Top Rated Alachua County, FL Child Custody Lawyers

In Alachua County, Florida, there are 15 child custody lawyers available with 272+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Alachua County Has 15 Child Custody Attorneys with 272 Reviews

Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Andrea graduated from the University of Florida in 2012 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Following graduation, she attended law school at the University of Richmond in Virginia, where she focused her studies in the area of family law. After ...

Rating: 9.5

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: Darby Hertz is a graduate of the University of Florida and the University of Florida Law School. She has been a criminal defense attorney for 22 years, both as an assistant public defender and as a private attorney. She has been a family law attor...

Rating: 8.4

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Child Custody Lawyers in Alachua County, FL

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Child Custody

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Alison Talbert, a native of Gainesville, has practiced law in her hometown since 1990. She has served as an Assistant State Attorney from 1990 until 2001, when she began private practice with Wershow & Schneider. She became a partner in 2005. She ...

Rating: 7.9

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Litigation, Family and more

Board Certified Expert in Marital and Family Law

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(352) 488-2409

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Bankruptcy & Debt, Family and more

Bio: I am a Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney, which is the highest recognition given by the Florida Bar for the competence and experience of attorneys. You want an attorney handling your case that actually goes to trial!! Don't trust your case to a...

Rating: 10

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law in 1993, Mr. Fraser began his career as a trial attorney with the law firm of Watson, Folds, Steadham & Walker, in Gainesville, Florida. During his years with the firm he represented h...

Rating: 8.0

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Review: "Mr. Buckley was superb in all of my divorce & custody proceedings. He allowed me to be active in my case and always kept me informed. He was always well prepared for our court appearances. His strength is his quick wit & being able to come up with..."

Rating: 8.4

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: The office of Silverman, Mack & Associates handles criminal defense, family law, and probate cases. We are aggressive and work to to get you the best possible result in all of our cases. Stop by the website at or call me at to talk about your case.

Rating: 7.2

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 51 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Gainesville, FL Family & Business Lawyers Practicing law since 1974. Our Law Office provides a wide range of quality legal services for individuals and businesses in Gainesville, FL. Areas of law we specialize in: Family Law | Business Law | Proba...

Rating: 9.0

Call for a consultation(352) 618-2785

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Before ever beginning law school, Karen Yochim’s academic and employment endeavors provided the perfect foundation for her eventual career as a Family Law and Estate Planning & Administration Attorney. Karen’s undergraduate degree, which combined ...

Rating: 10

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Bio: We dedicate our practice to fighting for our clients. We never forget that it is our client's interests that are paramount. Whether we are fighting a serious criminal case or a wrongful death case n behalf of a grieving family, our firm and our in...

Rating: 10

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Casey is a native of Cape Coral, Florida and attended undergraduate school at the University of South Florida. Casey’s early interest in the criminal law inspired him to pursue a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with a minor in International...

Rating: 6.9

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Tracey earned her undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She attended law school at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Upon graduating from law school, she took a job as an assistant state attorney in Alachua ...

Rating: 8.2

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Lorraine H. Sherman Attorney at Law has been assisting residents across Florida with their family law needs for over 15 years. If you are looking for an economical method to file for divorce, or if you want to avoid the courtroom, Lorrie can help....

Rating: 6.7

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Alachua County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption

Rating: 6.5

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