Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Daytona Beach Area

With 30+ years of experience, The Law Offices of Leonard R. Ross’ legal professionals can capably advocate for the needs of Daytona Beach residents in the divorce process. The firm knows divorce can often be confusing and they are dedicated to helping you figure out your needs during this time. The firm’s lead counsel has obtained board certifications for Family Law Mediator and Marital and Family Law Specialist. Mr. Ross is among the select group of Florida attorneys to achieve Florida Legal Elite status. Additionally, he has been BV Rated® by Martindale-Hubbell®. Get a free consultation today.

To learn more, visit:. As the founder of The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Klein, Daytona Beach attorney Jeffery A. Klein provides legal services in the area of foreclosure defense, family law, and Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and 13. For over a decade, Attorney Klein has practiced law in Florida. He is a manga cum laude graduate of the Barry University School of Law in Orlando. Mr. Klein is committed to serving his community, and has been recognized with the Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. Pro Bono Service Award. For a consultation, contact the firm today.

Robert Stepniak earned his law degree at South Texas College of Law. He spent over a decade in the U.S. Army and ended with the military career as a Captain. He has been practicing law for over fifteen years, including at large law firms in Florida. But in the last several years, Mr. Stepniak turned his efforts to starting his own practice, where he is able to dedicate more of his personal attention to each client. Mr. Stepniak is committed to making sure that each client receives customized solutions and responsive advocacy to their legal needs.

Paul Rice has been representing divorce and family law clients in Daytona Beach and the Central Florida area for over 30 years. He is board certified in marital and family law by the Florida Bar. Only six percent of all lawyers in Florida are board certified. Mr. Rice has attained an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible rating, by the leading national law firm directory. Mr. Rice has served as the chair of the Volusia County Bar Association's Family Law Section for the past 13 years,  and he was previously President of the local bar association.  Mr. Rice takes a solution-oriented approach to family law. In most divorce and family law cases, an early, amicable and inexpensive resolution should be sought, assuming the client's goals will not be compromised. In some cases, trial is inevitable. Mr. Rice has 30 years of extensive trial experience in all types of divorce and family law matters.

Mr. Tuley is a Florida attorney licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts and the Middle District Federal Court. Mr. Tuley is a graduate of the Florida A&M University College of Law and has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Mr. Tuley has several years experience working in personal injury, bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and worker's compensation law offices. Currently Mr. Tuley practices in the Daytona Beach area and practices largely in Family law and bankruptcy areas, however, Mr. Tuley does handle all legal matters, such as personal injury and criminal matters.. Mr. Tuley currently lives in South Daytona, FL with his wife of five years and enjoys volunteering for local charities, participating in local events and assisting members of his local community with their legal needs. Mr. Tuley has volunteered time with the Orange County Bar association, where he is a current member, helping with the needs of those less fortunate and the traditionally underserved.. Mr. Tuley is excited to assist you with your legal needs, should you require legal services. To speak to Mr. Tuley personally please click "contact" to send a written message or schedule a free consultation, or Call Mr. Tuley directly at.

