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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

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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

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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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5 stars 28 4 stars 1
3 stars 0
2 stars 0
1 star 0
Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (16) Family (11) Child Custody (8) Lawsuits & Disputes (5) Mediation (2) Business (1) Child Support (1)
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (23) Case Results (18) Recommendation (11) Communication Style (8) Compassion (8) Professionalism (8) Character & Conduct (7) Cost of Services (7) Practice Area Knowledge (7) Responsiveness (4) Trustworthiness (4) General Knowledge (3) Staff & Support (3) Punctuality (1)

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Charity | March 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

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.

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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!

Posted by Leila | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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.

Posted by Paulo | March 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Helped me in a time of need...

I was going thru a divorce and was struggling deeply. I had paid a lawyer for help with my divorce and had that lawyer take my money and run. I was in a deep hole at this point. Joseph Alvarez was such a blessing to find. He contacted me after I found his law firm and made my life so much easier. He ...said and I quote "I want you to live life without worry of this divorce, you're in good hands." He could not have been more right, he made my divorce, which seemed like an absolute nightmare, seem like it was nothing to worry about at all. He took care of everything and made the process so simple, easy, and care free. Thank you so much Joseph Alvarez! If you're looking for a divorce lawyer, look no further and hire Joseph Alan Alvarez!

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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

Activity

2

Legal Answers

Legal Answers

Q&A

CAN MY DAUGHTER TAKE HER CHILDREN BACK AFTER I HAVE BEEN GIVEN SOLE LEGAL AND PHYSICAL CUSTODY OF ALL 3 OF MY GRANDSONS.?

10 Jun 2017
Q&A

How can I divorce my husband, who is in jail awaiting trial for molesting several children, including our daughter?

07 Jun 2017
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