Doreen Yaffa

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Doreen Yaffa

4.8
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

301 Yamato Road, Suite 2190, Boca Raton, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Doreen

Biography

Doreen M. Yaffa, Attorney and Founder of Yaffa Family Law Group. Board Certified in Marital & Family Law.

If your case involves child custody/time sharing, hiring an experienced attorney is a priority.

Yaffa & Assoc. will advocate for fair treatment for you and your children with child support matters

The team at Yaffa & Associates are here to support & expertly guide you through your difficult time.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 50%

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

31 years

30%
Child Custody 10%

31 years

10%
Child Support 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-425 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Yaffa Family Law Group

301 Yamato Road, Suite 2190, Boca Raton, FL, 33431

yaffafamilylawgroup.com/doreen-yaffa/

Online Presence

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Doreen Yaffa's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

18 Client Reviews


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The lawyer is widely praised for their professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach, particularly in divorce and family law matters. Many reviewers highlight their ability to achieve efficient and favorable outcomes, providing excellent guidance and support during challenging times. The team is also frequently commended.

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

I needed help!!

I am a professional who after 16 years of marriage got slapped with a divorce. I floundered around with my previous council for about 9 months including a disastrous attempt of mediation, before deciding it was time to change. I found Doreen Yaffa through recommendations from friends and collea...gues From the day that Yaffa and Associates took over my case there was a marked change in everything. I knew my case was in trouble but I had no idea how badly. The discipline and professionalism that Doreen and her team brought to me was immeasurable. There was clearly a new sherif in town.....Within 30 days I had a new mediation scheduled and the entire outlook on my situation turnaround immediately. By the time we settled in mediation she save me potentially two years of alimony over the previous councils negotiation and the cost of going to court. It is true that Doreen was more expensive than my previous council but she was more than worth it every penny... As most people with a decent professional career know, when it comes to professionalism and competence, you pay for what you get!!!

Posted by Barry | September 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Doreen is a very sharp attorney

My divorce went on for nearly two years and by the time I got to Doreen I was exhausted and she was lawyer number six, no that is not a typo. In the first two weeks she did more than any of the previous six lawyers did. She set it for trial immediately and got the ball rolling. She is not inexpens...ive, but you get what you pay for. The short version is she ended my case in 90 days and I am now divorced! On a side note she got me the deal of the century!!!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Bad 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 ...good paralegals around. She billes every 10 days, pad her bills big time. You will be billed by her, her paralegal and her associate for the same rmails or phone calls.

Doreen Yaffa

Replied last May 21, 2019

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.

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Doreen Yaffa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barry Siegel

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Doreen is a professional who is very supportive of her clients and our community."

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Michelle Merson

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Doreen and each one has been incredibly happy with Doreen and her entire staff."

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Jeffrey Feulner

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Adam Jacobson

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Joy Bartmon

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Doreen is a superior lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and professional."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1998 - Present

President, Yaffa and Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2014 - Present

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce

Member

1995 - Present

Southern District of Florida

Admitted

1994 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

South Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1994 - Present

Supreme Court of Florida

Admitted

2012 - 2015

South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Co-chair

Education

1994

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

The Boca Raton Chapter of the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc.

The Trials and Tribulations of Helping an Attorney Prepare for Trial (CLE)

Publications

2016

Attorney at Law Magazine Child Support - When Does it End?

2015

2013

Boca Observer Balancing the Scales

Languages

English

Activity

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