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Melody Ridgley Fortunato
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Biography
This is a responsive law firm. If you have family law issues or criminal issues related to family law issues, call Fortunato & Associates, P.A. If you want the best representation and an attorney who knows and understands your case, then call this firm. Melody Ridgley Fortunato, Esq., will protect your rights. If you are tired of secretaries or paralegals handling your calls and questions, call Melody Ridgley Fortunato, Esq.; she is a fighter, in court and out of court.
Currently, Melody Fortunato also is the 2018 World Masters Champion Bronze Medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Master 5) and competes fighting jiu jitsu. Prior to becoming an attorney she was a police officer for a local law enforcement agency.
Always a fighter.
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004
Location
Fortunato & Associates, PA
12 S.E. 7th Street, Suite 711, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333042617
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Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2010 | Family
Best Family Law Attorney
Ms. Fortunato is the best family law attorney you can find. She was everything that I wanted in an attorney and more. What she did for my case was amazing. She was exceptional in all areas: very tenacious, savvy, responsive, and always kept me informed. She knows the law inside and out and suc...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2004
updated on 02/15/2012An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2002
updated on 02/25/2022Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Suspension issued in FL, 2001
updated on 02/25/2022Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Public Reprimand issued in FL, 1999
updated on 02/25/2022Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
1996
Golden Rule Award, JC Penny
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney, Fortunato & Associates, P.A.
Education
1991
St. Thomas University School of Law
law
1988
Nova Southeastern University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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Q&A
Can I file a response or Affidavit of Acceptance of Service after the deadline date set by the court?
16 Jul 2019
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Can the father of my daughter refuse to reveal his address to me?
16 Jul 2019
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Can my wife block me from any & all communication from my Daughter?
16 Jul 2019