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With over 24 years of proven legal skill, Attorney Lauren Ilvento has the skills and understanding to help you fight for the future you and your family deserve. Ilvento Law, P.A. has experience with both local and international laws, and they stand ready to help you prepare the case that stands strong in support of your interests. Their team also helps with business law concerns, making it easy to get experienced legal advice without an in-house retainer fee. Call today and schedule your consultation to learn more about how you can obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.

With more than 35 years of experience practicing law in Central Florida, I zealously represent my clients with integrity, dedication, and personal concern.  I have built a strong reputation with my clients, colleagues, opposing counsel, and the Courts of Orange, Osceola, Lake, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole counties and throughout the state of Florida.. I am committed to my clients, their well being and their goals.  I see success as a journey and not as a destination.  I care deeply about my clients, their children and their future where they can not only survive the difficult family law process, but also rise to a level of success and significance.. If reconciliation is possible, I will support my clients' efforts to achieve that goal.  If I am called on to represent my client’s interests in Court, Mediation or elsewhere, I will be a zealous advocate while keeping in mind the best interests of the minor children.. I am active in the community and in my church.  I frequently speak at various Divorce Care groups in Central Florida and I have focused my time, efforts, and practice in the family relations and litigation areas of the law.. Additional Specialties:Paternity, Parenting Plans, Child Support Guidelines, Equitable Distribution, Alimony Analysis, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Separation Agreements, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Attorneys' Fees, Contact Issues, Custody, Contempt, Enforcement, Modification, Time Sharing, Supplemental Proceedings, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Step-Parent Adoptions,Termination of Parental Rights, Third Party Custody, Visitation Rights, Alimony, Annulment, Cohabitation Agreements, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Partnerships, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements and Name Changes.

William J. “West” Ritchie is a managing attorney for The Virga Law Firm’s Pensacola office. He is well-versed in storm and hurricane insurance claims, construction defect litigation, BP oil spill claims, and insurance defense litigation. He also has 30 years of Family Law and Divorce experience. Mr. Ritchie has represented clients in the Panhandle for the past 28 years. Some of his current practice areas include Hurricane claims, Construction Defect Litigation, B.P. claims, and Insurance Defense Litigation. After Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle in October 2018, he got right to work to hear the stories of claimants who needed to file homeowners’ insurance claims but did not know where to begin.. Growing up in Alabama as the 12th child in a family of 14 children, Mr. Ritchie learned the importance of togetherness and community involvement at an early age. This lesson would prove to be integral to his development into adulthood, pointing him to the path of becoming an attorney.. Ever since he received his law degree from the Cumberland School of Law, Mr. Ritchie knew he wanted to help people in need and in tricky legal situations. As a lawyer with The Virga Law Firm in Florida, he is able to continue his career focus by contributing to family law/divorce, criminal, bankruptcy, and insurance law cases our law firm accepts. In terms of family law and divorce cases, he has personal insight, having gone through a difficult divorce and child custody case himself some years ago. He uses that experience to relate to his clients and guide them through their family law dispute with confidence.. Mr. Ritchie often says his career highlight arose during a criminal defense case. He was defending a client who could have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with no chance of early release. After a hard-fought legal battle, the jury was convinced his client acted in self-defense and returned a not guilty verdict.. Recently, Mr. Ritchie has sat on the Board of Directors of many civic organizations in his area. He believes in using his skills and education to help improve the lives of others, and such seats give him this great opportunity.

