Richard Michael McCluskey

Richard Michael McCluskey

4.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Brandon, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

710 Oakfield Drive, Suite 252, Brandon, FL

About Richard

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

20 years

75%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Richard McCluskey

710 Oakfield Drive, Suite 252, Brandon, FL, 33511

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Richard Michael McCluskey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ana-Alicia | January 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent

I hired Mr. McCluskey in a family custody case and so pleased with my outcome!! Finally after 4 years I'll have my oldest son back !! Thank you Richard!!

Posted by Heather | July 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney

Took over a Divorce Case for me, saved me so much money and aggravation. I could not have been happier with him as my attorney

Posted by Joseph | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Recommending Attorney

Hired Attorney for a post judgment modification of a final judgment. I tried to handle the case on my own, but ended up having to hire counsel. He was able to get me a more fair parenting plan and correct my child support. Very Pleased

Posted by Rick | June 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Hired for a Modification

Hired for a child support modification. I had changed jobs a few times and now made way less money. Was able to help me even though I do not keep very good records.

Posted by Ben and Viv | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Please be aware

Me and my wife hired him for a parenting plan modification. He presented himself to us as a excellent family attorney, this turned out not to be the case. He did not file forms that a knowledgable attorney would know to file. His communication skills with us were terrible. We had to practically beg f...or him to update us on what he was doing. We would in turn get charged all these fees. We eventually after months of this, had to seek the help of a new attorney. They had to file documents with the court to fix what he had submitted. He had a poor attitude for someone who took an oath. I would not recommend him to anyone.

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Richard Michael McCluskey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kent Amo

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Rich is a responsible and effective attorney capable of handling any family law matter in the Tampa - Brandon area! I trust him as if he were my own attorney."

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Cary High

Family lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard McCluskey is a highly intelligent, dependable, and hard working lawyer who always goes the extra mile for his clients. I've worked with him on numerous criminal, personal injury, and family law matters since 2007. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Kent Amo

Family lawyer

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Cary High

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Richard McCluskey

2007 - 2011

Attorney, Kennedy Law Group

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

Brandon Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2011 - 2015

Florida Bar, Animal Law Committee

Appointed Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Paszko v. Wertheimer 2D2014-5255

Upheld ruling

StikerTaylor v. FLORIDA

Reversed and Motion to Dismiss Granted

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Education

2005

St. Thomas University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

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