Arica Lynn Braaten

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Arica Lynn Braaten

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 16 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

1323 S.E. 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About Arica

Biography

Need help with a family law problem? Assistance is only a phone call away at Arica Braaten, P.A.!

If you need an attorney who cares about you and your family, contact Arica Braaten, P.A.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

Anything related to the family such as divorce, custody, paternity, child support, relocation...the list goes on.

16 years | 400 cases

95%
Criminal Defense 5%

all misdemeanors all felonies

16 years | 30 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 16 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2009

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Arica L. Braaten, P.A.

1323 S.E. 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

www.braatenlaw.com

Arica Lynn Braaten's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

5 star (23)
4 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Edwin | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attentive and engaged communication

Working with Arica made my entire divorce process seamless. From the first time we spoke to the final settlement, she was professional, and knowledgeable. I was impressed by her clear communication and responsiveness. Thanks to Arica, I was able to reach the resolution and outcome I wanted. I highly... recommend Arica to anyone in need of a strong, empathetic, and experienced divorce attorney.

Posted by Arla | February 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Legal Console I could have ever hoped for

Arica has been absolutely fantastic. I had never sought legal console before, had been legally married for a little over 10 years, no child support received during this time. My newly ex-husband and I never divorced because neither of us wanted to pay for it, I didn't want any money from him, and he ...knew he would by law have to pay child support when we did divorce. He served me out of no where, in 10 years he had never even sent our daughter a card. I had no idea what I was in for when I first reached to Arica, she made everything super simple, she answered all my questions, I was at work through most of the process and she would respond to every text. There were other factors at play and Arica handled everything professionally and was very understanding about my current situation. After everything was said and done, she went out of her way to guide me in the right direction on how to legally change my name back and offered further assistance should I need it. I could not have asked for a better lawyer, I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

MVP

I really appreciate her hard work and her understanding. I worry a lot so it hard for me to believe but with her I'm telling you she will get you through she's someone to believe in seriously when I called other lawyer the told me there nothing i called her she took on the work and no my life is re...ally back to were i need it to be even better . thanks Arica your the MVP Right next Tom brady

Posted by Maria | February 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Dedicated

I can’t say enough great things about Arica. She picked up my case from a previous attorney who, unfortunately, had no clue what she was doing. Granted, my case was complicated but Arica was determined to understand every part of my case and work towards the best possible outcome. Arica is straight f...orward and won’t “take” your money if she feels she can’t truly help. She was great with communicating and addressed my questions and concerns promptly. I recommend Arica to anyone looking for a reliable, honest, knowledgeable and determined attorney. Thank you Arica! -Maria

Posted by KH | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent service

Arica is the best divorce attorney. She responds promptly to emails and text messages and kept me up to date on what was going on with my case. I would most definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a really good attorney.

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Arica Lynn Braaten's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Baron

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a great depth of knowledge in her practice areas. Top caliber."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An incredible reputation with peers and clients alike"

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Hovanes Margarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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Stephen Henderson

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Braaten is a respected member of the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Beckham

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An attention for detail; a committed advocate."

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Lee Thompson

Unknown lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Other

"While I do not know Ms. Braaten personally, I have had the opportunity to review many of her answers asked by people with legal questions. Too many times the attorneys responding tell a person with a legal issue to simply see an attorney. Arica doesn't. Her answers are based upon the facts presented, which are sometimes sparse, but she still is able to answer in a concise way no doubt helping those seeking assistance Given the the time and effort Ms. Braaten devotes to helping people coming to this site and from her state, I can easily endorse her as an attorney."

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Jeffrey Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by her profile and answers in the AVVO community that she is well respected and knows her stuff!"

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Gregory Buckley

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Braaten is always willing to share her knowledge with others and is a great asset to the Avvo community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Yana Kurzman

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Ison

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Friend

"I met Arica while attending law school. I can attest to Arica's character and competence as an attorney. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend Arica Braaten."

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Bennett Grossman

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Arica is an intelligent, compassionate and professional attorney. She is one of the most qualified family law attorneys that I know and I would recommend her to anyone seeking advice on family law issues."

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Matthew Pineda

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Braaten is a skilled and compassionate Family Law attorney that I recommend to people facing family law issues throughout South Florida."

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Ofer Shmucher

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have sent numerous clients to Arica for family law issues. All have come back to me telling me about how great Arica treated them and how efficiently she handled their problems."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Arica L. Braaten, P.A.

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Broward County chapter)

Education

2009

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Arica earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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