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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.

Steven Sands is a managing partner at Sands, White & Sands. At the firm, he assists clients with all types of personal injury claims, including those involving motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death. He has more than 30 years of legal experience, including years of litigation experience. Mr. Sands has the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, AV Preeminent® and is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Florida Justice Association, and the Volusia Civil Trial Attorneys’ Association, amongst others. Call the firm today to schedule a free consultation.

Ruddledge "Ruddy" Smith is an  attorney in the criminal defense and family law practice group at Smith Bigman Brock. He graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2008. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, he was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. In 2011, Mr. Smith graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law earning his Juris Doctorate. After law school, he interned with the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventh Judicial Circuit and then worked as an assistant state attorney for two and one-half years. Ruddy handled cases that included DUI, DUI Manslaughter, Misdemeanor and Felony Drug offenses, Theft, Robbery, Fraud cases, burglary, along with an asortment of all other misdemanor and felony offenses. Mr. Smith has lived in the Volusia County, Florida, area all of his life. His ties to the community, and Smith Bigman Brock, run the span of his life. Mr. Smith is the son of founding partner, Horace Smith, Jr.

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.

Paul A. Bernardini is Board Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a specialist. While all lawyers are allowed to advertise, only certified attorneys are allowed to identify themselves as specialists. Certification is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Barof the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.

New challenges are what drive me forward. From developing new methodologies in transmitting data from orbit to ground stations; programming cell phone towers; working on spectrographic equipment; rapid field development, or generating an interactive website to streamline sales directly to delivery trucks for a wine distributor, and practicing law, there are few challenges I will not confront.. Licensed to practice in Florida generally and in the Federal Court in the Middle District of Florida, I transitioned from science to law. As a solo practitioner, I jumped into legal aid service and was quickly recognized locally, by the Florida Supreme Court, the Florida Bar, and even the President of the United States.. My practice areas include landlord-tenant and housing matters in general; family law including parental kidnapping; international law; contracts; wills and probate matters; and general civil law. My software firm generates online applications with a focus on making businesses more efficient and (COMING SOON) voice assistants (like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant) focusing on various academic topics. My experience is enhanced by a degree in Engineering Physics, a Masters Degree in Physics, and a Juris Doctorate in Law.

National Merit Scholar, Northwestern Law graduate, former felony prosecutor.. I grew up in South Bend, Indiana and travelled to sunny Gainesville, Florida for undergrad, where I majored in Finance and minored in Entrepreneurship.  After college, I went back home to work in the family business as a custom home builder and residential developer for four years.  In 2010, I decided to heed my calling to the law and attended the Northwestern Univeristy School of Law, where I concentrated in Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution and represented the law school in the Midwestern regional negotiations competition, placing third in the entire Midwest.  I was a summer associate at two prestigious law firms, and I externed with two different judges while in law school.. After law school I accepted a position as a litigation associate at Foley & Lardner in Tampa, Florida.  After two years and while expecting our second child, my wife and I decided to move closer to family and I accepted a position at the State Attorney's Office as a prosecutor.  As a prosecutor I had a 90% success rate at trial, and ended my career on the State side of criminal law as a felony prosecutor.  It was at that time that I joined Delgado & Romanik, where I now spend my time defending the rights of my clients.

Ms. Jarosz first exhibited an interest in law when she enrolled in Daytona State College’s paralegal program. After obtaining her Associate Degree in Legal Assisting, Ms. Jarosz worked part-time as a paralegal and furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management.  She continued her education at St. Thomas University School of Law, where she obtained her J.D.  During law school, Ms. Jarosz became a member of the Law Review; received two book awards and eventually graduated at the top of her class.. Ms. Jarosz began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Daytona Beach, where she prosecuted misdemeanor and felony offenders, eventually being assigned to the Career Criminal Unit where she prosecuted prison releasee reoffenders and habitual offenders. She prosecuted and tried hundreds of cases, a number of which gained the media’s attention.. After serving the community as a prosecutor for over 6 years, Ms. Jarosz went into private practice, initially concentrating on family law matters, including divorce, paternity, child custody and support, modifications, and injunctions.  Having extensive experience in criminal matters, Ms. Jarosz recently added criminal defense to her areas of practice.

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. Buckmaster was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He moved to Florida in 1988. He attended the University of Florida and received a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science. Mr. Buckmaster went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.. Mr. Buckmaster began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Pierce, Florida. While there, he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases in both county and circuit court. After leaving the State Attorney’s office, he joined a private criminal defense firm where he spent two years representing hundreds of individuals charged with crimes in State and Federal Courts.. Mr. Buckmaster later moved his family to Daytona Beach and returned to the State Attorney's Office in the felony division of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida.. Mr. Buckmaster is admitted to the Florida Bar, and is licensed to practice in front of the United States District Court for the Middle District and Southern Districts of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.. It is Mr. Buckmaster's goal to counsel and passionately represent his clients and help guide them through the justice system.

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.

Litigation Attorney. Former Assistant City Attorney. Small Business Lawyer. Passion for Civil Rights. Admitted to practice federal law in the U.S. Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Southern District of Texas.  Appointed to handle benefit claims by the Veteran's Administation.

