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Biography
I am a practicing attorney with over twenty-seven years experience in Florida and New York. I currently actively litigating family law cases including modification of alimony, domestication of a foreign decree and dissolution of marriage cases. Additionally, I am appearing as local counsel for Plaintiff’s in debt collection, mortgage foreclosure and insurance subrogation cases. I previously served as a Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Bradenton, Florida.
Education
- New York Law School
- J.D. (1989)
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- Honors: Journal of Human Rights, 1988-89 Journal of Human Rights, Dedicated Service Award, 1988.
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- Fordham University
- B.A. (1986) | History
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- Honors: Dean's List, Fall, 1985
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Professional Experience
- Self-Employed
- Robert J Hoffman, Esquire, PLLC
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- Attorney at Law
- The Law Place
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- Child Support Hearing Officer/Magistrate
- Twelfth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida
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- Trial Court Staff Attorney
- Twelfth Judicial Circuit, State of Florida
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- Staff Attorney
- Legal Aid Society
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- 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
- Florida Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
- "In the Mean Time", Florida Professional Collaborative Conference, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Florida Professiona Collaborative Conference
- Temporary relief issues in family law cases.
Certifications
- Florida Realestate Salesperson
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
- Supreme Court of Florida
Awards
- AV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Top Contributor
- AVVO
- Dedicated Service Award
- New York Law School Journal of Human Rights
Professional Associations
- Sertoma
- Member
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- Sarasota County Bar Association
- Member
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- Florida Women Lawyers, Sarasota County Chapter
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- Florida Bar
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- Activities: Family Law Section, Support Issues Committee
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- New York State Bar # 2300663
- Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
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- New York
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- 11th Circuit
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Fees
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Area
- Attorney Coverage
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Robert J. Hoffman, Esquire, Attorney at Law
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