Tonya C. Petermann

Tonya C. Petermann

4.5
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family

139 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

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Law Offices of Tonya C. Petermann

139 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548-5050

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Tonya C. Petermann's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Greed monster

Lots of unnecessary expenses and billable hrs for needless billable hours to subpoena information that was readily available to my ex online.

Posted by Eric | September 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Father trying to get divorced

Have only seen Tonya once even after asking for meetings. Was consistently double billed. And now 7700 In charges later still not divorced and have no new court date. Charged 400 to drive from fort Walton to Milton. Upon multiple charges but still have never seen Tonya other than the first time

Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2018 | Family

DO NOT USE TONYA PETERMAN FOR CHILD CUSTODY/SUPPORT, ESPECIALLY MILITARY

Has no idea what she is doing in family law let alone with military issues. I did all the work and would still get billed! Staff is rude and make mistakes on documents constantly.

Tonya Petermann

Replied last November 11, 2015

I'm sorry that you didn't include your name in this review so that I could accurately respond to your negative review. Either way, we wish you all of the best!

Posted by Judy | November 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

A lifesavor at a difficult time

I was given the name of Mrs Petermann by two co-workers who have used her services in the past. They were both very happy with her so I went and met with her. I found her to be very understanding during one of the most difficult times in my life. She did not sugarcoat anything but told me what I was ...facing, what the laws were in Florida especially regarding military law and long term marriages.She was very knowledgeable, always returned my calls and emails within a reasonable amount of time, kept me up to date with copies of everything she filed on my behalf. I can't imagine going through this process by myself. She saved my financial future. I got what I was entitled to and not what my ex thought I was entitled to. I would recommed Tonya, Angela and the whole staff to anyone seeeking a divorce attorney.

Tonya Petermann

Replied last November 11, 2015

Judy, thank you for your review...but your stars don't match your review!! We hope that AVVO will allow you fix the star review!!! Anyway, thank you for the review...it was an absolute pleasure working with you!! We hope that you are continuing to do well!!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Agree with reviews

I have to agree with the other one star reviews. Not organized, charges were bogus and when I'd get a call or email for something already submitted, they'd add a charge for that too. Waste of time and a LOT of money. She was 45 min late to our meeting with his lawyer too, and yet I still paid for the... whole thing. In court sounded great, then I thought about it later- she didn't get me anything out of it. I changed lawyers and was so much happier. Wish I would have done that $30,000 prior! Her legal assistants are horribly rude and she has gone through so many, yet she allows them to all be rude to her clients.

Tonya Petermann

Replied last November 11, 2015

I'm sorry that you did not include your name in this review so that I could accurately respond to same. Nonetheless, I will do my best to respond.. I have had highly contested custody cases that did not cost anywhere near $30,000! Therefore, I believe the amount you say you paid the office is a little over exaggerated in an attempt to reflect negatively on the office. If anyone from our office was late, I'm sure there was a reason such as family emergency or illness as our clients are our 1st priority! Further, clients are only charged for actual time spent on their case, therefore, you were not charged for the time that no one was actually working on your case! The legal assistant, Angela, has been with the office for over 19 years. Our office does our best to be as professional and courteous as possible, however, we will defend ourselves if we are being accused of not doing our jobs..perhaps you find that rude. We are sorry that you did not attempt to resolve your feelings directly with our office prior to posting your negative review! However, we continue to wish you all the best!!!

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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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