While working as a Director for a major Military Defense Contractor Kevin C. Maxwell was inspired to attend Law School. While in Law School, at the Barry University School of Law, Mr. Maxwell co-founded the Richard Senate branch of Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity and appointed to the position of Supreme Court Justice of Honor court. He achieved these honors and graduated Suma Cum Laude from Barry University all while working full time. After passing the Florida State Bar, Attorney Maxwell, joined the practice of Retired Judge Dominic Salfi, where the firm’s focus was on Criminal, Personal Injury and Family Law matters. In 2004 Attorney Maxwell joined the firm of Mr. Thomas A Vaughn II as an associate. In 2005 Mr. Maxwell formed a partnership with Mr. Vaughn creating the firm of Vaughn and Maxwell. The primary focus was on Claimant’s rights in the area of worker’s compensation.. In 2008, Attorney Maxwell dissolved the partnership with Attorney Vaughn. Taking all the knowledge and experience he had garnered as a lawyer and the 18 plus years of business acumen, Attorney Maxwell established his own firm. His current practice, The Office of Kevin C. Maxwell & Associates, focuses on a wide variety of practice areas. In 2012, Mr. Maxwell secured the seventh largest a jury verdict award in an Auto Accident case in the country, where his client was awarded over $27.5 million dollars in Damages.He can be reached at or on the 24 HOUR HOTLINE

Walter is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and the Federal Middle District Court of Florida.. He attended undergrad at Cornell University graduating with honors with concentrations in economics and international labor.. Walter graduated from Florida State University College of Law, cum laude. While in law school he was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, received certificates in Legal Research, International Law, and Pro Bono Service. In the last summer of law school, Walter worked for the State Department in San Jose, Costa Rica as a member of the the International Narcotics and Legal Team in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.. Walter has private sector legal experience working as a case coordinator for Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP in New York City for over four years. His focus was on litigation and white collar crime, where he gained extensive experience working on numerous trials across the east coast and the Midwest.. Walter also worked on Capitol Hill for the late Senator Edward Kennedy where he worked on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) committee.. Walter relocated to Orlando, Florida and volunteers his time on pro bono cases with Community Legal Services of Mid Florida and received the Guardian of Justice Award in 2014 and 2015. Walter is one of the inaugural attorneys to work the self-help center at the Orange County Court House to assist under represented clients. After Moving to Central Florida, Walter has been actively working on Immigration matters and has successfully handled many cases before the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and USCIS. Walter is co-chair of the Orange County Bar Association Immigration and Nationality Committee and is a board member for the Orlando Center for Justice, a non-profit law firm that provides legal services in the field of immigration and family law. Walter is an active speaker and gives presentations through the Orange County Bar Association. Walter has been named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Timothy W. Terry is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and his areas of practice include family law, divorce, child custody, property distribution, juvenile law, criminal defense, felonies, white collar crimes, probation, and personal injury.. Mr. Terry received his A.B. degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1973 from Duke University, and his J.D. in 1976 from Florida State University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1981. As a member of the Florida Bar, he was Chair of Grievance Committee C for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida in 1996, a member of the Rules and Forms Committee from 1996 to 1997, a member of the Legislation Committee from 1997 to 1998, and a member of the sections on trial lawyers, family law, and criminal law. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association, the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Mr. Terry served as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles R. Scott of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Honorable Warren L. Jones of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and a staff law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He has also served as an Assistant State's Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida from 1984-1993.

Thomas Feiter was awarded The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year for 2015. He is a Former Prosecutor and an AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer.  Experienced in being lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials to verdict.  Extensive experience in fighting many types of cases in personal injury, criminal defense, injunctions and family law.  The firm also represents victims of crime, such as sexual battery (rape) and domestic violence.  Mr. Feiter is also a Major in the US Army JAG Corps Reserve and received the Meritorious Service Medal for service during Operation Enduring Freedom.

