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also known as W. Matthew Kowtko, Matt Kowtko
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The Kowtko Law Group, P.A. represents clients in all areas of Florida family law and civil litigation.
I practice family law by helping families with their dissolution of marriage, timesharing/custody, child support and domestic violence issues. I further represent civil litigation clients in a variety of areas, including defamation/libel, breach of contract and personal injury.
Being married and having a family helps me empathize with the stress and the emotional toll that come with dealing with the important and sensitive matters involved in family law. As a professional and a business person I am able to understand the challenges and frustration involved with civil litigation cases.
I have wanted to practice law since high school, which was reinforced when I worked for a local law firm in north Atlanta when I was an student at the Georgia Institute of Technology. As an attorney, I have helped many families with a wide variety of legal issues, ranging from family law or criminal defense, but I have chosen to help families with family law related issues.
Service to the community is another area I have dedicated my practice by donating time and efforts to facilities servicing low-income individuals with family issues and I gave regular assistance with low-income tax preparation during law school. I continue to strive to provide the utmost quality in legal services to every one of my family law clients.
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Acquired: 2014
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1800 2nd Street, Suite 882, Sarasota, FL, 34236
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Posted by Chad | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Just run from this clown. He was no help in bringing peace to my family. He was more concerned with trying to get my easy case to trial. He's a lot of talk with no action. Save your family.
Posted by Grace | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My experience with Mr. Kowtko was not helpful to me in my divorce settlement. At first he said all the right things but things quickly soured when I received the first set of documents to sign and had to correct all the pronouns in the draft. At my second office visit, they moved to a new location an...
Posted by DC | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Our son was fortunate to be able to retain the services of Matt Kowtko from the Kowtko Law Group. Matt helped us during the most difficult year of our lives. Our son was wrongfully accused and was charged with serious capital crimes. These offenses were to be punishable by life imprisonment with no ...
Posted by Amy | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I've been with children and families for many years in Sarasota, so I know the attorneys. When I needed help I went to the best. She was maxed on cases and referred me to Matt. He exceeded my expectations. As well as being smart, quick, talented, and confident, he's a strategic thinker. Matt blew the...
Posted by Paulette | October 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
From day one with Matthew I felt I had chosen well. He is very confident, assertive and well prepared. His staff is exceptional. Would Highly Recommend if you want to get a desirable outcome. My case was very difficult and I received exactly what I asked for....Very likable Man.. Thank You for secu...
"Attorney Kowtko displays genuine concern in every question he answers on Avvo. Attorney Kowtko's answers reflect a solid understanding of the law and a quick grasp of the applicable law in every situation. He also gives practical solutions. I endorse this lawyer for Family matters."
"Excellent family lawyer. Intelligent, honest, and professional. He will zealously represent his clients. It's a pleasure working with him."
"Matt could be in Websters as the definition of an attorney. He is extremely intelligent, professional, always well prepared, and a passionate advocate. I fully and completely endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is very sharp and knows how to get to the bottom of a family law issue while keeping client costs in mind. He always spends extra time on client care. He is genuine and his clients appreciate his constant guidance throughout difficult times. I endorse him."
"Matt is the definition of what every lawyer should strive to be. He cares about his clients, pays the up-most attention to detail in making sure he is providing the most current and up to date legal advice. Matt and I have spoke on the law over various legal matters and the knowledge he possesses is like none other. If you are looking for an attorney that cares more about his client then they money then Matt is the right attorney for you! Best of Luck to you Matt! Keep setting that great example for young lawyer and experienced lawyer out there!"
"The first words that jump to my mind when a client asks me who Matt Kowtko is.....professional, loyal, honest and aggressive. All the qualities you want win a family law attorney. He knows the law better than anyone I know, fights aggressively for him clients and is always available whenever you need him."
"These are the first things I think of when I have the opportunity to work with Matt. After many years seeing him execute complicated issues with a keen eye and the endurance to see things through I am able to offer my professional and my personal recommendation. You will be in good hands with Matt as your attorney and advocate. I am quite sure you will be impressed with his legal abilities."
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2015
Pro-Bono Recognition, The Florida Supreme Court and Legal Aid of Manasota
2015 - 2015
Intern, The Law Offices of Sean Smallwood, P.A.
2012 - 2015
Intern, Cohen Battisit, P.A.
2015 - Present
Sarasota Pregnancy CenterVolunteer Attorney
2015 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Sarasota County Barr Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD)Member
2015 - Present
Sarasota Women's Resource CenterVolunteer Attorney
2014 - 2015
Legal Aid of ManasotaVolunteer Attorney
2012 - 2013
VITAVolunteer
Marriage dissolve; MSA accepted
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
YAL - Libertarianism and the Law
English
Spanish
Legal Answers
Can my ex block my number and prevent me from speaking to my daughter? Do I have to call her house #?
18 Mar 2016
Should I object to the general magistrate and have a judge hear my motion?
21 Feb 2016
Can I sue the adoption agency for violating my rights and Harassment
07 Jan 2016