Caryn Aughtmon Van Matre

Caryn Aughtmon Van Matre

also known as Caryn A. Van Matre

4.3
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 32 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption ... +3 more

425 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL

About Caryn

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Adoption 10%

Adoptions, including step-parent or relative adoptions, third party adoption, both within the State of Florida and out of state.

10%
Probate 10%

Administration of estates following death of a loved one.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Caryn A. Van Matre, P.A.

425 East Government Street, Pensacola, FL, 32502

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Caryn Aughtmon Van Matre's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Teri | April 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody and adoption

Caryn and Teresa have been there for our family on several occasions for custody and adoption matters. They are top notch! Thank you, Caryn!

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Child Custody

Consultation

Mrs. VanMatre was kind enough to talk to me after my boyfriend/significant other referred me to her via his father who is also an attorney in Milton. Unfortunately, his father doesn’t like me very much, so I was a little hesitant going into this conversation, but my significant other assured me that ...she was there to help me and my children. She started off the conversation by stating that she had zero time, and I should kiss my boyfriend after having The ability to squeeze me in to her very strenuous schedule, and also later stating that she had just met with opposing counsel and she is the exact same technique that she was using on me. liable, slander, disparagement, and basically disregard and callousness for anyone’s feelings and our lives. I responded to each one of her questions with a “yes ma’am”, because it was quite clear to me that she was disinterested in my side of the story. All she wanted was very strange evidence To dispute opposing counsel’s accusations despite my former husband having multiple arrests, and a past of being extremely dishonest. I find it quite strange that she asked me such personal questions while my ex-boyfriend/refer to listen in on our conversation. Fortunately I do have it and will be submitting it to a higher agency to evUnfortunately Mrs. VanMatre stated that she had not received the summons for what I was asking her help, and have a copy of the email being sent to her office. Instead, she stayed on the phone with me without a fee, because of my wonderful boyfriend who “handled the matter prior to our call”. Needless to say, I won’t be hiring her, and I just dump my boyfriend. Seriously, who prays on people and times of weakness? Stay away.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent representation

I highly recommend choosing Van Matre as your legal representative. I very recently hired her to do my divorce and custody. The results were perfect and Van Matre and her staff are easy to talk with and always ready to help if you have any question. They are quick to respond, very friendly, and to ...the point.

Caryn Van Matre

Replied last April 03, 2017

Thank you for your kind words! I really appreciate it!

Posted by Chris | April 06, 2015 | Child Custody

Best Family Lawyer in Pensacola, FL.

Caryn recently helped my wife and I with a step parent adoption. The first phase of this case was to terminate my ex wife's parental rights. This type of case in family law is very difficult. It was a very stressful time for my wife and I. Caryn and her staff were very friendly and helpful during... our experience, at times taking on the role of a mental health counselor. They were always there to put our minds at ease every step of the way. Caryn's knowledge of the law and abilities as a court room lawyer are top notch. My wife and I were both very impressed. Throughout our endeavor I expressed to Caryn that I know that she couldn't guarantee our verdict, but no matter the outcome, I couldn't have been happier with her and her staffs performance. We ultimately got the decision we had hoped for. I would absolutely recommend Caryn Van Matre to be your next family lawyer. She certainly will always be ours.

Posted by Greg | March 23, 2015 | Child Custody

Excellent attorney

Mrs. Van Mater has been representing me throughout a very difficult divorce and child custody case. The opposing party has gone through at least five attorneys in this litigation and have each attempted their own approach to make their client's manipulation of the court system work to their advant...age. Mrs. Van Mater and her staff have systematically worked together in a professional manner resulting in consistent favorable court rulings on my behalf concerning my divorce and custody of my daughter. Mrs Van Mater is extremely knowledgeable and I would certainly recommend her.

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Caryn Aughtmon Van Matre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mary McDaniel

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Karyn and I have had several hottly contested cases together and I can attest that she is a practiced, experienced, and fierce opponent. She's a great attorney."

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Timothy Nusser

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Caryn many times over the past 15 years. She is both competent and pragmatic. She works as a problem solver and she returns my telephone calls which is always the first step to avoiding needless litigation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Rabby

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Caryn is a zealous advocate and a very good attorney."

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Wayne Willis

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mrs. Van Matre for nearly 20 years as a fellow attorney in the practice of Family Law. I am now a Family law Mediator, and mediated many cases for Mrs. Van Matre. She is an excellent attorney, well versed in the law, always prepared to represent her client vigorously and reasonably. I would recommend Mrs. Van Matre to represent any member of my family."

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Craig Vigodsky

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have litigated multiple cases against this lawyer in the past. She does a good job of zealously advocating for her clients and recognizing where common ground can be reached for settling matters when appropriate."

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Mary McDaniel

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Caryn A. Van Matre, P.A.

Associations

1993 - Present

Florida Bar

1993 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Education

1993

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Troy State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Family Law Conference

Divorce From Start to Finish

2016

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Family Law Conference

Divorce From Start to Finish

2015

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Family Law Conference

Divorce From Start to Finish

2014

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Family Law Conference

Divorce From Start to Finish

Languages

English

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