Hollywood, Florida Family Lawyers

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Hallandale Beach, FL Family Law Attorney
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney
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Susan R Brown
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney
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Rand Scott Lieber
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(954) 453-1120 2455 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 305
 Hollywood, FL 33020
Family and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Sergio Cabanas
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Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(954) 447-2580 18503 Pines Boulevard
Suite 301
 Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
American University Washington College of Law
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General Litigation including Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate Litigation, Asset Protection, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Worker’s Compensation, Commercial Litigation, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modification, Bankruptcy, Collections Defense, Credit Card and Debt Settlement, Landlord-Tenant Law, Real Estate, Criminal Defense and Immigration.
Carlos E. Sandoval
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer.
(800) 753-5529 450 N. Park Road
Suite 803
 Hollywood, FL 33021
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Immigration
University of Florida
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Steven E. Blumenthal
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(954) 636-7498 1930 Harrison St
#205
 Hollywood, FL 33020
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
The University of Chicago Law School
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Deborah Ann Byles
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(954) 467-0073 413 SE 18th Street
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Florida State University College of Law
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Our Firms mission statement is to maintain the highest degree of ethics, while serving our Clients. Our focus is the "C.A.R.E." concept which is to be Compassionate toward our Client: to Advocate zealously for our Clients; to provide Resolution for our Clients; to be as Efficient as possible in order to earn the confidence and trust of all involved.
Anna-Maria Capizzi
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer. 4 years experience
(954) 920-9220 2500 Hollywood Blvd Suite 201
 Hollywood, FL 33020
Free ConsultationFamily and Social Security Disability
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Anna-Maria Capizzi is a partner with the firm and focuses her practice in the area of family law. Anna-Maria was born in Offenbach am Main, Germany, to Sicilian parents. Her cultural background has a tremendous influence on how she interacts with her clients and practices law. Anna-Maria pays attention to her client’s needs and her compassionate approach makes them feel at ease when discussing sensitive issues at a time of immense distress. However, her keen attention to detail and aggressive approach to motion practice has proven excellent client results. Anna-Maria moved from...
Ben Ira Farbstein
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(954) 962-5900 4018 Sheridan Street
 Hollywood, FL 33021
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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The Law Offices of Ben I. Farbstein, P.A., focuses on family law matters in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Palm Beach, the Florida Keys and the surrounding areas. The firm has also taken on cases throughout the State of Florida at both the trial and appellate levels. Ben I. Farbstein, Esq., has developed a sophisticated family law practice that handles complex family law litigation matters in virtually every area of family. However, no case is too large or too small – if it is important to you, it is important to Ben I. Farbstein, Esq.
Bradford M. Cohen
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(888) 264-3652 1132 SE 3rd Ave
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationFamily, Animal, Criminal and DUI
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Laura Arcaro
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer. 7 years experience
(954) 800-2880 24 SE 20th St
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Attorney Laura Arcaro is a seasoned litigator and compassionate advocate in the area of family law. As a founder of Arcaro Law Group in Fort Lauderdale, she has helped countless clients settle family disputes, including divorce, child support, domestic violence cases, and more, and has extensive knowledge of and experience with international child abduction and custody. Attorney Arcaro graduated from Duke University after completing undergraduate studies in public policy and environmental science and policy. She has a Master of Health Administration from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College...
Grant Ian Schwarz
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(800) 403-3887 Hollywood, FL 33020
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Angel J. Silvestrini Esq.
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Weston, FL Family Law Lawyer
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Lynnette A. Ensign
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney
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S. Andrew Foster
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Cooper City, FL Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(954) 430-1868 9720 Stirling Road
Suite 206
 Cooper City, FL 33024
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
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Albert Goodwin Esq.
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Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(954) 239-1283 16443 SW 1 CT
Suite 100G
 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Hofstra University
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Pembroke Pines attorney Albert Goodwin excels at litigation in the fields of Divorce, Personal Injury, Estate Litigation, Estate Probate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Business Disagreements and any other type of civil litigation.
Mark Seff
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Attorney.
(954) 920-9220 2500 Hollywood Blvd Suite 201
 Hollywood, FL 33020
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Immigration and Social Security Disability
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Mark A. Seff was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He and Anna-Maria Capizzi formed Seff Capizzi Law Group in order to provide the community with accurate, reliable and proven results in the Family, Social Security Disability, Bankruptcy, Immigration & General Practice Areas. Mark has over 35 years of experience as a star attorney, has made appearances in ABC News articles and has been a Panel Participant in the cable television production of “We the People”.
