Mario Raynald Theodore

PRO

Mario Raynald Theodore

also known as Mario R. Theodore

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Coral Springs, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Immigration, Social Security

9900 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Mario

Biography

At Fair Price Legal, our top priority is providing our clients with exceptional legal representation at a reasonable cost. Let us provide you with the experienced representation you deserve. Celebrating our return to South Florida by offering free Zoom consultations for the month of August 2025.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Family Law includes but may not be limited to: Divorce (contested and uncontested), Child Custody, Child Support, Timesharing, Domestic Violence, Pre and Postnuptial Agreements, Temporary Guardianship, Relocation, etc.

18 years

70%
Immigration 25%

We assist families and individuals seeking immigration solutions which may include applying for the appropriate visa, adjustment of status, and removal defense. Member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

18 years | 100 cases

25%
Social Security & Disability 5%

We represent client that are seeking disability benefits or have been denied benefits.

17 years | 5 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fair Price Legal

9900 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL, 33065

fairpricelegal.law/

Online Presence

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Mario Raynald Theodore's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Instrumental in keeping children safe.

I am very grateful my family went with Mario Theodore for our representation. He was able to respond to a very time sensitive matter (read: a few days notice!) concerning children and custodial matters, a complicated case. He's been able to provide us with more time to gather more evidence and he's ...been instrumental in making sure all of the relevant information is submitted through the proper channels. Mario has given my family a peace of mind while being realistic about the circumstances.

Mario Theodore

Replied last January 07, 2022

Thank you so much for the confidence you placed in myself and firm to assist you and your family through this difficult time. I/we appreciate the time you have taken out of your schedule to leave an honest review.

Posted by anonymous | October 04, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Definition Of Excellence,Empty And Proffessilisim

In desperation ,I reached out to The Fair Price Law Firm of Tallahassee Florida .As The legal circumstances I was facing needed action ASAP. I needed a person who would grasp my plight and act swiftly on my behalf . Mr R.Theodore was this person . Mr Theodore Of Fair Price Law is the personificatio...n of professionalism and he offered the exact portion of empathy anyone in the dungeon of despair could have… Mr Theodore was Candid ,completely honest ..in presenting the positives and negatives in pursuing my case.Giving me my options every step .He went into accelerated mode immediately To access files etc in case we needed them depending on my decision .His understanding ,empathy and concern .The speedily manner he employed to advance my case against a day’s deadline showed the Character of Mr Theodore and The Firm Of Fair Chance. These characteristics are the vital essentials for any success in a legal matter .Integrity is as fine Gold .Especially in this current period of History. The experience of relief, trust, empathy and knowing my cause,worry and pain .Was real to a lawyer .Not the monetary aspect .No .Justice Was the call Just Mr Theodore’s attitude,his assistant’s .His absolute transparency was already a win for me .I highly recommend Mr L.Theodore .Of The Firm Fair Price .Tallahassee Florida .To any and all who are seeking an Honest lawyer .Who is guaranteed to give His utmost best on behalf of Justice for you. I thank God for The Firm Fair Price and Mr Theodore..

Mario Theodore

Replied last October 04, 2021

Thank you M.C. (maintaining the anonymity). I wish you all the best going forward. Take care of yourself.

Posted by Kebarr | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Family lawyer

Mr. Theodore helped me in a family division case. He was up-front and knowledgeable about family law. He was able to help me in a timely manner and the outcome was outstanding. I would highly recommend the use of Fair Legal and Mr Mario Theodore services. Thank you !

Mario Theodore

Replied last August 25, 2021

On behalf of the office and myself, thank you Mr. Miller.

Posted by Anna | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Lawyer Ever for my family/DV case

I can't say enough about Mario. I have been fighting a high conflict post divorce Domestic Violence against a minor child case. Mario is the epitome of professionalism, knowledge and caring. He must never sleep because he answers any question at all hours. I always knew our plan, never once did I que...stion what he did. He literally saved my child's life! I recommend him to anyone in a situation where you've exhausted all options and have no hope-he IS the hope, the answer, the attorney you need. He is so kind, understanding and extremely well versed, yet so humble. I would need 5 pages to describe my wonderful experience as his client. I've been fighting for my daughter's safety for 10 years. I've paid 3 times as much for a high profile lawyer, I tried representing myself (do not!) I will praise him for the rest of my life. I would even talk to anyone still unsure if he is right for you-he is. I put my daughter's life in his hands and as a mom there is nothing more important. I will use Mario for anything and everything I need. On a scale of 1-10 I rate him a 20plus! Stop searching! He is the attorney you need!

