Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 32803

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

Melanie joined the legal profession to help give a voice to those who cannot articulate their rights and assist those who were unaware of the steps to take to protect their rights.  Her goal is to represent you zealously, assist you in obtaining your objective and fight for your rights.  Melanie understands that facing a legal issue can be a very emotionally draining experience and wants to assist you in attacking your legal issue.. Melanie was born in the Bronx, New York.  After graduating from Cardinal Spellman High School, she attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy.  Before attending law school, Melanie worked for a real estate law firm in White Plains, New York.  She then went on to pursue her Juris Doctorate at Barry University School of Law in Orlando, Florida.  Immediately after completing law school, Melanie was admitted to the Florida Bar.  Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Melanie worked for a private law firm practicing in many areas of law and worked her way from being an associate attorney to lead attorney who trained many new attorneys at the firm.  In November 2014, Melanie and her business partner, Ryan Ghantous, formed Ghantous & Branch, PLLC in Orlando, Florida.  She practices in many areas of law including Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Landlord Tenant Law, Asset Protection, Appellate Work, and Civil Litigation.. On a personal note, Melanie was drafting letters to the NBA Commissioner arguing the injustices she saw on the screen at ten years old, while other girls her age were playing with nail polish and braiding their hair.  Clearly, for Melanie fighting for the right cause is not just a job but a way of life, ask any of her loved ones.

Many attorneys will surprisingly shy away from the prospect of trial. I embrace the idea as part of my strategy. If opposing counsel knows you are ready to move aggressively forward, they will often be more inclined to make a better offer to avoid trial.

Commit your time and energy to the people who will remember that you made a difference.. My life-long passion is families.  As a Marriage and Family counselor, I have provided help to families in conflict for over thirty years.  After spending time raising my children and caring for my parents, I decided to go to law school. I transferred my talent helping families to the exclusive practice of Family Law Matters.. I love helping people become self-assured and take control of their life. I am an excellent listener and straight forward communicator- maybe too straight forward at times. I work hard for my clients in an effort to restore balance and happiness in their lives.. In matters of Divorce. Although I love the organization it takes to take a case to trial, it is my preferred practice to help my clients resolve issues before relying on the court to decide their family’s fate.  As a skilled legal counselor and licensed mediator, I understand and appreciate the power it provides my client to determine his/her own future.. However, we are never able to control the temperament of the other party and there are times when there is no way to agree without the help of the court. If a trial is our only option I am prepared, organized and gifted to tell your story to the judge.. In matters of Probate. Probate is a family matter.  It requires good listening skills and attention to detail.  Sometimes dealing with family matters at the end of life are complicated.  Bringing families together to understand the process means exercising frequent communication.. Planning your will and estate is equally important to me. I know from personal experience that your family will appreciate your attention to detail and I enjoy discussing your intentions and making them a reality. I always encourage families to talk about the plans you have made; you would be surprised how much that can mean to generations.. I have always been an active member of the Central Florida community. I grew up here. I have perfected the art of being a professional volunteer and provided countless hours to organizations such as the Orange County Public Schools, Episcopal Counseling Center, College Park Neighborhood Association, Boy Scouts of America and Citrus Counsel for Girl Scouting. Currently, I focus the majority of my time practicing law because it is as much a hobby as it is a job to me. I am a member of Orange County Bar Association, Central Florida Association of Women Lawyers, The Elder Law Committee, Family Inn of Court and the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida.  I participate in many leadership roles in these organizations.

Cathleen Winter focuses her practice in family law, including areas concerning divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and visitation, modification proceedings, paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, and domestic violence matters.. Cathleen graduated cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in May 2016 and earned a Certificate in Family Law and her Juris Doctor degree. Cathleen is a member of the Florida Bar and the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court. Cathleen also previously served as President of the Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association, and is a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL) Orlando Chapter.. Cathleen was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service and was listed as the 10 Best Attorneys in Florida in 2018. Cathleen was also selected in 2020 – 2024 to the Super Lawyers Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. In 2021, Super Lawyers also selected Cathleen as a Top-Rated Family Law Attorney.. In addition to the above, Cathleen also received a recognition in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Editions 2021-2025 for her work in Family Law and was also listed as one of Orlando Family Magazine's Awesome Attorneys in Family Law for 2021. The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch is a recognition for attorneys for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Awesome Attorneys is an annual list of leading lawyers in the Greater Orlando area chosen by peers and Orlando Family Magazine readers.. Cathleen is a proud Asian American and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, allowing her to assist clients in the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

