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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

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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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This attorney has received at least 3 client reviews, and has an average score of 4.0 or higher.

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
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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 - 4 of 4 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 Dan | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gets the job done

Joe worked with me on my divorce settlement. Very excellent experience! If you need a straight shooter to go to bat for you, Joe is the right guy. Fair and conscientious with time and fees.

Posted by Ken | July 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Competent, Confident, and Honest

Family law is a very emotional and contentious process and for some has become very lucrative. So, it was nice to find an attorney who was honest. I needed help in changing my custody agreement and Joe laid out all my options in a manner that put me at ease and helped walk me through all the potent...ial outcomes for my case. He was blunt when I needed to hear it and was critical of my best way forward. I'm a military guy and I like it when people just tell me like it is. Displaying the wisdom of a very seasoned professional, he took time and care with my case ensuring I had good representation. He was focused on the goal and outcome that I wanted to get out of this process. Everything about this process in family law is gut-wrenching, soul-sucking, filled with emotion that you never know which direction the wind will blow and Joe stayed calm and confident through this whole process. For my military brethren, Joe is honest and will tell it to you like it is without any legalese jargon which only serves to make an already stressful moment even more stressful. Joe is the kind of attorney who will work his hardest for you, even the most minor details are things he doesn't overlook. I highly recommend Joe Alvarez and would recommend him to anyone that appreciates honesty and wants an attorney who will work for them to achieve outcomes in the most difficult of situations.

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.

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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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