The  Ladan Law Firm, P.A. continues to build on years of the community involvement of founding Partner, Amir Ladan.  The lawyers and staff of our firm are active in the communities we serve.  Not only do our lawyers provide pro bono legal services well in excess of what the Florida and local Bars require, but our lawyers and staff enjoy participating in a variety of community service projects, fundraisers and events.. Amir is the Past-President of the Rotary Club of Seminole County Sunset, where he is responsible for thier annual fundraiser - Poker Chips for Scholarships.  The annual event raises thousands for scholarships benefitting high school Seniors in Seminole County, as well as funding the amazing community service projects our club participates in throughout the year. The Ladan Law Firm proudly sponsors all of the club's fundraisers and Amir sits on their Board of Directors, where he has served for a decade.. Amir continues his involvement as a Rollins College alumnus. In 2014, he was nominated and elected to the Rollins College Alumni Board of Directors, where he served for six years, including his recent successful term as Co-President of the Alumni Board of Directors.  In 2020, he was invited to join the Board of Trustees of Rollins College.  Amir is committed to ensuring that Rollins will continue its mission, to educate students for global citizenship and responsible leadership, empowering graduates to pursue meaningful lives and productive careers.  He is also actively involved as an advisor to Tau Kappa Epsilon - Zeta Phi Chapter, where he sits on the Board of Directors of their Alumni Association and 501(c)3.. In December of 2019, the Firm celebrated it's 11th annual Happy Hour Toy Drive benefiting XL 's Baby DJ.  Over the years, this event has turned into Orlando's second largest source of group donations for local families in need during the holidays.  This event brings great joy to the entire team at the Firm, knowing that our efforts mean that hundreds of local families and their children will be able to celebrate the holidays.. The Ladan Law Firm was the title sponsor of The Fifth Amendment Happy Hour benefitting the Orange County Bar Association's Legal Aid Society.  Funds raised at the event are used to provide free legal services to those in our community that cannot afford legal counsel.  The event was a great success, well attended and a lot of fun for our lawyers and defense team.. Amir Ladan was honored to be named the King of The Krewe of Leaders in 2012.  The Krewe of Leaders recognizes and honors those that serve their communities and provides scholarships to deserving high school students who pursue careers in medical, hospitality and the performing arts.  Scholarships are funded by a series of community events surrounding "Mardi Gras" season including the Royal Gala, Fat Tuesday celebration and the Festival of Cities.. In 2012, Carsten & Ladan, P.A. was also a major sponsor of the 1st Annual Judicial Assistant Appreciation Luncheon, where we paid tribute to the excellent JA's in Orange & Osceola Counties.

The Marin Law Firm, P.A.,  is located in Orlando, Florida, where I assist clients mainly in the area of bankruptcy and marital and family law.  My staff and I take pride in using compassion and understanding to guide clients through the emotionally difficult situation and process they face both in and out of the courtroom.  When dealing with any aspect of marital and family law, especially divorce or any situation involving children, I handle each matter using compassionate aggressive representation. Please visit my website at to find out more information about me and my firm.

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S.I. “Sandy” Valbh brings a dual background in law and accounting to his practice at Bogin, Munns & Munns, where he advises clients across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Melbourne, and Orange City on business formation, real estate transactions, tax matters, and estate planning. A former accountant and lifelong entrepreneur, Sandy understands the legal and financial challenges business owners face and leverages that insight to deliver clear, strategic guidance. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University (1994), a J.D. from Drake University (cum laude, 1997), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude, 1998). Sandy is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Tax Court.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

ROBERT W. ANTHONY, (Member) born Sanford, Florida, September 28, 1955; admitted to bar, 1982, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.Education: Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., cum laude, 1977); University of Florida (J.D., with high honors, 1982). Order of the Coif; Phi Kappa Phi. Recipient; Joseph J. Gersten Key Award; George W. Milam Award. Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1981-1982.Author: "U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Sale of Business Doctrine," 60 Florida Bar Journal 13, January, 1986; "Constitutional Law: Qualified Right of Access to Criminal Trials Recognized," 33 University of Florida Law Review 272, 1981; "Protection for Attorney Solicitation Slow in Coming," 33 University of Florida Law Review 698, 1981.Member: Orange County Bar Association.Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Securities Litigation; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Family Law; Resort Timeshares.AV Rated.

Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL.  Palmer has a broad background in providing intimate legal advice to those in need at a major time of change in their life. When she began her practice 23 years ago she did so to be in the courtroom for general litigation. Then she learned while litigation is sometimes necessary, often the best route is to use the best negotiation techniques possible. As such Palmer focuses on alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law issues for domestic disputes, but knows how and when it is time to go to court.. Palmer’s matters range from difficult divorces, mediation, adoption, complex financial issues and custody cases. Palmer is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and brings experience in all methods of case resolution, including mediation, arbitration, facilitation and negotiations to serve individuals as well as businesses.  She has extensive experience with complex financial issues as well. Palmer has handled dividing celebrity assets with an eye to the family behind the news, and was on the legal team representing Elin Nordegren in her divorce from Tiger Woods.. Palmer also loves her community. Palmer has been President of the Central Florida Association of Women, the President of the Orlando Young Professionals, an adjunct professor in the areas of Legal Ethics, Business Law, Trial Techniques and Family Law at Stetson University, Barry University, Southern College, and the University of Central Florida. Palmer also taught for several years at Emory University for the trial advocacy program. She is a published author and speaker, and appears frequently on Fox 35 News Orlando.

Our mission is to make quality legal representation affordable for everyone. To do this, our office leverages technology and collaboration to maximize efficiency. We quote low up-front fee advances, competitive rates, affordable retainer fees, and offer flexible payment arrangements. In this way, we expand access to legal representation to those who may not otherwise be able to afford hiring an aggressive, skilled attorney to handle their legal matters.. The practice of law should be a partnership between the attorney and the client, where the client and his or her objectives are the central focus of the representation. We commit to following these guiding principles: Clients will have a direct, personal relationship with their attorney; clients' phone calls will be answered or returned promptly; clients will be fully informed about the status of their case; clients will have input into every major tactical or strategic decision in their case; the cost of the case will be minimized consistent with requirements; and clients will be treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve.. By following these principles and making each client the focal point of the representation, we do everything possible to deliver quality, client-centric legal representation to those who place their trust in our office as their legal services provider.

Orlando Family Law Attorney David Roberts handles a variety of Family Law cases. By restricting his practice solely to this dynamic area of law, he has developed a level of expertise that is conducive to achieving results.. After graduating with honors from the University of Florida in May of 1992 with a degree in Finance (4.0 GPA), Mr. Roberts attended law school at the University of Florida’s College of Law. An avid student of business even before starting his own firm, Mr. Roberts utilizes his understanding of this area in complex divorce litigation. A long time resident of Florida and a man committed to his own family, Mr. Roberts takes pride in handling difficult family law cases involving the custody and support of minor children.. Mr. Roberts was featured in Orlando Magazine, July 2002, “Among the Best,” and on Fox 35 News as a legal expert in Seminole County, May 2004. Read his comments in the front page Orlando Sentinel newspaper article titled “Who’s a Parent? Ocoee Woman Sues Over 2 Girls,” December 30, 2005. In 2017 and 2019 he was awarded "10 BestLaw Firm in Florida For Client Satisfaction" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in recognition for his exceptional performance.. David Roberts is a strong and successful trial attorney known for dominating the opposition in court. This record of success at trial encourages opponents to agree to reasonable settlements outside of the courtroom. However, when a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation or mediation, Mr. Roberts is unafraid to take the matter to trial.. Mr. Roberts has helped hundreds of clients in the past! He treats each case as though it is the most important case he has. During his 20 years of practice he has been involved in over 1000 family law cases, and has won 119 out of 126 trials.. Mr. Roberts handles all types of family law matters, including:

Nicole (“Niki”) is of counsel in GrayRobinson's Orlando office. Her practice area is focused primarily on family and matrimonial law, including premarital agreements, dissolution of marriage, post dissolution, paternity and domestic violence matters. Niki has diverse experience with family law litigation, involving complex financial matters and sensitive parenting issues. Her practice includes representing high profile and high net worth individuals in complex, confidential matters.. Niki works regularly with various experts relative to pre-and-post dissolution matters, including CPA's, financial planners, appraisers, business valuators and psychologists to provide comprehensive legal representation to her clients. Niki also practices collaborative law.. Niki is committed to assisting families in resolving their personal matters efficiently and amicably. While ready and willing to litigate, Niki is mindful of other financially and emotionally cost-effective alternatives, including mediation or participating in collaborative or cooperative divorces. Niki understands each family is unique; she is committed to diligently working with clients to execute strategies that resolve family conflict under the most appropriate circumstance for each.