Mr. Bonamo received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of law in St. Petersburg, Florida in 1995. While in law school, Mr. Bonamo was extensively involved in Stetson’s trial practice and clinic programs. Prior to attending Stetson University, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1992. Due to Mr. Bonamo’s academic achievement while at the University of Florida he was selected for membership in Phi Beta Kappa national academic honor society. He has been selected as an "Advisor" for the Florida Bar's Lawyers Advising Lawyers Program (LAL).. Prior to joining Rice Law, Mr. Bonamo was a federal prosecutor for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. He also worked as a state prosecutor, serving eight and one half years as an Assistant State Attorney for the State Attorney’s Office, Seventh Judicial Circuit. During his tenure with the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Bonamo handled and tried all types of criminal matters, including homicides, career criminal prosecution and complex white-collar/fraud cases. He served as a Supervising Attorney in the Felony Trial Division for several years. While a state prosecutor, he was also an Adjunct Professor at Daytona Beach Community College teaching in the areas of criminal and constitutional law.. Mr. Bonamo is Board Certified as a Criminal Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. Mr. Bonamo is trained in Collaborative Law for Marital and Family Law cases. Mr. Bonamo is a member of The Collaborative Family Group of Central Florida and also a member of the Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals. He is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and in 2000 was admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. He has obtained membership to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, seated in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a former member of the Florida Bar’s Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, 2004-2007. He is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Bonamo previously served as a mentor for law school students in Florida through The Florida Bar’s E-Mentor Program. He is a current member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar. He is a former board member for the Volusia County Bar Association from 2004-2007. From 2007-2008, he was Treasurer of the Volusia County Bar Association, from 2008-2009 was President Elect and 2009-2010, President of the Volusia County Bar Association. He is President of the Volusia County Bar Association Foundation, 2010-2011.. He is a member of the Flagler County Bar Association. He is a member of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida Pro Bono Steering Committee. He is a former Barrister Member of the Dunn-Blount Inns of Court. Mr. Bonamo is a member of the Federal Bar Association-Orlando Chapter and from 2006-2009, Board of Director for the Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation. He is a graduate of the 2005 Leadership Class for the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of their Board of Directors from 2006 to 2009. Mr. Bonamo also served on the scholarship review committee for New Smyrna Beach CAPS (Community and Alumni Providing Scholarships) for New Smyrna High School from 2006 through 2009. He is a member of the Florida Bar Speakers Bureau.

MaryCatherine Crock was born and raised in Volusia County, Florida. A proud graduate, Ms. Crock received her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University. While attending law school, Ms. Crock was a member of the trial team and executive board, placing first in the National Criminal Trial Advocacy Competition. She was the recipient of the book award in Cross Examination and served as the research assistant within the Constitutional Law department. She was an active member of the Association for Criminal Justice and served on the executive board. Through the summer terms, Ms. Crock interned for both the State Attorney’s Office, Second Judicial Circuit, and Office of the Public Defender, Seventh Judicial Circuit. Ms. Crock also served as an extern for Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal and completed her last semester serving as a Certified Legal Intern for the State Attorney’s Office, Second Judicial Circuit.Prior to joining Rice Law Firm, Ms. Crock served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit and the Seventh Judicial Circuit. Additionally, Ms. Crock served as an Assistant Public Defender for the Seventh Judicial Circuit. During her tenure within the criminal law sector, Ms. Crock handled and tried a wide variety of felony and misdemeanor cases, including: domestic violence, white collar/fraud, child abuse, aggravated battery and stalking, drug trafficking, burglary, and driving under the influence. A skilled litigator with an eye for detail, Ms. Crock effectively and passionately represents each client throughout the legal process.Ms. Crock serves as an associate attorney for Rice Law Firm and is available for consultations.

J. David Ellzey Jr. is a licensed Florida attorney practicing primarily in family law. He is a husband and father of three, trial attorney, collaborative divorce practitioner, public servant, community advocate, guardian ad litem, and retired United States Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG).. Mr. Ellzey was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2008 and is a member of the Florida Bar’s Family Law section. He currently serves as the Secretary of the Volusia County Bar Association, having previously served on the Seventh Judicial Circuit Timeshare Guidelines Committee.. He volunteers as Guardian ad Litem in family law cases. He has been awarded as a Guardian of Justice by Community Legal Services of Mid Florida, a Public Service Fellow at the Florida International University College of Law, a Capture the Flag winner at the Public Defender’s Office, with the Client’s Choice Award and top rating of 10.0 by Avvo, and is Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.. Mr. Ellzey attended the University of Florida and graduated from the Telecommunication-News Program from the College of Journalism & Communications and attended law school at Florida International University College of Law in Miami, where worked in the Juvenile Justice Education Clinic.. Mr. Ellzey is a native Floridian and military veteran. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1996 as a weather forecaster. In 2001 he transitioned to the Florida Air National Guard where he was activated for Operation Noble Eagle and again in 2004 for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. In 2013, he received a commission as Judge Advocate General (JAG) and retired in 2020 as Captain in the United States Air Force Reserve.. As an attorney, he developed a strong trial background in criminal defense and courtroom presence as an Assistant Public Defender with the Honorable James S. Purdy, where he defended criminal cases in Volusia County and Circuit Courts, handling hundreds of felony cases, obtaining numerous awards for “Not Guilty” jury trial verdicts.. His background as a Public Defender and continuing work as a family law attorney gives him the opportunity to understand and help clients who are experiencing extremely stressful and emotional events when the stakes are the highest. This helps him to have the compassion and experience to help guide others through divorce, child custody matters, or any family law issue. This also lays a solid foundation to know how to work with opposing counsel to solve a family's problems and achieve favorable results. In cases where an agreement is not possible, he relies on his experience and training to be a trial attorney who aggressively represents clients’ interests in the courtroom.. His personal experience as a child of divorce and as a father builds an innate understanding of clients’ perspectives that are often missing in lawyers. He uses that to shape his personal touch on the practice of law, guiding his clients’ goals and develop a cohesive strategy to achieve their objectives. He thrives in a courtroom setting and excels at client rapport, advocacy, trial presentation, and negotiation. In addition to making strong technical and legal arguments, Mr. Ellzey has developed a reputation for maintaining objectivity while making commonsense arguments that truly resonate.

