David L Bonham

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David L Bonham

4.7
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Support ... +2 more

900 N. Palafox St, Pensacola, FL

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About David

Biography

GETTING DIVORCED? NOT GETTING YOUR ALIMONY OR CHILD SUPPORT? WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

NOT GETTING YOUR CHILD SUPPORT? CALL TO SEE HOW WE CAN HELP. NO FEES UNLESS WE GET MONEY FOR YOU.

NEGOTIATING PREMARITAL (PRENUPTIAL) & POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS REQUIRES LEGAL & PEOPLE SKILLS.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

29 years

20%
Child Support 20%

29 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

29 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

When it comes to protecting your future and the future of your family, a premarital agreement is often of paramount importance, especially if you have children from a prior marriage who may need to be protected from a second spouse if things go badly. And who would you want to be your legal guardian if you become partially or totally incapacitated during the marriage? Can you count on your spouse to properly manage your business, your investments and all other financial affairs?

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Family Law Team, PLLC

900 N. Palafox St, Pensacola, FL, 32501

thefamilylawteam.com

Online Presence

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David L Bonham's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Todd | October 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring, Detailed, and Effective for Divorce and Marriage Planning

I have known David Bonham for years professionally, and I know other people who used his services for bitter divorce battles, and they were glad he was on their side. I had the occasion to work with David during my divorce several years ago and also on a premarital agreement more recently. Despite th...e fact that my divorce was amicable (unlike many of the cases he works on), he took careful measures to make sure I was protected. In both of my cases, David explained everything in detail, making sure that I understood the documents that I was to sign. He was easy to work with, responsive to my needs and questions, and I always felt that he cared and had my best interest at heart. I highly recommend David Bonham for both friendly or unfriendly divorces, as well as premarital agreements.

Posted by Maria | September 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Retain services to represent me on child support case.

I retained David to represent me in a complicated child support case, and I am privileged and fortunate to have him represent me. I would highly recommend attorney David Bonham without any hesitation. He represented me on a very difficult child support case. David is very professional, extremely k...nowledgeable in this field, and very pleasant to work with. I always felt well represented, ultimately resulting in positive result for my case. He was always available to answer any questions I had, kept me updated step by step on status of my case. I am streemly greatful for his support and positive end result of my case. David was considerate and would always strive to save the client (me) money whenever possible. His staff was always pleasant and resourceful. THANK YOU DAVID.

Posted by Glenn | May 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I cannot imagine a better Divorce Attorney Than David Bonham!

First and foremost I want to thank David for such an outstanding job at protecting not only myself but for my children and their future. It turns out that David Bonham was more than an attorney who truly cared for his client but knew exactly how to keep me level headed throughout this incredibly stre...ssful divorce. His calm and confident demeanor was very therapeutic which helped me tremendously deal with all the negative emotions I was experiencing during the early stages of my divorce. David was mostly available when I needed to speak with him or returned my messages very quickly. David is a very gifted Divorce attorney who not only knew the laws but also how to prepare for battle. He is a true General in the sense that I was well versed in how to handle my self to create the best outcome in the end. A no nonsense attitude which really helps his clients to remove as much emotions out of the process and treat it like a business transaction. I have learned so much from David throughout this Divorce that I considered myself very fortunate as i have heard so my horror stories from many friends over the years. I was facing a very strong adversarial attorney bent on destroying me. They where met with an even stronger attorney in David who knew precisely how to counter every attack. I wish there were more attorneys like David who is a genuinely good man who cares deeply for the people he represents. David gave over 110% and his attention to detail was so intense that I would consider it borderline compulsive disorder, which in a Divorce is a very good trait. I wanted to write this review because I know how scary and stressful a divorce can be and David turned out to be my hero helping me navigate through this dark time in my life and got the job done right.

Posted by sabrinabalsky4 | April 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

great lawyer

David went above and beyond to help me through a most egregious divorce. He was very responsive always reachable, and had great advice how to handle my situation. I couldn't recommend more highly. Sabrina

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Don’t hire this lawyer!

Poor communication, lack of compassion and dishonesty. Unresponsive, failing to keep me informed about my case, and not transparent about fees.

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David L Bonham's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carolyn Gramlich

Family lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Bonham is highly professional, ethical, knowledgeable, and a zealous defender of his clients while also being respectful to opposing counsel and opposing parties. I currently have the privilege of being his opposing counsel in a very difficult family law case which is in the process of being amicably settled. This is possible only because of his ability to help de-escalate contention. He has a sincere concern for his clients, for opposing parties, and especially for children involved. I am impressed that he is concerned about and acts in the best interest of children and their families which is not always the case in family law. He is relatively new to our community, and we are very fortunate to have him. I hope to have future cases with him and I highly recommend him."

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Zachary Riback

Unknown lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is a superb attorney who will fight relentlessly to secure his clients' interests. I regularly refer my cliens to the Bonham law firm because I know they will be in the best hands. I endorse David without hesitation!"

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Daniel Policastro

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I referred a client to David Bonham for a family law matter in Miami. David worked quickly and tenaciously to obtain an excellent result for the client. I would not hesitate to recommend David to anyone needing a family law attorney in South Florida."

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Winston Cuenant

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David is by the best divorce attorney in South Florida. I not only refer my clients to him but also my family as well."

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Russell Jacobs

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Bonham is the preeminent family law attorney in South Florida. He is a lawyer's lawyer. If I was ever in need of a family law attorney for divorce or child support collection, custody matter, a prenuptial agreement or anything else related to family law there is no doubt for a second whom I would select - - David Bonham, hands down. I had the pleasure to see him obtain results for my clients that were near impossible to achieve. I served as his expert witness in a divorce case related to real estate and watched his command of the court room. He simply out performed, over prepared, and out did his opposing lawyer and won the best result for his client that even she was not expecting. Anyone considering David Bonham for their divorce, child support, custody, prenuptial agreement or any other family law matter would do well to have him on their side."

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David Low

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Oppenheimer

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known David for quite some time and I fully endorse him. His knowledge of the law, upkeep with the changes in policy, and attention to detail, make him an exceptional Family Law Attorney."

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Brian Miller

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David is an exceptional family lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2002

Up-and-Coming Attorney in South Florida, South Florida Legal Guide

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner and President, SUPPORT SOLUTIONS

2007 - Present

MANAGING MEMBER, THE BONHAM LAW FIRM, P.L.

2004 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Rutherford Mulhall, P.A. in Boca Raton

2000 - 2004

Assistant Attorney, AKERMAN SENTERFITT in Miami

1998 - 1998

Case Manager For The Honorable JUDITH KREEGER, Miami-Dade Circuit Court

1998 - 2000

Associate Attorney, MAURICE J. KUTNER & Associates

1997 - 1997

Contract Attorney, Zuckerman Spaeder, LLP

Associations

2001 - 2016

Dade County Bar Association

DIRECTOR

1998 - 2001

Young Lawyers Section, Dade County Bar Association

Director

Education

1997

University of Miami School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1994

University of Texas System, Arlington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1999

Judges and Lawyers Business Valuation Update The Enhanced Value Of "Non-Marital" Stock In A Publicly Traded Company As A Marital Asset

Languages

English

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