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Experienced. Efficient. Effective. Excellence.. Amanda graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL with an honors degree in Foreign Languages and English Literature. In 1996, Amanda earned my law degree at the University of Miami Law School and joined the Florida Bar in 1996. Amanda, along with her law partners, became a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in Orange County, FL in 1996, as an Assistant State Attorney, trying all types of criminal cases, including juvenile, DUI, theft, battery, domestic violence, aggravated battery, sexual crimes, stalking, manslaughter and murder.. In 1999, Amanda became a founding partner of Jacobson, McClean, Chmelir & Ferwerda, now JC&F , specializing in family law (divorce, paternity & child support) and criminal defense. In the past 17 years, Amanda and the firm has successfully represented hundreds of divorces, paternity cases, child custody matters, child support hearings and modification proceedings, in addition to hundreds of criminal defendants.. Amanda’s representation focuses on skill, preparation and an aggressive resolution for her clients. Whether in mediation or in the courtroom, Amanda ensures her clients receive the highest level of communication, legal advice and legal action.. From spouses seeking division of family corporate businesses, complex custody, relocation cases and out of state actions, Amanda and her firm has the resources and skills to ensure that your interests are fully protected.. In criminal cases, Amanda offers the same skilled experience, recognized by her clients for almost two decades. As a former prosecutor, Amanda is able to immediately evaluate her clients’ defenses and offer a strategy to answer the evidence offered against them. From complex federal conspiracies to a simple misdemeanor, Amanda’s experience and knowledge enable her to aggressively defend her clients in any criminal matter.

Attorney Gwen J. Cryer has been representing clients throughout the Central Florida area for over a decade, with a practice focused on family law and criminal defense. Ms. Cryer understands that clients remember and appreciate how they are treated during the course of their relationship with a firm, and aims to provide each client legal representation with integrity, skill and dedication. Attorney Gwen J. Cryer offers free initial confidential consultations to those seeking legal advice or representation for criminal defense or family law matters.

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.

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 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.

I am a Board Certified attorney in Marital and Family Law. I am one of only 275 Board Certified Marital and Family law attorneys in the State of Florida and 1 of only 16 in Orange County, Florida.. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Nova Southeastern University. Throughout and after law school, my experience has been in all aspects of family law. After finishing law school in 2004, I joined the 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office. During my time at the State Attorney's Office, I handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases, and conducted numerous bench and jury trials. This was greatly beneficial in learning my trial litigation craft and gaining the experience to advocate zealously for my family law clients through all aspects of litigation.. In 2006, I went into private practice with a law firm, where I focused on family law and criminal defense.  As a private practice family law attorney, I have handled divorces, both contested and uncontested, paternity cases, child support, modifications, domestic violence injunctions, custody cases, alimony, and high-net worth/complex asset distribution cases.. In March 2011, I opened the Law Office of Ophelia Bernal-Mora, P.A. where I focus my practice exclusively on Divorce/Family/Marital Law. I have substantial evidentiary trial experience in both Criminal and Family Law cases and have effectively represented well over a thousand clients in my career.. In March 2016, the Law Office of Ophelia Bernal-Mora became Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou after partnering with Attorney Andrew Nickolaou. Mr. Nickolaou is an attorney with extensive experience in all areas of family law and my husband. Together, we have formed a unique and boutique husband and wife family law team to cater to all of our clients in Central Florida.. We welcome you to contact our office regarding your family law related case to see how our unique husband and wife team dynamic can assist you. Thank you for considering Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. and the Orlando Family Team.

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.

Lorna Truett, a native Central Floridian, has become of the region’s most sought after attorneys specializing in family law. Her list of awards and recognitions grows yearly and includes:. · Orlando’s Attorneys of the Year 2019 - Orlando Style Magazine. · Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. · Florida Trend’s Legal Elite in 2018. · Awesome Attorney - Orlando Family Magazine 2019, 2020 and 2021.. · Lawyers of Distinction in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.. · The AVVO Client’s Choice Award 2016, 2017. · The American Institute of Family Law - 10 Best Female Attorneys in 2017.. · Prominently featured in Orlando Life magazine in 2013. Lorna, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College, while also working for a small law firm focused solely on family law. She also has experience in real estate law. After graduating from Florida A&M Law School in 2010, Lorna began working with a law firm dedicated to the practice of criminal and family law. In 2012, Lorna gained national recognition as a prominent member of a defense team who successfully handled a high-profile criminal case, one that made headlines around the world, while handling a full and diverse case load throughout.. She is a board member on the prestigious Central Florida Family Inn of Court and a member of the Orange County Bar Association.. The secret to her success is no secret at all. Lorna’s practice focuses on one area and one only: Family law matters, many of which can be extremely complex. To this specialty, Lorna brings a remarkable work ethic that places her client’s goals and well-being at the forefront of everything she does. Lorna is caring and compassionate, but she also fights hard for her clients and understands the importance of professionalism, both inside and outside of the courtroom.. Another key to her success: Communication. The process of going through a divorce, litigating child custody matters, time-sharing with children, support enforcement, and contempt cases can be long and involve many hearings. Lorna has found that keeping her clients well informed in the process is key to helping them cope with some of the stress. Lorna maintains an open door when it comes to taking client calls and meeting with her client’s, always willing to meet and strategize.. The motto for the team at Greater Orlando Family Law is: “Keep Moving Forward.” For Lorna, one of the owners of the firm, these are not just empty feel-good words on a wall. They’re an action plan that guide all she does. “I strive to assist my clients during their most difficult times,” she says, “to keep them moving forward.”

