Amber R. Donley, Esq. is a compassionate and zealous attorney licensed to practice law throughout the state of Florida. Mrs. Donley is the owner of Donley Law Firm, P.L.L.C. in Orange Park, Florida. She is a native of Miami, Florida and alumna of Bethune-Cookman University. Mrs. Donley earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and served as a fifth-grade teacher in Title I schools prior to pursuing a career as an attorney.
In 2007, she relocated to Jacksonville, Florida to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an attorney. After earning her Juris Doctor in May 2010, Mrs. Donley made Northeast Florida her home and opened her law firm in 2015. Donley Law Firm, P.L.L.C. prides itself on providing excellent service and legal representation. The primary areas of practice are estate planning, divorce, child support, modification, probate and guardianship matters. Mrs. Donley provides a personal and dedicated approach to assisting clients with their affairs through creating wills, trusts, durable power of attorneys, and advanced directives. Her approach to family law involves compassion for her clients balanced with sound counsel to ensure the best resolution.
Practice areas
Divorce, Child Support, Timesharing (Child Custody), Alimony, Modification
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Unsong Shero Award | Women's Center of Jacksonville | 2019 |
10 Best Attorneys Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Outstanding Pro Bono Service | Fourth Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Committee & Jacksonville Bar Association Pro Bono Committee | 2017 |
40 Under 40 | Bethune Cookman-University | 2016 |
Phyllis Stansell Ethics and Professionalism Award | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | Key West University | 2018 - Present |
President | Donley Law Firm | 2015 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Associate | 2019 - Present |
Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated | Member | 2017 - Present |
Jacksonville Bar Association | Member | N/A |
D.W. Perkins Bar Association | President | 2017 - 2018 |
Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy | Fellow | 2016 - 2017 |
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School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida Coastal School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
Bethune-Cookman University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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2019 Voluntary Bar Leaders Conference | Strategic Planning and Board Retreats | 2019 |
Florida Association for Women Lawyers Summit 2018 | Parental Leave | 2018 |
Reframing the Conservation: Life Planning Event | Estate Planning | 2017 |
MLK Day-N-Clay | Restoration of Rights | 2017 |
Estate Planning 101 | Estate Planning | 2017 |
Professionalism Tool Kit for New Practitioners | Professionalism | 2016 |
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Markus Sermons, Guardianship Attorney on Dec 5, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Donley is always professional and pleasant to work with. I’ve with with her as opposing counsel and as co-counsel on different matters. She’s intelligent and thorough.
Jennifer Newton, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 4, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is an exceptional lawyer, bar leader and a public servant. I highly endorse her.
Cynthia Trimmer, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the privilege of serving with Amber at various levels of the Bar and find her to be a leader of the highest integrity.
Gregory D'Incelli, Probate Attorney on Aug 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amber is a caring, dedicated, effective and hard-working lawyer. I endorse her strongly.
Gabriela Narvaez, Family Attorney on Jul 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mrs. Donley is an experienced, professional, dedicated attorney. I highly recommend her.
Maria Aguila, Family Attorney on Feb 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Amber is compassionate, truly cares for her clients, and is responsive. Clients are in good hands hiring her!
Natashia Hines, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Amber Donley. She is perseverant, works extremely hard, and is passionate about and toward her clients.
Dazi Lenoir, Elder law Attorney on Jan 29, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Donley is a true advocate for her clients. She treats her clients with respect, dedicated attention and provides favorable results for their legal issues. Attorney Donley is always pleasant and displays the highest level of professionalism. I highly endorse Attorney Donley.