Brian Max Monk

Brian Max Monk

Family Law & Criminal Defense Trial Attorney at Monk Law Firm, PLLC
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Attorney Brian Monk has lived in the Central Florida area nearly his entire life. In 2000, he graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Business Management and a B.A. in Political Science. Thereafter, Brian earned a Law degree, a Master’s of Education degree and Specialist degree in counseling from the University of Florida. While in law school, Brian earned a Certificate in Family Law and was named a Fellow of the UF Law Center on Children and Families. Following law school, Brian worked as an Assistant State Attorney in Ocala, Florida, prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases and handling nearly fifty (50) jury trials as the lead prosecutor. Brian’s legal writing has been published in the Florida Bar Journal (November, 2013 Volume 87, No. 9). Brian also has several reported appellate decisions in the area of marital and family law. Mr. Monk is licensed to practice law in both State and Federal Court in Florida. Brian utilizes his unique training and experience in his practice of marital and family law as well as in his handling of criminal defense and personal injury matters. Brian Monk appears as a frequent speaker on the weekly FM radio program, Law 2020, addressing current family law and criminal defense topics. Mr. Monk strives to give back to the community through his various pro bono charitable efforts. He spends his free time with his wife, Fran, and their two athletic boys. Brian is actively involved in his Church community and enjoys coaching his boys’ little league teams.

Education
University of Florida
J.D. | Law
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-Former Prosecutor -Treasurer of the Family Law Society. -Intern for a Federal Magistrate Judge. -Intern for a family law Circuit Court Judge.
Honors: -Fellow with Center on Children and Families. -Member, UF Law Honor Committee. -Member, Middle District of Florida.
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Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Monk Law Firm, PLLC
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Associate Attorney
Boyette, Cummins & Nailos
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Associate Attorney
Sessums Law Group, P.A.
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Associate Attorney
Edward T. LeFever, P.A.
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Assistant State Attorney (Prosecutor)
State Attorney's Office of Marion County, Florida
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Associate Attorney
Hoyt & Bryan, LLC
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Awards
Nation's Top 1% of Attorneys
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Attorney Brian Monk was voted to membership in the Nation's Top 1% of attorneys in 2015.
Professional Associations
Florida State Bar  # 14563
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
Monk Law Firm, PLLC
1102 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33803
Toll-Free: (866) 494-2312
Cell: (863) 899-9528
Monk Law Firm, PLLC
329 South Commerce Avenue
Sebring, FL 33870
Telephone: (866) 494-2312
Cell: (863) 899-9528