Lauren Elise Kingry

Lauren Elise Kingry

3.6
Rating: 5.0

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Child Custody

118 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Jacksonville, FL

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

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

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Lauren Kingry Law, P.A.

118 West Adams Street, Suite 320, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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Lauren Elise Kingry's Reviews

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3.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Posted by Jason | October 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The last attorney I’ll need to hire.

I had the pleasure of hiring Lauren, her assistant Krista and her staff for what would be the best represented 2 year portion of my 6 1/2 years of being in and out of family court. I have worked with several other attorneys prior to her that were solely focused on billing and perpetuating the hostili...ty between opposing parties. Not once did I feel that her motivation was for increasing her billable hours. I honestly felt that Lauren was an advocate for my child and had at moments kept me from loosing sight of the real and pertinent issues pertaining to my case. Her strategy was incremental and focused on the best outcome for my daughter and ultimately we were able to mediate between parties (which no other attorney prior was able to do) and without having to go through a lengthy trial. I highly recommend Lauren Kingry and her staff for your family court needs. Please contact me if you would like to discuss the benefits of hiring this firm.

Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child custody

I hired Mrs. Kingry believing that she would help me from losing my child to her abusive father. She represented me right up until she received my last payment and then withdrew from my case and the upcoming final hearing. I went into court fighting for my childs well being and had to represent mysel...f. And I lost everything due to not having an attorney. I would not recommend her or her firm. When we did go into hearing she seemed to be very nervous while his attorney lied and she never fought back.

Posted by anonymous | June 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Please use a different lawyer

I hired Lauren after a friend recommended her. I was requesting payment from my ex for money that he owed me from my original divorce. It should have been cut and dry. She was so incompetent I not only never had my day in court as she “ didn’t see” or “didn’t get” the other attorneys motions for dis...covery and when we finally got time in front of the judge we were not prepared. I had all the documents they wanted ready from the original divorce but Lauren never asked for them. Please don’t use her as a lawyer. She seems very nice but is truly in over her head.

Posted by Kobe | December 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stop Right Here! Run!

This is a true review. Please feel free to contact me for details and evidence. I was too far into my case before I realized what was actually going on. Lauren was late to hearings, refused my calls, told lies, was disorganised, she purposefully withheld important information about my case from me, s...he is very deceitful and full of both personal and professional drama. Lauren notified me just weeks before what she said was a final hearing and demanded an additional $4500 to represent me. I found it VERY STRANGE that she agreed to half the cost and didnt pro ess all of my payments before the hearing date. But it wasnt long before things became clear. When we showed up to court, the hearing was for a motion she filed on my behalf 6 months prior. She openly admitted in court (bit was lying) not to know what was going on and thus asked only 2 questions to witnesses for the father in a 3.5 hour hearing. As a direct result, I lost some of my parental rights. Lauren had her staff tell every lie in the book as to why she could not speak to me after the hearing for over 3 weeks, which caused me to miss the 10 day appeals window. This further perpetuated the downward spiral of my case. Thereafter, personal information that I only shared with Lauren bith verbally and in emails has surfaced during the rest of my case. In my opinion, lawyer, Lauren Kingry's performance in my case most certainly seemed as though she accepted payment from my son's father.

Posted by Ashley | February 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Adoption Attorney!!

My husband and I came to Lauren Kingry for adoption services through her agency, Love Adoption Life. We live in Texas and had been with another adoption agency (in Texas) for over two (2) years and were beginning to lose hope. Lauren came highly recommended so we took a leap of faith and couldn't be ...more relieved that we did. She and her staff (Kristin, Krista, and Jamie) were extremely professional and handled all matters in a very timely fashion. They were always prepared and extremely diligent in filing all paperwork immediately. But, beyond their professionalism lies the true jewel of Lauren Kingry’s office…their heart. After years of frustration, which included a failed match, our hopes were truly dwindling and we feared we would never adopt a baby. Lauren and her exceptional staff renewed our hope and made our dream come true…we now have a beautiful daughter!! I cannot express enough how much we appreciate all that Lauren and her staff have done for us. They truly care about all parties involved, which we have found over the years to be a rare commodity. They form solid relationships with their expectant mothers and adoptive families alike. We have not only gained friendships with them, but feel as though they are now more like extended family! I would absolutely refer anyone in ANY state to use Lauren Kingry for their adoption needs!! I think you will find, as we have, that she and her staff will forever have a special place in your heart!

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Lauren Elise Kingry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tiffany Poore

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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T. Dolaghan

Family lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren, is a compassionate and hard working lawyer. She is very responsive to her clients and is a zealous advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Rountree

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Lauren as her opposing counsel, as a mediator, and as co-counsel representing the same client. She is a knowledgeable, creative, aggressive attorney who always represents her client's best interests."

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David Calevski

Family lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Way

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Kingry is very knowledgeable and is dedicated to protecting her client's best interests."

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Robert Jeffrey

Family lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I lived and practiced law in Jacksonville I worked with Lauren. She is a very knowledgable and honest family law attorney and I highly recommend her."

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Charles Fyler

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Kingry is an knowledgeable and courteous attorney who isn't afraid to stand tall when it is necessary for her client's interests."

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Cynthia Veintemillas

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren is extremely knowledgable in the field of family law. I go to her with all my questions, and she always has an answer. Thank you, Lauren, for all your help."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Ross

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren Kingry is an extremely knowledgable and diligent attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, representing them in and out of the courtroom with competence and enthusiasm without compromising professionalism. I strongly endorse her work in this field."

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Experience

Rating:  5.0 (Average)

Professional misconduct

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

Suspension issued in FL, 2020

updated on 04/08/2020

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.

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Lauren Kingry Law, P.A.

2013 - Present

Attorney, Fletcher & Phillips

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Lauren Kingry Law, P.A.

2007 - 2010

Attorney, Lauren K Reese, P.A.

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Law Office of Lyman T Fletcher

2005 - 2006

Law Clerk, Law Office of Lyman T Fletcher

Associations

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Associate

Jacksonville Beaches Bar Association

Member

Education

2006

Florida Coastal School of Law

2002

University of West Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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