Steven Arthur Mason
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(954) 963-5900 3363 Sheridan St
#201
 Hollywood, FL 33021
Family, Divorce and Military
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With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Steven A. Mason has acquired knowledge and experience that is second to none. From his office in Hollywood, Florida, Mr. Mason represents clients throughout Greater Broward County. He is proud to have been elected to the 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. He understands that choosing a lawyer is an important decision. To that end, he pledges to provide honest, dedicated and professional legal representation. His ultimate goal is to obtain the best possible outcome to your case.
Vanessa Lynn Prieto
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(954) 817-0402 1132 Southeast 3rd Avenue
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Family and Divorce
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Professor Vanessa Prieto has more than 15 years of experience representing clients in family law, civil litigation and commercial litigation cases. In her dissolution (divorce) and post-dissolution cases, which often include child support and custody matters, she puts the welfare of children first, offering dedicated and compassionate counsel. In addition, she handles domestic violence cases, real estate matters, contracts and business disputes. Believing preparation is the key to success, Ms. Prieto guides clients to the swiftest possible resolution with minimal court involvement whenever possible. She takes great pride in being able to turn her clients’ lives around while saving them...
Veronica Semino
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Pembroke Pines, FL Family Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(305) 785-0507 P.O. Box 826861
 Pembroke Pines, FL 33082
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Florida International University College of Law
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Robert Scott Hannan
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney.
(954) 467-0424 404 Southeast 14th Court
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Stephanie Paige Cawein
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(954) 764-7007 507 SE 11th Ct
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Family, Business, Divorce and Immigration
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Dahlia Ann Walker
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(954) 963-8555 3325 Hollywood Blvd
 Hollywood, FL 33021
Family and Immigration
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Jennifer Billings
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney.
(800) 747-3733 300 SE 17th St
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Personal Injury
Nova Southeastern University
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Maria Rodriguez Lewis
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(800) 668-2156 5220 S University Dr
#206C
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Free ConsultationFamily and Arbitration & Mediation
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Ms Grace I Gardiner
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Plantation, FL Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(954) 320-0319 300 S Pine Island Road
Suite 244A
 Plantation, FL 33324
Family, Immigration and Probate
William Mitchell College of Law
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Attorney Grace Gardiner graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the Minnesota State Bar and U.S. District Court of Minnesota that same year. While in Law School she represented Immigration Clients facing Deportation and Removal as well as those applying for green cards or naturalization with the immigration clinic offered by the school. In 1999 Attorney Gardiner was admitted to the Kentucky Bar. From 1998 to 2000, Attorney Gardiner worked as a Public Defender and Prosecutor (Assistant County Attorney) in Paducah, KY, handling criminal cases. From 2001 to 2002, she worked with the East...
(813) 961-6119 13902 N Dale Mabry,
Suite 210
 Tampa, FL 37919
(865) 450-9819 5401 Kingston Pike
Suite 520
 Knoxville, TN 37919
Lori Barkus
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Fort Lauderdale, FL Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(954) 349-7988 2883 Executive Park Dr
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Over 17 years experience as an attorney and a mediator. I have litigated and settled hundreds of contested and uncontested divorce matters. Through this experience, and through extensive training as a mediator, a collaborative divorce professional and a guardian ad litem, I have learned that a lawyers’ most important task in a divorce matter is to encourage clients to seek the most cost-effective solutions to minimize the trauma experienced not only by the divorcing parties but also by their children.
Sandy T. Fox
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Aventura, FL Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(800) 596-0579 2750 NE 185th St
#302
 Aventura, FL 33180
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
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Kelley Anne Joseph
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(954) 376-4826 900 South Pine Island Road
Suite 230
 Plantation, FL 33324
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
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20 years experience in marital and family law litigation in South Florida. In addition, I am a certified family court guardian ad litem. I also enjoy mediating family law cases.
Laurence Allen Schwartz
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Miami Lakes, FL Family Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(305) 823-1313 8005 N.W. 155 Street
Suite B
 Miami Lakes, FL 33016
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
New York Law School
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*AV Rated Preeminent® from Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ *Highest Rating of 5.0/5.0 from Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ *Highest Rating of 10.0/10.0 "Superb" on Avvo.Com *Rated Excellent on LawyerRatingz.com *Rated 5 out of 5 stars on Lawlink - The Attorney Network *Rated 5 out of 5 stars on Merchantcircle.com *A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
Daniel E. Forrest
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Plantation, FL Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(954) 800-5000 900 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 230
 Plantation, FL 33327
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
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DANIEL E. FORREST is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.A., 2002) and Nova Southeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2006). He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education. Mr. Forrest has received Martindale-Hubbell's esteemed "AV- Preeminent" rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. He has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® (“Rising Stars”) Magazine for 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, an honor afforded to no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Florida. Mr. Forrest is also certified by...
Marjorie DeCastro-Hirsch
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney.
