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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Meaghan | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Free at Last

Ms Lonker quickly & successfully negotiated a divorce between both parties; including child support and child custody arrangements.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Worst lawyer ever

I paid Ms. Lonker 6000 dollars for my divorce and I LOST BOTH OF my houses and my two sons I filled a complaint and I got dismissed and lost all of my money trying to get my money back

Posted by Munib | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 LaToya | April 23, 2015 | Child Custody

Not Your Typical Lawyer

The past year and a half has been the worst time of my life. It is very hard to talk about but, I was accused of neglecting my two children and I am also going through a very tough divorce. In December of 2013 I was arrested for child neglect and while in jail my parents found Ms. Lonker (at that tim...e they thought they were just getting me a lawyer) Long story short I never (NOT ONE TIME) had go in front of a Judge. Ms. Lonker got me into the pre trial intervention program where I had to complete some community service along with a parenting course. After finishing the program MY CHARGES WERE DROPPED! Still dealing with the divorce case, As you can imagine I married a complete idiot! When I was arrested the children were turned over to him by DCF. I am now fighting to get my children back and to get out of this crappy marriage! Even though I am still going through the divorce and custody portion of my case Ms. Lonker has been a wonderful Lawyer. At the time my parents had retained her we thought we would just be getting a typical lawyer but I can tell you Ms. Lonker is not your typical lawyer. She puts her heart into her cases and she really does everything she can for her clients. Ms. Lonker's staff is AMAZING! When Ms. Lonker is not accessible immediatly I take comfort in knowing that Ms. Shawna will relay the message promptly and do everything in her power to help as much as she can. Sometimes when going through this tough case I just need someone to talk to and Ms. Shawna is that person. With Whitney Lonker as my Lawyer I feel secure, confident, and safe! I know for a fact that she cares for my children and I. Even though she is a lawyer she is still a person and I can see and feel her heart and compassion while handing my case. I will definalty recommend her to anyone that needs a lawyer. Just know you will gain a Lawyer and a Friend for a lifetime!

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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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Ian Weldon

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James Farah

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Jonathan Zisser

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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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