Looking for some advice on how to find a really good attorney to deal with custody. I live in the Orlando, Florida area and truthfully don’t know where to begin. Most Google searches turn up thousands of attorneys. Is there a vetted website to find honest reviews?

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Search for board certified family law attorneys in Orlando -- it is not an easy certification to get in Florida.

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Try contacting the local Bar Association for the county Orlando is a part of & ask if they have a referral service. Attorneys in the area who belong to the local Bar who specialize in family law can be part of the Bar’s referral device for custody cases if they meet certain criteria. Also, word of mouth. Best way.

The state Bar Association will have a Family Law Section. You could try that but word of mouth is where people usually get those referrals. We have a website where we talk about our experience with custody cases in our state. Interview attorneys & ask if they have actually been to trial. The more experience the better & you’ll have to pay for that for a trial attorney.

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