Joseph A. Alvarez

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Joseph A. Alvarez

also known as Joe Alvarez

5.0
33 reviews
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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #850, Jacksonville, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Adoption 5%

5%
Child Support 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2021
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law

1200 Riverplace Blvd., Suite #850, Jacksonville, FL, 32207

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Joseph A. Alvarez's Reviews

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Posted by Michelle | April 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate and Professional

Working with Joe was a pleasure from day 1. After a terrible experience with another firm, I was very skeptical coming onboard. Joe quickly diminished all fears as he explained my options to me, walking me through each step. Joe was aggressive as I needed him to be, given my situation and opposing... council. He was clear and concise, respecting my wishes as well as protecting my future and my best interest. Joe has a gift for making a seemingly impossible situation become minimal! I found myself fully trusting his advice and deferring all communications to him which was a true blessing! I never felt like a number or just another client with Joe, I always felt like he truly cared, and my case mattered. The final outcome of my divorce far surpassed my expectations because I hired Joe and his firm.

Posted by Steve R | May 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Couldnt have been any better

Joseph has been a savior for my divorce and dealing with my extremely difficult and unstable ex-wife. I have been through a few lawyers and was not getting the assistance I needed. That ended when I was recommended to visit the Zisser law firm as I knew that was one of the top firms in Jacksonville f...or family law. His best quality is what another lawyers struggle with... Communication. I understand that lawyers are busy but the uncertainty of knowing what is going on is important and Joseph seems to understand that. He always had the best interest of my child and is very knowledgeable about the process. Also, he is equipped with some of the best resources in the business working with the Zisser law firm. Cost is reasonable and well worth it. I highly recommend Joseph Alvarez.

Posted by Allen | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great in the courtroom, average outside

Joseph made it sound like we had a strong case for making me the sole educational authority but failed to mention until nearly one year later what this would entail. To prove this we'd need multiple witnesses, grade reports, and written statements to the minor's educational detriment, all of which w...ould be extremely expensive. However, Mr. Alvarez was exceptional in the courtroom and managed to persuade the judge to lift an injunction, restore my living arrangements, and visitation rights. Three stars for the communication, which oftentimes felt lacking, but five stars for the injunction. Average it out and that's four

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Shannon Haberle

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Friend

"Joe is an excellent attorney who puts the needs of his clients before his own. Joe's passion for his profession and dedication to his clients is evident by his great work and favorable results. I would definitely recommend Joe to anyone faced with a family law issue"

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Eric Melendez

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2022

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

2021

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Sussman, Johnson & Alvarez Family Law

1900 - Present

Associate, Zisser Family Law, PLLC

Associations

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Executive Committee

Education

2016

Florida Coastal School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Valdosta State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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