Josue Manuel Merino

Josue Manuel Merino

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Lawsuits & Disputes, Bankruptcy & Debt

8236 Lee Vista Blvd. Ste D., Orlando, FL

About Josue

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Establishment of and Disestablishment of Paternity, Child Support, and Family related matters

14 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

Real Estate Law, Foreclosure, Landlord/Tenant Law, Probate, Quiet Title Actions, Deed preparation, Escrow Disputes, Powers of Attorney

14 years

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 15%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankrtupcy

14 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Forest Lake Law, P.A.

8236 Lee Vista Blvd. Ste D., Orlando, FL, 32822

Forest Lake Law, P.A.

628 N. Bear Lake Rd, Apopka, FL, 32703

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Josue Manuel Merino's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carolyn | April 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Profesionalismo y resultados excelentes”

Quiero expresar mi más sincero agradecimiento al abogado Josué Merino por el excelente trabajo que realizó en mi caso. Desde el primer momento demostró ser un profesional con amplio conocimiento, seguridad y mucha experiencia. Lo que más destaco de él es que va directo al grano, es claro, honesto ...y siempre enfocado en obtener los mejores resultados. Me sentí respaldada en todo momento y muy satisfecha con su labor. Sin duda, es un abogado que sabe exactamente lo que hace. Lo recomiendo ampliamente a cualquier persona que busque un servicio legal de calidad, responsabilidad y compromiso.

Posted by CINTIA ALBUQUERQUE | July 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent professional, amazing human being!

Attorney Josue Merino handled my divorce case for over two years. He is not only a highly knowledgeable and skilled professional but also an incredible human being. Throughout the entire process, he treated me with genuine compassion and was always available to answer my questions. I am deeply gratef...ul for his support during such a difficult time in my life. His staff was also exceptional—kind, attentive, and professional.

Posted by Adnan | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Excellent, Amazing and Brilliant

Mr. Merino and his team is amazing. When I hired their services my house was in foreclosure case and was with another attorney for over two years. We were not getting anywhere, and then with the help of Mr. Merino and his brilliant team we were able to get a short-payoff settlement that we could meet..., and hence the case resolved. MyLinda who works with Mr. Merino is also great at what she does. She was able to save help us save extra money in getting the payoff amount to an affordable level. Throughout this process they communicated well, answered our inquiries patiently, helped us in mediation and were there when we needed them. Many thanks to Mr. Merino and his team. Would highly recommend, to someone who is in our position and need a great attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Extremely Attentive and Effective

We hired Josue for a Bankruptcy case and he was very professional in handling the complex situation we were in. From the start he was attentive, reachable and "on it". We were able to solve the bankruptcy two years ahead of schedule and we could not have resolved it so quickly without his help.

Posted by Jeremias | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Excelent

Excellent lawyer. We hire Attorney Merino services and receive a quality result.

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Josue Manuel Merino's Lawyer Endorsements

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Carlos Martin

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roberto Vazquez

Litigation lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I personally recommend Mr. Merino and his firm for anyone in need of legal assistance. I have referred clients to him on several occasions and will continue to do so for years to come. His attention to detail and knowledge of the law are sure to be an asset to any prospective client."

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Brad Bader

Family lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Forest Lake Law, P.A.

2012 - 2016

Attorney, Sanchez Law Group, P.A

Associations

2012 - Present

Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida

Member

Education

2011

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2007

University of Missouri, Columbia

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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