Charles A. Esposito

Charles A. Esposito

4.7
Rating: 2.9

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Palm Coast, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt

94 Fulton Place, Palm Coast, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 84%

I have been serving families both as a prosecutor, then with Dept. of Children and Families which became my practice focus since entering private practice in 2003.

33 years | 1,000 cases

84%
Criminal Defense 10%

After prosecuting for the State of New York, once entering private practice, provided conflict counsel for crimminal defense client who were court appointed an attorney due to lack of funds to hire private counsel.

38 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 5%

23 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Licensed in New York for 38 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Delinquent

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

Location

Law Office of Charles Esposito

94 Fulton Place, Palm Coast, FL, 32137

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Charles A. Esposito's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 41 reviews

Posted by Carl | January 19, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

He worked with my low budget, and he is the ultimate defender in the court room

Chuck Esposito impressed me in the courtroom. He helped me through a very difficult family and children's custody case with very complex issues. He was able to get to the truth out and to show the judge the correct evidence, and helped me win based on Florida law. When he interviewed some of t...he witnesses in our court hearings, he was very smart and bold, able to figure out when someone was lying and get to the truth. His fees are low and reasonable, and he never charged me more for other expenses than other lawyers have charged me in previous cases. He was very kind to work with my limited and low budget. He is very compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about Florida family and criminal law. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again; he seems to be one of the best lawyers in Florida. Charles Esposito is the lawyer I needed when the opposite party started presenting false information and lying. He was my ultimate law defender in the court; he helped me win my case with honesty and honor.

Posted by Marco | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

For me he is the most Knowledgeable Child Custody/Family and Criminal Lawyer in Florida

In my experience attorney Charles A. Esposito "Chuck" is a legal eminence, a live legal encyclopedia. He should be a Judge or an expert university professor. My suggestion to potential new clients is to call him today, he offers a free phone or free in-person consultation so you can make the right ...decision. He is kind and reasonable and he won't overcharge you for his legal work. One advice I can give you to maximize Charles's expertise and legal representation is to bring your evidence and facts summarized and organized, Charles is direct and he likes to go to the point. You tell him one word and he already understands the big picture, due to his 38+ years of experience with family and criminal cases, first in New York and then in Florida. Don't think about it twice. I was thinking of doing PRO SE representation when a person represents themselves in court without an attorney, but that would have been my worst mistake. Hiring Charles was the best thing I could have ever done, and the best investment ever paid for the future of my children. Every dollar you pay to Charles you will receive multiplied by 1000% in legal peace of mind. In my case, my ex-wife has been lying and alienating my children from me, and such an expert lawyer like Mr. Charles A. Esposito can be your best ally in this difficult legal battle.

Posted by Sean | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer.

Great guy and fantastic lawyer. He helped me so much and made things really easy for me in the end. Highly recommended and was there to answer all my questions.

Posted by kurt | May 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

5 year Felony /Misdemeanor/Restitution Ordeal!

Wow is my best desrciption of Chuck on the Job. This case carried on for 5 years. Chuck was on top of every detail thru many showings in court room. Finally going to trial he was awesome on the stage of cross examining witnesses. I was so proud to have him represent me . At end of 5 years we celebra...ted no convictions and no restitution which was proven bogus by his hard research and breaking down claimant. I will with no doubt call him if ever need help again. Very stressful 5 years ends with celebration. TY Charles A. Esposito

Posted by Analise | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Bulldog of an attorney!

After my first attorney dropped the ball during my (ongoing) custody case, I felt so hopeless and lost. I am so incredibly thankful to find Charles Esposito! Not only did he agree to be my attorney in the middle of my ongoing case but also quickly cleaned up the mess left by my prior representation. ...Charles has worked diligently and I truly feel like he is on my side. He has been nothing short of amazing, going above and beyond to win my case. He said once to me that he was a human lie detector and it was put to test when he deposed my ex, he knew the questions to ask and after spending the last year stressing about my case- I was finally able to take a deep breath and relax after Charles was able to ask the hard-hitting questions that are needed to win. He makes him self available even when he’s out of the office when there’s an emergency and always gets back to you in a prompt manner. Only hire him if you are looking for an incredibly personable, hardworking, family man of an attorney that will go above and beyond for this clients!

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Experience

Rating:  2.9 (Strong Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2020

updated on 11/02/2020

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in NY, 2015

updated on 10/25/2016

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in New York.

Suspension issued in FL, 2014

updated on 07/28/2014

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2012

updated on 02/19/2013

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.

Charles’s comment:

“This repremand was a result of a plea agreement on a very complex issue. Please feel free to contact me for detailed information as well as document disclosure. Many new programs have been put into policy to ensure no further errors of this kind occur inclusive of dimissal of staff.”

Admonishment issued in FL, 2003

updated on 07/16/2014

An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Charles’s comment:

“The admonshment resulted in a time where computers were just beginning to index and cataloge client files. This was a conflict of interest issue where without full disclosure from the client (which did not occur in this case) there was very little way of knowing who would be involved until after discovery began and conflict was recognized. After that while freely removing myself from the case, by expected standards, the damage had ethical violation had already occured.”

Honors

2001

Service Merit Award, Office of District Attorney

Work Experience

2003 - 2004

Attorney, State Of Florida/Department Of Children & Families

1987 - 2003

Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney Offices

Associations

New York State Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1986

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

State University of New York

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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