Matthew Burns Capstraw

Matthew Burns Capstraw

3.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 27 years

Child custody Lawyer at Orlando, Florida, FL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

733 N. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, Florida, FL

About Matthew

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

26 years

25%
Child Support 25%

26 years

25%
Family 20%

I practice primarily family law, including paternity and dependency.

26 years

20%
Appeals 5%

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Marks Law Firm, P.A.

733 N. Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, Florida, FL, 32803

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Matthew Burns Capstraw's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (1)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not recommend

I would not recommend Mr. Capstraw. He did not communicate and update me on the case. We never went to court so I cannot say anything about his performance in court. I tried to close my account and he refused. Charged a lot of money to do basically some emails and a couple phone calls. Still wit...h no resolution. I hired him because of some good reviews but unfortunately I did not have that great of an experience with him.

Posted by Matthew H. | April 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding in all respects

In my search for a reputable law firm to handle my child custody case, I explored my options until I found the Matt Capstraw at the Marks Law Firm. Matt has, through my experience, proven to be compassionate, understanding and patient during the long term process. His legal knowledge and unflappable ...demeanor far surpassed even my highest expectations, and I found that I could count on him to be a trusted adviser.

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Matthew Burns Capstraw's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and seeks to serve his clients interests at all times."

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James Feuerstein

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Capstraw is very knowledgable in the area of Family Law and serves on the Bar's standing committee for the Family Law Rules of Procedures."

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Amy Hamlin

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Award for Collaborative Process Act, Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2011

Family Law Section Chairs Award for Outstanding Merit, Chair's Award for Outstanding Merit

2010

Chairs Special Award of Merit, Florida Bar, Family Law Section

2010

Making a Difference Award, Florida Bar Family Law Section

2009

Chairs Special Award of Merit, Florida Bar, Family Law Section

2003

Award of Merit, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Marks Law Firm

2014 - 2016

Associate, Barry P. Burnette, PA

2002 - 2014

Attorney, Norman D. Levin, P.A.

1998 - 2002

Attorney, Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid

Associations

2016 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Family Law Section Children's Issues Committee

Member

2006 - Present

Domestic Violence Commitee Florida Bar Family Law Section

Member

2005 - Present

Family Rules Committee

Former Chair

2001 - Present

Florida State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Vice-Chair

2014 - 2016

Lake County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Technology Committee Chair

2014 - 2015

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Children's Issues Committee Secretary

2013 - 2016

Executive Counsel Florida Bar Family Law Section

Member

2008 - 2009

Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee

Secretary

2005 - 2015

Florida Bar Family Rules Committee

Former Chair

2000 - 2001

Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Secretary

1998 - 2014

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

St. Thomas University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1995

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Continuing Education Course

Child Support

2017

2017 Family Law Training

Money Matters - Equitable Distribution and Child Support

2013

Floridom Webinar

Family Rules/Law Update

2008

9th Annual Trial Court Staff Attorney’s Association Meeting

Parenting Plans, Time-Sharing, and Interim Equitable Distribution, a Family Law Legislative Update

2005

Annual Meeting of the Florida Bar CLE Seminar

Maximizing your Trial Effectiveness With Technology That Is Already On Your Desk Or Could Be

Languages

English

Activity

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