Joshua Gammon Sheridan

Joshua Gammon Sheridan

4.1
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 23 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family

3302 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

I focus on Divorce Litigation, Military Divorce, Collaborative Divorce, High Net Worth Litigation and Divorce Financial Consulting.

23 years | 3,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Busciglio Sheridan Schoeb

3302 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL, 33603

Busciglio Sheridan Schoeb

535 Central Ave., Suite 304, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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Joshua Gammon Sheridan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kasey | July 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped Protect My Children

When I first walked into Josh Sheridan’s office, I was a mother fighting not just for custody, but for my daughters’ safety in a system that too often prioritizes parental contact over child wellbeing. The odds were stacked against us — the presumption of 50/50 timesharing felt immovable. But with Jo...sh’s legal skill, strategic thinking, and steady determination, we did the impossible: we overcame that presumption and secured full timesharing in the best interests of my children. Josh isn’t the kind of attorney who just tells you what you want to hear. He’ll tell you the truth — even when it’s hard — and challenge your thinking when necessary. At the same time, he respects your voice and lived experience, and works with you as a true partner. His commitment is never just to “winning”; it’s to doing what’s right for the children involved. He has the patience and foresight to play the long game, avoiding needless litigation and discouraging tactics that waste money or create more conflict. His paralegal, Geneva Granger, is a legal powerhouse. With decades of family law experience, she delivers prompt, clear communication and brings invaluable insight to every step of the process. And from the very first phone call, Lucy at the front desk made me feel welcomed, supported, and heard — something that can’t be overstated when you’re navigating one of the most stressful times in your life. Josh and his entire team have willingly sacrificed sleep and personal time to make sure justice had a fighting chance. They protected my daughters when it mattered most, and I will be forever grateful.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The worst lawyer I have ever witnessed first hand

It is my opinion, based on my first hand experience that Joshua Sheridan with Busciglio Sheridan & Schoeb Pa. is the least experienced lawyer in all of Tampa Bay. It is my opinion that Joshua Sheridan seriously lacks skill, knowledge and experience in the matters of family law, never mind complex mat...ters. It is my opinion that Joshua Sheridan has no understanding , considerations, or concerns for the well being of young children in any family law cases. It is my opinion that any individual considering hiring Joshua Sheridan should seriously consider very hard hiring a lawyer that is more interested in chasing dollars than the delicate matters involving the well being of your children.

Posted by Ashton | November 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DO NOT HIRE

Joshua Sheridan stole over $8000 from me when I hired him to see my son. Almost a year has gone by and I still have no contact with my son. He will not give me my money back. Do not hire this person or anyone in this firm.

Posted by John | April 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The worst attorney in Tampa

The representation I received when I retained Josh Sheridan was less than impressive. He was recommended by a mutual friend with whom he associates professionally. This is the reason my expectation for his services were more than adequate to handle my case. Unfortunately, this is not what was experie...nced. Listed are the various reasons: 1. He was late to every meeting and was unapologetic about it, completely disrespecting me and my time. 2. Phone meetings were minutes long but I was charged for full slotted time. 3. He was less than available to advise me when needed, sometimes for days or a week at a time. 4. His paralegal only relayed information rather than facilitate productive communication surrounding my case. 5. Voiced concerns were disregarded. 6. He was unprepared at my hearing, which he requested. After expressing my dissatisfaction with his services and informing him I would be using different counsel moving forward, he decided to send me an invoice with inflated charges that were fabricated to make me pay more money above and beyond my retainer fee. In summation, he’s not worth the money he charges. I unfortunately learned after the matter that he won a big case and has since been very lazy and uninterested in his subsequent cases. This comes from another attorney, not a lay-person. He may have been great at one time several years ago, but believe the recent negative reviews because this is absolutely the quality of representation you will receive. I would not recommend him to anyone and I can only believe that this will not change until his “winnings” run out. This in itself should be a red flag.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

