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  • Orlando, FL
  • Licensed for 20 years
Steve W Marsee
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About Steve

Providing competent, effective, responsive & professional representation. Unafraid of any challenge.

Steve W. Marsee is a Sole Practitioner who practices only in Marital and Family law. He attended the University of Miami School of Law, the University of Central Florida where he received his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice. While in the legal studies program, Mr. Marsee worked full-time, took 15 hours each semester (including two summer  terms) and maintained a 4.0 GPA in the legal studies program.


Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Marsee became one of the youngest Chiefs of Police in the Country at the age of 29 after he received National Acclaim as Florida’s most successful Undercover drug Agent while serving as Investigator in Charge of Intelligence and Organized Crime for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. During this career, Mr. Marsee gained valuable experience in negotiating complex issues with a wide variety of people which has greatly aided him in his practice as a Marital and Family lawyer.


Mr. Marsee is a member of The Florida and Washington D.C. bars, U.S. Middle District Courts, the Florida Bar Family Law Section, the American Inns of Court, and a Charter member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court.
Mr. Marsee has personally handled over 1400 Marital and Family Law Cases since opening his own practice just 6 short months after he began his career here in Orlando as a Sole Practitioner in late 2000. His entire staff are all college trained and experienced trial Paralegals who regularly attend hearings and Trials with him to better serve his clients by assisting him in organizing the volumes of evidence and documents that come with the complex cases that he handles.


Before he became an Attorney, Mr. Marsee went through a particularly nasty Divorce
himself. During his case, the Judge complimented his work and asked him why didn’t he hire an attorney. He replied that all the attorneys who were competent and aggressive enough to deal with his case weren’t affordable and the ones he could afford did not seem competent and aggressive enough. The Judge then advised him to attend law school and practice Marital and Family Law and be that attorney that he needed who was competent and aggressive if needed but make his services reasonably affordable so he could help others who were faced with the ordeal of Divorce themselves.


Mr. Marsee prides himself in the fact that he can view other's not just from the facts in their cases, but also drawing on his own experience which greatly helps them deal with their own challenges effectively.


His philosophy is simple. “Vigorously litigate the issues that you feel are justified; concedethe ones which aren’t; attempt to mediate and settle things in between; research both beforehand throughly so you can recognize the difference and at all times, conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner treating everyone you meet with dignity and respect.”


I urge you to contact me for a free consultation should you have need of a Marital and Family Law Attorney who is competent, aggressive (if needed), compassionate and will timely respond toyour and your families needs the way they should be. After all, family law can involve every aspect of your life including your children; your livelihood; your property; your future income and your security. Accordingly, you need a lawyer who not only has the educational experience, but the life experiences necessary to handle not just the legal issues of your case, but who is also capable of dealing with the delicate personal issues and sometimes difficult personalities of the parties involved in Marital and Family Law cases.

Practice areas

OtherUncontested divorceDomestic violenceFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 70%

    7 years

  2. Family: 20%

    7 years

  3. Domestic violence: 5%

    7 years

  4. Uncontested divorce: 2%

  1. Child abuse: 1%

  2. Child custody: 1%

  3. Child support: 1%

Languages spoken

English

Client's Choice 2016

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Contact

4162 Edgewater Dr
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Steve W. Marsee PA

4162 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL, 32804-2232

Office (407) 521-7171

Website

http://www.marseelaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCActive 200210/14/2017
FLMember in Good Standing200004/19/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers3
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2020
Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2020
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2019
Client Champion PlatinumMartindale-Hubbell®2019
Clients Choice AwardAvvo2016
Top One PercentNational Association of Distinguished Counsel2015
Top 100 LawyersThe National Advocates2015
SuperbAvvo2015
10 Best Client SatisfactionAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Divorce AttorneySteve W. Marsee, PA2000 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of CourtMaster2000 - Present
Florida BarMember2000 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember2000 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Florida Police Chiefs AssociationDrugs a Process of DeathN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2000
University of Central FloridaBA in Legal Studies Minor in Criminal Justice1996
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
SeminarsAlimony ModificationN/A
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Lilly v. Lilly, 113 So.3d 155 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013)We won on Appeal and My client was reimbursed for all payments that he was wrongfully forced to pay

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A trustworthy lawyer and legal team

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I was referred to this firm by a friend. Mr. Marsee and his staff were quick to respond to my every need. Steve's legal analysis and capabilities in the courtroom really paid off for me and my family. He is more than reasonably priced and in fact, my spouse's attorney charged more than three times what Steve charged and lost on all points. If you need competent, appropriately aggressive and knowledgeable legal representation, then you will want to hire Steve Marsee.

