$ 275-425 per hour
Doreen Yaffa is one of a handful of divorce attorneys in South Florida who is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. To earn a designation “Board Certified,” an attorney must complete a complex battery of tests and training. Only six percent of eligible Florida bar members are Board Certified. Per the Florida Bar: “Board certification recognizes attorneys’ special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law and professionalism and ethics in practice. Board certified lawyers are Evaluated for Professionalism and Tested for Expertise. Certification is The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of the competency and experience of attorneys in the 24 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida.”
Ms. Yaffa has received an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell — as judged by her legal peers — in both “legal ability” and “ethical standards. “She is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association as well as the Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Ms. Yaffa is licensed to practice before the Florida and U.S. District Courts and the Southern District of Florida. As one of South’s Florida’s most seasoned divorce attorneys, Ms. Yaffa has diverse trial experience, and she has handled numerous complex, high profile cases.
In addition to being a detailed oriented legal scholar and fierce advocate for her clients, Ms. Yaffa also believes in a compassionate, empathetic approach to family law. She and her team strive to obtain great outcomes for clients and also to repair families that have been ruptured by strife, discord and, sometimes, violence. Ms. Yaffa’s focus on the genuine well-being of her clients differentiates her approach and philosophy.
She believes that, with the proper tools and guidance, individuals challenged by divorce or complex family law situations can bounce back and lead happy, productive lives.
Our Boca Raton marital, family law and divorce attorneys serve clients in South Florida, including Palm Beach, Broward and Dade County.
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$ 275-425 per hour
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301 Yamato Rd #2190, Boca Raton, FL, 33431-4901
110 E Broward Blvd, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
3801 PGA Boulevard, Suite 600 & 602, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Not sure why she has good reviews at all. Used her for a year. She botched my case badly, sucked me dry and spit me out. She hardly ever works on the cases, and rubber stamps filings prepared by support staff, who is invariably inexperienced and knows little about your case because she can’t keep ...
We are so sorry you did not have a good experience. Divorce and family matters are a difficult process with a lot of emotion involved and more complicated than many anticipate. We have had a lot of success guiding our clients through the divorce process, both in and out of the courtroom. We do not inflate our fees and only bill our clients for fees and costs that are agreed to at the time we are retained. If you believe you’ve been billed an incorrect amount, please call us so we can discuss it. Since you didn’t include your name, it is difficult to provide further insight. Please feel free to call the office to discuss your particular experience further. Our goal is to always provide our clients with the best representation possible.
Posted by Isabelle | April 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Helped our family to get through a messy divorce with the least amount of hardship and expense. Highly recommend. The Yaffa Law firm is a leader in collaborative divorce and dealing with complex financial and child custody issues.
Hello Isabelle, Thank you very much for the kind words! We were delighted to help you and happy that you were pleased with our service and with the outcome. Sincerely, Doreen and the Yaffa Team
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
When I separated from my husband of 25 years the first person I thought of was Doreen Yaffa for help. She has a stellar reputation and is the consummate professional. She was totally there for me, giving me peace of mind at the most vulnerable time of my life. Not only has she been there for me wi...
Hello, Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad I was able to help you during this difficult time and that you were happy with our services and with the outcome. Thanks for also joining our support and empowerment group. We hope to see you at the next one soon! Sincerely, Doreen and the Yaffa Team
Posted by Genevieve | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Doreen Yaffa and her associates were professonal, thorough and courteous from the first consultation through final judgement and beyond. Having Doreen on my side made a difficult, life altering experience manageable; she moved through the divorce process with tremendous amounts of knowledge and under...
Posted by Simone | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
When I needed to find an attorney for my divorce, this firm was highly recommended to me. I couldn’t have been happier. Ms. Yaffa always took the time to explain the process. She was meticulous in making sure my needs were met from a legal standpoint. I found her staff to be very helpful as well...
"I have referred clients to Doreen and each one has been incredibly happy with Doreen and her entire staff."
"I endorse Attorney Yaffa. As a fellow attorney in Family Law, I can attest to her level of professionalism, knowledge and level of care and services that she provides to every client."
"Doreen Yaffa is a superb Family Law attorney. Doreen is Board Certified in Family Law and has been practices exclusively Family Law for over 20 years. She understands that the family dynamics of every case are unique and provides each client with personal, individualized attention."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Doreen is a superior lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and professional."
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2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Top Lawyers - Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Palm Beach Illustrated
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 for Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Board Certified - Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar
1998 - Present
President, Yaffa and Associates
2016 - Present
Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida BarMember
2015 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2014 - Present
Boca Raton Chamber of CommerceMember
1995 - Present
Southern District of FloridaAdmitted
1994 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
1994 - Present
Supreme Court of FloridaAdmitted
2012 - 2015
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeCo-chair
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
The Trials and Tribulations of Helping an Attorney Prepare for Trial (CLE)
2016
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