Audrey Jefferis
N/A
Licensed for 26 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
I have been practicing law since 1991 and became licensed to practice in Florida in 1995. I have limited my practice to family law matters so I am able to provide my clients with focused advice and guidance. I strongly believe in the preservation of families whenever possible and make every effort to guide my clients to make choices that have the least negative impact on their children and themselves. I practice family law because I think people are fascinating and complex; I love helping them. I try to remain cognizant that my clients are, perhaps, not at their best when they see me and that they need someone to guide them. They need to trust that thier attorney is not only on their side, but also is interested in thier long term well-being. I do not encourage clients to litigate and I make every effort to educate my clients so they do not persist in seeking unreasonable results. I know there are many, many other lawyers for my clients to choose and I am grateful when they place their trust and confidence in me. On a personal level, my philosophy is that life is too short and there is too little time to take in the beauty of it all. Difficult times are experienced by all of us, universally, and we have no option other than to endure them and move forward. There is no other choice.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Law Office of Audrey A. Jefferis, PA8138 Massachusetts AvenueNew Port Richey, FL, 34653
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would give her 10! I came to Audrey to handle my divorce about 10 years ago. From the moment I arrived she made me feel comfortable and calm and assured me everything would go smoothly and that she would do everything she could to make sure me and my children would be protected and she did just that. Both she and her staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable, courteous and friendly they made what I thought was going to be a long and worrisome event into a simple and straightforward situation that went off without any issue. I recently needed assistance in getting an order from the court for permission to get passports for my children. After 10 years I walked into Audrey’s office and it seemed like it was only yesterday I had been there, she remembered me and my case and was so amazingly kind as to help me right then and there with everything I needed, I was once again expecting a long drawn out affair and she assured me this would be quick and painless and it most certainly was! The kindness and generosity that Audrey and her staff have shown me, I would never go anywhere else. I have highly recommended her to anyone who asks me if I know a good lawyer for family law. I can never find the words to thank Audrey for all shes done for me and my children that we have peace of mind and freedom to travel now! For anyone who is looking for a caring, honest and knowledgeable person to handle their legal family matters please don’t waste your time with others go to Audrey she will not disappoint!
My case had sensitive circumstances involving custody of my son and his safety. Audrey was able to put in a place a temporary agreement that protected him, and was extremely helpful at mediation for getting the results I needed. She was patient with me while I let my ex-husband procrastinate our case until my son was older and his safety was not at risk (the temporary agreement continued to protect him for years). She kept in touch with me, but never pressured me. She is a very compassionate and understanding person. When the time came to finalize the divorce, Audrey was thorough and helped me sort out every detail. In my long and drawn out divorce, I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent my son and I. I am forever grateful for her help with getting me through a very difficult time in my life.
I came online to write my review because my experience with Ms. Jefferis and her staff was impeccable. I cannot fathom the negative reviews I see except to say they must not have been honest and cooperative. My case was not the easiest and I am sure not the hardest but she and her staff kept me informed, followed up and completed my case and all with keeping my spirits up with their casual conversation and animals. ...love that they love animals. When you are sad a puppy kiss is always a great help. Please, if you want a great and competent attorney, look no further, this Attorney and her team are great!
I cannot say in words how wonderful Attorney Jefferis was to not only handle my case in a professional manner but also made me feel less stress by keeping me informed and explaining every step. I went and consulted with others before hiring her and they were more about money than my actual case. Save yourself time and stress and go see Attorney Jefferis and her staff, they are truly the best! Thank you all!
