Steven Cripps

Steven Cripps

3.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 46 years

Family Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

200 Butler St, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 46 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1979

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Steven Cripps

200 Butler St, Suite 205, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407

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Steven Cripps's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.2 /5.0

64 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

THE WORST BEWARE

FIRED! He was late to my hearing. He advised me to agree to a temporary order that ended up lasting over a year. Do not take advice from this man.

Posted by April | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Worst attorney ever

Cripps did not file paperwork properly. 
Cripps did not use evidence to support filing 
Cripps did not prepare for my trial 
Cripps lied about trying to get court dates in an appropriate time frame 
Cripps did not even attempt to use my witnesses 
Cripps did not do anything to correct his mistakes ...
Cripps took my money and failed to complete filings 
Cripps didn’t return calls made to address issues in filings. 
Cripps did quickly take my money 
Cripps intentionally didn’t meet the state standards. Thus knowing the results before hand and lost my case filing . Im still waiting for a return call to address issues not resolved. I have called him repeatedly. Find someone who cares about your well being your children’s well being I dont even think he ever even asked me my kids names.

Posted by Kent | April 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Smart, practical and cost effective

Steve is a nice guy and he knows the law and understands how to navigate the family law court system. Unlike many lawyers who will get bogged down in motion practice running up huge bills, Steve looks to get right to the point in an efficient and cost-effective manner. I have been through a divorce t...hat went to trial and two child support modification proceedings . Steve did not represent me in connection with the first two cases and I wish he had because he would have saved me a lot of money and I am confident that he would have achieved an optimal result because he is highly competent. I would recommend Steve to anyone who wants competent counsel but not a looking to spend a fixed amount of money and not waste more time than necessary in the court system.

Posted by Anonymous | November 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Drops the ball multiple times

Crops is well experienced so everyone in family court knows him. Judges respect that so he gets away with with a lot. Family court is overwhelmed so they let him slide just to push through cases. Very poor court system the Judges do their best. Cripps should be avoided.

Posted by Jim | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Life Changing

I hired Steven to help me with a modification of permanent alimony, which is very difficult to stop completely. Steven made a difficult situation much easier with his experience and expertise. I wound up winning my case and I no longer have to pay my former wife anything ever again! It feels lik...e I won the lottery and I couldn’t have done it without Steve! Steve is a very down to earth person and also very humble. When I walked into the courthouse with him, everyone knew him and seemed to really like him and respect him. By the way, he won’t tell you this but he has his doctorate in law.

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Steven Cripps's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alberto Leal

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Cripps is a true professional who strives to get the best possible result for his clients. I have gone against him in court and can truly say that he is one of the most respectful and professional attorneys I have come across. Mr. Cripps will handle your case with great care and attention!"

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McKinley Augustin

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Cripps was professional in all respects. There were no issues when communicating or discussing matters that were essential to resolving our mutual case."

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Jack Pugh

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the course of practice many attorneys fail to consider the common sense approach. Steve is a strong advocated for his clients, knowledgeable, and willing to work towards settlement and avoids running up costs with disregard for he parties circumstances. A pleasure to work with and against."

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Cathy Lively

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve zealously represents his clients and adheres to a high level of civility in dealing with opposing counsel."

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Jack Pugh

Family lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

President's Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar, Family Law Section

2002

Firm Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

Work Experience

1979 - 1980

Law Clerk, U.S. Magistrate, Honorable Peter R. Palermo

Associations

1979 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1979

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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