Carol Lee Peake

Carol Lee Peake

also known as Carol Passman

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Ormond Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

600 S. Yonge Street, Suite 1C, Ormond Beach, FL

About Carol

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 15%

22 years

15%
Child Abuse 5%

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 225-300 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Carol Lee Peake

600 S. Yonge Street, Suite 1C, Ormond Beach, FL, 32174

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Carol Lee Peake's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Carol Lee Peake is most professional at all times as well as being compassionate and patient with my case. I highly highly recommend Carol Lee Peake to stand up for her clients . Carol has knowledge about the legal ins and outs and she has always been upfront about my case and keeps me up to dat...e. i only wish i had hired her years ago.

Posted by Anita | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

Carol is an experienced, knowledgable and aggressive attorney. I have practiced with her in court for several years and have personally seen the amount of hardwork and dedication that she puts into each of her cases. She can certainly hold her own in highly contested cases and I would highly recomm...end her legal services

Posted by Stacy | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thank you for being our "David"

Attorney Carol Peake is top notch; thorough, intelligent, courteous, informative, experienced and conscientious. Even though I grew up in the legal field, family law is an entirely unique (and sometimes illogical) animal. Emotions run high and children's futures are at stake. It can make you feel ...like David fighting Goliath. I can honestly say I wouldn't chose any other warrior for my arena. In addition to the description above, I would add patient and brave. She is the real deal. All the qualities you want and need in a Family Law attorney to help you navigate through an unfamiliar, potentially treacherous journey. I will continue to recommend her services to anyone I encounter in need of such. Eternally grateful. SA in Ormond

Posted by Chad | May 19, 2015 | Family

An attorney that has your best interest at heart

Carol Lee Peake is an AMAZING attorney; she took the time to explain every facet of my case to me in detail. The support provided by her administrative staff is second to none… Thanks TJ!! My past experience with legal representation really left me with this negative vibe about lawyers and how I... always felt as if I was just another dollar sign in their bank account. It always seemed as if other representation would do anything to drag out cases with continuances and cause me to literally drain my savings account. This is not the case with the Law Office of Carol Lee Peake; her team goes above and beyond what you would normally expect from a traditional law firm. Professionalism, excellent customer service, putting clients first, and an 11 year slam dunk history in family law really put this attorney at the top of my list! If you’re looking at this review and wondering if you should call, wonder no more, she is one of the BEST in the county that won’t break the bank.

Posted by Angela | April 05, 2015

Wouldn't change a thing.

My husband and I spoke to numerous lawyers, not feeling comfortable with any of them. I didn't want to feel like "another client" or that I was just another "paycheck." I wanted to feel like I was the only client they had, even if I wasnt. I wanted to feel like the lawyer cared about my case, not jus...t the paycheck they were getting from me. Carol is a wonderful lawyer. She instantly made my husband and me feel more comfortable with our concerns. She was readily available through email or phone calls to listen to me and offer her insight. She never promised me something that she knew she couldn't legally back up. I liked that, I knew I wasn't being dragged along for more money. Carol was very personable yet professional. Would rehire in a heartbeat!

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Carol Lee Peake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jane Grossman

Family lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I represented my brother in a highly emotional case (death/custody) and Carol Lee Peake was the opposing attorney. While representing her client to the fullest extent, she was also compassionate about the situation. With great confident I would easily refer a client to her."

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Donald Frenette

Child custody lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Over the past decade, I have worked cases with and against Carol in the Dependency courtroom and know her to be an honest, hard-working and effective advocate. I wholeheartedly recommend Carol for contested family law type cases, especially when children's interests are considered."

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Blumie DERFEL

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Carol for several years and she is ethical, compassionate and prepared in all her cases. She and I have been opposing counsel on multiple child abuse cases and I have always found her to be willing to listen and reason to find a solution for the families we have worked with. She is a zealous advocate while still maintaining her professional courtesy toward other attorneys. I not only would recommend her but would consider using her services myself if needed."

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Andrea Kerr

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Peake worked well with me on numerous child abuse and child custody issues. Her professionalism is stellar."

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Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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C Barnette

Family lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Carol Peake is the hardest working attorney I know. She worked for my firm when she was first admitted to practice law in the State of Florida. She is dedicated, concerned and compassionate. She is an outstanding attorney and person. You want Carol on your side. C. Michael Barnette Daytona Beach, FL"

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Robin Drage

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Ms. Peake Passman. She provides her clients with the highest quality representation by utilizing a work ethic that is beyond compare, a dedication to ensuring outstanding client contact and a legal ability that enables her to understand complex issues. I will continue to recommend Ms. Peake Passman to family and friends."

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Anita Patel

Litigation lawyer

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Donald Frenette

Litigation lawyer

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Blumie DERFEL

Child abuse lawyer

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Jane Grossman

Family lawyer

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Donald Dempsey

Family lawyer

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Paul St. John

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Best Divorce Lawyer in Daytona, Expertise.com

2023

Best Divorce Lawyer in Deltona, Expertise.com

2022

Top Family & Divorce Attorney, Attorney.com

2021

Top Family & Divorce Attorney, Attorney.com

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Carol Lee Peake, Attorney at Law

2009 - 2014

Court Appointed Attorney Ad Litem, Seventh Judical Curcuit

1998 - 2009

Associate, Law Office of C. Michael Barnette

Associations

2014 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Flagler County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

2009 - 2010

Volusia County Association of Women Lawyers

Board member

2005 - 2006

Christian Legal Society

Member

1991 - 1995

Guardian Ad Litem

Guardian Ad Litem

Sample of Legal Cases

Lebedz v Lebedz

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Education

2004

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Central Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

Daytona State College

Associate Arts

1991

Daytona State College

Associates in Science

Speaking Engagements

2021

Sarasota County Bar Association

Digital Investigations for Legal Professionals

2020

Florida Bar

SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN AND FAMILY LAW

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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