WELL PREPARED SLAM DUNK !!!!

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Eenie, meenie, miney, moe, Is that the way you feel right now? while trying to make such an important decision. That is the feeling I had when I found myself checking this & various other sites looking for the right representation! That is until my current girlfriend RECOMMENDED HER EX-HUSBANDS attorney. She claimed that Steve left her counsel baffled and speechless. I had already sat down for a few free & paid consultations with other attorneys by this point. When I went in for the initial consultation with Steve, I was immediately impressed and felt comfortable and confident retaining him to represent me. It was a long battle, as she would have it no other way! ( little over 2 years ) Throughout the entire case Steve and his para legal ( Rebecca ) were always there to reassure and even comfort me in this trying time. I never once had to worry about calling or emailing them with any questions, concerns, or changes regarding my case. I knew that Steve wasn't going to nickel and dime me for every little thing! When we went to court Steve surpassed any expectations that I had or hoped for. They presented everything in such a manner that the courts could only RULE IN MY FAVOR! I would definitely recommend Mr. Marsee to any of my friends or family, that find themselves in the unfortunate position we call divorce. Knowing they would receive awesome representation at a fair price and actually get the attorney they hired. I SURE AM GLAD HE WAS ON MY SIDE!

The Best

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First class organization... I hired Steve and never regretted it. With Steve's extensive knowledge of the law and the unmatched experience of his team, I would highly recommend them. Steve and Rebecca were both, professional and patient with the noise that accompanies divorce..Steve held firm and basically predicted the final settlement two week in
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Happily Divorced

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I highly recommend Steve Marsee and his team. The level of professionalism and the standard of excellence shown was by far superior. Pam, the paralegal was supportive, responsive, attentive to all the aspects of my complicated divorce and in the end, the outcome exceeded my expectation. Thank you for helping to open new chapter in my life. Here's to Steve and his Team - CHEERS!!
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Alimony dropped

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This is the second time I've hired Steve Marsee and I have won both times with him. Steve is professional along with his knowledgeable paralegal team that gets back to you right away. Steve was able to get my alimony dropped during mediation after discovering that my ex wife remarried and was denying it. Steve has a great program by charging a flat fee for his services. Steve has been my 3rd lawyer since I originally divorced and I wish I would have found him first because he's really that good. Steve really fights for you and makes you feel comfortable through out the process while fighting for you! Thanks Steve and Rebecca for everything you have done to help me out and providing your legal expertise! 2 for 2!!!
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Steve Did What I Needed To get Done

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Steve delivered as he promised. Honestly, I was skeptical at first because I had been working with other attorneys for many years on a difficult divorce. I learned that I should listen to Steve and let him navigate the waters. He got me what I wanted, he did it as fast as possible and for the cost as discussed. No complaints, only praise and I should also mention his team is as good as he is, they were very communicative, no problem hearing from them on the weekends or even in the middle the night. I highly recommend Steve!
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The Best In Central Florida

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I have been divorced since 2004 and was hammered by my ex-wife and, her lawyer and the judge. My final judgement was almost non modifiable. I was cautioned by other attorneys not to take the case to court as it would result in spending money needlessly. Steve Marsee changed my mandatory payments and got an end date to the "Alimony For Life." He was honest, transparent, aggressive and protective. I would recommend him anyone and everyone who has a Florida Family Law concern.
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Best Divorce Lawyer

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Steve was the consummate professional from start to finish. Other lawyers charged me money for an initial consultation and then offered no hope of any help. Steve offered a free consultation immediately and then proceeded to craft an effective strategy. He charged a fair flat fee and never wavered. His entire office was on the ball all the time. And they were able to get me a successful outcome.
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Ready to fight for you

