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Licensed in Florida for 8 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2017
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Tyrone Afrasan Adams's Reviews
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Posted by Latoyia Morrison | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Child support modification
Attorney was Prompt he listens to all of your concerns in the matter he great at getting orders done and sent over to the courts follow up with you, he also make you feel very comfortable with his position as representing you he has no start or cut off time when he’s on a case (So expect and call o...
Posted by Lotoya | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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Family Law
Tyrone Adams is an exceptional attorney. He immediately understood my situation, and was extremely prepared and professional. He answered all my questions and returned my calls or reply to my emails promptly. Attorney Adams was very reassuring and confident. I highly give my recommendation to anyone ...
Posted by John | November 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Professionalism at its best.
Mr. Afrasan Adams went above and beyond all of my needs. From the very start at the consultation, he took his time even when I wasn’t sure if I was going to hire an attorney. His character is what finalized my decision. I never once felt he wasn’t on top of things. He both met and acceded any possibl...
Posted by Beatriz | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Great Attorney
Mr Adam's help me with my divorce, and even do I am in another state he guide me through entired process he explain everything clearly and I do recommend Mr Adam's 100% I am thankful
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Yvionel Edouard
I hired Tyrone last minute . Upon speaking with him I could tell he is very passionate about his job . He also shows compassion with my situation . He has great communication skills and was willing to listen to everything I had to say regarding my situation and was very knowledgeable with every ques...
Tyrone Afrasan Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tyrone is dedicated to obtaining justice and fairness for his clients. He is passionate about helping others and making a difference. I strongly recommend his services to anyone seeking help with civil rights violations."
"Tyrone is a passionate attorney who is very active in the local legal community and does a great job for his clients. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Afrasan is very passionate about issues involving civil rights. I have personally collaborated with him on issues to promote diversity, equality and inclusion for all."
"I endorse Tyrone Afrasan Adams. We served collectively on the Florida Bar International Section's Committee on Public International Law, Human Rights & Global Justice. I have seen first hand his research into issues such as international human rights and equality movements. I am currently researching a project with him as well, and his insights show a depth of knowledge and dedication to legal understanding."
"A pleasure to work with! I endorse this lawyer."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"I met Tyrone when he was in law school. His demeanor and interest in justice work impressed me. Now that he is practicing law I can see he is a dedicated advocate and able to get results for his clients. I am proud to know him and heartily endorse him as a civil rights litigator!"
"Attorney Adams is a great attorney who is passionate about being a voice for the voiceless. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I work with Tyrone as members of the Orange County Bar Association's Labor & Employment Committee. In this capacity, he has demonstrated the desire to help those in need in our community and to ensure that they are provided legal services in the areas of civil rights, labor, and employment."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I currently serve with Tyrone on the Orange County Bar Association's Law Week Committee. Immediately upon joining this committee, Tyrone took initiative and began developing his own program to showcase theater students in a local public middle school and bring awareness to the school to prison pipeline. It is rare to find an attorney with such passion, initiative, and professionalism."
"Tyrone has a rare combination of cognitive ability and passion. He knows the "why" of what he does and what his clients need, which places him a step ahead as mediator and litigator. I fully endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Tyrone uses his Gog-given talents and abilities in a way that most lawyers will not. He's an advocate for justice on many levels and across a multitude of issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"Tyrone is a hard working, conscientious attorney. I endorse him as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I was unable to take a client's case as it was outside of my practice field. I referred the case to Attorney Adams. The client was appreciative, satisfied, and grateful for Attorney Adams' work. He is an excellent and passionate attorney, and I will continue referring clients to him for civil rights matters."
"Tyrone Adams is a powerful advocate for his clients and an effective communicator. His devotion to the members of the community shows how passionate he is about the issues they face. Because of the aforementioned, I endorse him!"
"Tyrone is a very thorough and caring attorney. I know him to be a very hard-working lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. I highly endorse him!"
