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also known as Dina Foster
Dina Foster is a family law attorney and certified Florida family mediator. She is experienced in handling all matters relating to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, adoption, property division and prenuptial agreements. Dina is trained in Parenting Coordination as well as Collaborative Practice which provide problem-solving alternatives for divorce and custody litigation. Dina also practices in the area of Wills, Probate and Probate/Trust litigation. She is a member of the Family and Elder law sections of the Florida Bar.
Dina donates pro bono services to the Legal Aid Foundation and Legal Services of North Florida. She received the Volunteer of the Year Award for the Legal Aid Foundation of Florida Thunderdome program in 2016. She participated in the Dancing with the Stars two consecutive years for Legal Services of North Florida.
Prior to moving to Florida in 2013, Dina was appointed by the Governor of North Carolina to the District Court bench where she presided over all family and domestic relations cases for more than 14 years. She founded a truancy court in her judicial district and helped create court services for substance abuse and mental health treatment. Dina was also presented with the Order of the Old North State by the Governor of North Carolina, in recognition of her services to families and children as a District Court Judge in the State.
Dina received her B.A. from the University of the South and her Juris Doctorate from Mercer University. Dina began her legal career in North Carolina as a private attorney and concentrated her practice on family and juvenile law matters. She became a N.C. state prosecutor and prosecuted crimes against children.
Dina is currently licensed in North Carolina and Florida.
She resides in Tallahassee with her husband and children.
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Chat withState: Florida
Acquired: 2014
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1991
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Po Box 10095, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2095
215 South Monroe, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL, 32302
3 Client Reviews
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Posted by Sharon | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent and efficient
I just LOVE Dina and Nancy. I had a bitter ex who just would not stop. About 8 years after divorce, I hired Dina on recommendation from a friend who also hired her. Dina ended the fighting and settled things once and for all in June 2019. And she did it very efficiently! I have had peace ever since....
Posted by anonymous | March 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Wonderful experience
I hired Dina after a friend recommended her and I have been very thankful for that recommendation. Dina is professional, kind, understanding, and most importantly knowledgeable. She has handled a very difficult situation wonderfully.
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Gray
Excellent lawyer who is also really easy to talk to and get along with. She understood my situation and was open to all ideas.
"Dina is simply the best of the best. She perfectly balances being compassionate with her clients and telling them the reality of their cases. I would recommend her to anyone!"
"I have had several cases against Dina and I’ve used her as a mediator on several other cases. She is always well prepared and a good advocate for her client. I highly recommend her as an attorney and mediator."
Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 09
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Dina has been the opposing attorney on many cases, from cooperative family resolutions to highly contested, high conflict parenting cases. She is well versed in family law, highly respected in the legal profession, and an exceptional advocate for her clients."
Family lawyer
2016
Thunderdome Volunteer of the Year, Legal Aid Foundation
2013
Order of Old North State, State of North Carolina, Pat McCrory, Govenor of North Carolina 2013
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Judge of the Year, Region C Criminal Justice Advisory Board North Carolina
N/A
Citizen of the Year, Shelby North Carolina Civitans
2015 - Present
Partner, Pennington PA
2013 - 2015
Attorney, Keefe Anchors & Gordon
1999 - 2013
District Court Judge 27B Judicial District, State of North Carolina
1995 - 1999
Assistant District Attorney, State of North Carollina
1991 - 1995
Attorney, Bridges & Gilbert
2019 - Present
Tallahassee Women Lawyers AssociationPresident
2015 - Present
Tallahassee Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Legal Aid FoundationMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1991 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
1991 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
1991
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1987
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Legal Answers
Can my mother whom I had signed temporary custody over to years ago in agreement that it was only for a bit. She took him abroad
19 Apr 2021
How many days does it take to get an answer back when I file a Motion for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint/Petition ?
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Can I call child support to ask them to serve papers in jail?
19 Mar 2021