Over 25 Years Litigation Experience in Marital & Family Law, including Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Mediation, Agreements, Enforcement, Contempt, Modification and More.
Kelley A. Joseph, Esq. and the Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph, P.A. is dedicated to providing sensible and effective representation to family law clients, from uncontested divorce, and child custody disputes, to complex financial and high asset divorce.
Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph P.A., opened in March 2011. Ms. Joseph spent seventeen (17) years practicing family law with her prior firm, starting out of law school and making junior partner by age 28, representing both Husbands and Wives, Same Sex Spouses, from various backgrounds. Ms Joseph enjoys resolving complex financial Family court litigation, working with forensic experts, including forensic accountants, real and tangible property appraisers; private investigators, pension experts and actuaries, vocational rehabilitation evaluators, psycho-social investigators and psychologists, substance abuse and reunification experts, to name a few; has a good working relationship with her fellow family lawyers and with the experts, as well as the judiciary.
Ms Joseph has been a Supreme Court certified court-appointed Family Guardian Ad Litem, serving as a friend is the court and for purposes of making recommendations to the court on what is in the child’s best interest, over thirty times in the past 20 years, on issues of timesharing and parental responsibility and other related matters. Ms Joseph also enjoys mediating cases for families with children, especially those with autism and related conditions, which is an area the firm is passionate about.
Ms. Joseph is licensed to practice law in the Southern & Middle District of Florida Federal Bars in addition to the Florida state bar. Ms Joseph also practiced personal injury, criminal defense in addition to family law over the last 25 years.
Law Offices of Kelley A Joseph, PA, is a thriving boutique personal service family law firm located at 8211 W Broward Blvd, Penthouse 4, Plantation, Florida 33324 in the Amtrust Bank Building In the heart of Plantation. The firm handles a variety of complex marital & family law matters, ante-nuptial agreements and discreet complex financial liigation, using a variety of experts, in all aspects of contested custody and divorce related litigation; domestic violence; paternity; temporary relief; alimony, child support, relocation, equitable distribution, dissipation of assets, timesharing & parental responsibility, temporary and final parenting plans, post-judgment modification, enforcement, contempt, as well as claims for supervised timesharing, violence and substance abuse; safety based parenting plans; ex parte domestic violence injunctions, temporary exclusive use and possession of the marital home; prevention of dissipation of assets; pick-up orders and emergencies; special needs children and divorce; same sex divorce, and all other aspects of family law.
Ms Joseph works to resolve every case without the necessity of costly litigation, when possible, but when settlement is not possible, Ms. Joseph has been trying cases for 25 years and is ready for trial.
Ms Joseph has beem named "Top 100 Attorneys" now “Top 30 Attorneys” in 2019 - in Family Law, by “The National Advocates“, Legal Elite 2018 Family Law; is rated 10.0 “Superb” by AVVO.COM in family law, dicorce and child custody; named “Ten Best In Client Satisfaction,” by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys; deemed a “Lawyer of Distinction - Family Law” for five years, Acknowledged in family law by EOLA, recognized by IWLA, Top Attorneys in Family Law, and is “Lead Counsel Certified”.
Ms. Joseph is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Member of American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Broward County Bar Association as well as the American Bar Association.
Ms. Joseph loves spending time with her family and is the mother of a child with autism, herself.
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Law Offices of Kelley A Joseph, P.A.
