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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Support

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 Jessica | August 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Great Lawyer

Allison has been a tremendous help to me and my children. She gave me great advice on what to ask for in court. She helped to insure that child support, alimony and out of pocket expenses were paid when they have previously not been paid. She has risen to my defense and helped to insure my restrainin...g order from my exhusband and his a domestic Violence was enforced and followed. She has filed warrants for arrest when need to follow through with payment. She was able to get a case dismissed against me which was to increase visitation and lower child support. Visits were not be exercised so there was no need to change anything. Allison got this dismissed. She gave and continues to give me solid counsel. I have referred several friends who have retained Allison in their cases as well. I highly recommend Allison and her services. I only wish I had found her sooner. Thank you Allison for all your hard work.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2014 | Child Support

excellent attorney

Over the years I have had to retain multiple attorneys due to Child Support and visitation modifications, Mrs. Belcher has been far more superior than any of the attorneys I have worked with. She is technically competent, thorough, and caring. During my case Mrs. Belcher always responded timely to my... emails and phone calls even while she was on vacation. I would highly recommend Mrs. Belcher to anyone needing a persistent, hardworking, and technically proficient Child Custody attorney.

Posted by tporter11818 | June 02, 2014 | Child Support

Excellent Attorney

Mrs.Belcher has been excellent.Before hiring her to represent me in my divorce I felt as though I was in a downward tail spin.I went from hardly being able to see my children and paying a crazy amount of money in child support to having my girls on a regular basis and paying a very fair amount in chi...ld support.I don't know what I would have done or where I would have been had I not hired Mrs. Belcher as my attorney. With alot of law offices you feel very intimidated but that's not the case with Mrs.Belcher.I have given Mrs.Beaches name and number to anyone who needed an attorney. A huge thanks to her and her entire office.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2013 | Child Support

great advice, honest and budget conscience

Ms. Belcher, gave me great advice, she was honest, budget conscience and went above and beyond for my case and my children. I had an especially hard time getting my child support started and she explained to me the process to get the child support started. Although I was frustrated, she understoo...d and worked with me. I got the child support and the schedule I wanted

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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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