My ex-wife kicked off the divorce with a false domestic violence injunction. A hearing was held and the case was dismissed. Due to my job requirements I relocated to the east coast of Florida, further complicating the issues in my divorce. Due to continued significant allegations, we completed a psychological timeshare evaluation (ordered by the Court) to help the Court address my minor daughter’s best interests and custody. This was a very costly evaluation and also added another component of complexity to the case. Despite that the final evaluation report heavily favored my situation to obtain custody and relocate my daughter; I found that my previous attorneys did not have much experience, if any, with psychological timeshare evaluations and minor children custody issues (despite their claims to the contrary). My prenuptial agreement also added another layer of complexity because my ex-wife wanted to have the agreement vacated, as she stood much to gain. I had gone through three and a half years of litigation and had gone through three attorneys which had not made any significant progress in my case. I had spent a significant amount on attorney fees as I had been ordered to pay my ex-wife’s attorney fees. Both attorneys just kept milking me. My attorney was generally not returning my calls and when I did make contact with her she would tell me that the opposing counsel was not returning her calls and stated that was the reason there was little progress in my case. She continuously communicated that there was a very low probability that I would obtain custody of my daughter and confused my case with her other cases. Overall she was very rude and unprofessional. There did not appear to be any end in sight, i.e., I was truly in almost a helpless situation. I obtained a referral from the Florida Bar and hired attorney Audrey Jefferis. Attorney Jefferis immediately submitted her notice of appearance to the Court, contacted the opposing counsel to resolve longstanding issues that were preventing a pre-trial hearing, prioritized and aggressively worked the issues in my case, and coordinated with the Court to schedule a final divorce hearing. This was the beginning of the end of my divorce case, as attorney Jefferis took the lead to resolve the issues. Thus, my case was no longer in a “wait and see what opposing counsel does next” strategy. Within a very short time there was significant progress in my case. At all times attorney Jefferis was very professional and personable, as was her entire office staff. My calls were returned in a timely manner and her attorney fees were very reasonable. When any recommendation or major decision in my case was made, there was always a legal basis and or strategy thoroughly explained to me, i.e., I was always well informed on my case status. At trial, attorney Jefferis was very well prepared and organized, and her trial experience was even more evident as we progressed through the two and a half day final trial hearing. In summary attorney Jefferis is a seasoned, personable and very professional Family Law trial attorney which I strongly recommend to anyone needing a divorce attorney. Attorney Jefferis took my case to completion in a very short time with significantly favorable results. At the conclusion of my divorce my prenuptial agreement was honored by the Court and my ex-wife was ordered to return my property. My final divorce Order was thorough and well written. Additionally, attorney Jefferis wrote a separate Deny Order that was signed by the Judge to stop further payment of my ex-wife’s attorney fees. But most importantly, my motion to obtain custody and relocate my seven year old daughter was granted by the Judge and I immediately took custody and relocated my daughter. Attorney Audrey Jefferis is the #1 Family Law attorney in the tri-County area. This is the attorney that you want sitting next to you in Court.
When Audrey Jefferis took my case, I had already used three other attorneys and was getting nowhere. She reviewed my case, we discussed options, and she went to work. Her and her firm kept me informed as we progressed. She did everything as promised, and completed my case with excellent results. Save yourself a lot of frustration and call her.
My case was referred to her office for mediation. She did a great job negotiating what seemed like a battle that would just go around in circles. She maintained her professional, calm, down to earth demeanor throughout the long hours and showed genuine concern for our situation. She spoke to me and asked me what I wanted and what I thought would be good for our children. She reminded me that I was there to make the decisions for my own family.
I tried to handle a child custody modification on my own. I consulted w/her and she and her staff made me feel comfortable. She was very upfront with me and told me not what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Not only did she take my case, she was able to negotiate a settlement and my son and I couldn't be more happy. I would use her firm again and I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know that needs an attorney.
My divorce was contested and seemed to go on forever. Attorney Jefferis did not back down to the ridiculous demands of my spouse. I trusted her explicitly and found her to be upfront, honest, and knowledgeable.
many lawyers will try to fake their way thru what they dont know or act like they know everything and take you for a ride. Atty Jefferis is very smart, yet will not lead you down a road that does not make sense for you. She listens for what you need, even if at the time it may not sound like what you want to hear. But there is not question she has your best intentions in mind and will work to help you get past the anger and be realistic about where you are and where you can get to with a little hope and patience. Life goes on and her demeanor will help you get thru a very emotional time of your life and make sure that you get what is best for you and your future. She cares.