Kelly Chanfrau is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as an Expert in Labor and Employment Law (an honor achieved by less than 7% of Florida Bar Members).. Kelly represents both employees and management in all aspects of employment law, wage and hour law, discrimination and harassment. She also aggressively represents individuals in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Kelly has recovered millions of dollars for her clients through jury verdicts, judgments, arbitration awards, and settlements.. CAREER. Prior to returning to her hometown of Daytona Beach to join Chanfrau & Chanfrau, Kelly was a Partner at Ford and Harrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm.. Kelly has successfully represented both individuals and numerous Fortune 500 Companies, several large nationwide retailers, an international bank, nationwide restaurants chains and franchises, public employers of all types, and numerous other local and national companies in a wide array of industries and sizes in a variety of substantive areas before state courts, federal courts in Florida, Alabama, and Texas, appellate state and federal courts, arbitration panels, the Department of Labor, School Boards, Pension Boards, and Human Resources Boards.  Kelly has tried cases and received excellent jury verdicts in both state and federal courts.. Kelly provides client counseling to employees and management, management training, handbooks, and policy building materials and consulting for clients in all industries and for clients of all sizes. Kelly has been regularly asked by national and statewide legal organizations to give lectures to other attorneys in the areas of trial practice, contract drafting, arbitrations, depositions, and recent developments in labor and employment laws.. Prior to attending law school, Kelly worked at one of the World’s leading advertising agencies (Arnold Worldwide Communications) in Boston, Massachusetts as an Account Coordinator where she was chosen to work on a professional development committee for employees. In college, Kelly was chosen to work at the Office of Naval Intelligence and was awarded an award for her Exceptional Competence and Devotion to Duty.. Chanfrau & Chanfrau attorneys handle a wide range of plaintiff's personal injury claims. In practice for 36 years, we are recognized experts in this area of the law. We've successfully pursued thousands of cases involving auto accidents, product liability and premises liability, including slip and falls, dog bites and cases of negligent security resulting in assault crimes. We also represent victims of medical malpractice and cases where children have been molested or abused.

Keith C. Warnock is a Board Certified Attorney practicing in Daytona Beach, Florida.. Mr. Warnock has over 34 years of trial experience. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. degree. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University College of Law.. Keith C. Warnock is Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation by the Florida Bar. Board Certification is the highest classification by the Florida Bar. As a Board Certified Attorney, Mr. Warnock offers experience and aggressive representation and he will personally handle your case.. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, Florida Workers’ Advocates, Trial Lawyers’ Section Florida Bar, and Workers’ Compensation Section Florida Bar.

John Hager has had over a decade of experience representing clients in the Miami area with their criminal defense related matters. If you are living in the Miami area and been convicted of a crime such as burglary, DUI, assault, or any other criminal law related matter, contact Miami criminal defense attorney John Hager today at . He may be able to represent your case.

Jena Conley was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida. Jena graduated from the University of Florida in 2020, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. While pursuing her undergraduate studies, Jena interned at the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, where she fell in love with the legal profession. Jena then continued her education at Stetson University of Law.. While in law school, Jena worked at a civil litigation firm. She also volunteered at a family law clinic at the Hillsborough County Courthouse, where she assisted in family law cases. Jena received her Juris Doctor degree and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2023. Jena is happy to be back in her hometown, where she now serves as an associate attorney for Rice Law Firm.

Jason L. Harr is the founder of The Harr Law Firm, a Daytona Beach Family Law practice.  Throughout his legal career, Mr. Harr has been a strong advocate for individuals and their rights.. In 2005, Jason L. Harr founded The Harr Law Firm with a determined purpose. That purpose was to provide clients with honest and experienced legal representation designed to meet their objectives with personal service in mind. In recent years, Mr. Harr has served as lead counsel in federal and state court litigation involving claims of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, age discrimination, violation of wage and hour laws and criminal defense.. Mr. Harr is licensed to practice in the United States Middle District and Northern District Courts, United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, and all state courts in Florida.

Jarett dePaula is a trial lawyer who helps businesses and individuals recover money damages in civil disputes involving business and commercial matters, including breach of contract, fraud, commercial landlord/tenant, civil theft/conversion, and wrongful termination of employment. Jarett has negotiated, drafted, and litigated employment contracts, non-compete agreements, commercial leases, construction contracts, shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and many others. He also handles civil appeals.. Jarett received his Master of Business Administration from Stetson University and his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he served as a Stetson Ambassador and was awarded the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award for his extensive community service. He received his degree in business administration from the University of Florida in 2004, where he was an Honors Student and recipient of a full tuition merit scholarship. At UF he served as Chief Justice of the Student Traffic Court, was as one of only two undergraduate students nationwide to be selected to serve on the national ethics committee for Sigma Chi Fraternity, and was one of 96 undergraduates nationwide to be selected to attend Sigma Chi Horizons leadership development program in Utah.. Since moving to Daytona Beach in 2008, Jarett has continued his commitment to serving his community. He is a member of the Volusia County Bar Association, a former general counsel of the Daytona Beach Young Professionals Group, a member and former membership chairman of the Daytona Beach Quarterback Club, a graduate of Leadership Daytona, and a youth soccer coach for over a decade. In his spare time, Jarett enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, and reading.

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.

In addition to an active and agressive private practice, Mr. Holt teaches at the local college, competes as a triathlete, and helps raise money and supports the Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association.

I'm a native Floridian.  In 1994, I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  In 1997, I graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with a Juris Doctor.  While in law school, I represented family law clients as a certified legal intern at the Virgil Hawkins Civil Clinic.  I was awarded the Book Award for my litigation efforts.  The Book Award is awarded to the highest achiever in the course.  In 1998, I began working for the Office of the State Attorney in Flagler County, Florida.  In 1999, I was awarded the Top Gun Award for Outstanding Trial Attorney. During my tenure as a prosecutor, I handled thousands of cases in the areas of misdemeanor, juvenile, domestic violence, DUI, sexual batteries, drug possession, drug trafficking, and felonies.  I had in excess of fifty jury, and nonjury trials. In 2003, I left the State Attorney's Office to open my own practice where I have been representing clients since.  I have been a licensed title agent with Old Republic Title. I have been a licensed Mortgage Broker.  I was admitted to Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  I am admitted to all state courts.  I have represented clients in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Personal Injury, and General Civil Litigation.  Let my experience work for you.

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.