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Gawayne A. Kelly
About Gawayne
Biography
For the past five years, the families of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties have turned to Gawayne Kelly Law. From our office in Pembroke Pines, Florida, we offer a wide selection of comprehensive and cutting-edge criminal and family law services. Our head attorney and mediator — Gawayne Kelly Esq. — is known for his reliability, professionalism, compassion, and responsiveness to clients. It's his top priority to ensure that every client fully understands and is comfortable with their case. Under his leadership, we look forward to serving our local Florida communities for years to come.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
99%
12 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
1%
12 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-400 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
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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Posted by Valerie | June 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Family Law Attorney, There is none better!
I cannot recommend Mr.Kelly highly enough. He guided me through one of the most difficult periods of my life—my divorce—and fought tirelessly to secure full custody of my child. From our very first meeting, he listened with genuine care and attention, never making me feel like just another case file....
Posted by Joseph | February 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer 10/10
Kelly helped with my divorce Step by step his assistants were also a great help Thank you for everything.!
Posted by Andrew | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Great family law firm
Mr. Kelly has handled all my family law matters for 7 years and has made sure to get me everything I was looking for. He handled my child support and also handled my arrangements for my son. I strongly recommend Mr. Kelly and his firm.
Posted by Tangla | July 14, 2023
Great lawyer
Mr. Kelly provided me with valuable advise regarding moving forward with my case. He was very attentive and thoroughly answered all my questions. I highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Experienced
Mr. Kelly represented me in my divorce. He was honest, and helped me every step of the way. I would highly recommend Mr. Kelly's services.
Gawayne A. Kelly's Lawyer Endorsements
"Gawayne Kelly is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gawayne is a wonderful lawyer and just a generally great guy!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Gawayne Kelly is a knowledgeable and zealous family law attorney who is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate about getting the best possible outcome for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Trial Attorney, Gawayne Kelly Law, P.A.
Associations
2014 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Florida BarMember
2014 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
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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Is my landlord responsible by law to provide cooling and heating as far as a running ac unit?
18 Jun 2015
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I was arrested with l&l charges how ever I have not been convicted and my sons mom took full temp custody wat can I do
03 Jun 2015
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How do I fill out Parenting Plan correctly w/out answering all questions so the Family Self Help or Judge wont kick it back?
30 May 2015