Mario Theodore

Replied last July 18, 2025

Thank you for the kind words Anna. I hope all is well with you and your family. Please keep in touch. I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Until then, all my best.

Posted by Alain D. | October 19, 2014 | Child Custody

Against all odds...

I retained Mario Theodore in 2013 for a child custody battle I was dealing with regarding (at the time) my two year old son. I took the legal route because my son's mother was heavily influenced by her mother who was actually a paralegal for a Family Law firm for the last 10 years and they agreed to ...represent her pro bono. I was flat out told by her very vindictive mother that they would bury me in court and exhaust my funds if I continued retaining a lawyer. They did this to purposely try and get me to fall victim to the court system due to my lack of knowledge in family law and I almost did. From the day I retained Mario I had several things already against me. My son's mother filed a frivolous retraining order against me and got a protection order for my son because she claimed I went to her residence intoxicated and forcibly grabbed her and knocked over my son in the process. That never happened but she did that to gain leverage in court (to which she later admitted was her mother's suggestion and doing once the case was over). This protection order prevented me for seeing my son for 17 days which caused so much pain you wouldn't believe. To get to the point of my review of Mario, he was a phenomenal lawyer. I would recommend him and actually have been recommending him to everyone and anyone who could use his services. He's literally a pitbull in a suit. I must have seen 4 or 5 lawyers prior to selecting him but from the moment I met him, I just knew he was the one and you'll get that same feeling after meeting him. He not only lifted the nonsense protection order against me on my son but he immediately got me temporary shared custody until we went to trial all within the first 17 days of me retaining him. Like I said, he's a pitbull in a suit. The case continued on for another 13 months but that again was my son's grandmother's doing on his mother's side. She was purposely prolonging the case by not providing responses in a timely fashion, having their attorney file countless extensions and made sure Mediation was a complete waste of time all in an effort to exhaust my funds by continuing to retain Mario. Of course enough was enough and Mario put a stop to it by getting direct access to the attorney representing my son's mother and reasoned with him. Although Mario is an animal while dealing with the courts, he's an extremely likeable guy. Him reasoning with the other attorney didn't take long once he put his foot down. Within a matter of days, everything was finalized. I went from having a domestic violence case/restraining order, my son taken away from me with an active protection order and me looking like a "horrible father and drunk" in the eyes of the court to getting primary custody of my son. Mario exposed everything. There were no grounds for a protection order and no evidence of any abuse. With Mario's advice, I was able to capture video of the torment, threats and verbal abuse from my son's grandmother during the pick ups/ drop offs throughout the entire hearing. I was awarded 4 set days scattered throughout the week and weekend (every week) and I was even awarded child support from my son's mother but later declined it to keep peace among us. I know this is a long review but I felt compelled to write it. The reviews I read of Mario prior to retaining him all seemed to be one or two paragraphs about how good he was but it's still a far cry of who he is as an attorney and as a human being. I kid you not, retaining Mario was the best decision I ever made. I hope you take my review seriously because trust me, you won't regret retaining him if you do.

Mario Theodore

Replied last July 18, 2025

Thank you for the kind review Alain. I hope all is well with you and your family. Please feel free to reach out if you ever need my assistance. Until then, all my best.

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Mario Raynald Theodore's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lane Weinbaum

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mario is a dedicated, passionate, smart and hardworking attorney, who truly cares about his clients."

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Fritznie Jarbath

Family lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He was very professional. I was able to amicably resolve a matter due to his prompt attention to the matter."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mario. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Byrnes Guillaume

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic lawyer and a better person."

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Nicholas Vidoni

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. There are few lawyers with his character and integrity. He knows what he is doing and is extremely personable and charming. I'm sure he uses those skills effectively when trying to cut the best deal possible with the other side, or when representing your cause before a judge."

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Royce Bishop

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mario is very confident in the courtroom is is not afraid to push your case. I recommend him for other areas of law as well, such as family and immigration cases. If he says he can handle your case, he can do it."

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Usha Maharajh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2005

Cum Laude, Columbia College

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Principal Attorney, Fair Price Legal

2008 - Present

Senior Attorney/Shareholder, The Law Office of Mario R. Theodore, P.A.

2018 - 2018

Injunction for Protection Project Attorney, Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence

2018 - 2021

Assistant General Counsel, Florida Police Benevolent Association

2007 - 2008

Assistant Public Defender (Attorney), 19th Circuit Public Defender's Office

1995 - 2004

Deputy, Cook County Sheriff's Department

Associations

2025 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Sample of Legal Cases

Florida Division of Administrative Hearings-Professional License Revocation

Agency case against client dismissed

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Education

2006

University of Illinois, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Columbia College (Chicago, IL)

Bachelors

Languages

Creole

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