Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Personal Injury ... +2 more

220 E Forsyth St Ste H, Jacksonville, FL

About Carolyn

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

All areas of family law including initial divorce, child custody, modifications & enforcement of Orders and Final Judgments Paternity, relocation cases.

39 years | 200 cases

30%
Adoption 25%

Affordable intermediary assisted infant adoptions. Substantially less expensive than agency assisted adoption. Personalized one on one care of birth mother emotional needs.

32 years | 50 cases

25%
Debt Collection 10%

Business/corporate collections only

39 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

220 E Forsyth St Ste H, Jacksonville, FL, 322023364

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Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Duane | September 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Professional

I had the privilege of working with Carolyn Wagner during an incredibly challenging period involving divorce and custody matters. From the very beginning, Carolyn demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, availability, and dedication. She was not only responsive and thorough, but also deeply... compassionate and honest throughout the entire process. Unlike many attorneys who treat clients as just another case file, Carolyn made me feel genuinely supported—like I had a true advocate who cared about my family. Her concern for my child’s well-being was evident in every interaction, and her guidance was both strategic and empathetic. Carolyn Wagner is more than just a skilled attorney—she’s someone you want in your corner when life gets difficult. Her integrity, warmth, and unwavering commitment make her an exceptional legal professional and a remarkable human being.

Posted by Steve | October 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Fantastic Attorney

Carolyn Wagner represented me during an unusually difficult divorce. My ex cycled through four separate attorneys between the divorce, child custody and financial disputes. She was essentially responsible for bring each of these new players up to speed with what had already transpired. I am certain t...hat it was frustrating for her. Yet she never wavered. She was a picture of professionalism, kept me continually informed, never hesitated to answer my questions, and always returned my calls promptly. I was made to feel that my problems were her problems as well. She showed empathy and a personal interest in my case. I am not an easy person to impress. She impressed me. I will continue to use her for any future legal needs and have happily recommended her to my closest friends and family.

Posted by Amy | April 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and Competent!!

Carolyn is such a caring, yet talented and thorough attorney who treated me with kindness and respect! She was a light during a very difficult time. She stood by me through a very tough divorce case and never stopped fighting for what is right! Her patience and determination is no doubt the reaso...n for the final judgement and I can’t thank her enough!

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made a difficult process as easy as possible! Excellent lawyer!

Carolyn made a very difficult process much easier. She gave me great advice about my kids and the divorce from our very first conversation. She told me, "Even if you do not hire me, do this first." She truly wanted what was best for my entire family. Going through a divorce was one of the most diffic...ult things that I have ever had to do and she helped me every step of the way. I was grateful to have her on my side and in my corner.

Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hard working and thinks out of the box

I met with Carolyn for a consultation involving my inevitable pending divorce. At that point in time I had consultations with several other attorneys. I left these consultations feeling very much like just another case. That may have been true, but that is not how I felt about it. I met with Carolyn ...Wagner for about a half an hour. I was so impressed with how quickly she delved into the details of my case, I retained her services on the spot. What should have been a relatively standard divorce case turned out not to be. The divorce drug on for about two and a half years. During this time, my ex retained the services of a total of four separate attorneys. Each one with a different angle of attack on my finances and personal character. Carolyn dealt with them one by one. When the divorce was finally over, I felt like I had gotten as fair a settled conclusion as the law would allow. Carolyn made me feel as though she had a personal and vested interest in the outcome of my case. She was understanding and showed empathy during a painful time in my life. Due to the nature of the closure of my case, there is the potential that there will be further litigation in the future. There is no other attorney that I would choose to represent me should the need arise. I highly recommend Carolyn Wagner's services as legal representation.

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Lisa Wright

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carolyn has been a Florida attorney for many years specializing in family law matters, infant adoptions and personal injury. She is very experienced in handing different types of cases, including those that are complex and unique. What sets Carolyn apart is that she works extremely hard and with compassion for her clients, with high integrity and paying close attention to details. She understands that each situation is unique and deserves individualized and special attention."

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Brian Rowland

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is experienced, tough, ethical and responsive (as reported by clients I have sent to her). If you want the personal attention necessary to get successfully through tough family law issues, she fits the bill."

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Pete Louden

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1981

BS Degree Cum Laude, Florida State University

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner, Carolyn Wagner, P.A.

Associations

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Accident

settled

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Education

1986

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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