Top Rated Leon County, FL Family Lawyers

In Leon County, Florida, there are 119 family lawyers available with 565+ 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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Leon County Has 119 Family Attorneys with 565 Reviews

Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation and more

Bio: I have been practicing law since 1998. I always strive to provide my clients with the best possible representation. My focus is on communication between client, lawyer, adversary and the Courts. Many, many matters can be effectively resolved throu...

Rating: 10

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

Bio: I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and attended the University of Florida, where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and Minors in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. I went on to attend Florida International...

Rating: 6.5

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Family Lawyers in Leon County, FL

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Dissolution of Marriage. Time sharing, visitation, or custody. Child support modification. Relocation with minor child Post and prenuptial agreements. Step-parent adoption. Dependency. Termination of Parental Rights. Determining or disestablishing...

Rating: 7.0

Call for a consultation(850) 792-8133

Douglas McAlarney's Website

Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Bankruptcy & Debt and more

Bio: I am a founding partner with Thompson, Crawford & Smiley,which the 3 of us formed in 1993. Since then, I have had the privilege and honor of representing many individuals and small businesses in a vast array of legal matters. I handle both court l...

Rating: 8.6

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Family, Construction & Development, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: I have practiced in Leon County and throughout the Florida Panhandle for 20 years. I have extensive litigation and trial experience. My areas of practice are family and divorce law, construction law, medical malpractice and professional liability,...

Rating: 9.4

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

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

Passionate about Family Law

Rating: 8.9

Call for a consultation(850) 900-2558

Kirsten Lee Dunton's Website

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

At Fournier Law, we work for your family as if it were our own.

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(850) 270-0583

Gena Danielle Fournier's Website

Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: J. Chad Self is a senior associate attorney at The Virga Law Firm. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Self practiced law in Tampa, Florida where he represented clients in complex and high asset family law cases. Mr. Self’s practice is focused on gener...

Rating: 6.0

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Real Estate, Litigation and more

Bio: Catherine Speidel, Esq., practices law in the areas of family, real estate, civil litigation, business organization, probate, wills, trusts and estates. Catherine is General Counsel for Advantage Title Group. In this role, Catherine is responsible...

Rating: 6.2

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

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

Bio: Diana Cohn, a partner at Cohn Slater, is a civil litigator and child advocate with experience in family law and public sector matters. While serving as Managing Attorney at Children’s Legal Services, she represented the State of Florida in protect...

Rating: 10

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts and more

Bio: Dina Foster is a family law attorney and certified Florida family mediator. She is experienced in handling all matters relating to divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, adoption, property division and prenuptial agreements. Dina is train...

Rating: 9.2

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and more

Review: "My case was complex. Mr.Norris knew exactly what to do, and how to go forward with my case in the first 5 Minutes or less. He explained everything that he was going to do with the case, so I could understand it. I felt very comfortable, and reliev..."

Rating: 7.1

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

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

Review: "Theresa Flury has been retained by us (and friends) for over a year. There have been over 20 motions, 6 court appearances, even a criminal trial and we have not lost a single motion, hearing or trial to date in one of the ugliest divorce cases a 3..."

Rating: 7.4

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Attorney Christopher Melendez is the Managing Attorney for The Virga Law Firm's Tallahassee office. Mr. Melendez is an experienced, knowlegeable and compassionate family law attorney who has helped countless families throughout the state of Florid...

Rating: 8.1

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Family

Review: "Mr. Brant Hargrove Esquire, Has worked very hard to deal with a case that is quite difficult. I have paid attorneys for other other situations when it was financially possible and been dissatisfied. I believe The Hargrove Law Firm will fight f..."

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Criminal Defense and more

Review: "While we have not been a client of Mr. Murray, we speak with him on a monthly occurrence, as we have a mutual client. My wife and I cannot speak highly enough of Mr. Murray's character and pleasant conversations. He appears to us as very logical a..."

Rating: 7.1

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation

Bio: Eric Schab began his professional career while still a student at the Florida State University College of Law. During his final semester, he completed an externship with the Office of the Public Defender for the Second Judicial Circuit. In that ro...

Rating: 7.8

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant

Bio: Lora L. Steverson has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2007 and has focused her practice in the areas of Family Law and Landlord Tenant Law. Lora was born and raised in Mooresville, Indiana. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politica...

Rating: 9.8

Call for a FREE consultation(941) 413-1891

Lora Lyn Steverson's Website

Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Probate

Review: "Attorney Sampson is an awesome attorney. When my family was seeking legal counsel, we were a bit nervous and honestly, felt somewhat defeated. However, when we contacted Mrs. Sampson, her warm demeanor made us feel so much better. She is competent..."

Rating: 6.4

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Leon County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 4 years

Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Immigration

Review: "Very understanding and nice. Listens to your story. I got to talk directly to him and not a secretary. Gets back with you quickly."

Rating: 6.5

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