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Markus Ankuan Sermons
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About Markus
Biography
Markus A. Sermons is a litigation attorney focusing in the areas of Divorce, Custody, and other Family Law issues, along with Probate, Trust Litigation, and general Civil Litigation. Prior to starting Sermons Law, PLLC, he spent several years in the Office of the Public Defender litigating criminal matters in the Juvenile and Felony divisions, but began his law career with the Office of the State Attorney as a Legal Trainee. With countless hearings and many jury and bench trials to his credit, Mr. Sermons has extensive courtroom experience.
Additionally, Mr. Sermons has also worked with Court Administration, where he was assigned as a Staff Attorney in the Probate Division. While serving as Staff Attorney/Law clerk for the Probate Division, he worked closely with the Honorable Peter L. Dearing on thousands of cases, reviewing files and researching issues on behalf of the court in Probate and Guardianship matters. Mr. Sermons also spent several years in private practice litigating issues surrounding Family Law and handling Probate and Trusts law suits in addition to other civil litigation.
The handling of every case is a team effort. The attorney is the lead strategist and advisor, but the client is always treated as a valuable and indispensable member of the team. Honest and straight forward representation with passion and dependanbility.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Child Custody
10%
Elder Law
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2022 2021
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6
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Sermons Law, PLLC
(904) 637-7144
Fax
1543 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 18-B, Orange Park, FL, 32073
sermonsfirm.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Practice Areas
Probate (15)
Divorce & Separation (13)
Family (10)
Lawsuits & Disputes (10)
Child Custody (8)
Wills & Living Wills (8)
Child Support (4)
Estate Planning (4)
Guardianship (4)
Adoption (3)
Criminal Defense (3)
Expungement (2)
Litigation (2)
Power Of Attorney (2)
Alimony (1)
Business (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Debt Settlement (1)
Elder Law (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Residential (1)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (1)
Uncontested Divorce (1)
White Collar Crime (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (39)
Recommendation (34)
Professionalism (32)
Advocacy (24)
Practice Area Knowledge (24)
Communication Style (23)
Responsiveness (20)
Character & Conduct (17)
Compassion (16)
General Knowledge (16)
Trustworthiness (7)
Cost of Services (6)
Staff & Support (6)
Free Consultations (2)
Punctuality (2)
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Guardianship
Posted by RD | December 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Tremendously Insightful and Professional
Met with Mr Sermons this week to update my Will which I brought with me. Mr. Sermons was extremely patient with my many questions and explained several gaps with the current Will. He not only rewrote it in full but worked with me to complete Declaration Naming Preneed Guardian, Durable Power of Att...
Posted by Rashine Waring | May 31, 2018 | Guardianship
great professional!!!!!!!!
Markus really took great care of my situation from the first email i sent early tuesday morning he called me back in less than 30 minutes even before they were open. he communicated with me and was a man of his word when he said he was gonna call me back. even while he was at the courthouse he wou...
Posted by Sandra | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Guardianship
My daughter past away in 2016, my husband and I began a guardianship battle at that time for our grandson, we began with 1 attorney but because of the uniqueness of the case meaning it was guardianship and family law Markus was brought on board to assist/sit 2nd chair. I have to say this was one of t...
Posted by Jackie | October 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Stay away
I hired Mr. Sermons to represent me to be my sons gradian of his estate when his mother died this year. After dragging it out for 5 months he then tried to charge me again to represent me for the same thing. To try to take advantage of someone who is a single father of 3 dealing with the death of the...
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Experience
Honors
2023
Best in Clay: Civil Attorney, Clay Today
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Dean's Scholar, FCSL
2007
Dean's List, FCSL
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at Law, Sermons Law, PLLC
2014 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Law Office of David M. Goldman
2012 - 2014
Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
2011 - 2012
Public Defender Juvenil, Duval County Public Defender
2010 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Court Administration, 4th Judicial Circuit
2008 - 2009
Assistant State Attorney/Intern, State Attorney''S Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)Member
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Battery & Violation of Release Conditions
3 of 5 counts dismissed; time served (16 days) on remaining 2 counts.
Firearm Charges Dismissed
Charges Dismissed
Education
2008
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Valdosta State University
Business Management
Speaking Engagements
2021
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Essential of elder law
2021
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Marital and family law review
2020
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Mastering Gov't Benefits, Medicare & Medicaid
2020
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Mastering Trust & Estate Planning
2020
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Divorce Procedure & Settlement Agreements
2020
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Property, Custody, Child Support and Maintenance
2020
Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Divorce motion & Trial practice
2014
Community Outreach
Estate Planning for the Elderly
2013
High School Students
Juvenile law
2013
Edwards Waters College Symposium
Legal Topics
Publications
2014
AVVO Legal Guides
Know Your Rights When You Encounter Police
2011
Financial News and Daily Record
Lawyer Snapshot: Markus Sermons
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Markus earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How should I plea?
20 Apr 2023
Q&A
Sealed or expunge my cases after 20 years
03 Jun 2022
Q&A
How can I get divorced in Florida if I cant find my spouse?
05 Jul 2020