Whitney Rae Lonker

Whitney Rae Lonker

3.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

334 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL

About Whitney

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Adoptions, Alimony, Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Separation, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Modifications, Injunctions, Temporary Support, Attorney's Fees, DCF dependency cases

23 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

DUI, Drug Offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, sex offenses, burglary, robbery, rape, murder, attempted murder, worthless checks, battery, assault, aggravated battery, child neglect, child abuse, child endangerment, white collar crimes, fraud

23 years

30%
Estate Planning 20%

We provide Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Pre-need Guardian, HIIPA releases. It's very important for your loved ones to have these documents your wishes to be legally carried out.

23 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lonker Law Group

334 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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Whitney Rae Lonker's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Family

Posted by Anastasia | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

I couldn't do anything to make her better, but reviews can help people don't fall in holes.

Stay away from Whitney Lonker. She will make sure to drag you to an endless nightmare. I found that out too late. I dug out her online reviews 3 years later since I hired her to work on my divorce case. She was torching me for 3 years, just the same as the other victims claimed in their reviews. Ther...e were many people in the same boat if you dig if deep of the cases she handled. I'm not particularly eager to do online reviews, but I have to do this one. I was an immigrant with insufficient English, and the poor acknowledges the American system back five years ago. She faked empathy and kindness at begging, and then she changed to an ultimate person after she received your money and do nothing. She tried several appointments with me, but I have been rescheduled over 50 times in 3 years (I'm not exaggerated), and I only met her twice in life. The first time, make payment; the second time, calm me down, play nice again but do nothing. When she sees this review, I am sure she will reply that I only paid a little money. Well, she offered one payment for one case. Then found out my ex is very difficult to deal with. She won't ask me to pay more or tell me to go somewhere else ( I wish she does that ), at least my case won't take so long. She is proficient in doing this: take the money as much as she can and doesn't care if she can do it. Last year, my boss referred me to the best family law firm in Jacksonville - Lasky law firm. They finally help end this nightmare. They are expensive but worth it. My lesson learned in a hard way: hire a cheap and unprofessional attorney like Whitney Lonker. You actually will end in burning more money and time!

Posted by Patricia | April 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Awesome

Whitney Lonker is a wonderful attorney. She is very patient. She helped us through a nasty family law matter. And her office staff is the best.

Posted by Munib | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family Law - Alot of Money and 15 Months and not even a Court Date.

All attorney are hard to get a hold of, but this attorney, impossible. You can call, email, text, leave messages, visit (she doesn't like that plus she's never there anyway) with out any measure of success. And then, and then... when it is time for money, she will make you an appointment. Fifteen min...utes of fame with Miss Lonker, take your money, until next time... She demanded payments through her office representative or threatens to withdrawal (if you not pay more) - on top of what you have already paid ..or should I Say over-paid considering the results - in return on your investment. I was dealing with a difficult EX about getting custody or visitation for my 2 girls 10 and 4 years old (Now). I thought Whitney was going to help me as she promised, but false hope. I asked her for a refund of some of the money (2,000 out of the 8,500 I paid thus far), but she refuses.. o well lesson learned. Don't waste your time or money with her. This is the truth and nothing but the truth, I will testify in front of anyone to this matter.

Posted by Jeremy | April 29, 2015 | Family

BEST LAWYER IN THE CITY! Not great at returning calls asap though but worth the wait!!!

I just recently used Whitney in a family matter that was balls to the wall! She was AWESOME!!! This is what you think of when you think of a real lawyer. Like the ones you see on t.v.! She wasn't the greatest at returning messages, but she was well worth the wait. I never waited more than a day ...or so, but when you're all emotional, it seems so much longer. I had to understand that I wasn't her only client, and wait my turn, but when she did get back to me, she was awesome. She taught me the process, a lot of law that I still don't really understand, and she was a bull dog in court. I loved it when she started gritting her teeth. Even though family matters are tough and everyone is really on an emotional roller coaster, after I spoke with Whitney, I always just felt better. I really felt like I had a pro fighting for me, and I was right. If you need a lawyer, I would recommend Whitney to everyone.

Posted by Larissa | May 05, 2014 | Family

Whitney Rae Lonker provides HIGH quality legal services with INTEGRITY!

Whitney Lonker is my family lawyer. I am always impressed by her HONESTY, attention to detail, and her willingness TO TAKE TIME TO HELP her clients. She provides HIGH quality legal services with INTEGRITY! I would HIGHLY recommend Whitney to family and friends.

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Whitney Rae Lonker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Madelyn Pittman

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ian Weldon

Unknown lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whitney Lonker is a very experienced, compassionate and knowledgeable attorney. She fights hard for her clients and I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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James Farah

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Whitney is a true advocate for her clients and gives it her all to achieve the best results for her clients."

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Elizabeth Diehl

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Friend

"Ms. Lonker is a zealous advocate and a defender of the civil rights of her clients. She is an intelligent, diligent litigator who will work tirelessly to ensure that justice is done in every case in which she is involved."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Farah

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2011

Up and Coming Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Senior Attorney, Lonker Law Group

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar Ethics Committee

Chair

2009 - Present

Women's Lawyers Association

2007 - Present

American Inns of Court

2003 - Present

Florida Bar

1994 - Present

Screen Actors Guild

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Angel

Case dismissed

State v. Nooney

Defendant removed from sex offender registration list

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Education

2000

Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2012

Clay County Clerk of Court

Filing Child Support Modifications

2011

Continuing Legal Education

Social Media in Litigation

Languages

English

Spanish

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