Posted by Shawn | June 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Joe is equal parts of head and heart , highly recommend

Going through a divorce is never easy, but having Joseph Alvarez by my side made a world of difference. He was equal parts head and heart—sharp, strategic, and knowledgeable in the law, yet compassionate, grounded, and genuinely human in his approach. He navigated the legal complexities with pre...cision, always thinking several steps ahead, but what truly set him apart was his emotional intelligence. He listened. He understood. And he never lost sight of the fact that this wasn’t just a case—it was my life. In a process that can often feel cold or transactional, he brought empathy without ever compromising on effectiveness. I always felt like I had someone both fighting for me and supporting me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Joseph Alvarez to anyone looking for a divorce attorney who can balance intellect with integrity, and logic with heart.

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Posted by Charity | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney

A Gift from God

Joseph and his team are incredible. I was dealing with a long distance divorce/custody case, with homeschooled children. I'd had a couple of attorneys, only one of whom actually helped, but then things seemed to fall apart. I needed to make some changes because my children were not doing well. Our ...plan hadn't been finalized yet, so time was of the essence. A few other mommas, in a similar situation, recommended Joe. I consulted with a few attorneys, but none of them were willing to really listen. All of them left me feeling hopeless and very triggered. After years of psychological and emotional abuse, I wasn't in a place to be able to handle those types of attorneys. Joe was different. He was careful, calm, kind, and compassionate, but still straightforward with no b.s. I felt safe. I think that's what all of us want, really. Joe stayed in communication with me. He didn't leave me hanging. He kept me informed, answered every question, and was patient through all of it. He didn't yell at me (yeah, that has happened before). He helped me see things that needed to be seen and understand from better perspectives. It was a bonus that we saw eye to eye on some things and I didn't feel like I had to defend myself to him. We were able to come up with a new plan that kept the children's best interests as the top priority and avoid going to trial. I'm truly grateful and blessed. God put him in my path right when I needed it most. I have given his information to several mommas who are in need of help, and will continue to do so.

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Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thank you Joe

Thanks to Joe and his team they helped me reach an agreement without going to court. They led and held my hand the whole way in a very scary and emotional situation. He has great communication and I felt like he really saw and heard me. I know they are very busy but he was always very up to date on ...my case like it was the only one. I would recommend this team for my friends and family’s and anyones’s family law needs.

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Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Thorough and compassionate

Mr. Alvarez and his team did a fantastic job with my custody modification case and thanks to him I was able to reach an agreement that was better than our best day in court. He made the emotional and stressful process easy to grasp thanks to his kind and compassionate demeanor. I know he’s busy but I... always felt like I was his only client! He was always up to date with my case and always a step ahead. I also felt like he had my family’s best interests at heart-High recommend him for all your family law needs!

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Posted by Leila | December 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

I truly don't even know where to begin, finding Mr. Joseph Alvarez was more than a blessing. He saved my life and my babies' lives. He believed in me and gave me hopes from the very first meeting, when over eleven other attorneys told me to get comfortable with the idea of a certain outcome, one that... I wasn't willing to settle for. My kids deserved better. Mr Alvarez was honest, direct, kind and you would have thought it was your brother fighting for your life. If you think your case is difficult and you've heard many "no's" just give this firm a chance to prove them wrong. I owe Mr. Joe so much, he not only won my case and got me more than what I wanted, but he got my kids and I the peace of mind that I will never be able to truly repay. I can probably sit here and talk for hours about how wonderful, professional, and talented Mr. Joe and this law firm are. You will not regret your decision to go with them! Don't let bullies get you scared, you can do this and you will come out successful. Thank you Mr. Joe, from the bottom of my heart, forever grateful that I found you.

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Joseph A. Alvarez

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Joe is equal parts of head and heart , highly recommend

A Gift from God

Thank you Joe

Thorough and compassionate

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

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Joseph A. Alvarez

About Joseph

Biography

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Licensed in Florida for 9 years

Location

Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law

Online Presence

Joseph A. Alvarez's Reviews

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Joe is equal parts of head and heart , highly recommend

A Gift from God

Thank you Joe

Thorough and compassionate

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!!!

Joseph A. Alvarez's Lawyer Endorsements

Experience

Honors

Work Experience

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