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Robert J. Hoffman

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  • Licensed for 31 years
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Practice areas

Child supportCriminal defenseDebt collectionFamily
  1. Family: 40%

    Dissolution of marriage through final disposition on contested and uncontested proceedings.

    13 years

  2. Debt collection: 35%

  3. Criminal defense: 15%

    Previously served as Public Defender in Queens, New York where I represented thousands of indigent criminal defendants. I have also represented federal criminal defendants in the United States District Court for the Middle D I strict of Florida. Successfully represented a Defendant at a bond hearing in Florida State Court by getting bond reduced.

    16 years

  4. Child support: 10%

    Initial petitions, modifications and enforcement proceedings involving the Department of Revenue and non-Department of Revenue cases.

    13 years

Languages spoken

English

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199403/01/2021
NYCurrently registered 199012/09/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers2555
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Top ContributorAVVO2016
Excellent, FamilyAVVO2016
Dedicated Service AwardNew York Law School Journal of Human Rights1988
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Child Support Hearing Officer/MagistrateTwelfth Judicial Circuit2008 - 2015
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember2016 - Present
Florida BarMember1994 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember1990 - Present
Florida BarGeneral Magistrates Committee, Family Law Section2010 - 2015
Florida BarSupport Issues Committee2010 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Sarasota Herald TribuneComedy Routine got Bradenton hearing officer fired2015
Florida Bar JournalArticle, “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).2000
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New York Law SchoolDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor1989
Fordham UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1986
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Family Court Professional Callaborative Conference"In the Mean Time"2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Motion to Dissolve Domestic Violence InjunctionMotion granted
Domestic violenceDismissal of Petition
Greene v. State, 714 So. 2d 554 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998)Affirmed

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He really cares about you!

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Attorney Hoffman makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him. You’re not just a client to him he truly cares. I Originally I went to Attorney Joe Benson attorney of Sarasota. He took my sister’s money and did nothing. He was Awful, He was a no show at our first Appointment, that should have been our first red flag! We were lost we didn’t know what to do. I found Mr. Hoffman online emailed him at 7:30 in the morning by 8:30 I had a response. I continued throughout the day to email him questions he responded quickly to everyone of them. I made an appointment with him and saw him later that day. He made a very complicated situation seemed very easy. Immediately put a plan of action together tells you what he’s going to do and then he does it. My sister is trying to get a divorce from a man in Jamaica it was very complicated. We did not know where her husband lived. She hasn’t seen him in several years. Mr. Hoffman made this divorce affordable and smooth. He completely restored my faith. His knowledge and service is outstanding. He’s not about the money. I can’t believe how many questions he answered for me throughout the day that he had to research and I hadn’t paid him a penny. Mr. Hoffman is amazing. He certainly is a blessing to our family. Ruthann OBrien
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Hired attorney

Very knowledgeable and Patient

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It was nice working with Attorney Hoffman, he went above and beyond his means to get all my questions answered and was very attentive while I narrated my issues. I was able to have a dialogue with him. I appreciate all the guidance he gave me. He knows his staff I can tell. Choose him if you need any Family Law Case!
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Consulted attorney

Great smart lawyer

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Robert is such a smart, well experienced lawyer. I had an injunction hearing this week. Robert was supportive, knowledgable, and well respected by his peers. His angle on things was well taken and you could hear his wealth of experience as he spoke. Robert made me feel very comfortable through this very stressful time.
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Hired attorney

Excellent Family Lawyer

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I am pleased to recommend Robert Hoffman to anyone who needs assistance in settling a family dispute in a fair and just manner. He was attentive to my concerns; asked the right questions; and offered the most reasonable options. I was very pleased with the settlement that he was able to negotiate.
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Allan Baily, Family Attorney on Oct 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Leif Hamman, Family Attorney on Mar 20, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

AnneMarie Rizzo, Family Attorney on Jan 16, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker

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.

Hillary Johnson, Family Attorney on Dec 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Darren Finebloom, Family Attorney on Dec 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

David Haenel, Family Attorney on Dec 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Michael Perry, Family Attorney on Dec 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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.

John Phillips

Lawyers who spend time giving back in pro bono forums like this are special and should be commended and endorsed. Kudos.

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