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also known as Frances Susannah Collins
Ms. Collins is a graduate of Jacksonville's Episcopal High School and a fourth-generation graduate from Converse College in South Carolina, from where she holds two Bachelor's degrees and a concentration in Russian and European History. She is a 2002 graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law and is a local Family Law Attorney who has been in practice since October 2002, focusing primarily on Family Law Issues, which include Divorce, Paternity, Child Support, Alimony, Timesharing issues, Domestic Violence, Parental Kidnapping, Termination of Parental Rights, and Enforcement and Modification Proceedings. She is a Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and a Partner at the Jacksonville firm of Robinson Collins.
Ms. Collins is a Barrister in the Florida Family Law American Inns of Court, a Member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Jacksonville Bar Association, where she is a past Director of Continuing Legal Education and the former Co-Chair of the Family and Children Section. She is licensed to practice in the Middle District of Florida's Federal Court.
Ms. Collins was a Board Member, and is a Past President, of the Jacksonville Women Lawyer's Association. She served on the Board of the Florida Women Lawyer's Association and is currently the Vice President of the Board of Missing Link, a non-profit organization which assists victims of domestic violence move the Courts for a Dissolution of Marriage from their abusive spouse. Ms. Collins is an active pro bono attorney volunteer for the Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and Three Rivers Legal Aid. She speaks as a Lawyer in Libraries, volunteers at the downtown Veteran's Administration, The Wounded Warriors Project, Hubbard House and Rethreaded, participates in the inner-city Ask-A-Lawyer events, lectures at the Legal Aid Office in downtown Jacksonville and Orange Park and is a Justice Teacher in the Duval County Public School system.
She is a staunch supporter of Veteran's rights and of children's rights.
Ms. Collins was formerly a United States National Park Ranger and is a published Novelist and a locally-known Artist. She coached sports for years and is the proud Mother of four children.
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Acquired: 2002
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1604 Stockton St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Erica | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional, highly effective, and compassionate
Working with Susannah Collins on my divorce was an entirely stream-lined and focused experience. Her comprehensive knowledge of Florida and nationwide statutes was impressive, as was her dedication to providing favorable results for her clients. Additionally, Susannah's philanthropic endeavors reflec...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Representation
Ms. Collins provided excellent counsel, advice and guidance throughout my entire process. She was responsive to my needs but was a great backstop in what always is a very difficult and stressful time. Her knowledge and experience were indispensable. Other than her professionalism and expertise, she i...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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Mrs. Collins was an absolute pleasure to work with and a consummate professional. She was timely with all aspects of my case; responsive to my court documents/petitions/questions; intelligent and extremely knowledgeable on all matters related to her specialty; and most importantly she was an advocat...
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding family law attorney
Susannah was the consummate professional in handling an issue that required a quick response. She was innovate in her thinking and delivered a positive result. I would highly recommend her.
Posted by Rachel | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
...till the rest of my life I will thank God for her!
I met Susannah in most difficult time of my life, when I hide from my abusive and violent husband and no one want to represent me in court... I begged God to send me a lawyer! She chose to help me with my divorce case when I didn’t expect... Later on I learned that Ms. Collins is a passionate, a d...
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2018
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2017
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2016
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2015
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2014
Leaders in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2013
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2013
Leaders in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2011
Pro Bono Service Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid
2014 - Present
Partner, Robinson Collins
2009 - 2014
Managing Partner, The Law Office of F. Susannah Collins, P.L.L.C.
2007 - 2009
Associate, The Law Office of David Craig Calley, P.A.
2002 - 2007
Attorney, The Florida Family Law Criminal Research Group, P.L.L.C.
2019 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2018 - Present
Missing Link of JacksonvilleVice President of the Executive Board
2017 - Present
Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtBarrister
2017 - Present
Missing Link of JacksonvilleMember
2011 - Present
Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2009 - Present
U.S. Middle District; Fourth Judicial Circuit BarMember
2003 - Present
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Jacksonville chapter)Member
2002 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2015 - 2016
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2014 - 2015
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
2014 - 2015
Jacksonville Bar Association, Continuing Legal EducationCo-Director
2013 - 2014
Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtExecutive Board Member
2013 - 2015
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law SectionCo-chair
2013 - 2014
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Jacksonville chapter)Chapter Representative
2012 - 2013
Jacksonville Bar Association, Continuing Legal EducationDirector
2011 - 2016
Jacksonville Women Lawyers AssociationExecutive Board Member
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish