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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Deanna | December 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome attorney and staff!

After many years of fighting an intense custody battle I hired Mr. Peddy and his wonderful staff. I had lost hope completely in the legal system. While other attorneys charged but didn’t do the work- Mr. Peddy and his staff read thousands of messages, put in the time to study my case and fought hard... for me and my child. Mr. Peddy is a force to be reckoned with in the court room and knows the laws thoroughly. I always felt very well represented and I am so happy to say the case was won! I thank God they were on my team! Thank you so very much!

Posted by Heather | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved my life!

Robert Peddy is the best attorney hands down! His staff is amazing! My case was twisted and complicated filled with lies. He took the time to listen to me. (This was AFTER I used two attorney’s that did not care about my case but most certainly took my money and did absolutely nothing). I was able to... take care of my children and focus on my job while Robert Peddy and his staff took care of my case. If I had a concern, they would take my call and listen, give me an answer or get back with me. Ultimately, he walked into court and did what does best and had my charges dropped, my family stayed together and my sanity stayed intact. This office is a God send. To this day, I am forever grateful to them. Thank you!

Posted by Chris | February 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Central Florida's Best!

When you start the process of divorce, you always hope for the best and trust that things like communication and co-parenting will be seamless and easy, especially for the sake of the children. Its not until you realize that divorce and co-parenting is one of the most difficult things you can encoun...ter as a parent, and that even in the most ideal situations, you WILL need a legal advocate – not simply an attorney. Robert has not only been my legal representative, but he and Trish have been the reassuring voice and guidance that I needed when I faced some of my worst days as a divorced father. Robert is tenacious, aggressive, and strategic, but he is also patient and will “strike while the iron is hot”. As he promised over eight years ago during our first consultation, I now have primary custody of both of my children. I could not have done it without Mr. Peddy and his legal team. His reputation is strong, his knowledge is vast, and his experience is worth every penny. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for his contributions to my family's future.

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2013 | Family

" Attorney Who Is A True Advocate"

If you are looking for a caring , yet assertive lawyer. Than Robert Peddy Jr. Is the one for you! My case was a relocation case and I wanted my children to move out of Florida with me and live with me for the school year. He was supportive to my children and myself and he won my case and did it w...ithout a big court cost! He is the true meaning of the word, advocate.

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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