Kelly A Simon

Kelly A Simon

4.5
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, General Practice

814A Shadow Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Aaron B. Wentz, P.A.

814A Shadow Lane, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547

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Kelly A Simon's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jordan | February 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kelly Simon review

I hired Wentz and Simon around April of 2022 to handle my divorce proceeding. To say that it was the absolute BEST CHOICE I made would be an understatement. Kelly Simon was my attorney and she shot me straight through the entire process(abnormally long. April 18th 2022-Jan 21st 2026) never sugar coat...ing the details but always having a plan for how to move forward. Her expert opinion regarding this field is what I truly believe won me primary custody of my daughter and as a father I would trust her in matters involving my child 1000 more times if I ever needed to go back to court. If you need representation for ANY family law related manner, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you contact this office as I'm sure you wont regret it.

Posted by Brendan | November 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not good for child custody

Had a horrible experience with Kelly through the wentz law firm. Ultimately is Wentz fault for giving her the case last minute but she was not fully prepared and failed to disclose import information after the hearing was over. Do yourself a favor and use your money else where.

Posted by Meagan | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent advice

Will use her again in the future. Very impressed by her knowledge and expertise.

Posted by Alvin | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Recommended

I highly recommend Kelly Simon, an associate attorney with the law firm of Aaron B. Wentz, P.A. While driving on Scenic Highway I was rear ended and given a traffic citation for driving with a license that had been expired more than 6 months. The citation was marked criminal violation, court app...earance required. I later learned the violation was a Second Degree Misdemeanor that could result in a fine, criminal record and jail time. To my knowledge, I had no legal defense and became very anxious about the possibility of a criminal record and jail sentence. A few days before my arraignment hearing, I met with and hired Attorney Wentz. Attorney’s Aaron B. Wentz and Kelly A. Simon prevented my court appearance and provided legal representation resulting in an outcome well above my expectations. Ms. Simon kept me updated on the case but did not involve me unless absolutely necessary. She consulted with the prosecutor and arranged for me to enter the Pretrial Diversion Program. MY CASE WAS CLOSED!!!

Posted by Brady | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Family Law

Hello I am a Military father of two with my ex. Kelly was amazing during my multiple modifications of my time sharing and child support case. She is honest and doesn’t fill your head with just the stuff you want to hear. She tells you the facts you need to know and the truth. She fought hard for m...e when the military relocated me. She told me what I needed to do to present a strong case. She is smart calm and knows how to navigate through a stressful hearing. Kelly’s expertise and hard work paid of when I, the father was granted the right to relocate to NC with my two kids. I will always recommend her to anyone in need of excellent representation.

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Stephanie Greaves

Family lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Kelly is an outstanding attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. She is always prepared and a joy to have as opposing counsel on any family law matter."

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Amanda Dietzen

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kelly is a very competent and passionate attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate Attorney, Aaron B. Wentz, P.A.

2007 - 2017

Senior Attorney, Department Of Children & Families

2004 - 2007

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney

Associations

2008 - Present

Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association

Education

2004

Florida Coastal School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2001

University of West Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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