Amanda Salcido

Amanda Salcido

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

625 Commerce Drive, Suite 205, Lakeland, FL

About Amanda

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

14 years

30%
Child Support 30%

14 years

30%
Juvenile Law 5%

23 years

5%
Military Law 5%

30 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2012

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Amanda Salcido

625 Commerce Drive, Suite 205, Lakeland, FL, 33803

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Amanda Salcido's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 27 reviews

Posted by Stephen | August 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

I would give zero stars if I could.

Amanda is very pleasant to deal with. However, for my family law case I spent weeks compiling evidence for my final hearing. Not a single piece of evidence was submitted. Including proof I'd been paying child support for over two years. I then had to go back to court, without an attorney, and have th...e arrears adjusted. Communication was terrible. I felt like I was never contacted in a timely manner, nor did I feel my case was important. Amanda also went through two paralegals through my time as a client and each misstep was blamed on the former employee.

Amanda Salcido

Replied last August 09, 2017

It always concerns me when I learn that a client had a bad experience with my firm. I understand this client also substantiated his review by failing to pay for my fees. It is unfortunate that this client did not feel that I cared about his case when I went to trial despite the fact there was money owed and I took a great risk in not getting paid for my services. However, I still wanted to help this client with what was a very difficult situation. Unfortunately, we did go through some employee changes until I could find the right person to properly communicate and work hard for my clients. I appreciate when clients assist in gathering evidence. However, admission of evidence is a tactical decision. It is not always in my client's best interest to admit such evidence particularly if it is more damaging than helpful and paints my client in an unfavorable light. Part of my job is knowing the judges and there are judges that will not respond favorably to the content in certain evidence. Sometimes the perceived weight of the evidence is outweighed by what it reveals about a client.

Posted by Eric Coffey | June 09, 2017

No contact

I have made contact with this attorney and she has outright refused to communicate. I would highly recommend going with any other attorney.

Amanda Salcido

Replied last June 09, 2017

I never consulted, met or spoke with this individual. I didn't know the individual until I searched my email and found a single message was sent through Avvo messenger this year and a personal email response from me directly to this individual over a year ago. I have never met nor consulted with this individual. It is unfair and inaccurate to say that I was consulted and outright refused to communicate.

Posted by Annmarie | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney

amazing!

Amanda has been an amazing lawyer ! no matter what the case faced she took it on , with pride and dedication . she did an awesome job and I highly recommend her if you are looking for a dedicated , sincere , and outstanding lawyer ! 5 starts is not enough for this woman !

Posted by George | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Lawyer

I am truly grateful to have found Amanda and her team. I have been trying to establish a relationship with my son for years. Because my son and his mother often moved between states, it made it very difficult for me. Shortly after my son moved to Florida I contacted Amanda's office. I was greeted by ...Cheryl. Cheryl was very kind and professional. Shortly after, I spoke with Amanda and took a while to explain my situation to the best of my knowledge. Amanda was very understanding and really felt like she cared about my son and myself. She reassured me she can help. From that moment on I actually had hope. For a handful of months, I dealt with Cheryl directly, sometimes even late night and weekends. During these times, I had some pretty unexpected moments that really required help...Cheryl was right there, seriously. I never felt alone the entire time. I finally flew 1500 miles down to Florida and met Amanda and Cheryl. They were very polite, professional, made me feel real comfortable and Amanda fought real hard for me with such compassion. Amanda and Cheryl truly changed my entire families lives as we got to welcome him to his family up north and at the moment I can not express in words as to how much I owe Cheryl and Amanda for what they have done for us.

Posted by Ed | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made All The Difference

I was going through a rather bitter divorce and was practically screaming for help. I had never dealt with anything like that and the proceedings were out of state for me. Amanda was a constant calming influence and began working quickly on my behalf the moment I contacted her. She made what was poss...ibly the worst time in my life a survivable event and was the reassurance I needed when I needed it most.

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Amanda Salcido's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nick Cacciatore

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has great instincts and is an exceptional family law attorney."

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Mary Daugherty

Child custody lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amanda is very knowledgeable and passionate about family law issues and has a heart for service and her community."

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Susan Best

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amanda is a super organized, highly competent and knowledgeable attorney."

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Walter Thomas

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amanda was goal focused and really helped to bring the issues of the case we worked together into perspective for both parties. I highly recommend her."

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Arthur Fulmer

Unknown lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Stephen Pincket

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Always a professional."

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Stephen Henderson

Child support lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amanda is a top-notch DUI attorney to whom I've referred numerous clients. Highly recommended."

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Rachelle Ferraro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had cases against Amanda Salcido when she was a prosecutor. She is very knowledgeable in criminal law and is a good trial attorney, having good jury appeal. I am glad that she is now on the defense side and would not hesitate to recommend her to a client. I do endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Davidson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Amanda is a very skilled attorney who has always demonstrated a deep personal commitment to the interests of her clients. I fully endorse her."

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Michelle Carson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Amanda Salcido is a highly experienced litigator whom will protect your right. As her opposing counsel in many cases, Ms. Salcido exhibited the highest levels of professionalism and a true mastery of the law. I would trust Ms. Salcido to handle any legal matter that I had."

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Rebekah Bell

Unknown lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Amanda is a talented and dedicated professional whose passion for the law goes beyond the courtroom. She consistently goes the extra mile for her clients, and has proven time and again to be a formidable advocate of the law. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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David Pittman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer posts very concise and well thought out answers on Avvo. She seems to have a very high level of legal knowledge and expertise."

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Paul Knost

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Amanda Salcido, Esq. She is an excellent lawyer who is incredibly sharp and well-versed in the laws and collateral issues that affect her clients, all of whom are very fortunate to have such a fine lawyer representing them."

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Paul Ramos

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amanda is an extremely competent and diligent attorney with significant criminal law experience. She truly cares about her clients and works hard to obtain the best results possible. I definitely endorse Amanda."

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Shannon Locke

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Amanda is a smart lawyer and a hard worker she will do a good job for you and listen to your needs. Anyone who has Amanda as his or her lawyer should count themselves lucky."

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Claudia Blackwell

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Elizabeth Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Stephen Pincket

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arthur Fulmer

Family lawyer

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Rachelle Ferraro

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Ramos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Carson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Rebekah Bell

Family lawyer

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Joshua Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jamie Sparks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shannon Locke

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Amanda Salcido, PA

2004 - Present

Judge Advocate General, United States Army

2011 - 2012

President, Law Offices of Amanda Salcido, PLLC

2008 - 2009

Associate, Maasen Law Firm

2004 - 2008

Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

2002 - 2004

Deputy County Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

1995 - 2004

Medical Service Corps, United States Army

Associations

2013 - Present

Lakeland Bar Association

Board Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2012

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

2002

University of Arizona College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1999

University of Arizona

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Pace Center for Girls

Getting Goals, Setting Success

Publications

2018

Woman to Woman Magazine Custody-Understanding Child Placement

2018

2015

Woman to Woman Magazine Military Divorce-Taking Command

2015

Woman to Woman Magazine Divorce-The Not So Simple Process

2015

Woman to Woman Magazine Alimony-What and Who Gives

2014

Woman to Woman Magazine Child Support-Uncovering the Mystery

2014

Woman to Woman Magazine Dealing with Conflict-Army Girl's Guide

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