Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
4 Client Reviews
$ 350-350 per hour
PRO
Krista Mahalak
also known as Krista Hendrick
Virtual Consultation Available
About Krista
Biography
Krista Mahalak is a board certified family law and general litigation trial lawyer who has been practicing for 15 years and places excellent communication with her clients as a top priority. Having tried over 100 cases to a jury, Krista is comfortable in a courtroom. Krista also feels strongly that because of the potential emotional and financial toll of prolonged litigation, a successful mediation may often be a better alternative to a trial.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Appeals
20%
23 years | 30 cases
Business
20%
Family
20%
18 years | 200 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nebraska for 23 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
Other places you can find Krista online.
Krista Mahalak's Reviews
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Posted by Laura | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Capable and brilliant!
Krista handled my case is a timely and professional manner. She always returned my phone calls/emails and went above and beyond the call of duty. I trust her advice implicitly, based on her education and extensive experience. There is not anyone else I would choose to represent me.
Posted by Jason Robbins | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Very Talented Attorney
Krista is a very Talented and well rounded attorney. I've used several attorney's in the past and i feel that she is much easier to talk and work with. She far exceeded my expectations and i would highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great Communicator
Krista listens carefully to client questions and concerns and responds quickly and clearly with advice and direction. Krista made me feel very comfortable and kept me informed about my case every step of the way. I would be happy to refer my family, friends and even strangers to her and I'm sure the...
Krista Mahalak's Lawyer Endorsements
"Krista is an excellent attorney who does an outstanding job representing her clients. She is very knowledgeable of the law, and she is extremely professional in advocating for her clients as well as in her approach with opposing counsel and the court."
"Krista is intelligent, hard-working, practical, professional and a dedicated advocate for her client. She is also always willing to share her time and insights with other attorneys. I highly endorse Krista as a skilled family law and civil litigation attorney."
"I highly endorse Krista Mahalak as a superb family law attorney. We were opposing counsel on a post judgment family law matter, and her professionalism, knowledge of the law and dedication to her client was second to none."
"Mrs. Mahalak I one of the best lawyers around town, and she is an even better person. I Highly endorse this attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer for family law, personal injury/wrongful death, and general civil litigation. We have worked together on medical malpractice matters and, of all things, a patent infringement matter. Krista is tenacious and not the least bit intimidated by any opponent, yet she retains an empathy for her clients that serves them (and her) well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Krista came to Polk County with great trial experience as a prosecutor. Krista quickly found herself at one of Polk County's most prestigious law firms. Krista always has a smile on her face and walks in the door loaded for bear. Don't let her smile fool you, she is a very competent lawyer and a blessing to her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar
2014
Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
2012
Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar
2002
2002 Student Advocacy Award, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
2002
Outstanding Clinical Trial Student of the Year, University of Nebraska College of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Peterson & Myers, P.A.
2016 - Present
Attorney, Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A.
1900 - Present
Senior Attorney, Peterson & Myers, P.A.
2010 - 2016
Associate, Frost Van Den Boom, P.A.
2002 - 2009
Prosecutor, Lancaster County Attorney's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Willson American Inn of CourtMember
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Polk County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Florida BarMember
2018 - 2019
Florida Bar, Judicial Nomination CommitteeMember
2015 - 2017
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Lakeland Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Willson American Inn of CourtMember
2002 - 2003
Robert Van Pelt American Inn of CourtMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sturgeon v. Gourmet Foods & Products, 2015 Lexis 13755 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015)
Case affirmed on appeal.
City of Winter Haven v. Landings WH Partners, LLC,
Affirmed on appeal.
Jensen v. Jensen, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 2331 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Affirmed on appeal.
Campbell v. Campbell, 138 So. 3d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Affirmed on appeal.
Harbsmeier v. Harbsmeier, 138 So. 3d 446 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
Affirmed on appeal.
State v. Hense, 276 Neb. 313 (2008)
The Supreme Court reversed the decision of the trial court.
In re Interest of E.M., 13 Neb.App. 287 (2005).
Case affirmed by Court of Appeals on Appeal.
Education
2002
University of Nebraska College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Bethany College
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2016
Tenth Circuit Professionalism Roundtable
Professionalism Panel Member
2016
Dollars & Sense Radio Program
Financial Issues Related to Florida Divorce
2015
City of Winter Haven Lunch and Learn
Modern Family Law Issues
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers