Marcia Cuesta Locke

Marcia Cuesta Locke

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 38 years

Family Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Real Estate ... +2 more

3202 Henderson Blvd Ste 202, Tampa, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Julia Best Chase, P.A

3202 Henderson Blvd Ste 202, Tampa, FL, 33609-3043

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Marcia Cuesta Locke's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2015 | Child Custody

Conscientious, Experienced- Highly recommended!

Choosing someone to represent you can be a very scary process. After inquiring with a few lawyers, I hired Marcia to represent me in a custody suit. The details of the case were complex and confusing. I have to say with much gratitude, I found her assistance invaluable. She is sharp, thorough, and wo...rked hard for me. She was compassionate, always available. Also, clear and prompt with her communications. Most importantly, ensuring my child's best interest was/is protected. I would highly recommend Mrs. Locke. I could not have asked for a better lawyer, and I could not have did this without her. Thank you!

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Hire the Best...Hire Ms. Locke

There are attorneys, and then there’s Ms. Locke. She’s one of a kind. I highly recommended Ms. Locke. I had a very difficult divorce case. Ms. Locke was not the first attorney with whom I had spoken. I had interviewed several attorneys and was very frustrated and didn’t know what to do. I knew I had ...the right attorney when Ms. Locke not only listened but heard me. She was upfront and honest about all the challenges in my case…believe me I had a lot of them. She is intelligent, knowledgeable and leaves nothing to chance. Ms. Locke worked tirelessly and tenaciously. She was accessible and easy to talk with. Ms. Locke has a huge heart and really cares about you not only as a client but as a person. She had my best interests at heart and would tell me truthfully even when it was not what I wanted to hear. I am so much the better for having hired her. Knowledgeable, caring, honest, truthful, tenacious…what more can I say.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Brilliant, Tenacious, Kind, and BIG Heart

I had a particularly strange divorce case being my now ex was in prison at the time. Ms. Locke was recommended to me by a friend who had her in their very difficult divorce case and described her has brilliant, tenacious, and had a big heart. Ms. Locke was that and so much more. She was so kind and u...nderstanding to me in my situation. She is intelligent, she didn't sugar coat anything, and always responded quickly to any questions I had (and I had a lot). She took my case to heart and moved it along as quickly as she possibly could but never forgetting any details. I always felt like I was in the loop with every step that happened. I would very much recommend her to anyone. Ms. Locke is brilliant on every level!

Posted by Brian | December 16, 2014

Get the best help you can

Tenacious. Brilliant. Insightful. Does not sugar coat. If you want an attorney, google one. If you want the best legal representation you can get, call Marci. I have known Marci and utilized her legal acumen for 15 years. If you find yourself in need of legal advice or representation, you can do ...no better than Ms. Locke.

Posted by Steven | November 09, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Resolution of Divorce

Marcia was always professional and aware of the laws pertaining to my case. She also made herself aware of the restrictions and needs that I had in resolving my case in a timely manner. Willing to listen to what I felt I needed and the results I personally wanted , she always kept me aware my l...egal rights and restrictions, and moved the case to the best resolution for me. I also felt she was upfront and honest, proactive, available as needed and the time spent was useful without hours wasted.

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Robert Rainey

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked opposite Marcia on several matters over the last 20 years and always found her to be well prepared, very professional, and a strong advocate for her client's position."

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Stephen Tabano

Litigation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have known Marci for over twenty years, as her supervisor, opposing counsel and colleague. Marci is a tenacious litigator and has demonstrated that in the various areas of practice in which she has engaged over the years. Her breadth of experience gives her the ability to deal with many situations and the wisdom to advise the best way to resolve them. I heartily endorse Marci for litigation matters."

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Julia Chase

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Marcia and I worked together at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's office back in the late 1980s. In 2010 we began working together in the area of family law. Marcia is very caring, conscientious and detailed. She is the quintessential family law attorney who is gentle with the clients and tough in the courtroom."

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Stephen Tabano

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Rainey

Litigation lawyer

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Julia Chase

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Julia Best Chase

1992 - 2009

Chief of Eminent Domain/Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Transportation

Associations

2014 - Present

WOAMTEC

member

2014 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

member

2014 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association Eminent Domain Section

Member

2012 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section

member

2011 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

member

1987 - Present

Florida Bar Association

member

Education

N/A

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2005

CLE International

The Order of Taking

Publications

2014

National Business Institute: What Family Court Judges Want You to Know Legal Ethics

Languages

English

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