Robert Bycelle Peddy Jr.

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Robert Bycelle Peddy Jr.

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense

4200 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL

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About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

34 years

45%
Family 40%

34 years

40%
Criminal Defense 15%

34 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2022 2013
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Robert Bycelle Peddy Jr.

4200 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL, 33813

peddylaw.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Robert online.

Robert Bycelle Peddy Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 48 of 48 reviews

Posted by Jeff | May 31, 2013 | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer = Excellent Results

I was presented with a horrible situation last year that would cause me to only see my child in the summers and some holidays. This would have caused the relationship I have with my child to diminish ! I immediately contacted Mr Peddy from a friends recommendation and I am so happy that I made this ...decision. From day one Mr Peddy and his associates were extremely helpful and knowledgeable of my case. He has had multiple victory's with cases like mine and I never doubted him or his work. He is extremely focused and is a pit bull, as he takes no crap! I now get my child more than I did in the past and she can never be relocated away from me again. I never could have done it without Mr. Peddy and his staff. His assistant Trish is brilliant and amazing woman as well, the two of them together are unstoppable! I personally want to thank Mr. Peddy for preserving the relationship I have with my child. I now can give to her what I didn't have growing up...a great dad! Thank you Robert Peddy for everything you do!

Posted by Amy | April 24, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Excellant Family Law Attorney - Robert B. Peddy, Jr., Esquire

I found Robert Peddy for my divorce through word of mouth. I met with several divorce attorney. Robert Peddy was the only attonrey I went to that layed it all out for me, the good the bad and the ugly. I was grateful he was honest and let me know what to expect. As it turned out everything he said ha...ppened just that way. His Staff Trish and Anne are the best! I highly reccommend Robert Peddy if you need a divorce attorney in Polk County!

Posted by John | February 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Negligent Representation

This attorney will only accept a 5k retainer. That's your first red flag! He will take your money, do what he wants and tell you to trust him. 10 months later you will receive an invoice asking for more money. During that first 10 months, you will never see an invoice showing you where your 5k is bei...ng exhausted. Be prepared do most of the leg work, you will provide the office with most of the documentation needed to fight your case. Do not get involved with Brooke as your paralegal. She was never prepared and always needed to fetch an e-mail during one of our expensive phone conversations. Be prepared to pay this attorney 1k minimum to show up for a hearing. Mr. Peddy never did what he said he was going to do, never filed the proper motions, never used the documentation that was provided and quite honestly seemed overwhelmed and stressed out with his case load. In the end, my kids still suffer today!

Robert Peddy

Replied last February 25, 2022

Mr. Andino: Your review is confusing in light of the fact that I filed a Motion to Withdraw from your case and when you appeared at the withdraw hearing you advised Judge Spoto you did not wish for me to withdraw as your attorney and pleaded with the Court requesting I remain on your case to represent you. To then belittle my former and current client’s reviews, it appears you have filed this negative review in retaliation based upon the Court allowing me to withdraw as your attorney of record.

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Robert Bycelle Peddy Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Ralph Guerra

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Peddy is an experienced and hard-working attorney who always looks out for his client's best interests."

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Jonathan Franklin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Franklin

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

2000 - 2000

Partner, Wendel, Chritton, Parks, DeBari, & Peddy, Chartered

2000 - 2013

Attorney, Law Offices of Peddy, P.A.

1998 - 1999

Associate, Wendel, Chritton, & Parks, Chartered

1993 - 1998

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney Tenth Judicial Circuit

1992 - 1993

Associate, W. James Kelly, P.A.

Associations

2000 - Present

Polk County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

1992 - Present

Lakeland Bar Association

Past President

1992 - Present

Polk County Trial Lawyers Association

1992 - Present

Lakeland High School Century and Booster Club

Member

2009 - 2012

Florida Bar Grievance Committee 10B

Past Chair

2000 - 2000

Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee

Member

2000 - 2001

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section, Driving Under the Influence Committee

Member

1999 - 2001

USF Board of Directors (Lakeland Campus)

1998 - 2008

American Cancer Society Board

Past Chair

1998 - 2005

Rotary

1996 - 2001

Wilson Inn of Court

Education

1991

Stetson University College of Law

law

1988

Emory University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Lakeland Senior High School

Languages

English

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