Practice areas
Dissolution of marriage through final disposition on contested and uncontested proceedings.
13 years
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
Initial petitions, modifications and enforcement proceedings involving the Department of Revenue and non-Department of Revenue cases.
13 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 03/01/2021 |
NY | Currently registered | 1990 | 12/09/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top Contributor | AVVO | 2016 |
Excellent, Family | AVVO | 2016 |
Dedicated Service Award | New York Law School Journal of Human Rights | 1988 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate | Twelfth Judicial Circuit | 2008 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Sarasota County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1994 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
Florida Bar | General Magistrates Committee, Family Law Section | 2010 - 2015 |
Florida Bar | Support Issues Committee | 2010 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Sarasota Herald Tribune | Comedy Routine got Bradenton hearing officer fired | 2015 |
Florida Bar Journal | Article, “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 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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New York Law School | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Fordham University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Court Professional Callaborative Conference | "In the Mean Time" | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Motion to Dissolve Domestic Violence Injunction | Motion granted |
Domestic violence | Dismissal of Petition |
Greene v. State, 714 So. 2d 554 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998) | Affirmed |
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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.
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