I was born and raised in the State of Florida. I was a Parole and Probation Officer for the State of Florida Parole Commission before attending law school at the University of Florida. I have been practicing law in Florida since November 1978. I was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida handling criminal appeals and extraordinary writ cases in the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Florida and Federal courts, including death penalty cases.. I opened my private practice in Daytona Beach, Florida in December 1982 and have handled appeals, family law, criminal defense and juvenile cases (including delinquency and dependency) since then. I am experienced (42 years in practice) and dedicated to serving your needs to achieve the best result possible in your case. Visit my website at for more information.

Florida attorney Ted Doran practices family law and civil litigation at Doran Sims Wolfe Ciocchetti & Yoon in Daytona Beach. Ted Doran also serves as School Board Attorney for Volusia County Schools. Ted Doran's passion for public education facilitated in the forming of the FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools. The FUTURES Foundation for Volusia County Schools was established more than three decades ago. The group connects businesses and community leaders with public schools in an effort to enhance its educational programs. Its programs consist of breakfasts that welcome new teachers, awards that recognize academic professionals, and a school matching grant program. The latter, also known as the School District Education Foundation, utilizes funds from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations to match money raised by public schools. In 2015, the program awarded more than $80,000, which was applied to initiatives impacting literacy and STEM education as well as teacher quality and graduation rates. Further, programs improving low performance among students were eligible for funding. Award recipients were matched dollar for dollar.

Drew Williams was raised in Ormond Beach, Florida. After graduating from Father Lopez High School, he attended the University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In 2005, he received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University and returned home to begin his legal career at the law firm of Kinsey, Vincent, Pyle, P.L. Mr. Williams is Managing Partner of KVP.. Mr. Williams is AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® (2024), which is the highest rating obtainable by an attorney and selected by the Florida Super Lawyers (2017–2024). He has handled numerous trials, appeals, and arbitrations.

Brian Cantrell is a Daytona Beach native and a seasoned trial attorney who takes pride in his client-centered approach to practicing law. He focuses on building trust and communication with each client while preparing cases diligently and meticulously. After graduating with his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law, he worked at the Public Defender’s office in Daytona Beach and passionately defended a broad range of misdemeanor and felonies, from DUI to serious crimes punishable by life in prison. He compassionately guides each client through the criminal process while vigorously advocating for their rights.

After serving our country in the U.S. Air Force, I attended the nation's olderst law school - The College of William and Mary School of Law. I chose William and Mary because of its strong national  reputation, and its committment to training citizen lawyers - lawyers who are committed to the communities they serve. At Tomoka Law PLLC, that community involvement includes providing scholarships to high school seniors, and partnering with charitable organizations. I reside locally in Ormand Beach. My family includes my wife, Dr. Annemarie Etienne Hester, M.D., an Ophthalmologist practicing in Volusia and Flagler Counties, two teenage daughters, three grown sons, and a Boxer puppy named Apollo.

Active member of the community, member of the Volusia County Bar Association and the Seabreeze Kiwanis Club of Daytona Beach. Fluent in Spanish.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Daytona Beach and surrounding areas.