Michelle B. Kane is the Managing Attorney for the Winter Park office of The Quick Law Group.  She is devoted to providing women legal representation for family law matters.  Michelle has conducted numerous trials in all areas of family law with exceptional results.  She has served as lead counsel on countless dissolutions and cases involving divorce, alimony, child custody, relocation, paternity, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.  Michelle has proven success both in and out of the courtroom, having litigated numerous multi-day trials and hearings while also being able to settle many difficult cases without ever having to go to court.. Michelle has a powerful desire to help women navigate the divorce process so they can find their freedom.  A strong advocate for women, Michelle will strategize on her client’s behalf keeping her client’s goals and best interests at the forefront.  She specializes in complex cases involving high assets and will offer creative solutions to produce rewarding results.

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.

I am a former Assistant State Attorney with the Ninth Judicial Circuit and now handle family law matters.  I work in over ten counties but my primary focus is family law matters in Orange County.  I am married with two girls and I shuffle the life of a career mother like many of my clients do.  I enjoy helping people achieve their dreams and goals while educating them on the future opportunities they have available as a result of their current litigation.

I am proud to be a a family attorney. We practice divorce and paternity law throughout Central Florida. Being an attorney means a great deal to me because holding a law license empowers me to help people that are genuinely in need. Knowing that we have made a difference in the lives of clients is what fuels me as a legal professional. You will likely find that we have a great deal of empathy for what you might be going through on a personal level, and that we strive to go above and beyond to help you win your case. We want to develop a positive rapport and sense of trust with you from day one. Please call or e-mail me today for a consultation about your legal issues. Welcome!

Erin E. Morse, Esquire is an exclusive Divorce and Family Law Attorney. She and her competent staff handle all Family Law issues including child custody, child support, divorce, military divorce, modifications, paternity, time-sharing & visitation. Her innate business acumen, natural talent of providing creative legal strategies, and prowess as a litigator, combine to offer unparalleled legal protection to her clients. It was while working under the tutelage of a distinguished Winter Park Divorce attorney that Erin honed her skills and developed the passion for helping families through their most difficult of times. Her passion continues throughout her practice today in her aggressive representation of each of her clients in seeking the best resolution to their unique situation.Erin loves Orlando “The City Beautiful,” where she attended both the University of Central Florida, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and Barry University School of Law. In Law School her achievements where numerous including the book award for Motions and Depositions.Her office is conveniently located just off of I-4 in downtown Orlando in the beautiful Point Ivanhoe Building.

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.

Gerard Virga received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and then earned his juris doctorate from Cumberland School of Law.. Mr. Virga also had the distinguished honor of being a law clerk for former United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions and an Assistant Attorney General under Attorney General Charlie Crist. Following his legal service to the State of Florida and the United States, Mr. Virga returned home and opened The Virga Law Firm, P.A.. Mr. Virga is the lead attorney of The Virga Law Firm. The firm has grown to include law offices in Panama City, Fort Walton, Pensacola, Orlando, Destin, Panama City Beach, and Tallahassee Florida. Mr. Virga has routinely handled divorce and family law litigation for thousands of clients throughout Florida, having practiced in numerous counties and circuits throughout the state of Florida.. Mr. Virga has almost exclusively, devoted his practice to family law and divorce litigation. His reputation as an avid family law litigator was achieved by zealously representing thousands of clients in almost every type of family law case imaginable.. This attention to detail, compassion for clients, and aggressive representation has led to the expansion of his firm throughout Florida.. Among the many awards and accolades that Mr. Virga has received, he is most proud of being named in the “10 Best” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Mr. Virga has also been recognized by the National Advocates as a “Top Lawyer”, been given a distinguished honor by being named in the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”, and listed as a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star.