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My ex was overly controlling and financially and emotionally abusive and had gotten used to successfully using scare tactics and manipulation to win. Steve took over my case from another attorney who was just not up to the challenge of facing my ex or his attorney, who needed to understand that they couldn’t win by being pushy and demanding. If you have a narcissist for an ex, you know that you are in for a tough battle during a divorce – most judges, mediators, or other attorneys will fall for their act, not to mention that their ever-changing moods and desire to inflict pain prolong the process and add to unnecessary costs. Steve was more than able to see through the torrential hassle that was going to be thrown at us and navigate through it using cool logic and an impressive history of expertise. His ability to articulate and appear level-headed in front of a judge is impressive and you feel assured that you will come out ahead or at least in a fair position. Especially in the face of an ex and opposing counsel who have stolen money and are fighting to keep it and who use even special-needs children as bargaining chips instead of wanting to do what is best, Steve’s ability to reason and argue are needed in the heat of a battle. I will never forget when opposing counsel broke down crying in front of the judge! When you’re looking for a lawyer and are facing a truly terrifying situation, you want to know that your attorney isn’t just seeing the dollar signs. Steve understood that I had been taken advantage of for years and manipulated and scared into giving in and helped to protect the things that were most important to me (my children and their future). The divorce is final, but this fight will never truly be over, and I know that I will always have an incredible resource to turn to.
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Best in Orlando

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Steve helped me get my divorce done after another attorney who had the highest ratings on AVVO did not. He jumped in to the fray and got a stalled divorce to move along and settle without going to court. I had so many court hearings for contempt and changing of the actual divorce trial. It was like date roulette with my first attorney. I so wish I had hired him first, would have saved me years of waiting and stress for myself and my daughter.
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Andrew Nickolaou, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 13, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Marsee is a true professional and a pleasure to work with on cases in efforts to reach positive resolutions. He is an asset to the central Florida family law community.

Meghan McShane-Davis, Family Attorney on Nov 30, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

Steve is a great attorney and advocate for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about the law. Steve is a pleasure to work with.

Thomas Holden, Family Attorney on Jun 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Paul Darby, Family Attorney on Jun 26, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Marsee. He is a top-notch attorney in this community whom I admire.

Nicholas Congelossi, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Steve is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful person. I wholeheartedly recommend his services as an attorney!

Thomas Rhodes, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Steve Marsee is rated preeminent by his clients, as reflected in lawyers.com. Mr. Marsee is aggressive when necessary, yet always respectful in his dealings with other lawyers and the courts. He is conscientious and dedicated in the preparation of his clients' cases, and knowledgeable of the law. Mr. Marsee is dedicated to serving and protecting the best interests of his clients.

Joe Castrofort, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Marsee is an excellent attorney, I've know him for over 13 years. I have had opportunity to see him in court, and have been impressed with his demeanor and results...

Ashley Filimon, Family Attorney on Jun 25, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have had the opportunity to see Steve in a court room and to know Steve in the legal setting outside of court. He is diligent and knowledgable. He strongly advocates for his clients and completes all of the necessary case research to bring his clients the latest benefits of recent legal rulings. Steve is governed by what is right for his clients and is not easily swayed by others but instead fights for the best outcome for his clients.

Joseph Knape, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Steve is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. He spends the extra time needed to research and understand all of the issues that may complicate an emotional situation. I would recommend Steve to anyone seeking a divorce case in Orange or Seminole County.

Michelle Barry, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I have enjoyed working as opposing counsel on a number of dissolution matters with attorney Marsee, who demonstrates a high level of integrity and honesty while we work toward resolution on behalf of our respective clients.

Mark Skipper, Family Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Steve is an excellent lawyer who is a tireless advocate for his client and well versed in the law.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Steve. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Jeffrey Sunday, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have enjoyed working with Steve on several cases. He is direct and honest. Steve knows the law and advocates well for his clients

Ophelia Bernal-Mora, Child custody Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Marsee is a strong advocate for his clients and the utmost professional.

Eric Barker, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Steve Marsee is dedicated to providing excellent representation to his clients and he is very well respected in the legal community. I would highly recommend him to a friend or family member.

Vickie Benson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve for over 23 years. We worked together on many cases when he was in law enforcement and I was an Assistant State Attorney in Volusia County. Excellent attorney. He has done an excellent job on all referrals to his firm.

Francis Remsen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer.I have been opposing counsel with Steve on numerous cases. He is always aggressive in representing his clients and a great litigator in the Court Room. He is always professional to deal with and I recommend him highly.

Melissa Stockham, Family Attorney on Jul 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Steve is largely recognized in the legal community as one of the foremost authorities in family law. He has earned that reputation for good reasons. He is very knowledgeable about family law, and always treats all actors in the legal system with respect.

Maximilian Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 25, 2013
Relationship: Friend

I've known Steve for almost 10 years - ever since undergrad at UCF. He's an excellent lawyer and a close friend. I endorse this lawyer.

Earl Maxwell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 6, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I found him to be very professional and competent on a matter where he was opposing attorney.