C. Kim Banister

C. Kim Banister

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Holly Hill, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +7 more

1750 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL

About C.

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Family 25%

23 years

25%
Child Custody 8%

23 years

8%
Child Support 8%

23 years

8%
Guardianship 8%

21 years

8%
Alimony 5%

21 years

5%
Probate 5%

18 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

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Location

C. Kim Banister, Esq.

1750 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill, FL, 32117

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C. Kim Banister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by estaca | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not waste your money and do not hire this lawyer.

Thousands of dollars not to win my case. I do not recommend it. Do not lose your money, do not hire this lawyer.

Posted by Cory | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Kim is amazing!

I have used kims legal services a couple times now, she has never let me down. She is honest with everything and isn't the type to lead you on about your case to take your money. Having kim take control of my legal stuff saves me from stress and anxiety. Thank you kim banister for another job well d...one!

Posted by Scott | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce doesn't have to be this hard.

After a 2 1/2 year divorce, Kim has done an exceptional job. She was extremely organized and attentive to detail. She had attempted to resolve our issues and come to a final agreement without incurring unnecessary legal fees, etc. Unfortunately the opposing council didn't seem to want to end it or ge...t a final judgement. I would highly recommend Kim Banister, Esq. again and hope no one else has to go through this destructive process.

C. Banister

Replied last January 23, 2020

Scott, what a ferocious battle it has been! It is truly a shame that your divorce ended up being so drawn out. But we faced each hurdle prepared, and in the end, you were able to post this awesome review, and I thank you very much. We thank you also for allowing us to be of service and the opportunity to stand by your side and help to facilitate the final outcome. Wishing you all the best as you finally move forward with your future.

Posted by Lindsay | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful Attorney & Wonderful Staff

Let me start out by saying that I am truly grateful for Kim as well as her staff. They have done nothing but support me as well as keep me informed of everything that is going on with my case. The divorce process seems so incredibly scary and difficult, but, from the very beginning Kim and Kathy (par...alegal) have been an absolute blessing. They have explained the process to me and let me know that everything is going to be okay. Kim is extremely knowledgeable and her pricing is very reasonable. I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by dolores | March 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Law Firm that deserves more than 5 stars

I know the hardest part as a parent is to find the right attorney to represent you when it comes to your children. I only wish I would have found Kim Bannister and her Law firm Team 8 years ago. In the past 8 years I have had attorney's that have not properly defended me but have only hurt my case in... which it caused me stress, caused a financial hardship for me by extending unnecessary litigation and having to pay more attorney fees. After 8 years I finally found Kim Bannister. I honestly had lost hope after the other attorneys I previously have had. A few days ago I finally was able to see Kim Bannister in action. The other party sent their billing statements 2 days before the hearing to Miss Bannisters Law Firm in the hopes to throw her off and that this would not give her enough time to prepare for the hearing. Well they were wrong. Kim Bannister was well prepared to make her legal argument even after the other party provided their statements 2 days before the hearing. She was like the Terminator (bull dog) in that court room that she had the other attorney speechless and putting him in his place. I was also very impressed with how Kim Bannister's Law Firm are well organized and it was such a relief that I did not have to do most of the work like I have had to with the other attorneys. Thank you Kim, Jan, and team for finally giving me hope and providing me with the proper representation. I highly recommend Kim Bannister and her team. I promise you will not be disappointed.

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"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Outstanding Supervisor of the Year, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Work Experience

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.

Associations

2020 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association

Past President

Volusia County Bar Association

Vice President

Volusia County Bar Association

Treasurer

Volusia County Bar Association

Secretary

Volusia County Bar Association

Executive Board Member

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Volusia Flagler)

Past President

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Volusia Flagler)

Former Board Member

2019 - 2020

Volusia County Bar Association

President

2018 - 2019

Volusia County Bar Association

President-Elect

Education

2003

University of Nebraska College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

MA - Masters

1995

George Mason University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Family Law CLE

“Understanding Paternity”

Languages

English

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