If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would give her 10! I came to Audrey to handle my divorce about 10 years ago. From the moment I arrived she made me feel comfortable and calm and assured me everything would go smoothly and that she would do everything she could to make sure me and my children would be protected and she did just that. Both she and her staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable, courteous and friendly they made what I thought was going to be a long and worrisome event into a simple and straightforward situation that went off without any issue. I recently needed assistance in getting an order from the court for permission to get passports for my children. After 10 years I walked into Audrey’s office and it seemed like it was only yesterday I had been there, she remembered me and my case and was so amazingly kind as to help me right then and there with everything I needed, I was once again expecting a long drawn out affair and she assured me this would be quick and painless and it most certainly was! The kindness and generosity that Audrey and her staff have shown me, I would never go anywhere else. I have highly recommended her to anyone who asks me if I know a good lawyer for family law. I can never find the words to thank Audrey for all shes done for me and my children that we have peace of mind and freedom to travel now! For anyone who is looking for a caring, honest and knowledgeable person to handle their legal family matters please don’t waste your time with others go to Audrey she will not disappoint!
My case had sensitive circumstances involving custody of my son and his safety. Audrey was able to put in a place a temporary agreement that protected him, and was extremely helpful at mediation for getting the results I needed. She was patient with me while I let my ex-husband procrastinate our case until my son was older and his safety was not at risk (the temporary agreement continued to protect him for years). She kept in touch with me, but never pressured me. She is a very compassionate and understanding person. When the time came to finalize the divorce, Audrey was thorough and helped me sort out every detail. In my long and drawn out divorce, I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent my son and I. I am forever grateful for her help with getting me through a very difficult time in my life.
I came online to write my review because my experience with Ms. Jefferis and her staff was impeccable. I cannot fathom the negative reviews I see except to say they must not have been honest and cooperative. My case was not the easiest and I am sure not the hardest but she and her staff kept me informed, followed up and completed my case and all with keeping my spirits up with their casual conversation and animals. ...love that they love animals. When you are sad a puppy kiss is always a great help. Please, if you want a great and competent attorney, look no further, this Attorney and her team are great!
I cannot say in words how wonderful Attorney Jefferis was to not only handle my case in a professional manner but also made me feel less stress by keeping me informed and explaining every step. I went and consulted with others before hiring her and they were more about money than my actual case. Save yourself time and stress and go see Attorney Jefferis and her staff, they are truly the best! Thank you all!
My ex-wife kicked off the divorce with a false domestic violence injunction. A hearing was held and the case was dismissed. Due to my job requirements I relocated to the east coast of Florida, further complicating the issues in my divorce. Due to continued significant allegations, we completed a psychological timeshare evaluation (ordered by the Court) to help the Court address my minor daughter’s best interests and custody. This was a very costly evaluation and also added another component of complexity to the case. Despite that the final evaluation report heavily favored my situation to obtain custody and relocate my daughter; I found that my previous attorneys did not have much experience, if any, with psychological timeshare evaluations and minor children custody issues (despite their claims to the contrary). My prenuptial agreement also added another layer of complexity because my ex-wife wanted to have the agreement vacated, as she stood much to gain. I had gone through three and a half years of litigation and had gone through three attorneys which had not made any significant progress in my case. I had spent a significant amount on attorney fees as I had been ordered to pay my ex-wife’s attorney fees. Both attorneys just kept milking me. My attorney was generally not returning my calls and when I did make contact with her she would tell me that the opposing counsel was not returning her calls and stated that was the reason there was little progress in my case. She continuously communicated that there was a very low probability that I would obtain custody of my daughter and confused my case with her other cases. Overall she was very rude and unprofessional. There did not appear to be any end in sight, i.e., I was truly in almost a helpless situation. I obtained a referral from the Florida Bar and hired attorney Audrey Jefferis. Attorney Jefferis immediately submitted her notice of appearance to the Court, contacted the opposing counsel to resolve longstanding issues that were preventing a pre-trial hearing, prioritized and aggressively worked the issues in my case, and coordinated with the Court to schedule a final divorce hearing. This was the beginning of the end of my divorce case, as attorney Jefferis took the lead to resolve the issues. Thus, my case was no longer in a “wait and see what opposing counsel does next” strategy. Within a very short time there was significant progress in my case. At all times attorney Jefferis was very professional and personable, as was her entire office staff. My calls were returned in a timely manner and her attorney fees were very reasonable. When any recommendation or major decision in my case was made, there was always a legal basis and or strategy thoroughly explained to me, i.e., I was always well informed on my case status. At trial, attorney Jefferis was very well prepared and organized, and her trial experience was even more evident as we progressed through the two and a half day final trial hearing. In summary attorney Jefferis is a seasoned, personable and very professional Family Law trial attorney which I strongly recommend to anyone needing a divorce attorney. Attorney Jefferis took my case to completion in a very short time with significantly favorable results. At the conclusion of my divorce my prenuptial agreement was honored by the Court and my ex-wife was ordered to return my property. My final divorce Order was thorough and well written. Additionally, attorney Jefferis wrote a separate Deny Order that was signed by the Judge to stop further payment of my ex-wife’s attorney fees. But most importantly, my motion to obtain custody and relocate my seven year old daughter was granted by the Judge and I immediately took custody and relocated my daughter. Attorney Audrey Jefferis is the #1 Family Law attorney in the tri-County area. This is the attorney that you want sitting next to you in Court.
