$ 150-600 per hour
Ky Koch was born and raised in Clearwater, graduating from Clearwater High School. Mr. Koch’s practice is exclusive to Marital and Family Law. He is board certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Marital and Family Law and is a fellow in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and The International American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. honored to membership in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Mr. Koch is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Florida, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court; he has also represented clients in various parts of the United States. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar, and the Clearwater Bar Association.
He has been admitted to practice in Florida since 1979 when he, Mr. Koch was appointed an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, a position he held in excess of three years. Mr. Koch is a past President of the Clearwater Bar Association in 1987 to 1988, previously serving that organization on its board of directors, as its treasurer and its secretary.
He served as a member of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee from 1984 to 1987 and as its chairman from 1986 to 1987. Mr. Koch also served as Chair of the Second DCA Judicial Nominating Committee. In 1989, Mr. Koch was elected to the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar (the governing body of the State’s lawyers). He served three consecutive two-year terms. Mr. Koch is the past president of the Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents and is the former chairman of various Florida Bar Committees.
He has served three consecutive terms as the vice-chairman of the Florida Bar’s All Bar Conference and two consecutive terms on the Executive Committee of the Florida Bar. Mr. Koch is a past chairman of the Clearwater Bar Association Marital and Family Law Committee and is the former chairman (1999-2000) of the Florida Bar Family Law Section. Mr. Koch is a founding member and former president of the Executive Committee of the Canakaris Family Law Inn of Court.
As an informative and entertaining presenter, he frequently has been invited to lecture for Continuing Legal Education programs in Florida and throughout the country. He has been an invited instructor of Domestic Relations and Litigation Practicum at Stetson University College of Law. Mr. Koch is committed to doing what is best for his clients and working hard to get them the best results possible without the extraordinary cost of an expensive court battle.
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$ 150-600 per hour
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Acquired: 1978
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1000 West Cass Street, Tampa, FL, 33606
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Posted by Christopher Phillips | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Ky Koch Awful
I feel that Ky Koch was a terrible attorney! He did the worst job on my divorce that other attorneys have laughed at. I think he’s a has-been. And most importantly, a LOSER, in my opinion I don’t think he can be TRUSTED. He fumbled and bumbled the case then had the audacity to file a lien on me af...
Posted by Kathy | September 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Review fo Ky Koch
This man cared for me like I was his family! My divorce was long, drawn out and very difficult for me. Perhaps I was even difficult. But Ky never missed a beat. He was kind and patient - thankfully for me. He covered all everything for me. Even made sure I was covered after the death of my ex-husband...
Posted by Sheila | March 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
More than a Client
There is nothing beautiful about divorce! Regardless of who initiates the divorce, it's down-right awful. Fortunately, I was referred to Ky Koch. Ky made me feel like I was more than just a client. I felt an immediate connection to him, which allowed me to trust him from the get-go. I felt like...
"Attorney Koch is the ultimate professional. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any Family Law Matter."
"I have known Ky Koch for decades, and his reputation in the legal community for competence in family law matters and for professional integrity are unassailable."
"Ky is an outstanding professional who is extremely knowledgeable in his fields of practice. When I see he is on the opposite side of a case, I am thrilled because I know that even though he is a very formidable lawyer, he will conduct himself with dignity and class and I can fully rely on his representations, which makes him a joy to deal with."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ky for over 25 years. He is the consummate professional. He is always a prepared and zealous advocate on behalf of his client. Ky is a specialist in his field, and maintains an ethical and pragmatic approach."
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Divorce and separation lawyer
1995
Florida Bar Presidents Award, The Florida Bar
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"Legal Elite", Florida Trend Magazine
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"Tampa Bay's Top Lawyers", American Registry
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Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
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Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020 - Present
Partner, Older Lundy Koch & Martino
2010 - 2020
Senior Partner, Koch & Hoffman, P.A.
2003 - 2010
Senior Partner, Koch, Smith & Hoffman, P.A.
1992 - 2003
, Koch, Ley & Harrington, P.L.
1989 - 1992
, Boyer & Koch, P.A.
Founding Member and Former President
Past Chairman
Fellow
Chair
Past President
Vice Chair
Founder and Current Co-Chair
1999 - 2000
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionFormer Chairman
1989 - 1994
The Florida BarBoard of Governors
1987 - 1988
Clearwater Bar AssociationPresident
1984 - 1987
Florida Bar Grievance CommitteeMember and Chairman (1986-1987)
1978
Juris Doctor
1975
2015
Prenuptial Agreements
2014
2014
Family Law
2010
Getting Started: Building a Client Relationship
2008
When is Unequal Equitable
2007
Agreements
2007
Direct and Cross Examination of Financial Experts at Final Hearing
2005
Family Law
N/A
Divorce Taxation
2025
2025
2024
2022
2022
2020
2007
N/A
English