My firm consists of a team of experienced and highly skilled criminal defense attorneys. We have board certified criminal trial experts, a former judge and other skilled attorneys with over a 100 years of combined experience. We have former State Prosecutors and Public Defenders.  I handle all criminal law matters. I have personally represented people on thousands of cases and will not hesitate to take your case to trial.. Our previous cases include DUI, Driving While License Suspened, Resisting an Officer with and without Violence, Violation of Probation (VOP), Grand Theft, Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder, Drug charges, Trafficking, and many more. We are available for all state and federal charges.. The Majority of oury cases are out of Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Voluisa County, Polk County and Lake County, however, I do represent people throughout all of Central Florida.. We offer reasonable payment plans and competitive pricing.   Call my office today at  for a free consultation.

Ms. Weech concentrates her practice in the area of family law. Ms. Weech developed her passion for helping families in conflict while working as a paralegal for ten years in Fort Myers, Florida. This passion led her to Barry Law School which offers a Children and Families Certification program. While attending law school, Ms. Weech took part in the Children and Families Clinic as well as interning for The Children's Home Society.. Since graduation, Ms. Weech has continued her education and is certified in Collaborative Law, Parenting Coordination as well as Domestic Violence Advocacy. Ms. Weech is dedicated to helping families resolve conflict in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity actions, parenting plans, child support, modifications, relocations, Department of Revenue cases and collaborative divorce.. Ms. Weech graduated from Barry University School of Law with certification in Children and Families. Ms. Weech was awarded the Barry Achievement in Civic Excellence (BACE) as a result of her work in the Children and Families Clinic.. Ms. Weech graduated cume laude from Hodges University with a BS in Legal Studies.. Ms. Weech is married and has three children. She is very active in her children’s' sporting, drama and scholastic activities.

Ms. Dawkins focuses on family law and marital matters including dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities, alimony, parenting issues, timesharing, child support, paternity, and other marital issues. Ms. Dawkins is collaboratively trained.. Ms. Dawkins is actively involved in the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, participating on the Membership Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, and the Ad hoc Paternity Committee. She is also active in the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, the Central Florida Association For Women Lawyers, and the Orange County Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Section.

Mr. Robold primarily practices in the areas of Bankruptcy and Family Law. Mr. Robold’s background includes civil trial practice, appellate practice, domestic and family law, and criminal law. This background has helped him develop a high level of expertise that is conducive to achieving results.

Mr. Guidry graduated, with Honors, from St. Louis University School of Law in
1993 with his Juris Doctor,  a Masters of Business Administration, and
his Bacholor's Degree was in Accounting.  Mr. Guidry began his criminal
defense career at the Orange County Public Defender's Office in 1993,
under the wonderful supervision of then elect Public Defender Joseph
DuRocher (in my opinion, the best public defender, ever).  In 2001, Mr.
Guidry left his position as a Felony Division Chief with that office to
begin his private practice in downtown Orlando, right next to the
Orange County Courthouse (where his office remains to this day).. Mr. Guidry owned and operated U.M.P. Recording Studio, an Orlando
recording facility he founded in 1998.  In 2009, he sold U.M.P. to a
record label, but retained a mastering facility, where to this day Mr.
Guidry still engineers and masters albums for artists all over Florida.

