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C. Kim Banister, Esq. is a private attorney with a practice centering on family law, domestic violence, dependency and probate. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Ms. Banister has worked primarily in the Volusia and Flagler County areas for the past 15 years. She has also represented clients in Citrus, Osceola, Seminole, Putnam, St. Johns, Duval and Clay Counties. She is the former managing attorney for the family law division of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. (CLSMF). During her tenure at CLSMF, she managed seven attorneys and support staff in twelve counties across Central Florida and was named Outstanding Supervisor of the Year. Ms. Banister is the current President of the Volusia County Bar Association.
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1750 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL, 32117
35 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Daniel | March 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
She saved my children
I worked with Kim Banister on a complex and emotionally heavy child-custody case, and I’m deeply grateful for the professionalism and support her team provided throughout the process. From the very beginning, they took the time to fully understand my situation and ensured that every decision remained...
Posted by Kristen | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing at what she does
Kim was the best! We had to jump through quite a few hoops because we were dealing with an out of state parent who also filed for custody in another state. I felt like everything was a disaster on my end, but she kept everything in control. I have never had to hire a lawyer before, and Kim and her of...
Posted by Ashtyn | June 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Complicated custody case
I could write a best selling book but I’ll keep it short and sweet, Kim helped me during the most difficult times of my life. It was a long year and a half custody battle. She represented me with poise and vigor even in the midst of being pregnant. She truly cares about helping her clients, and it sh...
Posted by Travis Marquart | May 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody
Kim and her team did an excellent job with my custody case. My case started out as a paternity case, but as time went on other issues arose and Kim was able to get me majority custody of my 2 year old. She was always very thorough and detailed. I would highly recommend this law firm and would defi...
Travis, thank you so much for your 5-star review! It was unfortunate that you required our firm’s assistant again, but we truly appreciate the confidence you and your family placed in us a second time. We hope that what we have accomplished together will give you and your family a peace of mind for the long term. We wish each of you all the best in the years to come!
Posted by Charles & Heather | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Above and Beyond
Kim represented us for custody of our grandson. We were at a time in our case where we needed direction because our grandson’s life was our top priority. We called her office & was greeted with warmth & professionalisms. Every step of our case was so smooth thanks to Kim & her team. Communication was...
Charles and Heather, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review and for the referral! We are grateful that we could assist you in obtaining what you and your grandson needed at this time. We strive hard to be in tune to our clients’ needs and keep communication a priority. Take good care of yourselves and that grand baby, and if you ever need anything we are always here to help!
"I endorse this lawyer. Kim is an amazing family lawyer who practices with compassion and intelligence. A true professional in our field."
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2008
Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
2014 - 2019
Attorney, Law Office of C. Kim Banister, P.A.
2005 - 2012
Managing Attorney for Family Law Division, Community Legal Services Of Mid Florida, Inc.
2004 - 2014
Attorney, Community Legal Services Of Mid Florida, Inc.
2020 - Present
Volusia County Bar AssociationPast President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Executive Board Member
Past President
Former Board Member
2019 - 2020
Volusia County Bar AssociationPresident
2018 - 2019
Volusia County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
MA - Masters
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
“Understanding Paternity”
English