When Audrey Jefferis took my case, I had already used three other attorneys and was getting nowhere. She reviewed my case, we discussed options, and she went to work. Her and her firm kept me informed as we progressed. She did everything as promised, and completed my case with excellent results. Save yourself a lot of frustration and call her.
My case was referred to her office for mediation. She did a great job negotiating what seemed like a battle that would just go around in circles. She maintained her professional, calm, down to earth demeanor throughout the long hours and showed genuine concern for our situation. She spoke to me and asked me what I wanted and what I thought would be good for our children. She reminded me that I was there to make the decisions for my own family.
I tried to handle a child custody modification on my own. I consulted w/her and she and her staff made me feel comfortable. She was very upfront with me and told me not what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Not only did she take my case, she was able to negotiate a settlement and my son and I couldn't be more happy. I would use her firm again and I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know that needs an attorney.
My divorce was contested and seemed to go on forever. Attorney Jefferis did not back down to the ridiculous demands of my spouse. I trusted her explicitly and found her to be upfront, honest, and knowledgeable.
many lawyers will try to fake their way thru what they dont know or act like they know everything and take you for a ride. Atty Jefferis is very smart, yet will not lead you down a road that does not make sense for you. She listens for what you need, even if at the time it may not sound like what you want to hear. But there is not question she has your best intentions in mind and will work to help you get past the anger and be realistic about where you are and where you can get to with a little hope and patience. Life goes on and her demeanor will help you get thru a very emotional time of your life and make sure that you get what is best for you and your future. She cares.
If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would give her 10! I came to Audrey to handle my divorce about 10 years ago. From the moment I arrived she made me feel comfortable and calm and assured me everything would go smoothly and that she would do everything she could to make sure me and my children would be protected and she did just that. Both she and her staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable, courteous and friendly they made what I thought was going to be a long and worrisome event into a simple and straightforward situation that went off without any issue. I recently needed assistance in getting an order from the court for permission to get passports for my children. After 10 years I walked into Audrey’s office and it seemed like it was only yesterday I had been there, she remembered me and my case and was so amazingly kind as to help me right then and there with everything I needed, I was once again expecting a long drawn out affair and she assured me this would be quick and painless and it most certainly was! The kindness and generosity that Audrey and her staff have shown me, I would never go anywhere else. I have highly recommended her to anyone who asks me if I know a good lawyer for family law. I can never find the words to thank Audrey for all shes done for me and my children that we have peace of mind and freedom to travel now! For anyone who is looking for a caring, honest and knowledgeable person to handle their legal family matters please don’t waste your time with others go to Audrey she will not disappoint!
My case had sensitive circumstances involving custody of my son and his safety. Audrey was able to put in a place a temporary agreement that protected him, and was extremely helpful at mediation for getting the results I needed. She was patient with me while I let my ex-husband procrastinate our case until my son was older and his safety was not at risk (the temporary agreement continued to protect him for years). She kept in touch with me, but never pressured me. She is a very compassionate and understanding person. When the time came to finalize the divorce, Audrey was thorough and helped me sort out every detail. In my long and drawn out divorce, I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent my son and I. I am forever grateful for her help with getting me through a very difficult time in my life.
