus on Complex Matrimonial & Family Law, Mediation services and Reproductive Law. Aliette Hernandez Carolan, Esq. is certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator since 2009. She was nominated as a Rising Star by the reputable Super Lawyers 2014 and as a Super Lawyer in the 2015 publication. We make sure that you have access to the legal, financial and emotional resources that you need. We listen to you, return phone calls promptly, keep you prepared...

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...