Allison A Belcher

Allison A Belcher

4.1
Rating: 3.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at New Port Richey, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

8630 Government Dr. Ste 102, New Port Richey, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Office of Knox and Belcher, PLLC

8630 Government Dr. Ste 102, New Port Richey, FL, 34654

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Allison A Belcher's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Almost got me arrested

Did not go to my court hearing then did not follow up issueing me a bench warrant. I found out when I called my bondsman. Did not follow up with the case and things still weren't settled after 6 months. She does not need to be practicing law.

Allison Belcher

Replied last July 26, 2017

I am sorry you are unhappy with the representation. I followed the judicial procedure in the circuit where your case was handled. I am an experienced attorney who has handled hundreds of cases similar to yours in this circuit who are very happy with my representation. Furthermore, you continued my representation and your case is currently closed with no conviction. If you have concerns about my representation, please feel free to contact the Partners, Alberto Ayo or Howard Iken, 727-844-7676.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lack of Communication and Listening, Non Responsive

I was a client of Allison and she basically went off and did her own thing with my case. She did not include my wishes in her decision making. It has cost me a lot more money having her for counsel due to the improper filing and lack of thinking through down stream impacts from my case. I think if... it is a simple divorce case she can handle but not anything complex. I had to hire someone new to clean up the mess she left in my case.

Posted by Al | June 22, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

I seen Ms Belcher at her old law firm

When I met her to discuss my options for a divorce, she was very thorough, kind and compassionate, I tried doing my divorce on my own and should have went back, but she was gone and I didnt want to start over with a new attorney. They would not tell me where she went and I did not think of searching ...the net for her till weeks later, now I hope I can get in to see her as soon as possible. Everything she discussed with me was very knowledgeable, and I left there in confidence but my wallet said try it on your own, big mistake!! Allison I need your help!

Posted by Allen | January 09, 2018 | Child Support

Dishonest

I had a consult with Ms. Belcher a few months ago. I wanted to meet in New Port Richey on US 19. Her paralegal Teresa suggested I meet at the Wesley Chapel office. I really wanted a male attorney but Teresa told me none were available at that time and Ms. Belcher could do the consult and possibly it... could be referred to a male attorney. I had the consult regarding child support modification. I was ready to give her a deposit to get started. She told me I should wait until after the holidays and she gave me a number to call after the new year. She was very nervous and I had a bad feeling something wasn't quite right. So the holidays are over and I called the number she gave me. Teresa answered the phone ...I was confused and asked if this was the Law firm of Ayo and Iken. She said everyone left the old firm and are working at Knox and Belcher. I called over to the firm I researched and apparently Ms. Belcher and Ms. Knox started up there own firm. I'm very disturbed an attorney would be dishonest and put my situation off for their own benefit.

Allison Belcher

Replied last January 08, 2018

There are many reasons that I have advised a client to wait to file a case. Waiting until I left Ayo and Iken is not one of them. There are strict rules imposed by the Florida Bar that all attorneys must follow when leaving a law firm. The Florida Bar requires that all clients are given a choice as to whether they want to continue to be represented by the leaving attorney or stay with the law firm the attorney is leaving, regardless of when the client retains or the case is filed. All of my clients were given that option. Many of my clients came to my new employment,and some stayed with Ayo and Iken. I respect everyone's decisions and wish them well. I have questioned all staff at my new firm and the phone call described in this review was never received nor would any staff be instructed to state that every attorney at Ayo and Iken has left and is now working at the Law Office of Knox and Belcher. I did not give my new firm number to a prospective client a few months ago as my new firm did not even have a phone number a few months ago. Ayo and Iken currently employs male attorney's at the office located on US 19 that I am sure will be able to adequately represent you.

Posted by Nathan | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody jurisdiction move

Our case was kinda tricky, in 2008 the custody case was closed granting me to move my kids out of the state of Florida and to my current state. In 2015 their mother reopened the custody case trying to reverse the order that was placed in 2008. We hired Allison to help us move jurisdiction out of th...e state of Florida due to the amount of evidence we have here in our current state against the opposing party, not to meant ion the children have lived in the current state since 2008. Allison worked and fault for us along side our other lawyer in the state we reside. Allison won! Allison and very diligent, hardworking and she honestly cares about you and the case at hand. Thank you Allison and Mandy!

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Allison A Belcher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Zooberg

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Belcher is an excellent attorney! I highly recommend her."

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Kristal Knox

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is highly knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced in all matters of family law. Despite her tremendous skill in trial advocacy, Allison is just as good - if not better - at achieving settlements. Her advocacy of collaborative practice and her ability to understand all sides of an issue is unique and superior. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Kemp

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zonald Spinks

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is a highly skilled attorney who takes her responsibilities seriously. She promptly responds to email and phone calls and is not afraid to argue on behalf of her clients. Her tenaciously works to get her clients the best result possible . I highly recommend her."

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Cheri Hobbs

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Belcher has a remarkable understanding of the family law practice. She understands the "big picture" and is able to truly connect with her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Belcher for your divorce or custody action."

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Experience

Rating:  3.2 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in FL, 2022

updated on 10/18/2023

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Knox and Belcher, PLLC

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1999

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Tampa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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