I came online to write my review because my experience with Ms. Jefferis and her staff was impeccable. I cannot fathom the negative reviews I see except to say they must not have been honest and cooperative. My case was not the easiest and I am sure not the hardest but she and her staff kept me informed, followed up and completed my case and all with keeping my spirits up with their casual conversation and animals. ...love that they love animals. When you are sad a puppy kiss is always a great help. Please, if you want a great and competent attorney, look no further, this Attorney and her team are great!
I cannot say in words how wonderful Attorney Jefferis was to not only handle my case in a professional manner but also made me feel less stress by keeping me informed and explaining every step. I went and consulted with others before hiring her and they were more about money than my actual case. Save yourself time and stress and go see Attorney Jefferis and her staff, they are truly the best! Thank you all!
My ex-wife kicked off the divorce with a false domestic violence injunction. A hearing was held and the case was dismissed. Due to my job requirements I relocated to the east coast of Florida, further complicating the issues in my divorce. Due to continued significant allegations, we completed a psychological timeshare evaluation (ordered by the Court) to help the Court address my minor daughter’s best interests and custody. This was a very costly evaluation and also added another component of complexity to the case. Despite that the final evaluation report heavily favored my situation to obtain custody and relocate my daughter; I found that my previous attorneys did not have much experience, if any, with psychological timeshare evaluations and minor children custody issues (despite their claims to the contrary). My prenuptial agreement also added another layer of complexity because my ex-wife wanted to have the agreement vacated, as she stood much to gain. I had gone through three and a half years of litigation and had gone through three attorneys which had not made any significant progress in my case. I had spent a significant amount on attorney fees as I had been ordered to pay my ex-wife’s attorney fees. Both attorneys just kept milking me. My attorney was generally not returning my calls and when I did make contact with her she would tell me that the opposing counsel was not returning her calls and stated that was the reason there was little progress in my case. She continuously communicated that there was a very low probability that I would obtain custody of my daughter and confused my case with her other cases. Overall she was very rude and unprofessional. There did not appear to be any end in sight, i.e., I was truly in almost a helpless situation. I obtained a referral from the Florida Bar and hired attorney Audrey Jefferis. Attorney Jefferis immediately submitted her notice of appearance to the Court, contacted the opposing counsel to resolve longstanding issues that were preventing a pre-trial hearing, prioritized and aggressively worked the issues in my case, and coordinated with the Court to schedule a final divorce hearing. This was the beginning of the end of my divorce case, as attorney Jefferis took the lead to resolve the issues. Thus, my case was no longer in a “wait and see what opposing counsel does next” strategy. Within a very short time there was significant progress in my case. At all times attorney Jefferis was very professional and personable, as was her entire office staff. My calls were returned in a timely manner and her attorney fees were very reasonable. When any recommendation or major decision in my case was made, there was always a legal basis and or strategy thoroughly explained to me, i.e., I was always well informed on my case status. At trial, attorney Jefferis was very well prepared and organized, and her trial experience was even more evident as we progressed through the two and a half day final trial hearing. In summary attorney Jefferis is a seasoned, personable and very professional Family Law trial attorney which I strongly recommend to anyone needing a divorce attorney. Attorney Jefferis took my case to completion in a very short time with significantly favorable results. At the conclusion of my divorce my prenuptial agreement was honored by the Court and my ex-wife was ordered to return my property. My final divorce Order was thorough and well written. Additionally, attorney Jefferis wrote a separate Deny Order that was signed by the Judge to stop further payment of my ex-wife’s attorney fees. But most importantly, my motion to obtain custody and relocate my seven year old daughter was granted by the Judge and I immediately took custody and relocated my daughter. Attorney Audrey Jefferis is the #1 Family Law attorney in the tri-County area. This is the attorney that you want sitting next to you in Court.
When Audrey Jefferis took my case, I had already used three other attorneys and was getting nowhere. She reviewed my case, we discussed options, and she went to work. Her and her firm kept me informed as we progressed. She did everything as promised, and completed my case with excellent results. Save yourself a lot of frustration and call her.
