$ 250-350 per hour
Samantha Valentine Ellis
About Samantha
Biography
Samantha Valentine Ellis graduated from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. Ms. Ellis continued to gain valuable legal experience as an associate with a reputable, family law attorney in Duval County. A year later, Ms. Ellis was offered an opportunity to serve the community as an Assistant State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Curcuit. In her work as a prosecutor she handled numerous felony and misdemeanor trials including, attempted murder, aggravated battery, sexual battery, burglary, armed robbery, domestic battery and DUI.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
34%
13 years | 250 cases
Criminal Defense
33%
17 years | 1,500 cases
DUI and DWI
33%
17 years | 600 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ellis & Bryant, P.A.
205 N Washington St, Jacksonville, FL, 32202-2808
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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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I highly recommend Samantha Valentine Ellis. She is extremely professional and knowledgable of the law. She goes the extra mile to make sure you are taken care of. She is quick to respond and truly cares about her clients. My issues was resolved quickly and I am grateful to have found her.
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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I was so pleased with the way Samantha handled my case. She went above and beyond to help me reunite with my child. She even called us on her days off to deliver important news. I definitely recommend her services. She’s very professional, knowledgeable and attentive. Thank you Samantha for everyth...
Samantha Valentine Ellis's Lawyer Endorsements
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"During my tenure as as Assistant Public Defender in Clay County, Ms. Ellis was an Assistant State Attorney. We worked together on a daily basis on hundreds of cases. Ms. Ellis was very responsive to my requests for meetings and sincerely listened to mitigating circumstances for defendants. Not only is she knowledgeable of the law, Ms. Ellis is also reliable and considerate."
"I strongly recommend Samantha Ellis. She is very detail oriented and delivers results for her clients. Her professionalism and clear knowledge of the law have allowed her to be consistently successful. You are in good hands with this lawyer."
"I worked with Samantha Ellis at the State Attorney's Office for over five years and tried dozens of jury trials both felonies and misdemeanors with her. She is definitively the most prepared, hardest working and dedicated attorney I have ever worked with. No one will fight harder for you!"
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Experience
Honors
2007
Pro Bono Honors, Florida Coastal School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Managing Partner, Ellis and Bryant, PA
2008 - 2015
Assistant State Attorney, Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Owenby Law, LLC
2006 - 2007
Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic
Associations
2015 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Battery Case Dropped
New Charge Dropped
Education
2007
Florida Coastal School of Law
J.D.
N/A
Stetson University
B.A.
Languages
German
English
Activity
Legal Answers