Top best Family Lawyers in ZIP 33902 | 15 available
15 Family lawyers are available in ZIP code 33902 in Fort Myers, Florida. Average rating of these lawyers is 3.1/5 and 59% provide free consultation with average fees of $327 per hour.
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FAQs - Family Lawyers in 33902 city Fort Myers How many Family lawyers actively serve residents of Fort Myers, Florida? Approximately 57 licensed attorneys focus on Family across Fort Myers, Florida. Most matters are filed through the Florida District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Family lawyers in Fort Myers, Florida? In Fort Myers, typical rates range from $227-$360 per hour for Family. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2905 and $6336, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Family matters usually take in courts near Fort Myers? Family cases in Fort Myers, Florida usually take around 3-12 months depending on complexity and the Florida District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Family cases for people living in Fort Myers, Florida? Residents of Fort Myers typically see Family filings handled by the Florida District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Family? About 47% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Family, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
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Leah Meshelle Snyder’s journey to a career in the legal field began with her initial interest in journalism. At the University of Florida, Meshelle studied journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations at the College of Journalism and Communications. It was there that she learned the importance of truth and accuracy in both written and oral communications The foundation of journalism eventually led to her pursuing a law degree, where she could continue her pursuit for truth and justice with her desire to help others in need.. After obtaining her B.S. in Journalism and Communication from the University of Florida in 1991, Meshelle attended the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Meshelle obtained real-world experience in the area of family law during her participation with the College of Law Clinic, which provides legal services in a fully-operational legal aid clinic. In 1995, she graduated with a Juris Doctorate Degree with Honors.
Kimberly attended Bishop Verot High School and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006, after attending Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University, graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Forensic Psychology. Honors included Moot Court Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta, the Family Law Clinic and the Order of the Barristers Award. After graduating from Nova Southeastern University School of Law, she began her practice in insurance defense and criminal law. As a prosecutor, Kimberly gained extensive trial experience and became the court chief of the juvenile division and head of the special victims unit, prosecuting cases involving human trafficking, homicide, animal abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, injunctions and sexual assaults. Some of these were high profile cases that received notice in local newspapers.. Kimberly began focusing on the needs of families and abused children, both as a family law attorney and counsel for the Guardian ad Litem Program. She became a Certified Florida Supreme Court Family Law Mediator and began conducting investigations as a private, court appointed Guardian ad Litem for children in family law cases.. Her legal career has focused on helping children and families, through collaboration with mediators, attorneys, therapists, forensic accountants, physicians, educators and tutors, addiction specialists, the Department of Children and Families, law enforcement, the Children's Advocacy Center, case managers and other governmental agencies.. Kimberly has been involved in organizations such as Calusa Inns of Court, the Association of Family Law Professionals, the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association, the Lee County and Hendry-Glades Bar Association, the Bishop Verot Legal Society and the Florida Prosecuting Attorney Association. When not working with families, Kimberly can be found backpacking overseas, working out or spending time with friends and family.
In practicing family law in southwest Florida, I concentrate on helping my clients get through one of the most difficult times in their lives. I handle divorce (or dissolution of marriage) cases, both contested and uncontested, as well as child custody, child support, alimony, timesharing, post-judgment and dependency/Florida DCF cases. I have handled all of these types of cases and will advocate on your behalf should you hire me to represent you.. I am one of the few private attorneys in southwest Florida who handles DCF/dependency cases so if you are being investigated by DCF, or have had your children sheltered (or taken away from you), please call my office for a consultation. I will see to it that you are strongly represented through the whole process.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.
Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Fort Myers and surrounding areas.