Gawayne A. Kelly

Gawayne A. Kelly

4.7
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Pembroke Pines, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 3082, Pembroke Pines, FL

About Gawayne

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 99%

I assist clients in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support and other Family Law related proceedings.

12 years | 500 cases

99%
Criminal Defense 1%

I assist clients in all areas of Criminal and Traffic Law.

12 years | 50 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Gawayne Kelly Law, P.A.

15800 Pines Blvd., Suite 3082, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33027

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Gawayne A. Kelly's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christopher Ortiz | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Review For Gawayne A Kelly

I want to thank Mr. Kelly for an excellent work he did on our case. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Lawyer in family courts

Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Gawayne A. Kelly & his team were great!!

Gawayne A. Kelly law firm really satisfied all my expectations. They handled my divorce case in a very timely & professional manner. If I had any questions or concerns regarding my divorce case, they were their for me when I needed them. Gawayne and his team made me feel comfortable about the outcom...e of my case before it was even settled in court. I would and have already recommended Gawayne A. Kelly law firm to friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

GK.. Seeks Justice!

beyond expectation; the best family lawyer in Florida by far, if he sense the process for you matter is going to take eternity, he will not scam you like most lawyers. He will flat out go oyt of his way and make sure the job is done Accurately. Retainer fee is very reasonable compared to other scam a...rtist lawyers and he stays on top of the case, no matter what his team of experts are good. If you give him a 4.5star rating you know your full of crap(& Appearently details where left out by ur ignorance ).. He excels at his job, every case is his own.

Posted by L. Michael Dickson | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Very Good Advocate; operates with integrity and transparency

I'll start by saying I don't give 5 stars for anything. Anything. That being said, I would give Gawayne 4.5 stars if I could. Pro's: Attentive to my needs, fair retainer and billing policy (e.g. all bills were itemized showing exactly what tasks billable hours went to. ) Handled my many moods du...ring a very painful divorce proceeding. My greatest regret is that I didn't find and hire him sooner as my previous attorney offered such professional legal advice as "be sure to bring your checkbook" and did not seem to care to know the facts of my case. Con's: I handle most of my communications via email in my business life. And there is an unwritten rule that emails are replied to within 1-2 business days. Gawayne was sometimes not as attentive as I would like in responding to my emails. It is not his fault that the profession in which he works is a "judge-centric" environment. With that in mind, I think many lawyers are ultra-cautious in their proceedings and cases in that they don't want to get on a judge's "bad side" since they have to stand before them everyday for a variety of clients. So even though there were some instances in my case that I wish Gawayne may have pushed a little harder, I understand that the judge has the ultimate say and that persistence on the part of an attorney may be looked on unfavorably by a judge. To summarize, in my experience with Gawayne I found the justice system, specifically the divorce law in FL, is not fair nor just. That is not Gawayne's fault nor a reflection on his abilities. He advocated strongly for me within the constraints of a flawed system. I am grateful for Gawayne's support and advocacy for me; I truly felt that he was fighting for me and he ultimately saved me some money in the final settlement. He was fair in his time and billing and I would recommend Gawayne to others. God willing, I will not require Gawayne's services in the future but would welcome his services if such misfortune befalls me. And if he expands his services, I would welcome retaining him for my business.

Posted by Kiwana | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Allowed what seemed impossible to be possible

Consumed with anxiety about what appeared to be the most difficult time for me; filing a divorce which involved children. Mr. Kelly superceded my expectations. Initially I consulted with Attorney Kelly on the phone and with no delay a confirmed appointment permitted meeting Attorney Kelly in his off...ice, to discuss the particulars about my case. Attorney Gwayne Kelly, demonstrated being equipped with the knowledge, ability and courteous professionalism needed to positively identify and construct the path to address my case. Attorney Kelly clearly communicated to me his approach and without hesitation he answered all questions directed to him. Mr kelly kept me updated about my case through out its duration. I must say i am very pleased beyond measure with Attorney Gawayne Kelly. Most definitely recommended.

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Gary Anderson

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gawayne Kelly is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Amanda Morris

Unknown lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gawayne is a great attorney who is both hard working and very knowledgeable. He always takes the time to help others and stays involved in the community."

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Vladimir St. Louis

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gawayne is a hard working and very knowledgeable attorney. I have referred several clients to him and he always does an excellent job. I highly recommend him."

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Tammi Calarco

Family lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gawayne Kelly is knowledgeable about his areas of practice and he is a people person. He truly cares about his clients."

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Hilda Roman

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amber Viladesau

Unknown lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gawayne is a wonderful lawyer and just a generally great guy!"

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Andreea Radulescu

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gawayne is well versed in the practice of family law and gives his clients the time and compassion they need in resolving sensitive matters. He enjoys and invests great energy into his work."

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Christophal Hellewell

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Gawayne Kelly is a knowledgeable and zealous family law attorney who is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients."

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Benjamin Lucas

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate about getting the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Donald Fitzgerald

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Gawayne is an extremely intelligent and energetic attorney who really cares about his clients. The level of compassion he shows for his clients really sets him apart. His thorough knowledge of all aspects of Florida Family Law makes him a go-to guy in this area. I heartily endorse this lawyer."

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Jamila Little

Family lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kelly is knowledgeable, professional and hard-working. I am confident when referring clients to Gawayne as I know they will be in great hands."

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Rosalie Cruz

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Trial Attorney, Gawayne Kelly Law, P.A.

Associations

2014 - Present

Dade County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2014 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

Education

2013

Florida International University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Languages

English

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