Holden & Darby, P.A.221 North Joanna AvenueTavares, FL, 32778-3217United States (352) 742-1876 (352) 742-2807

Paul Wesley Darby

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Tavares, FL
Licensed for 12 years

Paul Wesley Darby

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About Paul

I am licensed to practice law in both the Florida state courts, and in the federal courts of the Middle District of Florida, though the focus of my practice is mainly in the state courts relating to civil/domestic disputes and criminal matters. I am a Past President of the Lake County Bar Association, and I am also an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association and the Lake County Teen Court. Additionally, I have previously served on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Bar Association, and have also served as the Chairman of the Lake County Chapter of the UCF Alumni Association.

I earned my Juris Doctor at the University of Florida, College of Law. While at UF Law, I earned a Pro Bono Certificate for assisting members of the community in need of legal services. Prior to attending UF, I earned my undergraduate education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where I was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian History, summa cum laude, with a minor in German Language, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-Prelaw, summa cum laude, with a minor in European Studies.

I will always put a client’s interests before anything else and I will go above and beyond to ensure that my clients receive the best possible legal advice and obtain positive results. I make a point to treat my clients the same way that I would treat a member of my own family.

My office is in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. I am originally from the town of Grant-Valkaria, Florida in southern Brevard County, and I presently live in Clermont, Florida with my children, Gavin and Brynn.

Practice areas

Child custody: 30%
13 years
Divorce and separation: 30%
13 years
Family: 30%
13 years
Domestic violence: 2%
Appeals: 1%
13 years
DUI and DWI: 1%
13 years
Employment and labor: 1%
13 years
Foreclosure: 1%
13 years
Guardianship: 1%
13 years
Landlord or tenant: 1%
13 years
Litigation: 1%
13 years
Probate: 1%
13 years

Languages spoken

English, German

Contact

Holden & Darby, P.A.

221 North Joanna Avenue
Tavares, FL, 32778-3217

Office (352) 742-1876
Fax (352) 742-2807

Website

http://www.holdendarby.com/

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
FL	Member in Good Standing	2009	06/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Partner	Holden & Darby, P.A.	2012 - Present
Associate	Law Office of A.J. Rohe, III, P.A.	2009 - 2012
Legal Extern	Seminole County Attorney's Office	2008 - 2008
Legal Intern	Law Office of A.J. Rohe, III, P.A.	2008 - 2009
Legal Intern	Harris Corporation	2007 - 2007

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Lake County Bar Association	Director	2015 - Present
UCF Alumni Association, Lake County Chapter	Past Chairman	2015 - Present
Lake County Bar Association	Past President	2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida	Admitted to Practice	2011 - Present
Lake County Teen Court	Judge	2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section	Member	2009 - Present
Florida Bar	Member	2009 - Present
Lake County Bar Association	President	2013 - 2014
UCF Alumni Association, Lake County Chapter	Chairman	2013 - 2015
Lake County Bar Association	Director	2012 - 2013

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	2009
University of Central Florida	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2006
University of Central Florida	BA - Bachelor of Arts	2006

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The BEST of the best!

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Posted by anonymous
May 14, 2014

Paul Darby is the best attorney in Central Florida. He goes above and beyond and is very detail-oriented. Not one of those intimidating attorneys. I was impressed by how down-to-earth he was and how caring. I feel like he treats his clients the same way he would treat a family member.

Best lawyer hands down

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Posted by anonymous
May 13, 2014

Mr. Darby is a magnificent attorney. He's helped me with my divorce and has gone above and beyond what I expected. I'm a father and he got me the best possible results. Everything we asked for, we got. If you want an experienced and friendly attorney, look no further. Thanks so much Mr. Darby.

Best lawyer in town

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Posted by Russell
June 17, 2020

Paul Darby has worked miracles for me. As everyone knows in the state of Florida it's a Mother's state and Paul was able to get me custody of my kids back after the mother filed an illegal motion with the court. Paul and his crew found out she had committed perjury and was all over it. If Ever I have to hire a family attorney he is the man I will go to. I highly recommend Paul Darby and his partners. Thank you again Paul for all your hard work you are the best