Tammi J Driver

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Tammi J Driver

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 20 years

Adoption Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Adoption

4120 5th Ave N, Ste 7, Saint Petersburg, FL

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About Tammi

Biography

Compassionate, Experienced, & Affordable - Board Certified in Adoption Law by the Florida Bar

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Adoption 100%

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Tammi J. Driver, P.L.

4120 5th Ave N, Ste 7, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33713

tammidriverlaw.com

Tammi J Driver's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Professional, Warm, and Reliablie

Tammi assisted by wife and I in the recent adoption of our baby daughter. She was the liaison between not only the legal system in Florida, but in our case, provided much needed information and explanations of status on behalf of the adoption agency we were working with. We found Tammi to be very rel...iable, informative, professional, and warm. She expressed care for us and took time to answer our questions directly and was clear on how everything worked. When it came time to present our finalization case before the judge, Tammi took great care to ensure that we were comfortable with all of the information being presented, allowed us time to review and state our concerns, and treated us with sensitivity, understanding the highly emotional process we were undergoing. She was a wonderful advocate for us in presenting our information to the judge, which allowed us to not worry too much about the details and be present in that moment.

Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Best Adoption Lawyer!

We absolutely loved working with Tammi. While our adoption journey was typical with a few bumps along the journey, one of the key pieces that helped provide comfort and confidence was Tammi. She knew that this was our first time adoption and took the time to talk, share her expertise and experience..., walk us through each step of the process and provide the confidence we needed. She was very responsive any time we had a question, and there were many. Tammi is a part of our happy adoption story and should we go down this road again, we'd love to partner up with Tammi.

Posted by Mary | April 26, 2018 | Adoption

The Best. Hands down.

I had the joy of working with Tammi to adopt our daughter and I'm so glad we did. From the first consultation, through the birth to finalization, Tammi was there every minute to answer my questions, even hold my hand when I needed. I felt, and still do, that we went through this process with a fri...end. Tammi and Joy made my husband and I feel important, that our wishes and opinions mattered, they explained everything, and even when I needed to be reminded, due to scatterbrained on my part, they would explain again, without making me feel ashamed for asking. If you are in need of an adoption attorney, Tammi is THE best. Bar none. Compassionate people are hard to come by in attorneys and especially in this day and age. Tammi is compassionate but professional and I can't say enough about her. We are so happy we went with Tammi and anyone whom is lucky enough to travel this journey should hire Tammi as well. Tammi along with Destiny Adoptions (whom work hand in hand through the adoptive process) made our lives as easy as could be considering what was going on, and the end result was our beautiful little girl. Tammi made my dream of being a mother come true. I will always hold a special place in my heart for her and Joy(Tammi's assistant ). If I get the opportunity to adopt again, I would go with Tammi and I'm recommending her to everyone in my life that wants to adopt. Caring, compassion, professional, and personable. What more could you ask for?

Posted by Renny | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Bringing families together

My wife and I contacted Ms. Driver to file a petition for an adoption of an adult (age 26). Over the course of many months, a loving bond had formed between us and our now adopted daughter. We wanted to be certain that all the requirements for the adootion petition were filled correctly, so we h...ired Tammi to represent us. In addition to the adoption going through without a hitch, Tammi is a genuine, warm and caring person. It is clear to us that working with families in the adoption process is not simply a job or profession for Ms. Driver. It clearly brings her great joy to help people make their family ties legal and lasting. We now have a wonderful daughter, a beautiful grandson and a great son-in-law. And although my wife and I had been functioning as de facto parents and grand-parents for many months prior to the adoption - in that moment when the judge signed our adoption petition - nothing changed and everything changed. Thank you, Tammi!

Posted by Suzanne | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

The Best

Tammi handled every detail and was very professional. She & her assistant were very good at communicating every step and made it easy for us. We felt genuinely cared for. Since we live out of state, they helped us set up a video conference for the court hearing for finalization which saved us money, ...time, and the stress of traveling. Overall, it was a wonderful experience working with Tammi to finalize the adoption for our 2nd child. She's a pro!

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Gary Mastry

Adoption lawyer | Jul 09

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"I endorse Tammi without hesitation. She is friendly, compassionate and has an excellent knowledgeable of the law."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Adoption lawyer | Oct 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Foley

Adoption lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tammi is who I refer my adoption cases to because she knows what she is talking about. I refer without hesitation due to her background and experience and I can't think of another attorney that I would rather refer to for adoption issues as Tammi is truly a compassionate, experienced and effective adoption lawyer."

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Jeanne Tate

Adoption lawyer | Mar 04

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"Tammi is a thoughtful, compassionate and well regarded mental health professional and attorney with a passion in the adoption arena. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Peggy Senentz

Adoption lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Driver is a well qualified attorney and highly respected for her knowledge of the law and her professionalism. She is a great asset to our legal community."

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Rick Dalan

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Tammi is a zealous and compassionate advocate for her clients. I recommend her to anyone seeking a family lawyer."

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Molly Gutcher

Adoption lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Tammi as an expert in the areas of juvenile law and adoptions. I would refer clients to her and have sought her out for advice on my own cases."

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Vilma Martinez

Adoption lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Tammi is a true professional who has an exceptional ability to connect with the human side of each client encounter. She never loses site of providing the best service she can to her clients a quality I both admire and strive to emulate."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

Board Certified - Adoption Attorney, Florida Bar

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Tammi J. Driver, P.L.

2011 - 2012

Executive Director, Heart of Adoptions, Inc.

2009 - 2011

Director of Legal Services, Gift of Life Adoptions

2007 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Dalan, Katz & Siegel, P.L.

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.

Associations

2014 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Animal Legal Defense Fund

Member

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

2009 - 2022

Florida Adoption Council

Board of Directors

Education

2005

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

MS - Master of Science

1988

Western Kentucky University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2025

Adoption Competency Training

Adoption Competency Training

2024

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Adoption

2023

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Adoption

Languages

English

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