High conflict divorce with kids

I came into see Josh during my pending divorce. I was about half way through my case and in the middle of a mess. Everything in our divorce just kept going back and forth with every small issue, we weren’t making any progress, and I couldn’t seem to get things moved ahead. I felt so hopeless and d...rained. When I came in for consultation, just the simple straightforward manner in which josh explained how he would handle things, uncluttered my mind and instantly took some of the stress away. He was clear, to the point, logical, and extremely patient with all my questions. He took over my case and I started to see improvement immediately. Communication between attorneys improved, things were handled quickly and efficiently, some resolutions were actually made. We were still not able to settle, so Josh ended up doing a three day trial in my case. Again prepping for trial, Josh was so patient with me, answered all my questions, listened to all my concerns, gave me all my options, yet still give me direction on what he felt was best. Our case was high conflict and there was a lot riding on our trial. The kids being the most important thing. It’s not easy to pick an attorney and ultimately put your kids futures in their hands. I realized as the trial unfolded and I saw what it was actually like and what mattered to the judge, having Josh as my attorney was the best move that I made the whole divorce. While the other attorney was scattered, throwing out a ton of information quickly, repetitive and sticking on petty issues, Josh was extremely composed, well spoken, confident and clear. He presented my case in a way that set me apart from the drama and allowed the judge to hear and see the real issues. Josh was also extremely quick to respond to any allegations and cross examine the witnesses in a way that actually turned it in my favor. I walked away with exactly what I asked for, Josh got me the most important things to me in my divorce. Not only did I get what mattered most, but Josh also communicated and presented our concerns so effectively, the judge was able to address them in his final order, so that we weren’t left with a lot of open gaps to worry about later . Josh is an amazing attorney and he is genuinely a good person and having both of those on my side, during this extremely stressful process made all of the difference.

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Joshua Gammon Sheridan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Loren Pincus

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh throughout my legal career. I have handled cases against him while I was a prosecutor and along side him in private practice. I routinely consult with him on legal matters due to his experience and expertise in multiple areas of law. He is knowledgeable, well respected within the legal community and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. I would recommend him without hesitation."

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Richard Mockler

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"If anyone is thinking about hiring or referring a client to Joshua Sheridan for criminal defense or for a domestic violence hearing, that’s probably a good idea. I called Josh when my client was in jail, criminally charged with domestic violence, and facing a domestic violence injunction. My client was out of jail the next day, Josh stayed in regular communication with both of us, the criminal charges were dropped, and Josh won a contested domestic violence injunction hearing by creating a timeline of events that called the veracity of the “victim’s” allegations into serious question. It is hard to imagine how anyone else could have possibly done any better. You have to love it when your client has his “best day in court.” Thanks Josh!"

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Charles Gallagher

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josh is a seasoned litigator that gets big results for his clients. He has significant subject matter expertise in tort litigation and fights hard for his clients. He works hard for his clients and understands their concerns."

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Johnny Bardine

Family lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was opposing counsel against Josh in a very contentious divorce. I found him to be reasonable, honest, and solution-oriented, all while zealously advocating for his client. Since then, I've routinely sought his advice and counsel on matters and do not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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Frances Martinez

Family lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Damien Mckinney

Family lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Sheridan on several cases and always found him to be professional, competent and a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Kristin Demers-Crowell

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked as a prosecutor for years, Josh has the relationships and the experience that are absolutely critical to getting the best defense possible. I've known him for decades, and he is a bright, hard working attorney. I am so grateful to have someone as trustworthy as Josh to refer my clients to in the event there are any criminal allegations or family law troubles."

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Lawrence Disparti

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Sheridan. I have known Josh for many years. He is an excellent litigator who works hard for his clients. You will not find a better lawyer."

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Frank Kerney

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer. Trustworthy and honest."

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Sean Cleary

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Misty Fields

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Sheridan is a dedicated and passionate advocate for his clients. He is well respected in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Joshua. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Clay Schuett

Unknown lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Syed Ahmed

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Denmon

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Duke

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Pawuk

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mr. Sheridan since law school. He works hard, is smarter than most, and gets great resolutions to his cases. He's respected by both judges and his lawyer peers."

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Howard Roitman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sparkman

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Denmon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brooke Elvington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephanie Pawuk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cory Baird

Personal injury lawyer

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Jesse Berkowitz

Personal injury lawyer

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Joseph Caimano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryant Camareno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Riffel

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ian Leavengood

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John Smitten

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Are U Safe

2011

Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year, Are You Safe

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Busciglio Sheridan Schoeb

2002 - 2005

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney Pinellas County

Associations

2012 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Family Law Inn of Court

Member

2010 - Present

Are You Safe

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2002 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

Education

1998

University of Central Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

Information Exchange in Le Havre, France

American Family Law in Le Havre, France

2004

Florida DUI Training (Law Enforcement/Prosecutors)

Florida DUI Law

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