Firm: The Marks Law Firm, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
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.
Firm: Sessums Mason Black and Caballero PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Hamlin Family Law PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Amy E. Goodblatt, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Practice Areas: Family
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.
Firm: Tomoka Law, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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.
Firm: Fowler White Burnett, PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Life Law Planning
Practice Areas: Family
My parents instilled in me at an early age the importance of community, education and pride in this country. These values are why I am dedicated to becoming YOUR TRUSTED ADVISOR committed to YOU and your FAMILY’s future. To provide guidance and advice as you craft a future that allows you to grow and succeed and provide security for your children.. I have been practicing law for 23+ years, beginning my career in private practice, as an associate and then a partner in a small law firm in Lakeland, Harris & Gonzalez, where I concentrated in Family Law. Beginning December 2008 through September 2017, I transitioned my career to focusing my efforts in the non-profit realm, as Executive Director to both the Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society, Inc. and the Lee County Legal Aid Society. Having loved my work with these agencies and the impact we made in the community, I found that I missed building those meaningful connections and bonds with the individuals and families I served.. Committed to the care and future of my clients and their families, providing personalized service for each client. I created this business with the needs of my clients and their families in mind. I understand you are BUSY, you are growing, you are planning for a life of prosperity and you value ease, convenience and efficiency. You want to know you’ve made the best decisions for your family and that your plan will work when your loved ones need it most. You want to make sure your children and family would be taken care of in the best way possible. That is my focus as well.
Firm: Rineheart Celedon Law, PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Law Office of Alex M. Rodriguez, Esq.
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: West Family Law Group
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Law Office of Alejandro R. Lopez, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
I am a solo practitioner in Orlando. I have practiced, and currently practice, law in the areas of domestic relations/family law, immigration, personal injury, and probate, in many Florida counties, including Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Brevard, Volusia, St. John's, Hillsborough, Polk, and Leon among others. I have been in practice in the practice of law in Florida for more than twenty years (since 1989). I have practiced in Florida Circuit Courts, Federal Court, and Immigration Court.. I obtained my Bachelor's Degree from Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Subsequently, I obtained my law degree from Loyola Law Shool in New Orleans, Louisiana.. I had substantial experience in trials and hearings before Judicial Hearing Officers representing the State of Florida's Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, in paternity and child support issues in Orange County, Florida. I also have practiced before judges and magistrates in the resolution of divorce cases, personal injury cases, and probate matters in the Central Florida area.. My main goals have been to provide the best legal representation possible to my clients using the least costly options, and to help my clients navigate the legal system with a view to the best resolution of their legal problems. I provide payment plans and reasonable attorneys' fees for my clients, as well as personal and individual attention to their cases.. Put my experience to work for you.
Firm: Sessums Mason Black and Caballero PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Alan S Fishman, Attorney at Law, PA
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Stok Kon + Braverman
Practice Areas: Family
Alan Jay Braverman is the founder of Stok Kon + Braverman and is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. Mr. Braverman is a compassionate attorney who genuinely cares about his clients and finds great satisfaction in helping them through one of the most difficult periods of their life. That is why he concentrates his practice on divorce-related issues, including custody and visitation, child support and alimony, and domestic violence.Mr. Braverman is licensed to practice in Florida and New Jersey, Mr. Braverman has been an active member of The Florida Bar since 1973. He is registered with the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Only the most distinguished lawyers appear in the Bar Register – those who have achieved the prestigious “AV” rating as a lawyer.Mr. Braverman has served on numerous Florida Bar committees and is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. In 2006 and 2007, Mr. Braverman was named as a “Top Lawyer in Florida” and was listed as one of “Florida’s Super Lawyers.”
Firm: Akilah Harris, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Akilah is originally from Brooklyn, New York and now resides in South Florida. Prior to law school, Akilah attended Florida Atlantic University and graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Women's Studies in 2006.Akilah also earned her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University and graduated in 2008.Akilah received her business and management training while working in the payment processing field. She was employment at a privately owned company since July of 2003, where she worked her way up to Director, all while furthering her education as a full time student. That is what makes Family Law the perfect field for her to practice in.
Firm: Young, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Swickle & Associates, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Firm: Apellie Legal
Practice Areas: Family
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.
Firm: Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Practice Areas: Family
Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State University and is a member of the State Bar of Florida and State Bar of Michigan. While an undergraduate Andrew worked in the Washington, D.C. offices of U.S. Senator Spencer Abraham and later studied Comparative Democracy at the University of London and University of Edinburgh. During law school Andrew was employed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan overseeing their Lansing branch office. He was an oralist for MSU Law’s Willem C. Vis Moot Commercial Arbitration team and competed in the world championship competition in Vienna, Austria. While studying for the Bar Exam Andrew was a law clerk for the AV-rated personal injury firm Sinas, Dramis, Brake, Boughton & McIntyre, P.C. Andrew moved to Lee County in 2007 and began as an Associate with the criminal defense firm Aiken, O’Halloran & Associates. In 2012 Andrew was elevated to partner in the newly-styled Aiken, O’Halloran & Banyai. In 2016 Andrew was elected president of the Lee County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and was reelected to a second consecutive term in 2017. Andrew was named Executive Director of the Lee County Legal Aid Society, Inc. in 2018.
