Jeffrey David Boston

Jeffrey David Boston

also known as Jeff Boston, Jeff Boston Legal

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family, Domestic Violence

927 E. New Haven Ave, Suite 203, Melbourne, FL

About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Equitable distribution of assets and liabilities; and/or alimony; and/or timesharing and child support; etc.

70%
Child Custody 20%

Timesharing, child support, etc.

20%
Domestic Violence 5%

Injunction cases involving alleged victims and alleged perpetrators that may result in a hearing within 2 weeks of an injunction petition being filed at a clerk's office.

5%
Family 5%

Other specialties beyond divorce and child custody.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jeff Boston Legal

927 E. New Haven Ave, Suite 203, Melbourne, FL, 32901

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Jeffrey David Boston's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Hire him!

I reached out to several lawyers while in a horrible mental state. I was overwhelmed after attempting to file for a uncontested divorce without legal guidance. The first thing that drew me to Jeff was that he simply made time for me and gave me a consultation with no problems. He walked me through th...e steps, answered my endless questions, and handled everything professionally and with ease. This was before I officially hired him. He earned my trust and eased my mind instantly. I discovered him via a google search and I am beyond glad, his professionalism and knowledge for hand in hand. I’m sure Jeff’s retainer could have been much higher given all of the calls, emails, drop in’s and legal assistance he provided. My divorce was finalized in less than two weeks once I pushed all of the necessary paperwork to Jeff. I’d you’re thinking about hiring Jeff, do it!

Posted by Jeff | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thanks for being my Attorney Jeff

I have lived in Brevard County for many years, so, I have had to retain an attorney before Jeff. I must say I wish I had Jeff as my attorney previously. When I 1st spoke with Jeff many months ago, he spent an enormous amount of time on the 1st phone consultation detailing some scenarios that could... happen. I was shocked that he would do this for me. When I decided to retain Jeff, he was upfront on possible outcomes, and fees. I guarantee you can't retain an Attorney anywhere in the country that competes with Jeff's experience and expertise in divorce matters, not to mention the affordable cost. Jeff is thorough and very responsive. You send him an e-mail or make a phone call and he RESPONDS. I was very pleased with the outcome and Thanks to Jeff's understanding of me wanting my divorce to end as soon as possible, he allowed me to enjoy a beautiful Christmas present of being SINGLE. You can retain an attorney with a big, beautiful office and feel the pain of them draining your bank account as they do little for you...or you can talk to Attorney Jeff Boston.

Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Honest and straight forward

Jeff was honest about my case and potential outcomes from the beginning. He did not lead me to false beliefs which are not possible due to the Florida rules. He took the time to talk to me even when I just needed to vent and then would help me understand what could or couldn't be done. He helped m...e and got the best outcome allowed. I recommend him as an honest and straightforward family law attorney.

Posted by Tina | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptionally Strong Attorney Through A Tumultuous Divorce, Went Above and Beyond

Mr. Boston stayed rock solid by my side through a divorce that was much more than rough waters. The back and forth communication never missed a beat, he was truly always there. He kept the proceedings, required paperwork and submissions completely organized, fact based, and extremely thorough so you ...don’t have to worry about anything. From beginning to end, Mr Boston gave the best advice keeping everything on track and nothing can beat the knowledge he shared through communications that helped keep those rocky waters smooth. He is exceptional and I’d highly recommend him to anyone, whether it be a smooth, agreeable divorce to a divorce nightmare, the latter being what he helped me through. When you find Mr Boston, don’t search any further, he’s the best there is and I know for a fact, as I had others before him. Thank you Mr. Boston! Tina Barchi

Posted by June | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

You Need Look No Further....

If you are needing a lawyer who takes personal interest in your case and goes beyond the call of duty, you have found your man. Not just because of the outcome of my divorce and child custody case (which I obtained sole custody with very minimal time sharing) was exactly what I prayed and hoped for,... Jeff will tell you like it is and not sugar coat ANYTHING to make you feel better. He knows the Law very well and is more than proficient and dedicated at it's procedures and will inform you beforehand what the probable outcomes, at every step of the way, could be. I have only dealt with Jeff, not even a secretary or personal assistant. Any phone call was swiftly returned and also any email. He is a man of great integrity and I was blessed to have had God lead me to him. Thank-you Jeff for putting your heart and soul into my case. I will be forever grateful to you!

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Jeffrey David Boston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Reid

Family lawyer | Mar 17

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Boston on two separate cases. The thing that sets him apart is the fact that he is not afraid to proceed to trial or hearing. Mr. Boston will attempt to settle a matter but if the offer is not exactly to his client's liking, Mr. Boston will proceed to trial. This is a valuable trait for an attorney to have as all too often I have been able to get attorneys to bend when they should not have done so easily."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randal Moore

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."

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Don Dennis

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a well respected attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. He has the experience needed to fight for your rights."

