About me
Steven W. Effman, P.A.
…Protecting the rights of children & families of divorce
maintains an active practice in the trial courts throughout South Florida, representing both men and women in all aspects of Matrimonial litigation. He has been a guest lecturer for the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Broward County Bar Association. While serving in the Florida House of Representatives, he was an active member of the Committee on Family Law and Children, sponsoring significant pieces of family-friendly legislation which advance the rights of parents and children. Mr. Effman has 25 years of experience in handling:
Alimony & Spousal Support
Modification of Custody, Support & Visitation
Child Support
Paternity
Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
Divorce
Restraining orders
Domestic Violence
Visitation
Enforcement of Final Judgments
Practice areas
Licensed
- Divorce: 30%1 year
- Child Custody: 20%1 year
- Child Support: 20%1 year
- Alimony: 20%1 year
- Domestic Violence: 10%1 year
Payment
Fees:
Free consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact info
1250 South Pine Island Road.
Suite. 450
Plantation, FL, 33324-4419
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1977 | 08/10/2016 |
| IL | Voluntarily Inactive | 1976 | 08/10/2016 |
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
Suspension
issued in IL, 2005updated
Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Owner | Steven W. Effman PA | 1977 - Present |
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| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | 2010 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| United States Supreme Court Bar | N/A | 1981 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Federal Trial Bar of Southern District of Florida | N/A | 1978 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida Bar | N/A | 1977 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois | N/A | 1977 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Illinois State Bar Association | N/A | 1976 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida Legislature | State Representative | 1996 - 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City of Sunrise, Florida | Commissioner and Mayor | 1981 - 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Student Lawyer Magazine | Electronic Surveillance in America | 1975 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| John Marshall Law School, Chicago | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1976 |
| Hofstra University School of Law | Secondary Education | MS - Master of Science | 1973 |
| University of Massachusetts | N/A | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude | 1972 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Family Law Seminar | Legislative Update | 1997 |