Andrew Joseph Decker IV

Andrew Joseph Decker IV

also known as AJ Decker, Andrew Decker

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Lake City, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

261 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Decker Law Firm, P.A.

261 North Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL, 32055

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Andrew Joseph Decker IV's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

125 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Gary B | July 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

GREAT HELP WITH SPEEDING TICKET

Andrew and his assistant were very effective in keeping me from receiving points for a speeding ticket (84 in a 70) on Interstate 75 in Florida. He took care of everything. I did have to pay a fine, but he informed me prior to my court hearing, which he attended for me, that this would probably happe...n. My concern was more with the points on my driving record, and he had a money back guarantee that if he could not get the points removed, he would refund my monies.

Posted by Chase | April 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding ticket

Really appreciate Mr.Decker and his quick response on my speeding ticket which he was able to keep off of my record. He was able to handle everything and kept communication open during the whole process I would recommend him for anyone dealing with these same issues.

Posted by Robby S | June 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent lawyer!

I hired Mr. Decker way back in 2019 for his family law expertise. I have a complex custody case involving long distance (less than 3 hours), a hostile mother who constantly broke the court order, denied timesharing, restricted communication, and falsely accused me of abuse. She also hired an inexperi...enced family law attorney whose sole ability appeared to be in the area of delay tactics and borderline unethical behavior. In 2020, during the initial COVID outbreak and logjam in court hearings, Mr. Decker was able to use a little trick to get me a contempt hearing much quicker than normal, which allowed me to see my child sooner. Mr. Decker has 16 years experience as of 2021 and will use every reasonable tactic to help you. His writing skills in his written motions are top notch, and he has a vast array of case laws that he can recall to help with the current problems in your case. He was able to successfully get my ex held in contempt, recover lawyer's fees, and recover make up time. All of this happened outside of his regular Circuit, in front of a new Judge! Mr Decker has gone above and beyond his duties as my lawyer. It has been a long custody battle in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic response, but I never felt neglected or uncared for. In fact, quite the opposite. I have always felt like Mr. Decker's most important client. After 2 years of help, I consider him a friend and will forever be grateful for what he has done for me! His whole team has been there for me from the day my child was wrongly taken from me. His assistant, Jeannette was there for me when I was in a panic at another timesharing denial. Mr. Decker was there through email or text whenever I needed. He tried emergency motions, reaching out to the J.A., writing a letter to opposing counsel, everything possible to try and help me. He was EXTREMELY reasonable with fees for the amount of work and help that he and his team provided. We are working together now to finish the job, as Mr. Decker and his team have us set up to go into a custody modification hearing with the best chance possible for success! Thank you to this great group of people, to AJ, Andy, Jeanette, and the whole team at Decker Law!!

Posted by anonymous | December 31, 2020 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Unhelpful Referral

This attorney was referred to me by another firm that was too busy to handle a traffic ticket. His office assistant was completely rude, phished for information, would not even provide a consultation, refused to take the case and then hung up on me. I would not recommend them. Avoid Columbia County a...t all costs.

Andrew Decker

Replied last December 31, 2020

I have successfully handled thousands of traffic tickets throughout North Florida. In the majority of traffic cases, I charge a flat fee of $100.00 and can keep points off a driver's driving record, which helps with insurance. I am proud of the representation I provide to my clients and I work hard to provide such legal services at a great value. In fact, I offer a money back guarantee on many of the legal services provided for traffic infractions. My office does not phish for information. We ask questions to understand our client's and the type of ticket you received as well as individual considerations unique to each case to try to tailor make a solution for the client's circumstance. For example, was it an accident? Does the driver hold a CDL license? Was it on the job? Were there injuries? I have found that this information is helpful to understand a client's situation. This is an anonymous review from an individual who was never a client of my office and appears to have an axe to grind elsewhere. I hope that 2021 brings great happiness and joy in your heart Anonymous.

Posted by Michae | November 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely awesome

My case was a real page turner that seem because of how things was done against me. Everything seemed to slip through cracks and loop holes so that no matter what I tried to do to get in front of my situation I got knocked further back. When I first met AJ he told me that my case was a very unique on...e and we would have an up hill battle. The man was but never backed down. He went to battle for me on every front he could and yeah we had draw backs along the way that made us have to stop and think about how to proceed next. Each issue that we ran into he would contact me as soon as he could or we would meet to go over the obstacle that was in front of us. My case was a paternity case that involved at now time my 6 year old son who’s matter though I was with for 8 years was still legally married but separated for over 20 years. She decided that it was ok to take my son from me and keep him from me then use her ex husband against me as well. After we fought through all the legal stuff and several hearings later we started making headway on my case. Towards the end after all the phone calls and emails and hearings the opposition finally came to a point to where they no longer had the high ground and starting playing ball. As of now I have my son legally always half the month but none of that would have not been possible with out the help from Andrew Decker. For as long as I live I owe this man a lot he fought beside me and sometimes aline through each and ever battle to make sure that the right thing was done on my behalf and for that my son and I will always be internally grateful!!

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Anthony Chauncey

Litigation lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have the privilege of knowing AJ both professionally and personally since 2000. I have worked with AJ on many cases. His courtroom, legal analysis, advocacy and writing skills are superior. He is a zealous advocate for his clients but also helps them make appropriate decisions throughout the process."

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Thomas Slaughter

Litigation lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Trudeau

Litigation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having worked with A.J. on multiple matters, I have found him to be an outstanding attorney."

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John Hadden

Unknown lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"AJ Decker is an outstanding attorney and advocate for his clients, and I strongly endorse him. I've known AJ since college and have worked on several matters with him over the years. He is smart, hard working, and honest, and I would not hesitate to recommend him to my own family and friends."

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Kyle McLeod

Litigation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"AJ is an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a civil ligation lawyer in Columbia or Suwannee County. He knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable results possible."

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Joel Foreman

Litigation lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known A.J. for several years and in that time have worked cases as opposing counsel and co-counsel I have also had the privilege to serve in volunteer service to the Bar alongside A.J. He is a consummate professional who exemplifies diligence, integrity, and dedication to his clients' needs."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, The Decker Law Firm, P.A.

Associations

2012 - 2013

Third Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission

Chairperson

2009 - 2010

Third Judicial Circuit Bar Association

President

2008 - 2012

Florida Bar, Rules of Judicial Administration Committee

Member

Education

2004

Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2001

Emory University

Bachelor of Arts

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