Shazia N. Sparkman

In family law you want to hire someone that will understand your situation and represent you in a caring way. All law firms should be able to handle the paperwork but family law is sometimes more than just paperwork. No one wants to have to go before a Judge to settle a dispute, but if you have to,... Shazia Sparkman is the lawyer you want by your side. I can say, with confidence and experience that Ms. Sparkman will give you the professional edge you will need when asking for the courts help. Paperwork is one thing but not every lawyer can give you the kind of representation I received by Ms. Sparkman at my hearings. Thank you Ms. Sparkman.

I hired Shazia almost a year ago to assist with child support modification and the restructure of visitation for my daughter. I was very reluctant to hire legal council. My ex-husband and I have been divorced over ten years and times have changed. My daughters needs have increased and her father ref...used to help. Shazia and her staff instantly made me feel at home and comfortable. I had issues midway paying for my legal fees and instead of Shazia letting me go on my own, she refused to stop fighting for us and has continued helping me on her own funds. I have never in my life heard of any family law attorney being so compassionate. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for legal help in custody or child support issues.

Mrs. Sparkman has seen me through what has had to be the most difficult time in my life. Her consultation with me was both a question & answer for me but also helped her decide if she was willing and or able to take on my case, and what it would entail. Very unlike what I experienced at other consult...s. She is upfront about what kind of time and fees you are looking at, given FL's current court system. Her command and knowledge of the law and dedication to my case and the ongoing questions regarding it are unsurpassed. She is always quick to respond to any questions I have had and keep me very well informed on things the layperson doesn't understand. My case had to do with an ex husband hiding monies to prevent him from paying support. Shazia knew exactly what kind of team to assemble, i.e. experts, to put on the case, and find the proof needed. Mrs. Sparkman and her husband Kevin make an invaluable team, and her staff has also been instrumental in making sure to communicate and coordinate any information I may need, or questions I may have. I came upon Mrs. Sparkman while looking for a new attorney, and was referred to her by another lawyer I had called about my case, she had lost to Mrs. Sparkman in court, but had the respect for her to refer me to her. I feel truly blessed to have Shazia representing me in court. I don't think I could have found a more capable dedicated attorney anywhere.

Shazia Sparkman has been the most amazing lawyer, counsel, advocate and ally during my highly sensitive, contentious and complicated case. I was married for 19 years and worked for part of my marriage. My husband ran several businesses and slowly started dwindling our accounts. By the time I realized... that my husband had transferred all our assets and drained our accounts, he had served me with Divorce- I found Mrs. Sparkman and her firm. From the moment I hired her she treated me like I was her family, like my case was hers. She worked tirelessly and sometimes I would drive by ( I live in South Tampa ) and I would see her working past 8:00 PM. she would email me at all hours of the night updating me on the case. She gave me hard advice, stayed firm and resolute and never made promises she couldn't keep. Best of all is watching Mrs. Sparkman in court, her passion is unmatched, her command of the law impressive and her professionalism awe inspiring in the face of some of the dirty tactic my husband and his attorney pulled. In the end, Mrs. Sparkman's counsel and advice preserved my sanity, gave me peace and courage and helped me start a new life. I received my rightful share of the drained assets, received my equity in our joint businesses that my husband tried to force me out of and retained our home and received permanent alimony. Mrs. Sparkman is without a doubt the best lawyer I have come across- she is honest and compassionate and and I would not recommend any other family law attorney under any circumstances . A. Thompson

I came to the lawfirm of Sparkman and Sparkman March of 2010. I was very nervous and frightened about what was about to happen to me. I filed for divorce. I had no idea what to expect. Shazia was so great she took the time with me, first a phone consultation and then in person. It was not a 20 min...ute and your time is up, which I got from the other attoneys that I met with. I knew she was the one for me. I am a very emotional client and she always was there to calm me down, and guide me though the process which at times seemed so overwhelming. Her knowledge of the law is amazing and even if she didn't know the answers always took the time to find the right answers (even carried a book on Military and Divorce with her). She told me from the very beginning to be 100% honest good, bad, or ugly. Her passion for family law is apparent and with all the right information made it easier for her to work on my case. This truly felt like a team effort. Kevin her husband and partner is a great balance and just as passionate as Shazia. A Truly AWESOME Partnership. The staff is equally passionate and caring. The vision of Sparkman and Sparkman is perfectly clear when you see all the wheels turning. I am so thankful I found Shazia and this team. It may sound strange but this time working with them has changed me as a person. I found strength,self-esteem,and confiendence In myself I did not have before. I could never imagine that a lawfirm could do that for me. I have learned a lot over this past year with all the ups and downs, and seeing it truly is a process (sometimes a long one). I am thankful and greatful and highly suggest if you are in need of an attorney look no further than Sparkman and Sparkman.