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Amanda graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL with an honors degree in Foreign Languages and English Literature. In 1996, Amanda earned my law degree at the University of Miami Law School and joined the Florida Bar in 1996. Amanda, along with her law partners, became a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in Orange County, FL in 1996, as an Assistant State Attorney, trying all types of criminal cases, including juvenile, DUI, theft, battery, domestic violence, aggravated battery, sexual crimes, stalking, manslaughter and murder.
In 1999, Amanda became a founding partner of Jacobson, McClean, Chmelir & Ferwerda, now JC&F , specializing in family law (divorce, paternity & child support) and criminal defense. In the past 17 years, Amanda and the firm has successfully represented hundreds of divorces, paternity cases, child custody matters, child support hearings and modification proceedings, in addition to hundreds of criminal defendants.
Amanda’s representation focuses on skill, preparation and an aggressive resolution for her clients. Whether in mediation or in the courtroom, Amanda ensures her clients receive the highest level of communication, legal advice and legal action.
From spouses seeking division of family corporate businesses, complex custody, relocation cases and out of state actions, Amanda and her firm has the resources and skills to ensure that your interests are fully protected.
In criminal cases, Amanda offers the same skilled experience, recognized by her clients for almost two decades. As a former prosecutor, Amanda is able to immediately evaluate her clients’ defenses and offer a strategy to answer the evidence offered against them. From complex federal conspiracies to a simple misdemeanor, Amanda’s experience and knowledge enable her to aggressively defend her clients in any criminal matter.
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28 years | 1,000 cases
28 years | 1,000 cases
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Acquired: 1996
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351 E State Road 434 Ste A, Winter Springs, FL, 327082648
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Posted by Nancy | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing to work with and highly recommend
I wish I had found Amanda from the beginning of my divorce case. My case was at a standstill and she took on and got the case back on track. She was very thorough with the case review and listened to what was most important to me in the case. She is honest, knowledgeable and an excellent litigator. ...
Posted by CRT | October 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Straigh Foward, Honest and Knowledgeable
Divorce is probably one of the most difficult times in a personal life as your world is turned upside down in a matter of minutes. The process of divorce is a complex issue, specially of you have kids, property, retirement accounts, ect. However, Amanda was a life saver as her approach to your case...
Posted by Clare | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceeds expectations
I could not be happier with my choice of attorney. Amanda is everything you could ask for. I needed help with a paternity/custody case and some criminal allegations. Her experience, confidence and manner in the courtroom gave me huge peace of mind. She was always available anytime I had questions and...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing in the courtroom and for high conflict couples
Amanda has represented me for over three years now. She is professional, honest, direct, succinct, and relevant. She will not waste your time and will present the facts as they are relevant to your situation. She can examine and cross-examine in the courtroom with professionalism, relevance, berevity...
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable counsel
I hired Amanda to handle my divorce. Fortunately, it was not a complicated matter, but Amanda never made me feel like my case was too small for her to take on. She always kept me informed, and went above and beyond helping me navigate the legal process. Amanda is both tough and compassionate. I wou...
"I worked with Amanda for several years on family law cases along with mediating her cases. She is always fully prepared. Amanda does an outstanding job representing her clients when I mediate her cases. She has an extraordinary command of the variables in family law cases and is able to obtain great results for her client, even in the most difficult cases."
"I have mediated numerous times for Ms. Jacobson. She represents her clients in a zealous manner. She knows the finer points of law and is able to easily identify practical solutions to even the most complicated family law cases. At all times, she really listens to her client and if at any time Ms. Jacobson even suspects that the client does not fully and completely understand each issue, she stops the entire process and ensures the client understands and is able to fully participate in the mediation. Ms. Jacobson is very experienced in trial court if mediation does not result in an Agreement. I endorse this attorney."
"Amanda Jacobson is truly an excellent lawyer. She is extremely intelligent and knowledgeable about in the areas of criminal defense and divorce. She has an excellent reputation amongst other lawyers in her fields of practice and is always prepared for hearings and trials. Perhaps above all else, Amanda has a sterling work ethic and is passionate about her work. I highly endorse Amanda Jacobson."
"Amanda is a well respected attorney in the community. Her years of experience in family law and criminal law matters allow her to be an outside of the box problem solver for her clients. She is compassionate, thorough, creative, and extremely knowledgeable. I'm always happy to have her as opposing counsel. I absolutely endorse this lawyer."
"Amanda is a determined, extremely capable attorney. A strong advocate, yet she also tries to amicably resolve disputes for her clients without the unnecessary time and expense of protracted litigation. I heartily endorse her. I want her in my corner and so should you."
"I endorse this lawyer because she exemplifies the proper standard of professionalism for an attorney. She is always prepared; courteous to her clients and opposing counsel; and always acts in good faith. Amanda is a lawyer who refuses to waste anyone's time for frivolous actions. Amanda represents her clients the right way with correct legal advice. She is an asset to the Bar. Younger attorneys would certainly learn from Amanda."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Certificate of Distinction, Legal Aid Society
2004
Top Instructor, Law Enforcement Academy
2003
Top Instructor, Law Enforcement Academy
2001
Top Instructor, Law Enforcement Academy
1998
Certificate of Achievement, U.S. Customs Agency
1996
Most outstanding member, University of Miami School of Law Moot Court Board
1993
Honors Degree in Foreign Languages, Rollins College
2008 - Present
Certified Family Law Mediator, Amanda R, Jacobson, Mediator
1999 - Present
Founding Partner, Jacobson, Chmelir & Fewerda
1999 - Present
Founding Partner, Jacobson, McClean, Chmelir & Ferwerda
1998 - 2004
Adjunct Professor, VCC Law Enforcement Academy
1996 - 1999
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Orange county
1994 - 1996
Certified Legal Intern, State Attorney's Office Orange County, Florida
2016 - Present
Jewish Academy of OrlandoCo-President
2014 - Present
Middle District Grievance CommitteeCommittee Member
2014 - Present
Jewish Academy of OrlandoVice President
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaMember
2009 - Present
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtAssociate
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Jewish Academy of OrlandoBoard Member
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaMember
1996 - Present
Florida BarMember
1995 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
2004 - 2009
Holocaust Memorial Resource CenterBoard Member
1998 - 2003
George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of CourtBarrister
Jury Trial
Jury Trial
Client awarded majority of assets and substantial alimony.
2008
Certified Family Law Mediator
1996
Juris Doctor
1993
Bachelor of Arts
2010
2005
French
Italian
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