I have been practicing exclusively in the area of Family Law and Domestic Relations for my entire career.  After graduating from the University of Denver law school, I accepted a fellowship position with the Eighteenth Judicial District in Colorado working exclusively in Family Law and Domestic Relations with the Honorable Judge Angela R. Arkin. The fellowship experience allowed me to see the judges’ perspective and how judges dealt with and analyzed issues. Working closely with judges taught me that good advocacy, preparation, and aggressive representation is very important to reach resolutions in or out of the courtroom.. I believe strongly that family law attorneys must do everything they can to minimize the emotional turmoil that divorcing families go through. Divorce is a difficult thing and if you have to go through with it, then you deserve the right attorney by your side. I approach each Client’s case as the completely unique situation that it is. Sensitivity and understanding sometimes resolve family law matters without the need of the court’s involvement; however, in other circumstances, the case calls for aggressive and persistent advocacy. My job will be to assess your particular factual situation, your goals, and objectives in order to work with you on developing a legal strategy that will allow us to address your situation and meet your needs.. Through my legal education, experience, and litigation skills, I look forward to successfully helping you through the complicated legal system while making sure that your integrity and peace of mind remain intact.

I have been practicing in Central Florida for over 35 years as both a former trial attorney and, since 1995, exclusively as a family law lawyer.  Over the last decade, I have focused my energies and efforts on my collaborative law and mediation practice.  I possess an ability to see the big picture and to assist in finding creative solutions where they may not be readily apparent.  In protecting the rights and safety of children, I am tenacious, and my personality and style are such that I often bring a calming influence to contentious situations.  My consistent goal is to guide clients to outcomes that preserve, and even enhance, family relationships, while minimizing damage to children.  At The Aikin Family Law Group our culture is such that we treat all of our clients with respect, compassion and caring, from the front desk to the corner office.  We value empowering clients to be able to focus on global resolutions tailored to their family’s needs.. I have been instrumental in the expansion and acceptance of collaborative law practice in Central Florida over the last decade and serve as the President of The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, an organization of collaboratively-trained attorneys, mental health professionals and financial professionals, numbering 110 members strong.  I am passionate in my belief that divorce and related issues are better handled out of the courtroom setting, ideally around a table with the guidance and expertise of both attorneys, a mental health neutral and a financial neutral.  Direct, open and transparent communication results in greater efficiency and clarity, allowing for more informed decision-making and more lasting agreements.. Mediation adds another dimension to my practice and allows me to bring to bear the skills to resolve legal disputes such as child custody and timesharing, child support and modifications, contested and uncontested divorce, equitable distribution, domestic abuse, alimony/spousal support, relocation and other Family Law issues.  My reputation is one of tackling the hardest cases with complex issues and complicated family dynamics and working the cases as needed between the formal mediations sessions, as may be required for resolution. My extensive community contacts help access resources to guide cases to conclusion.. I am AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer review rating, and have been voted by my peers as a “Super Lawyer” every year since 2007.  I am a member of the Florida Bar Association and the Orange County Bar Association, having chaired various committees and served as Secretary to the OCBA.  I am a founding member of the American Inns of Court, #123, and a founding member and former counselor to the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court.  Both organizations were created to enhance professionalism and to provide education and mentorship opportunities.  I am also a founding board member and current President of The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida.  Most recently, I was selected as a Florida Trend magazine Legal Elite attorney in the Marital and Family Law area, one of only 39 attorneys to receive the recognition in the State of Florida.. I am married and I enjoy a blended family of four children and two grandchildren with a third grandchild on the way.

AnnMarie Jenkinson is an attorney and owner of Jenkinson Legal, PLLC. Ms. Jenkinson obtained her undergraduate degree at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she graduated with honors. She continued her education in law school at Barry University, where she presided over the St. Thomas More Society. This prestigious agency advocates for high ethics within the legal field. During her schooling, she worked as a legal intern and represented children in need of counsel under the oversight of a certified 2007, Ms. Jenkinson interned for a personal injury law firm while she finished law school. Upon the completion of her schooling and after she passed the Florida Bar exam in 2009, the firm promoted her to Associate Attorney. In September of 2010, Ms. Jenkinson joined Katz & Phillips, P.A. as an associate attorney.  When leaving Katz & Phillips in 2015, Ms. Jenkinson held the title of Senior Attorney on personal injury law and family law cases.. At Jenkinson Legal, PLLC, Ms. Jenkinson has devoted her law firm to focus on the needs of her clients, striving to provide justice and advocacy for her clients. Ms. Jenkinson has handled numerous aspects of family law, such as divorces, domestic violence, paternity, custody, court modification and child support. Ms Jenkinson has experience in handling mediations and leading trials. Ms. Jenkinson also has experience in working on personal injury cases, such as falling liability, vehicle accidents and theme park-related has served as an Associate Member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court and is a member of the Orange County Bar and the Florida Bar.