Michele M. Bernard completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Subsequently, she attended graduate school at the University of Central Florida where she earned her Master of Science in Criminal Justice. After graduate school, Ms. Bernard pursued a Juris Doctor at the Florida A&M University College of Law. As a student, she served as a research assistant while simultaneously completing an Externship for Ninth Circuit Judge Jose R. Rodriguez. Ms. Bernard also served as the Chair of the Moot Court Board. Since her admission to The Florida Bar, she has developed her legal career in the areas of family and criminal law. She is also admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.. Michele Bernard is an active member in the following professional associations:  George C. Young Inns of Court, American Inns of Court, Central Florida Family Law Inns of Court, Orange County Bar Association.. Michele Bernard also serves as a Guardian ad Litem on behalf of children.. Ms. Bernard has experience representing clients in a myriad of domestic disputes, ranging from divorce to child custody and adoption and has represented defendants in an array of criminal matters.  She has performed legal counsel assisting clients with title work on their real estate investments as a member of the Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund.She is committed to helping children and families solve their domestic dilemmas as peacefully as possible with the precise blend of vigorous legal advocacy and Law is an emerging legal concept that views the Law as a healing profession which SERVES PEOPLE AND FAMILIES with dignity. In these times, clients are looking for alternatives to expensive and stressful legal battles. Holistic Law resolves issues via a mediated paradigm which promotes sustainable solutions. Accordingly, this approach utilizes vigorous courtroom advocacy only when peaceful methods are not feasible.

Mercedes attended law school at the University of Florida starting in January 1995 as a single mother and finished law school in two and a half years.  To her surprise, she wasn’t the only “non-traditional” law student and she rapidly became a huge Gator fan!  After graduating in May 1997 from UF, Mercedes and her son returned to Central Florida.  Her son, Alex, graduated Winter Park High School and is now a graduate of the fire academy.  Mercedes is very involved in the arts community, and balances the stress of practicing law with running and yoga.Law is a second career for Mercedes.  After growing up in Central Florida, attending high school and college here in Orlando, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Central Florida in 1985.  Mercedes worked mostly in the military defense industry for the next 10 years.   But going to law school was always in the back or her mind.  When a dear friend died of cancer at 36 years old, Mercedes decided she could no longer ignore what she really wanted to do. Mercedes worked in the areas of products liability, commercial litigation, insurance defense, government defense and charter schools.   In 2001, a yoga teacher approached Mercedes about helping her with a divorce.  Although she did not practice in that area, with the assistance of another attorney, she took the case.  Through that experience, Mercedes realized that family law was what she wanted to practice.  She went out on her own full-time in 2002 and never looked back!Mercedes R. Wechsler, P.A. handles all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, modifications, alimony, child custody, paternity, relocation, contempt and enforcement, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, complex asset valuation.  In addition, Mercedes is a guardian ad litem and handles dependency matters.  What makes her firm unique is Mercedes and her staff care about the long term future of the clients and their children.  Mercedes and her staff pride themselves on maintaining a constant line of communication with the clients.  Phone calls and emails are always responded to within 24 hours.  Always a strong advocate, Mercedes will also look for a solution that preserves a reasonable relationship between the parties especially if they have children.  When necessary, Mercedes is prepared to aggressively litigate the matter all the way through trial.  Mercedes ensures her clients are apprised about “the good, the bad and the ugly” so they can make an informed decision about their future.   She and her staff recognize that her clients are going through some of the most difficult emotional situations they will ever have to face.  Mercedes does her very best to make sure at the end of the case, the client is in a better place than when they first walked through her door.

Melanie M. Demps has been an attorney since 2002 practicing in the area marital and family law. After graduating from University of Central Florida, Ms. Demps attended Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida where she graduated Cum Laude.. Ms. Demps was an attorney for Dorothy J. McMichen, P.A. until 2008 when McMichen, Cinami and Demps, PLLC was established.. Ms. Demps practices marital and family law.  She provides legal support to clients with domestic cases including divorce, child support and custody, paternity, domestic violence, juvenile dependency, modification and contempt proceedings. She handles all types of cases from simple uncontested dissolution of marriage to complex divorce and custody actions.. Ms. Demps is trained to practice collaborative family law which is an alternative to the destructive and uncomfortable aspects of conventional litigation.