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Robert J. Hoffman
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Biography
Robert Hoffman, is an attorney with over thirty years experience in family, civil and criminal law. A resident of Sarasota, Florida for twenty-three years, Mr. Hoffman is a graduate of Fordham University and New York Law School. For over nine years, Mr. Hoffman was a trial court law clerk to the judiciary of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Florida which includes Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto Counties. In his position with the Circuit Court, Mr. Hoffman personally researched and wrote thousands of orders for the judiciary on criminal cases from the least serious cases to death penalty cases. Mr. Hoffman was promoted to Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate in 2008, where he made rulings on thousands of child support cases and other family court matters. Mr. Hoffman, in addition to being admitted to the Florida Bar, is also admitted to the New York State Bar, and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. Mr. Hoffman is also a Florida Notary, Certified Signing Agent and a Florida Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Mr. Hoffman achieved certification in the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Mr. Hoffman began his legal career in Queens, New York City and moved to Florida in 1995. Mr. Hoffman practiced in Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Hillsborough and Citrus county, Florida prior to his moving to Sarasota, Florida in 1998. Mr. Hoffman is a member of the Sarasota Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Sarasota Chapter. Mr. Hoffman’s personal interests outside the law are running 5K’s, travel. Mr Hoffman is a member of the Sertoma Club of Sarasota.
Robert J. Hoffman, Family Law, Former Child Support Hearing Officer
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
17 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
Estate Planning
20%
Criminal Defense
10%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2025 2024
2020 2017 2016
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 35 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire, PLLC
(941) 271-0524
Mobile
1330 Main Street, Fl. 2, Suite 12, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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Robert J. Hoffman's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 17 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Beth | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Effective and Professional Attorney
Attorney Hoffman is an honest man and very skilled attorney. After years of no progress with another attorney, Mr. Hoffman took over my case and resolved it quickly and efficiently. He was very responsive and truly fought for my best interest. I highly recommend this attorney.
Posted by Ali Ahmad | September 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
He helped me win all three phases!!!! Iam a Happy Father!!!
He was beyond great and patient with my divorce and custody battle of timesharing and child support he handled all three and I came out victorious everything I wanted and asked for he fought for me and I won over 20 months in court.. I would recommend him to any that's looking for a real good lawyer ...
Posted by Brittany | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Twin Mom in HC divorce
Bob represented me during a highly contentious dissolution of marriage. He was empathetic, knowledgeable, and extremely responsive. He never left me in the dark with anything and always listened to my questions and suggestions. Highly recommend!
Posted by Gary | July 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Posted by Alex | February 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great knowledge attorney
Bob is awesome , very knowledgeable , friendly and understanding. He helped me so much and explained everything that was going to happen with my case and told me everything I need to do. I will recommend Bob to everyone.
Robert Hoffman
Replied last February 20, 2025Thank you very much. My office strives for 5.
Robert J. Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert is an excellent trial lawyer who is well- respected in the Sarasota legal community. His commitment to protecting his clients is evident to anyone who sees him in court. I highly recommend Robert."
"Mr. Hoffman has the skills, the knowledge, the talent, and the experience to make him a top-notch lawyer for his clients. I am pleased to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. When you speak to Robert you immediately can hear his passion for his work. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge, background and experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally worked with Robert and he is professional and competent in handling difficult family law matters. He is diligent and thorough and takes great pride in getting excellent results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Robert work first hand. He is always prepared and thorough in his preparation. I highly endorse him on any family law matter."
"Robert has been practicing law for over 25 years, both in New York and Florida. I have personally witnessed Robert dealing with clients and advocating on their behalf. I would recommend Robert to anyone seeking a family law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Robert on a family law case and he did an excellent job. He was very well prepared, great client communication and got an excellent result for the client. He is very knowledgeable on the law and is extremely driven to do the best for his clients. I would highly recommend Robert to anyone seeking a family law lawyer."
"Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos."
Allan Baily
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Contributor, AVVO
2016
Excellent, Family, AVVO
1988
Dedicated Service Award, New York Law School Journal of Human Rights
Work Experience
2008 - 2015
Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate, Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Associations
2016 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Sertoma of Greater Sarasota
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
1990 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2015
Florida BarGeneral Magistrates Committee, Family Law Section
2010 - 2016
Florida BarSupport Issues Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Motion to Dissolve Domestic Violence Injunction
Motion granted
Domestic violence
Dismissal of Petition
Greene v. State, 714 So. 2d 554 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998)
Affirmed
Education
1989
New York Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1986
Fordham University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Family Court Professional Callaborative Conference
"In the Mean Time"
Publications
2015
Sarasota Herald Tribune
Comedy Routine got Bradenton hearing officer fired
2000
Florida Bar Journal
Article, “Legal Malpractice in the Criminal Context: Is Postconviction Relief Required?”, 74 Florida Bar Journal 66 (2000), cited in Cira v. Dillinger, 903 So. 2d 367 (Fla. 2d DCA 2005).
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Robert earned significant contribution points in 2020.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have a leg to stand on with visitation to my grandson ?
09 Jul 2025
Q&A
My husband and I own a habitat for humanity house jointly, after one year owning the house , we are divorcing, What happens
19 Jun 2024
Q&A
I was charged with domestic violence. Can I have that case reopened. This was back in 2001 Or a reassessment done ?
11 Jun 2024