Douglas Aaron Oberdorfer

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Douglas Aaron Oberdorfer

2.8
16 reviews
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Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 27 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Wills & Living Wills

432 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL

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About Douglas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 27%

I work with clients on preparation of wills and trusts. Sometimes this is a simple combination of basic documents; other times my clients require the complex estate plan of a high net worth individual.

27 years

27%
Elder Law 26%

26%
Probate 26%

26%
Wills and Living Wills 21%

21%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer, P.A.

432 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202-3120

oberdorferlaw.com

Online Presence

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Douglas Aaron Oberdorfer's Reviews

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Posted by Tina | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Be patient, Doug will get you there.

Doug Oberdorfer did an excellent job handling a very complex estate settlement. He crosses all the t's and dots all the i's before anything leaves his office. It was money well spent.

Posted by Tiffany F. | August 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Attorney Who Knows His Stuff!

Mr. Oberdorfer has been my family law attorney since 2005. He assisted me with my divorce and when my ex-husband recently filed for a child support review he assisted me with that as well. He was very knowledgeable about the process of both circumstances and was always on top of things. Anytim...e I had a question he was quick to respond and charged a fair fee for his services each time I hired him. I always felt comfortable and confident when going in to to see the judge with him by my side. He did what he said he would do and the outcome was always close to how he described it would be. I would highly recommend Mr. Oberdorfer to anyone needing a family law attorney.

Posted by Philip | May 28, 2012 | Child Support

Child support/modification of parenting plan

Doug has been my attorney since 2010. He has helped me with my child support and my ex wife denying me visitation of my children. We went to court for modification for my child support back in 2011. Doug did not like the judges decision so he filed an appeal and did all the work at little or no cost.... Him and his office staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. They go above and beyond for their clients. As of today Doug is still my attorney as my ex wife still causes me grief and Doug and Stephanie are there every step of the way. Since I have hired Doug I will not even consider using another attorney. Even though I am probably a headache for him.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

Great Service Produced a Stellar Product

Just before I was scheduled to have major surgery I realized that my will and other estate documents were out of date. I called Mr Oberdorfer and asked if he could rewrite my will REALLY quickly. He was very understanding of my situation and found time to advise me and completely redo my will and o...ther documents to my satisfaction. I was able to have surgery with one worry off my mind. I do not have the slightest bit of hesitation recommending Mr Oberdorfer for your family's legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2013 | Child Custody

Family Law

I hired Doug a few years back to help me with a simple visitation and child support case. He told me it would cost about $1500 maybe less and will be done in a few months. I have been to court now 3 or 4 times and my case is worse then it has ever been. He now will not answer my calls, respond to my ...emails, and everything he said he would do he hasn't, my case has now cost me over $3000 and is still unresolved and we are going on 3.5 years

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Douglas Aaron Oberdorfer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Davis

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a real people person and very knowledgeable in family law and a real pleasure to work with."

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Michael Fayard

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Doug is a great litigator and a staunch advocate for his clients. He is honest and professional."

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Diane Paull

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, courteous and well versed in the law."

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James Davis

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doug is a tremendous advocate for his clients. Having litigated against him during his time as a prosecutor I have personally witnessed his legal acumen. I have referred Doug cases over the years and have always been satisfied with the results."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bram Scharf

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I needed to refer a case to a lawyer regarding a child support matter, I picked Doug based on his reputation and my personal knowledge of his abilities. He did an excellent job and the client received her child support including past payments."

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Eugene Nichols

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Over the years I have sent several matters to Doug and he has done a fine job for all clients. I highly suggest you give him a call if you have a family law issue."

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Kristi Luna

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Doug from my time practicing in Florida. I found him to be a caring, hard working attorney for his clients."

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Eugene Nichols

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gerald Wilkerson

Family lawyer

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Bram Scharf

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founder, The Law Office of Douglas A. Oberdorfer

2000 - 2003

Assistant State Attorney, The State of Florida

Associations

2003 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

The Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Member

1998 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of North Carolina

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Retirees of Communication Workers of America Union

Estate Planning Concerns for Retirees

Languages

English

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