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Michael Gerace

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly Excellent Lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Canina

Unknown lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Boston is a hard working, diligent, and competent attorney who is well respected in his field. I endorse him without reservation."

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Brian Sizer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Boston is a hardworking, ethical, and extremely intelligent attorney. He will fight for his client's cause with unsurpassed tenacity until he achieves the absolute best results possible. Meticulous and dedicated, you will not find a more passionate advocate for your legal needs. In addition to his legal prowess, Mr. Boston is a fine patriot, veteran, and family man. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Schwendeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A simple statement, but when you are seeking an attorney, you need to know why his peers willingly endorse Jeff. It is because he is a tenacious litigator who will go the extra mile for his clients. Jeff believes passionately in the protection of our Rights and will use his experience to protect his clients."

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William Cleckner

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is a very hard working and knowledgeable attorney. I worked with Jeff for a couple of years when I was a prosecutor. He was always professional, knowledgeable on the law, and represented his clients in an exemplary manner. I trust Jeff! He works very hard for his clients."

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James Coulter

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Peat

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jeff Boston as he is a consumate professional. He is very easy to work with and is both realistic and zealous in his advocacy."

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Royce Bishop

General practice lawyer | Feb 06

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"Jeff is very well-rounded and can address your concerns in just about any kind of case. This is the kind of service you need in smaller community--someone who can work on family law cases, criminal cases, money disputes, whatever you need. I encourage you to visit him."

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Mario Musil

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Boston is a well versed attorney that makes his clients his number one priority. His thorough experience allows him to provide the services that his clients deserve."

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Gerald Roden

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Preparation and determination are the hallmarks of this attorney. As a fierce negotiator and tough litigator, he will employ all his training to work for the best result for his clients. Furthermore, he has gained the respect of his colleagues and the judiciary."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Germain

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

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"Having worked with and against Mr. Boston, I have learned that he is well versed in criminal law. Mr. Boston has worked on both sides: as a prosecutor, and as a defense attorney. This experience has given Mr. Boston a well-rounded knowledge of criminal law and the ability to look at a case from many angles to seek the best result for his clients."

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David Feinswog

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Shawn Reid

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Don Dennis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jefferson Knight

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Jeffrey Thompson

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Richard Canina

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Brian Sizer

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Michael Haber

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Angela Park

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Ernest Chang

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Gregory Schwendeman

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Cleckner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Peat

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Coulter

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Mario Musil

Criminal defense lawyer

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Royce Bishop

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Clients' Choice, AVVO

2014

Top Contributor, AVVO

2013

Clients' Choice, AVVO

1996

Law Partners Book Scholarship, FSU Law Partners

1994

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors), University of North Florida

N/A

Prosecutor of the Month (Misd), Office of the State Attorney

N/A

Various Service Medals, US Navy

N/A

Awards over 9 years (MVP, etc.), Football (Last years: RB, OLB)

N/A

M (5) HM (5) 15K (27) 10K (24) 5m/4m (6) 5K (22) 3m (1) 2m (1), 91 road race medals (2001 and 2008-2025)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, prosecutor's office, public defender's office, large civil law firm in Orlando (1999-2011), and Jeff Boston Legal (since 2011).

Associations

1998 - Present

The Florida Bar

Member

Federalist Society at FSU Law

President

2011 - 2016

Brevard County Historical Commission (appointed by County Commissioner)

Commissioner

2008 - 2013

Honor America (Melbourne)

Director/Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

Ramirez v. Gourdet

Venue changed from Broward to Brevard County

Brower v. Brower

Settlement greatly favoring client

Mannetta v. Guerra

Injunction denied after Final Hearing

Trial: State v. Steven Diaz

Found Not Guilty by jury (2 day trial)

Wheeler v. Conner

New Income Deduction Order

State v. Michael Katz

Not Convicted

Richard A. Perry auto accident

$7000 settlement after PIP

Brandon Wynn v. Sarah Hervieux

50-50 timesharing of 2 children

Brandon Davis v. Julie Davis

Settlement

Doug Wood v. John Jure

$5000 Settlement at Pretrial Conference

Sean Koenig v. Kristine Reed

Judge awarded Timesharing

State v. Blake McDowell

State dismissed case at Pretrial Conf

State v. Brenda Barker

State dismissed case at Pretrial Conf

State v. Jonathan Shea

State dropped case at hearing

State v. Jennifer Rossi

Found Not Guilty on both counts by a jury

State v. D.B.

Motion granted, case dismissed, and published in the FL Law Weekly Supp

Scores of jury trials and motion hearings, and hundreds of dismissed cases on the day of trial.

Nie v. Guerra

Petition denied by a judge after the final hearing (trial).

Moussa v. Setlik

Tenant vacated after filing of Complaint for Eviction

Varney v. Varney & Nedab

Vacated after Complaint for Eviction was filed; Writ of Poss.

Kaufold v. Bennett

Opposing party consented to my client's Petition in courtroom just prior to trial.

