Joanna Marie Mitchell

Joanna Marie Mitchell

4.5
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Howey In The Hills, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

22200 S Dewey Robbins Rd, Howey In The Hills, FL

About Joanna

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

Representing both Husbands and Wives in both contested and uncontested matters involving property, children and all other divorce related matters

26 years | 415 cases

40%
Child Custody 20%

Working with both Fathers and Mothers in divorce, modification and paternity actions regarding disputed issues pertaining to child custody, while always attempting to reach a reasonable resolution that is in the best interest of the minor child or children

26 years | 285 cases

20%
Child Support 15%

Working diligently in divorce, modification and paternity actions to determine each party's actual incomes in order to properly determine child support, as well as determine if any reductions are warranted; also enforcing and defending against child support arrearage issues

26 years | 385 cases

15%
Alimony 10%

In cases where alimony is an issue, representing both Wives seeking alimony and Husbands who may have to pay alimony (although occasionally it is the other way around!) in order to attempt to properly determine a support amount that is fair, but not excessive

26 years | 175 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.

22200 S Dewey Robbins Rd, Howey In The Hills, FL, 34737

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Joanna Marie Mitchell's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bad, bad, bad

I was a client of hers and its was an awful experience. She allowed the opposing counsel to degrade and say awful things about me without any proof until the judge had to act as my attorney. Just bad bad bad, all around. I would ask for a public defender instead if I had to do it all over again. Ple...ase do not waste your money. Now I have an attorney worth every penny.

Posted by Michelle | June 30, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top-Notch Lawyer!

I am so thankful for having Attorney Mitchell by my side from beginning to end. She is the only lawyer that truly gets it (and I have had a few in the past that clearly didn’t). She is a “Team Player” all around! A client will never feel that they have lost ALL control of their case with Attorney Mit...chell. When hiring an Attorney to represent you, please consider hiring Attorney Johanna Mitchell. I am proud to say that I did and will again if need be in the future.

Posted by AJF | March 25, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

I recommend her to you.

Joanna handled my case with great professionalism and care. I was kept in the loop on all important issues pertaining to my case and felt at ease asking any question I had during the process. She has the drive when you want a Lawyer on your side of an issue. We won the case hands down!

Posted by Betsy | January 22, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

highly recommend

Joanna Mitchell represented us in a case that we were told by other lawyers and professionals was an impossible one to win and too late. With her knowledge, creativity, perseverance and diligence Ms. Mitchell defied the dissenters in our situation and we are still amazed at the outcome she has secure...d for us. She is the kind of lawyer that everyone wants on their side, a true advocate.

Posted by Ron Sellers | January 22, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Job Well Done!

If you have ever seen the movie, Jerry McGuire, you will get a feel for who Joanna is as your attorney. I am not talking about the Jerry in the first part of the movie but the Jerry in the latter part of the movie. His personal care in treating his client as more than just a client or pehaps a case n...umber but a person with needs, struggles, challenges and conflicts. This is who Joanna is. This is why I am writing this review. She not only grasp a firm understanding of my problem & circumstances but meticulously and methodically developed the best course of action for my situation...for my case. She never placed me into a box or a category thinking OK - this is just like XYZ case, etc, etc. Nothing to the contrary, she developed a personal and specific plan of action. When was the last time you know of an attorney doing such? When we went into court, she was well prepared as if she had rehearsed how it all would play out beforehand. And when my exwife spoke incorrectly in the courtroom or spoke wrongly or said one inconsiderate thing - BAM! Gotcha! What did you say? Wow, I would never have gathered such. Went right over my head. This is truly a pro at work. isn't this what your lawyer, your confidant, your collaberator, your ally is supposed to do? Aren't they suppose to have your best interest at hand? Or merely their own (ie: how much can they bill you for)? In the future, as long as Joanna is practicing law, I will use no other attorney for any of my court issues because trust and piece of mind is everything and there are just too many lawyers in this town only after my money and not interested in my circumstances nor my particular case situation. I encourage you to use her too but not if it cost her bill rate to increase....go away! LOL

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Daniel Elkins

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. A contributor to the legal community and a real asset to the bar in general."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Aug 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Golub

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have had family cases with Joanna, and have mediated cases for her. I find her to always be professional and reasonable while zealously representing her clients."

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Francis Remsen

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have handled a couple cases against Joanna. She is professional, knowledgeable and a skilled attorney. I would recommend Joanna on other cases."

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Michele Hobby

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Lowe

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Mitchell is professional, reasonable and hardworking."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Well respected."

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Gregory Buckley

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Mitchell is an asset to the Avvo community and is always willing to share her knowledge."

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Matthew Simon

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mitchell is very knowledgeable regarding the law and her cases. This is evident not only in the answers she provides on Avvo, but also in the reviews her client have left for him. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Chambers

Family lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. You can tell from her answers and responses to AVVO questions that she is an experienced and knowledgeable marital and family law attorney. Very well thought of by others."

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Parker Bornmann

Family lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Joanna Mitchell is a very knowledgeable family law attorney. She is a great choice for divorce and family law needs. She works hard to get the best result for her clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Her willingness to contribute to the AVVO community along with the substance of those contributions displays an attorney that is ready, willing and able to zealously advocate for her clients. I wouldn't think twice about referring a potential client to Ms. Mitchell."

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Bryce Fetter

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Oliver

Family lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides intelligent, thorough and thoughtful information in her AVVO postings."

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Joseph Greschner

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Had a case against Joanna; found her to be very competent and professional. I would highly recommend her services."

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Gerald Wilkerson

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She has a very intellectual understanding of family law."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Mitchell is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly reccomend her legal services."

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Donna Hung

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Mitchell is a competent family law attorney in the Central Florida Area. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

Graduated Cum Laude (with honors), Florida State University

1995

Graduated Magna Cum Laude (with great honor), University of South Florida

Work Experience

2003 - Present

President / Sole Practitioner, Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A.

2003 - Present

Owner, Joanna Mitchell & Associates, P.A

2006 - 2009

Mock Trial Judge - Regional Competition, University of Central Florida

2000 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Nolan Carter, P.A.

Associations

2003 - Present

American Quarter Horse Association

Member

2000 - Present

The Florida Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Guilford Technical Community College

Transferred

Languages

English

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