"Tyrone is a bright young lawyer who is way ahead of his peers in maturity and business sense. He is dedicated and committed to helping consumers and fighting injustice. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
"This lawyer is attentive to details, very eager and responsive when handling cases. He gives each case the attention it deserves and handles each case with care."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Certified Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
2017
Magna Cum Laude, Florida A&M University
2016
Outstanding Labor & Employment Law Student, Florida Bar, Labor & Employment Law Section
2016
Certified County Mediator, Supreme Court of Florida
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Attorney, Public Defender
2022 - 2023
Attorney, Afrasan Law PLLC
2020 - 2022
Attorney, Bay Area Legal Services, Inc.
2020 - 2020
Attorney, Office of Criminal Conflict & Civil Regional Counsel
2018 - 2019
Guardian ad Litem Attorney, State Of Florida
2017 - 2020
Family and Civil Rights Attorney, Francoeur Law Firm, LLC
2016 - 2016
Summer Associate, The Girley Law Firm
2016 - 2017
Legal Assistant, Francoeur Law Firm
2015 - 2015
Summer Associate, Goldberg Katzman
2013 - 2014
Math Teacher, Pinellas County Schools
2010 - 2012
Corporate Finance Translator, Kpmg Dtg (Frankfurt, Germany)
2009 - 2010
Adult Education Teacher GSOL, Handwerkskammer Elbcampus
2008 - 2009
Learning Facilitator, Neue Schule Hamburg
2007 - 2008
ESOL Teacher, Hillsborough County Schools
2002 - 2004
Small Business Relationship Manager, Hamburger Sparkasse
1999 - 2002
Working Capital Underwriting Analyst, Dresdner Bank Lateinamerika AG, Miami
1996 - 1999
International Finance Loan Clerk, Dresdner Bank Lateinamerika AG, German (Commerzbank AG)
Associations
2023 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2017 - Present
Florida BarMember
2021 - 2022
American Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
National Bar AssociationMember
2020 - 2023
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2020 - 2021
National Association of Counsel for ChildrenMember
2019 - 2024
George Edgecomb Bar AssociationSustaining Member
2018 - 2019
Florida Bar, International Human Rights CommitteeSecretary
2018 - 2019
Florida Bar, International Law Section, Human Rights CommitteeSecretary
2018 - 2019
Florida Bar, Public Interest Law SectionExecutive Council
2018 - 2019
Orange County Bar Association, Civil Rights CommitteeCo-chair
2018 - 2018
Orange County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Nominee
2017 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
Orange County Bar Association, Human Rights, Civil Rights and Social Justice CommitteeFounding Member
2017 - 2018
NAACP, Legal Committee Orange County FloridaChair
2017 - 2018
Orange County Bar Association, Law Day School To Prison Pipeline SubcommitteeChair
2017 - 2018
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2017 - 2018
National Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2018
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
Paul C. Perkins Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
National Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI - Driving Under the Influence
Not Guilty
Paternity
Final Judgment - Paternity and Parenting Plan established
Landlord Tenant Dispute
Settled.
Criminal Defense - Possession of Paraphernalia
Diversion
Wage Theft
settled
Employment Discrimination- Race and Sex
Settled
Employment Discrimination - Race
Dispute Resolved
Insurance Contract
settled
Divorce
Final Judgment
Education
2017
Florida A&M University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998
Handelskammer Hamburg
Bank Business Management
N/A
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
1L only - 2014-2015 - then transferred to FAMU
Speaking Engagements
2022
Learn Your Legal Rights - Community Workshop 2022
Family Law
2018
Let's Talk Fair Housing
Fair Housing Act - Discrimination
Publications
Languages
English
German
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
I have been living with my dad for 6 months. Now my mom is trying to force metogo to herhouse every other weekend. DoI have to?
08 Jul 2022
Q&A
I got a 10 day notice to quit for illegal activities being conducted in my apartment what can i do to fight this ?
25 Jan 2018
Q&A
My husband and I have been separated for 3 years in different states. how difficult is it to get divorced
26 Jan 2018