State v. Basham

Case dropped

Murray v. Lawson

Procured settlement; no eviction judgment.

Peebles v. Shubert

Procured settlement; no eviction judgment.

Wilder v. White

Awarded temp majority timesharing for father after 2-hour hearing in divorce case.

Wagner v. Wagner

Awarded majority timesharing and child support in contentious 90-minute temporary relief hearing.

Washington v. Washington

Opposing party's motion denied. Court did not compel my client to do anything; request for income deduction order denied; request for attorney fees denied.

Fidermutz v. Fidermutz

All-day trial. Both parties and witnesses testified. Exhibits entered into evidence. Oral closing arguments and written closing arguments filed after conclusion of the trial. The Court denied opposing party's motion to relocate.

Linder v. Linder

Injunction Denied after long court hearing.

Howard v. Howard

Father awarded sole temp timesharing after court hearing.

Kelly v. Kelly

My client (Mother) awarded majority timesharing after 2-day trial.

Constantino v. Constantino

Client was awarded majority timesharing

Trial: State v. Barry Allen

Found Not Guilty of one count of Battery and Petit Theft

Trial: State v. Cuthbert Gilkes

Found Not Guilty by judge

Trial: State v. John Davis

Found Not Guilty by judge

Trial: State v. Miguel Rodriguez

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Willie Harper

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Catherine Causey

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Sarah Street

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Terry Miller

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Robert Farabee

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Jamal Zayyad

Found Not Guilty by judge

Trial: State v. Arthur Walker

Found Not Guilty of both by jury

Trial: State v. Jose Marrero

Found Not Guilty of DUI by jury

Trial: State v. William Johnson

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Arnold Miller

Found Not Guilty at adjudicatory hearing by judge

Trial: State v. Nona Gause

Found Not Guilty by judge

Trial: State v. Brandy Mincey

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Agripena Pereyda

Found Not Guilty by jury

Trial: State v. Bradley McCaleb

Found Not Guilty by judge

Trial: State v. Patrice Little

Found Not Guilty of both by jury

Trial: State v. John Roussin

Judgment of Acquittal granted midtrial

Motion to Suppress: State v. Barnett Toney

Motion granted, then State dropped case

Trial: State v. Sosthene Louis

Dropped by State after jury selection

Motion to Suppress: State v. James Stringfield

Motion granted, then State dropped case

Motion to Suppress: State v. Travis Thompson

State continuance, then State dropped case on 2nd Motion hearing date.

Trial: State v. Oscar Sabalza

Hung jury (5 of 6 wanted verdict of Not Guilty)

Trial: State v. Homer Stivers

State dropped at trial

Trial: State v. Cinella Perdue

Dropped by State after jury selection

Motion to Suppress: State v. Bredy Lamar

Motion granted, then State dropped case the next day

Trial: State v. Dennis Wallace

Found Guilty by jury after 80 minutes of deliberation

Trial: State v. Sandra Woody

Dropped by State after jury selection

Trial: State v. Sean Lufkin

Found Not Guilty by jury

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Education

1997

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of North Florida

Highest Honors (History)

Speaking Engagements

2015

Memorial Day

Numbers

2014

Memorial Day

Free if Brave

2013

Memorial Day

It's a Book

2012

Memorial Day cer.

man over God; mad over God

2012

Flag Day cer.

I am the Flag

2011

Pearl Harbor Day cer.

Roosevelt's Address

2011

Memorial Day cer.

Ballad of the Leatherneck Corps

2011

Flag Day ceremony

Recitation of the States

2009

Veterans Day cer.

Some Did Not Come Home

2009

Patriotic Celebration

Some Did Not Come Home

Publications

2025

Florida Bar News The First Amendment

2025

Florida Bar News Originalism

2025

Florida Bar News (13) and Florida Bar Journal (1) 14 (13+1) letters (2013-2025)

2024

Florida Bar News Alberto's V05

2023

Florida Bar News Legal Doublets

2023

Florida Bar News Prim Reapers

2021

Florida Today 36 published writings (2008-2021)

2021

Florida Bar News Epistemological Crisis

2020

Florida Today 9 years of Memorial Day letters, 2008-2015; 2020

2020

Florida Bar News Sucking up and suck it up

2020

Florida Bar News For Meaningful Change

2019

Florida Bar Journal Tap the Brake and Wrap the Cake

2018

Florida Bar News Implicit Bias (impose insanity to repose humanity)

2017

Florida Bar News Have to Have

2015

Florida Bar News Animals over the unborn

2015

Indian River Journal Douglas Dummett

2014

Florida Bar News Heating the cauldron of grievances

2014

Indian River Journal Neil Armstrong

2013

Florida Bar News The Fourth Estate

2012

Indian River Journal The Benevolence of Emory Bennett

2006

Orlando Sentinel 7 published writings (2004-06)

Languages

English

Activity

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