$ 300-400 per hour
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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.
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$ 300-400 per hour
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
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1543 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 18-B, Orange Park, FL, 32073
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Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Compassionate, and Trustworthy
Throughout the entire process Sermons Law was very professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate as they held my hand throughout the process. At times when I felt beyond overwhelmed, they took the time to clearly explain every step, answered all of my questions with patience, and made sure I felt co...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
With Highest Recommendation!
Top-notch Legal Representation! Markus Sermons at Sermons Law comes highly recommended for those seeking excellent family law representation. He was contacted regarding a family law (Will/ Estate dispute) matter. My Aunt passed away, and a person whom we least expected had disputed the Will. It was ...
Posted by Diane | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Ms. Diane Gilmore
WOW! I just don’t have the words to express how grateful I am that Attorney Marcus Sermons agreed to take on the lawsuits brought against me as the executor of my brother’s estate. I live in NH and my brother lived in Florida. Unfortunately, my brother’s biological and estranged child flew into Fl...
Posted by Yolanda | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great probate lawyer!
I hired Markus Sermons to handle my probate case last year. Markus is knowledgeable, patient and took the time to explain the entire process to me. Markus and his assistant Maria were very kind throughout the entire process. I will definitely recommend him to all my family and friends.
Posted by Marcos | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Alimony
The Best Lawyer I've ever met!!
I would like to thank Mr. Sermons for his valuable help, skill and performance in my case. Mr. Sermons took my case after I had been with another lawyer who instead of being my defender;he seemed that on the contrary because he worked against me. On top of having to prove that my ex-wife and her l...
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a very smart lawyer… Thorough and detailed his ways of handling clients business."
"I endorse this lawyer. Markus is a tremendous attorney with a tenacious work ethic. He knows what he is doing and can help resolve issues quickly."
"Markus truly cares about his clients, is very personable and professional. I highly recommend him!"
"I recently worked with Mr. Sermons on a case and I was incredibly impressed with his professionalism, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile when needed. I look forward to working with him again soon!"
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Sermons. We represented opposing parties in a very contentious timesharing case. Throughout the duration, Mr. Sermons maintained the utmost level of professionalism. He was polite, kind, and a pleasure to work with. I wish more opposing counsel would learn from Mr. Sermons!"
"This attorney has an excellent reputation for providing the highest quality representation to clients. Experience and proven results!"
"Attorney Markus Sermons is a very active participant on Avvo providing great legal answers to help people needing assistance. He is obviously dedicated to his profession and an asset to our legal industry."
"Attorney Markus Sermons provides excellent legal answers on Avvo for individuals seeking assistance. An asset to the legal field. I fully endorse him."
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2023
Best in Clay: Civil Attorney, Clay Today
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Dean's Scholar, FCSL
2007
Dean's List, FCSL
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
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)Member
2012 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Florida BarMember
3 of 5 counts dismissed; time served (16 days) on remaining 2 counts.
Charges Dismissed
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Business Management
2021
Essential of elder law
2021
Marital and family law review
2020
Mastering Gov't Benefits, Medicare & Medicaid
2020
Mastering Trust & Estate Planning
2020
Divorce Procedure & Settlement Agreements
2020
Property, Custody, Child Support and Maintenance
2020
Divorce motion & Trial practice
2014
Estate Planning for the Elderly
2013
Juvenile law
2013
Legal Topics
2014
2011
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Markus earned significant contribution points in 2014.
How should I plea?
20 Apr 2023
Sealed or expunge my cases after 20 years
03 Jun 2022
How can I get divorced in Florida if I cant find my spouse?
05 Jul 2020