W. Michael Hunter

W. Michael Hunter

also known as Michael Hunter

4.1
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 35 years

Immigration Lawyer at Panama City, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

29 E 5th St, Panama City, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Michael Hunter, Attorney at Law

29 E 5th St, Panama City, FL, 32401-3005

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W. Michael Hunter's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allison | November 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Child Custody

Mr. Hunter was hired in my family law case in 2018 to transfer a custody order from Tennessee to Florida. During the case, the other party began to file conflicting and combative motions trying to change the order to their benefit without considering the benefit of the child. Mr. Hunter remained comp...assionate and professional, and helped explain things to both the other party and myself, and came up with a parenting plan, for the child's benefit, to which both parties could agree. Since then, this once long and difficult custody dispute has been resolved and has not reopened, and my child is safe and thriving. I cannot be more grateful for Mr. Hunter's expertise.

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2016 | Criminal Defense

the worst attorney i have ever met

BEWARE !!!first him and his secretary seem nice and caring, but only until they get all their money. He supposed to handle my criminal case, but i haven't heard from him since i paid in full. i left 6 voice mails + many calls just ignored and unanswered. I will never do business with him ever again. ...Very very disappointed, thank God i found another attorney who had to fix everything after him handling my case.

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W. Michael Hunter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Scott

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"By far and away one of the best Lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with. Always prepared, knowledgeable, personable, skilled litigator, wide breadth of experience in a number of fields of law, articulate and very knowledgeable. Excellent Lawyer to co-counsel with."

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Jonathan Dingus

Unknown lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has a lot of common sense, is always prepared, and gets good results for his clients."

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Christopher Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Hunter is a skilled criminal trial lawyer. He can be counted to handle the most complex of criminal matters. He is a principled and ethical attorney who renders sound advice and keen trial strategy. I am pleased to recommend Mr Hunter to all facing criminal charges. He is a quality attorney--and person!"

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Susan Carroll

Family lawyer

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Jonathan Dingus

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carroll McCauley

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert Thompson

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Jefferson Award, Jefferson Award for Public Service

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Michael Hunter, Attorney at Law

2005 - 2009

Partner, Hunter & Lord, P.A.

1995 - 2005

Sole Practitioner, Michael Hunter, P.A.

1994 - 1995

Partner, Nielson & Hunter, P.A.

1993 - 1994

Partner, Gioiello & Hunter, P.A.

1992 - 1993

Associate, Law Office of John L. Gioiello

1990 - 1992

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee

2006 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1999 - Present

Bay County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Past President

1999 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Director

1996 - 1997

Bay County Bar Association

Past President

1995 - 1996

Bay County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1990

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter) Annual Conference

New USCIS Policy Memos Regarding Removal and Requests For Evidence

2012

ESOL Parent's meeting

Immigration issues for parents, students and teachers

Languages

English

Activity

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