Firm: The Virga Law Firm, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Christopher Melendez is the Managing Attorney for The Virga Law Firm's Tallahassee office. Mr. Melendez is an experienced, knowlegeable and compassionate family law attorney who has helped countless families throughout the state of Florida.. Christopher Melendez focuses almost exclusively on assisting families navigating the emotionally charged and often legally complex area of family law. Working with high asset and liability distribution and alimony schedules, establishing paternity, drafting parenting plans and time-sharing calendars, calculating child support, obtaining injunctions for protection, negotiating settlement terms, mediation advocacy, dividing retirement and other complex financial instruments and accounts are just some of the multiple legal areas of family law that Mr. Melendez practices.. Christopher graduated from Florida State University Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship. After obtaining over a decade of experience in his families' business, Christopher went on to attend law school. While obtaining his law degree Christopher served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including: Florida Coastal’s Lawyering Process I (legal writing and research), Lawyering Process II, and Advanced Legal Research courses. In addition, Chris interned for in the United States Middle District of Florida and earned a certificate in legal research, writing, and drafting.. Joining The Virga Law Firm, P.A. in 2016, Christopher brings years of conflict resolution experience, superb legal writing, and a dedication to thorough research and zealous advocacy to help families in need.
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Practice Areas: Family
Contact: +1 (855) 770-5794
Firm: Rossway Swan Tierney Barry Lacey & Oliver, P.L.
Practice Areas: Family
Chelsea A. Miller joined the firm in 2014, and practices solely in the area of Family Law. Ms. Miller was born in New York and her family relocated to Indian River County in 1996. Ms. Miller is a graduate of the University of South Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology, with a minor in Political Science. Ms. Miller earned her Juris Doctorate from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2013.. While at Seton Hall, Ms. Miller was a member of the Women’s Law Forum and had the opportunity to serve as a judicial intern to both The Honorable Tonianne Bongiovanni a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, in 2011, as well as The Honorable James G. Troiano of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, in 2012.
Contact: +1 (772) 758-5023
Firm: Compass Law
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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Firm: Mr. Chris Santospirito
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Full Focus Law - Gainesville Office (Main Office)
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: +1 (352) 575-9037
Firm: C. Alvarez Law
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: LomasLaw P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
AFFORDABLE ADVOCACY WITH A PASSION FOR JUSTICE. Christine J. Lomas, Esquire grew up in Orlando and has watched this vibrant city grow in the process. She attended St. John Vianney and Bishop Moore Catholic Schools and has two degrees from the University of Central Florida. At the age of 45, Christine chose to finally pursue her dream and attend law school—right here at the Florida A&M University College of Law in downtown Orlando. She worked diligently to be near the top of her class, made the Dean’s List, and graduated Magna cum Laude. High points of Christine’s law school experience include the Guaridan ad Litem clinic, where she advocated for children who were dependents of the state, a Judicial Externship with the Honorable Mary S. Scriven of the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, and a study abroad program in Siena, Italy. Christine also participated in advocacy competitions and was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus.. Before law school, Christine enjoyed a 20-year career in the print publishing, advertising & marketing fields. Some may remember her as the former editor of the Central Florida Lifestyle magazine publications. In her last position, she managed a staff of up to 10 employees and oversaw budget expenditures of over $2 million. Christine also taught in the journalism department of her alma mater, UCF, and hopes to eventually teach part-time at FAMU’s College of Law.. Community Involvement. One of the high points of Christine’s life was as an elected delegate to the 2008 National Democratic Convention, where she saw history in the making as a major political party nominated the man who would go on to be the nation’s first African-American President. While attending the convention in Denver, she was thrilled to meet one of her personal heroes—former President Jimmy Carter. Christine is very involved with the local Democratic Party and currently serves on her homeowners association board of directors. She has served on WMFE’s Community Advisory Board and is a 2008 graduate of Seminole County’s Citizenship Academy.. Family. Christine knows the highs and lows of family life. She has been a young, struggling single mother, but for the last 17 years she has been happily married. She and her husband live in Oviedo with their daughter, and her adult son lives in nearby Sanford.
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Firm: Che Diaz Law
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: +1 (239) 236-3261
Firm: Christopher N Link, PA
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Community Legal Services
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Committed To Kids
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, Pa
Practice Areas: 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.
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Firm: Linn Law, P.A.
Practice Areas: Family
Family law attorney focused on children
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Christian Christopher Anderson
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: The Law Office of Chigozie Offor
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: McKINNON LEGAL
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon founded her South Florida law firm, the Law Office of Christina A. McKinnon, P.A., in 2004. In the 19-plus years since her firm's doors opened, she has earned a reputation for being a dedicated client advocate. Residents from all across South Florida, including those living in Miami, Pembroke Pines, North Miami, Hollywood, Weston, Davie, Fort Lauderdale and surrounding Miami-Dade and Broward counties, regularly turn to her for legal guidance.. Her legal career began in labor and employee relations in the health care industry, but Ms. McKinnon soon realized that her true calling lay in assisting individuals as they face some of life's greatest challenges. Since entering private practice, attorney McKinnon has focused her career entirely on personal injury and family law. Her abilities have earned her recognition from both the legal and business communities. She holds an AV Preeminent Rating on Martindale-Hubbell, a "Superb" Avvo rating, Success South Florida magazine honored her multiple times and The National Black Lawyers listed her among its Top 100 in 2015. She was also recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine and the South Florida Legal Guide.. In addition to her work in the courtroom, Ms. McKinnon regularly volunteers with a number of organizations in South Florida. Her Pro Bono work has resulted in a number of honors and awards, including a volunteer award from the Community Partnership for the Homeless, inclusion among the Junior League of Miami's Women Who Make a Difference and a Pro Bono award from Dade Legal Aid for her work with the Put Something Back program. Ms. McKinnon was the 2016-2017 Director of the West Broward Chapter of The National Association of Divorce Professionals and was appointed to the 17th Judicial Circuit's Judicial Nominating Commission for a term ending July 2020.
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