(954) 474-7703 8201 Peters Road, Suite 1000
 Plantation, FL 33324
Family, Divorce, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Nova Southeastern University and Catholic University of Goias in Brazil
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Offering personalized legal service. You will be in direct contact with the attorney, not staff members. Evenings and weekend appointments available for your convenience! Contact us now for a consultation! Fale diretamente com a advogada! Ligue agora para marcar a sua consulta!
Nadia Leah Pazos
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Hollywood, FL Family Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(954) 449-8719 4000 Hollywood Blvd
Suite 555-S
 Hollywood, FL 33021
Family and Divorce
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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Nadia Pazos has more than a decade of experience helping families ease the pains of divorce and other family law conflicts. Known for her practical and cost-conscious solutions, Ms. Pazos prefers the collaborative approach for many cases as it can avoid unnecessary emotional and financial stress for both parties. She provides insightful guidance while tailoring solutions to each client’s unique situation and remaining compassionate to each family’s needs. Ms. Pazos is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator who is skilled at resolving many complex disputes.
(954) 719-5557 1840 N. Commerce Parkway
Suite 1
 Weston, FL 33326
(954) 449-8719 433 Plaza Real
Suite 275
 Boca Raton, FL 33432
(954) 449-8719 110 East Broward Blvd
Suite 1700
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 449-8719 8201 Peters Road
Suite 1000
 Plantation, FL 33324
Helena Y Farber
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Aventura, FL Family Law Attorney.
(305) 520-9205 18851 NE 29th Ave
Suite 700
 Aventura, FL 33180
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Helena Y. Farber is a magna cum laude graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and a member of the Florida Bar. Ms. Farber received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Loyola University Chicago.During law school, Ms. Farber interned with the Honorable Renee Goldenberg, Broward County Circuit Court family judge. She also contributed over 200 pro bono hours representing underprivileged individuals as a Certified Legal Intern at Children and Families Clinic. After Helena graduated law school, she worked as an associate attorney for a Ft. Lauderdale, civil litigation law firm. At this firm Ms. Farber represented corporations like...
Larry R. Fleurantin Esq.
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North Miami Beach , FL Family Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(305) 944-7220 2040 NE 163 Street
Suite 102
 North Miami Beach , FL 33162
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Immigration and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Romaine Brown, Esq.
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(954) 315-1160 4100 S. Hospital Drive
Suite 203
 Plantation, FL 33317
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Robin S. Sorkin
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Weston, FL Family Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(954) 515-0011 1535 North Park Drive
Suite 100
 Weston, FL 33326
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Nova Southeastern University
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Michael L. Lechtman
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North Miami Beach, FL Family Law Attorney. 43 years experience
(305) 652-9500 17001 NE 6th Ave
 North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals and Divorce
University of Miami School of Law
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Helen C. Costa
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Miami Lakes, FL Family Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(305) 827-0100 6843 Main St #302
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Free ConsultationFamily, Foreclosure Defense, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Susan R Brown
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Plantation, FL Family Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(954) 474-9500 900 S Pine Island Rd
#230
 Plantation, FL 33324
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Miami School of Law
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Angel J. Silvestrini Esq.
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Weston, FL Family Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(800) 541-4542 2625 Weston Rd.
 Weston, FL 33331
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Puerto Rico - Río Piedras
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Sara Jiries Saba
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Aventura, FL Family Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(305) 450-8009 2750 NE 185th Street
Ste. 302
 Aventura, FL 33180
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Sara Saba is the owner of the law firm Sara Saba, LLC in Florida. Ms. Saba was awarded a Juris Doctorate in 2003 from St. Thomas University Law School, and has dedicated her practice to the fields of family and matrimonial law since her graduation. She served as a domestic violence case manager for the Honorable Judge Amy Karen in Miami Dade County upon receiving her law degree. She is also a Florida family law mediator. Sara Saba is an experienced attorney with high ethics and legal ability in the field of Florida family law and divorce....
Steven David Miller
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Plantation, FL Family Law Lawyer. 31 years experience
(877) 348-3354 950 S Pine Island Rd
Ste A150
 Plantation, FL 33324
Family and Divorce
Nova Southeastern University
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Divorce attorney Steven D. Miller is the expert on uncontested divorces in the state of Florida. With 30 years of experience Steven Miller has been able to come up with an easy to understand and follow process for couples to complete a divorce in the state of Florida. Attorney Miller has provided clients with countless videos, free forms, and legal advice for years. He is happy to help everyone with a free consultation. For child custody and child support cases Steven Miller can make the process as easy as possible so that your family can continue to live as normal...
Maurice R. Costa
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Miami Lakes, FL Family Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(305) 827-0100 6843 Main St #302
 Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Free ConsultationFamily, Elder, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Family law attorneys often do represent clients seeking a divorce, annulment or legal separation, and the complicated issues that can arise as a result. Although domestic abuse is a criminal offense, some family law attorneys are skilled at handling these situations, as they are often entangled with other family law issues.

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