8211 W. Broward Blvd. PH4
Plantation, FL, 33324
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 13 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 30 Lawyers - Marital & Family Law | The National Advocates | 2019 |
Lawyer of Distinction Family Law | Lawyers of Distinction | 2019 |
10.0 "Superb" Rated Attorney Divorce and Child Custody | Avvo | 2019 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
2018 Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2018 |
Top Attorneys | American Registry | 2017 |
Lead Counsel Certified | Lead Counsel | 2017 |
Family & Divorce Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2017 |
Top 100 Attorneys Family Law | The National Advocates | 2017 |
10 Best in Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
Legal Elite Award for Client Satisfaction | North America News | 2017 |
10.0 Superb Rating | AVVO | 2016 |
Top 10 Law Firms Family Law | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
Lawyer of Distinction Family Law & Divorce | Lawyers of Distinction | 2016 |
Lead Counsel Rated Family Law Attorney | Lead Counsel Review Board | 2016 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
10 Best Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Featured Member of the Week | Broward County Bar Association | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2015 |
AVVO | Superb Rating 9.9 | 2015 |
20 Years Service to the Community | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AVVO | Superb Rating 9.3 | 2014 |
Attorney of Distinction | Who's Who America's Lawyers | 2012 |
Walk Now for Autism, Broward, Autism Speaks | Gold Seal Fundraiser | 2011 |
19yrs Service to the Commuinty | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
Walk now For Autism, Broward, Autism Speaks | Gold Seal Fundraiser | 2009 |
Martin H. Feinreider Moot Court Competition | Nova Southeastern University-Moot Court Society | 1993 |
Winner First Annual Technical Writing Competition | University of South Florida | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Marital & Family Law Attorney | Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph, P.A | 2011 - Present |
Family Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem | Broward County Circiut Court | 1998 - Present |
Middle District of Florida Federal Bar Member | United States District Court | 1997 - Present |
Southern District of Florida Federal Bar Member | United States District Court | 1996 - Present |
Family Law Mediation | Kelley A Joseph PA | 2012 - 2015 |
Family Law Attorney/Partner | Zimmerman Joseph & Bayne, P.A. | 1995 - 2011 |
Law Clerk-Family Law | Law Offices of Roberta G. Stanley, P.A. | 1993 - 1994 |
Law Clerk-Family Law | Bruno DiGiulian & Associates, P.A. | 1992 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Law School Liason Committee | 2015 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | BCBA Publicity Committee | 2015 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Nomenclature Committee | 2015 - Present |
National Association of Professional Women | Member | 2011 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1994 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Legal Aid Society | Broward Lawyers Care | N/A |
Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers Association | Member | 2000 - 2009 |
Broward County Women Lawyers' Association | Member | 1998 - 2012 |
Florida Bar | Criminal Law Section | 1995 - 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Mediation Training Group | Parenting Coordination Program | 2011 |
Office of State Courts | Certified Guardian Ad Litem Training | 1997 |
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Radio interview Women's Empowerment | National Radio Interview by Sonia Williams | 2013 |
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Karen Weintraub, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a dedicated and smart family law attorney, who is honest and ethical.
Daniel Forrest, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
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Kelley Joseph is the epitome of an ethical but aggressive lawyer. Kelley is knowledgeable of the law, but even more skilled in resolving family disputes. I would recommend Kelley to anyone in need of a divorce/child custody/child support attorney.
Kris Crawford, Family Attorney on Jul 23, 2018
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Kasey Krummel, Unknown Attorney on Jun 12, 2018
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Rahul Aggarwal, Unknown Attorney on Mar 23, 2018
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An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services.
Yolanda Fox, Family Attorney on Mar 22, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer.
Osman Lopez, Unknown Attorney on Dec 20, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Karen Weintraub, Unknown Attorney on Mar 30, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. She is a dedicated and smart family law attorney, who is honest and ethical.
Robert McGlynn, Family Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Reiter, Family Attorney on May 12, 2016
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I have personally worked on a case with Kelley and I completely endorse her. Her skills, strategies and knowledge are second to none. You can't go wrong with Kelley and I even call her when I'm not sure of an answer.
Paulina Forrest, Family Attorney on May 10, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer, she is a gifted litigator and a great mentor.
Daniel Forrest, Family Attorney on Feb 12, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Kelley Joseph is the epitome of an ethical but aggressive lawyer. Kelley is knowledgeable of the law, but even more skilled in resolving family disputes. I would recommend Kelley to anyone in need of a divorce/child custody/child support attorney.
Anne Alper, Alimony Attorney on Oct 1, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Abzug, Domestic violence Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
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Michael Costantino, Family Attorney on Mar 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.I have worked closely with her on several occasions. She is a professional that is well respected in the legal community and by my staff.
Susan Brown, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
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Tina Lewert, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 30, 2012
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Darren Edwards, Family Attorney on Aug 14, 2012
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