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%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness

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... centered on my child’s safety and well-being. In a situation where emotions run high and the stakes are enormous, that steady guidance made a meaningful difference. What stood out most was their ability to balance strong advocacy with integrity. They never made unrealistic promises, but they fought hard for what was right and backed every argument with solid legal reasoning. Their preparation for hearings and filings was thorough and strategic, and it clearly reflected in the outcome. If you’re facing a custody battle and need someone knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely committed to protecting children, I strongly recommend Kim Banister. They helped bring stability back into a very difficult chapter of my family’s life.

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 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 Denise | June 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kim is the woman for the job

Going through a divorce is stressful and after firing another attorney I went with Kim. Obviously my confidence was broken and it took a lot of trust in her that she understood my needs. My marriage was over 20 years and I stood the chance of having to pay Alimony to my Ex husband. Kim was funny, ...down to earth and saved me so much money because she didn't charge me erroneously. Putting your faith in someone is scary when you need a certain outcome, however, Kim was there for me AND I would be remiss if I didn't mention Kathy her Paralegal. Kathy helped me many times when I was angry and wanted to retaliate to be the bigger person. Both of these ladies restored my confidence and my outcome was more than I expected in a positive manner. Thank you!

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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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