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Rachel R. Bachand

4.3
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Cocoa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

959 N. Cocoa Blvd., Ste. 1, Cocoa, FL

About Rachel

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 19 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2006

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 29 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Rachel R. Bachand

959 N. Cocoa Blvd., Ste. 1, Cocoa, FL, 32922

Bachand & Bachand, P.A.

959 N Cocoa Blvd Ste 1, Cocoa, FL, 32922-7565

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Rachel R. Bachand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dale | April 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Yes, you want to hire this firm!

You will not find another attorney who will be as understanding or who will prepare you more than Rachel and her team. They informed me of every step of the process, did not make me promises they weren't able to keep, knew my case better than me, and was able to settle my case without the headache of... going to court and hoping for the best. If you need a family law attorney (divorce, paternity, etc.), don't go at it alone. Hire Rachel, and I promise you it will be the best decision you make. I read her reviews before hiring her and most agree with me completely. There are always some people who are just ridiculous. They are just unhappy with any outcome. You can't blame your attorney just because you don't get everything you want, no one does, but you have to share what was built during the marriage and you need her to help you through it to get a fair resolution. I couldn't be more satisfied!

Posted by Mary | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Rachel Bachand was highly recommended by multiple people and exceeded my expectations as my divorce attorney. She is professional, thorough, direct, and a great communicator. She is an attorney of great character and integrity. She made sure my voice was heard. She stood up for what was best for me a...nd was there every step of the way. She has the ability to say what needs to be said in a no nonsense, easy to understand way. All these qualities allowed me to not worry about what was going to happen because I knew she'd take care of whatever came our way. She is exactly who I needed in my corner and I can't recommend her enough.

Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2016

Review for Rachel R. Bachand

Rachel R. Bachand represented me during a difficult life changing event. The legal assistance and representation that was provided by Rachel R. Bachand and staff helped keep me informed during a time when important decisions needed to be addressed. I found the Bachand law group to be responsive ...and to the point when I had questions regarding my case. I did manage to achieve the majority of my objectives in this case and I was fortunate to have a good attorney to guide me through the legal process. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

BEST CUSTODY LAWYER IN BREVARD! Most Compassionate, HONEST, Knowledgeable Attorney Around!

I was gun shy about hiring any attorney based off of the nightmares I have witnessed friends go through. My divorce was pretty much cut and dry from a financial aspect, the ONLY thing I cared about was CUSTODY. Rachel came recommended to me from a friend and from the moment I met her I knew she was a... perfect fit for me. Rachel was frank, told me things I didn't want to hear and prepared me for the absolute worst, yet gave me the best possible outcome. She always remained courteous and professional to the opposing side, her demeanor simply commands respect. On a personal level I honestly felt she CARED about my kids. My case was unique because there was a lot of details that needed to be presented and heard to fully understand the situation. It is difficult to get that attention to detail out of any attorney, but Rachel made it her mission to ensure my concerns were voiced. I have read some other reviews on here where people say she is unresponsive. At one point in the beginning I thought that, now realizing there is a method to her work. Rachel is not looking to rack up a clients bill with meaningless communication, she takes things step by step, and when it comes down to a clients day in court....that client has 1000% of her attention. I can't count the HOURS of phone conversations from 5am before a hearing, to 9pm on a Sunday night she spent preparing me for court, nailing down details. In a hearing she brought up details I mentioned in off-the-cuff comments during conversation with her 6months prior. At the end of my hearing my judge even commented about how well Mrs. Bachand presented her case.This attorney has an AMAZING ability to cut through the nonsense, present the facts and make your voice heard. She does not sugar coat anything, and becomes personally invested to make sure the children's best interests are met. Her office staff is also amazing and responsive, they have gone above and beyond. It is clearly evident what a true team they are. Divorce is an scary and ugly process, once you hire this attorney you can rest assured you are on the path to peace. SHE WILL GET IT DONE.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2014 | Child Custody

Poor responsiveness

Mrs. Bachand was highly recommended to me from my prior attorney who had moved out of state. At first Mrs Bachand seemed like she would be a great replacement for our case involving a simple parenting plan. This was 2 years ago and we still do not have an appropriate parenting plan in place, causing ...issues between the parents. She did not answer questions in a timely manner and most of the time received emails from her paralegal regarding law issues. I felt she did not keep me informed regarding the process and updates in the case. I do not feel that she has represented my case properly. This same issue is happening with a friend's case. Mrs. Bachand is not responsive to that person's phone calls/emails in a decent time frame, taking more than 3 days in order to speak with her regarding pressing issues. I am not happy with the representation of this lawyer. She may be knowledgeable regarding the law but keeping clients informed and responding to their questions should also be an important part of practice.

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Rachel R. Bachand's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Torres

Family lawyer | Feb 28

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

1999 - Present

partner, Bachand & Bachand, P.A.

Associations

2006 - Present

Alaska Bar Association

1996 - Present

Missouri Bar

1995 - Present

Florida Bar

Education

1995

Washburn University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

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