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 | Compassion

Posted by Anastasia | November 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Carl | October 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best criminal defense attorney!

I was facing serious felony charges. I had never been in trouble before and didn't know what to do or where to turn. Obviously, this situation turned my life upside down. I thought I was going to lose my wife, my house and my business but the first time I talked to Whitney I instantly felt relief! Sh...e sat down and met with me to discuss my case within 24 hours of my first phone call. She immediately got to work on my case and met with the prosecuting attorney to discuss my case. She knew exactly how to handle my case and how to present it to the prosecutor. She managed to get all my charges dropped and I couldn't be happier. Whitney and her assistant, Shawna treated us like family. They were on top of my case at all times. If you are in need of an attorney, you definitely need to call Lonker Law Group.

Posted by Barry | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My experience with Whitney Lonker as my attorney

In life no one wants to face criminal charges, and it's even more stressful and painful when it's your child. So for me and my family, during one of the most trying, stressful and also scary times of our lives, I do feel that it was Divine intervention that I was referred by a friend to Whitney Lonke...r. My son was facing criminal charges involving a traffic accident and the out look was bleak. My son's freedom and also his career was at stake. But I am eternally grateful for the effort, the time, the concern and the passion that Whitney Lonker displayed. To have an attorney who really "cared" meant so much to us, and her competency was even stronger than her compassion. The knowledge she displayed was something to behold and did wonders for our confidence that we had the "right" person to handle this situation. But the cherry on top was her tenacity. A stunningly beautiful lady, compassionate to our situation and equally concerned, who was clearly capable in legal aspects, was also tenacious.. She had the tenacity of a warrior. Never wavering and standing firm each time we had a court date. I apologize if this is too long but what Whitney Lonker, Attorney at Law, did for my son is hard to say in a few words. in fact, I could say much more. But I will close with this: to this day, we are so thankful that it was Whitney Lonker who we chose to represent us in our darkest hour.. She delivered.. And then some, and I would recommend her, and have recommended her, to anyone I know who's in need of legal representation..

Posted by Garnett | April 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

She took the fear from my shoulders

I was nervous...about everything. From getting a divorce to even meeting with a lawyer. Whitney shouldered my fear & guided me through the very emotional divorce process with the utmost compassion, truth & ethics. She was aggressive when she needed to be & I really know she had my true best interests... at heart. She guided me through the law like a teacher & held my hand like a friend. I feel forever indebted to her for always making me feel cared for & important. If you follow her advice, she will not lead you astray. I recommend her to everyone who needs anything in law.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2012 | Personal Injury

Satisfaction Guaranteed! Awesome Lawyer!

I hired Whitney in a personal injury case. I got rear ended and was injured terribly. Whitney came to my house personally each time we had to meet so that I didn't have to feel any more pain than necessary or go through the pain of traveling to her office. She truly cared for my best interests and... the interests of my family. She kept me informed every step of the way and fought hard to recover what I deserved. I am so glad that I chose Whitney as my representative. Although we met as lawyer and client, we ended up as friends. She is really unconventional and wonderful. I would definitely recommend that you use her as she is really a great person.

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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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