Attorney Benjamin Burnstine is proud to call himself an Orlando native. Growing up in Lake Mary for the majority of his life, it was always his desire to move back to the area to begin his legal career. Mr. Burnstine has three degrees from the University of Florida, having graduated with his B.A. in Political Science, B.S. in Psychology and Juris Doctor.. Mr. Burnstine decided to concentrate his focus on the areas of family and business law while in school. Following his first year of law school, Mr. Burnstine interned at a non-profit legal service where he dealt primarily with domestic violence matters. During his second year of law school, Mr. Burnstine interned with a Family Law Magistrate for the 8th Judicial Circuit gaining valuable knowledge on a vast array of family law issues. The summer following his second year of law school, Benjamin Burnstine worked as a Law Clerk for a prominent boutique business litigation firm in Atlanta, Georgia. There he assisted the firm in its representation of businesses in various legal disputes. He continued to provide the firm with consulting services through 2017. After graduating from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Mr. Burnstine went on to work in the legal department of an international financial services and information technology company.. Benjamin Burnstine has always had a passion for helping others. This passion is what led him to his current position as an associate attorney with The Roberts Family Law Firm, P.A. He now focuses exclusively on family law matters, with an emphasis on divorce, modification, and paternity cases. Mr. Burnstine takes pride in being able to help others through some of the most difficult times of their lives.. Benjamin Burnstine was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2016.

Amy Mitchell is a Family Law Attorney and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, as well as trained in Collaborative Divorce. She is committed to The Marks Law Firm, P.A. – Family Law & Divorce Attorneys Mission of honoring God and faithfully representing Clients, as well as employing the firm’s Core Values. Teamwork, Integrity, Going the Extra Mile, Creativity/Strategic Thinking, and Excellence in Work Product/Timely are top of mind for Attorney Mitchell in serving her Clients on an individualized basis.. Amy is a graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy Law and the University of Windsor Law, where she received the unique dual J.D./LL.B law degrees. Meaning, she is licensed to practice in the State of Florida and Ontario, Canada.. Amy found her calling to Family Law during the years of experiencing her own contentious and litigious Divorce. She gained invaluable litigation experience and developed strong advocacy and negotiation skills, which she now utilizes to help Clients navigate their difficult situation to achieve the best possible outcome for them and their children.. As a Family Law Attorney, Amy truly listens to her Clients’ expectations and goals while educating them about their rights and options to find solutions that align with their best interests. She knows, first-hand, how stressful Divorce/Court processes can be and shows the compassion and support that is needed to help Clients through their difficult situation. As a Mediator, Amy takes her Attorney hat off to become a neutral third party who listens and facilitates the communication between both sides to try and reach an amicable resolution.. Amy has three beautiful daughters who are the lights of her life. In her spare time, she loves writing and is currently in the process of becoming a published author of a true crime memoir.

A. Jay is an established family law and criminal defense attorney with more than 15 years of experience in Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties.. A. Jay is passionate about representing his clients and takes very seriously the vulnerability clients find themselves in when dealing with a legal crisis. He is committed to providing excellent legal guidance and walking with his clients through their time of need.. As a prior US Navy Veteran and son of a decorated Navy Commander Aviator, A. Jay understands the difficulty military life can have on families and is driven to represent veterans and/or their families. It is for this reason A. Jay has volunteered his time as a mentor and attorney in Veterans Court. A. Jay has also volunteered his time providing speeches to various groups focusing on self-help and addiction issues.. In law school, A. Jay was selected to be a member of the Moot Court Honor Society based on his oral advocacy skills. Through competition, he won the opportunity to represent his school as a national competitor in Washington D.C. This litigation prowess continues with A. Jay in private practice where he has conducted over 50 trials in criminal defense and family law cases.. He is an active member of Journey Church. A. Jay and his wife Jennifer have two children, JT and Ashlynne.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Orlando and surrounding areas.