My case was referred to her office for mediation. She did a great job negotiating what seemed like a battle that would just go around in circles. She maintained her professional, calm, down to earth demeanor throughout the long hours and showed genuine concern for our situation. She spoke to me and asked me what I wanted and what I thought would be good for our children. She reminded me that I was there to make the decisions for my own family.
I tried to handle a child custody modification on my own. I consulted w/her and she and her staff made me feel comfortable. She was very upfront with me and told me not what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Not only did she take my case, she was able to negotiate a settlement and my son and I couldn't be more happy. I would use her firm again and I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know that needs an attorney.
My divorce was contested and seemed to go on forever. Attorney Jefferis did not back down to the ridiculous demands of my spouse. I trusted her explicitly and found her to be upfront, honest, and knowledgeable.
many lawyers will try to fake their way thru what they dont know or act like they know everything and take you for a ride. Atty Jefferis is very smart, yet will not lead you down a road that does not make sense for you. She listens for what you need, even if at the time it may not sound like what you want to hear. But there is not question she has your best intentions in mind and will work to help you get past the anger and be realistic about where you are and where you can get to with a little hope and patience. Life goes on and her demeanor will help you get thru a very emotional time of your life and make sure that you get what is best for you and your future. She cares.
If I could rate her more than 5 stars I would give her 10! I came to Audrey to handle my divorce about 10 years ago. From the moment I arrived she made me feel comfortable and calm and assured me everything would go smoothly and that she would do everything she could to make sure me and my children would be protected and she did just that. Both she and her staff were excellent, extremely knowledgeable, courteous and friendly they made what I thought was going to be a long and worrisome event into a simple and straightforward situation that went off without any issue. I recently needed assistance in getting an order from the court for permission to get passports for my children. After 10 years I walked into Audrey’s office and it seemed like it was only yesterday I had been there, she remembered me and my case and was so amazingly kind as to help me right then and there with everything I needed, I was once again expecting a long drawn out affair and she assured me this would be quick and painless and it most certainly was! The kindness and generosity that Audrey and her staff have shown me, I would never go anywhere else. I have highly recommended her to anyone who asks me if I know a good lawyer for family law. I can never find the words to thank Audrey for all shes done for me and my children that we have peace of mind and freedom to travel now! For anyone who is looking for a caring, honest and knowledgeable person to handle their legal family matters please don’t waste your time with others go to Audrey she will not disappoint!
My case had sensitive circumstances involving custody of my son and his safety. Audrey was able to put in a place a temporary agreement that protected him, and was extremely helpful at mediation for getting the results I needed. She was patient with me while I let my ex-husband procrastinate our case until my son was older and his safety was not at risk (the temporary agreement continued to protect him for years). She kept in touch with me, but never pressured me. She is a very compassionate and understanding person. When the time came to finalize the divorce, Audrey was thorough and helped me sort out every detail. In my long and drawn out divorce, I could not have asked for a better lawyer to represent my son and I. I am forever grateful for her help with getting me through a very difficult time in my life.
I came online to write my review because my experience with Ms. Jefferis and her staff was impeccable. I cannot fathom the negative reviews I see except to say they must not have been honest and cooperative. My case was not the easiest and I am sure not the hardest but she and her staff kept me informed, followed up and completed my case and all with keeping my spirits up with their casual conversation and animals. ...love that they love animals. When you are sad a puppy kiss is always a great help. Please, if you want a great and competent attorney, look no further, this Attorney and her team are great!
I cannot say in words how wonderful Attorney Jefferis was to not only handle my case in a professional manner but also made me feel less stress by keeping me informed and explaining every step. I went and consulted with others before hiring her and they were more about money than my actual case. Save yourself time and stress and go see Attorney Jefferis and her staff, they are truly the best! Thank you all!
My ex-wife kicked off the divorce with a false domestic violence injunction. A hearing was held and the case was dismissed. Due to my job requirements I relocated to the east coast of Florida, further complicating the issues in my divorce. Due to continued significant allegations, we completed a psychological timeshare evaluation (ordered by the Court) to help the Court address my minor daughter’s best interests and custody. This was a very costly evaluation and also added another component of complexity to the case. Despite that the final evaluation report heavily favored my situation to obtain custody and relocate my daughter; I found that my previous attorneys did not have much experience, if any, with psychological timeshare evaluations and minor children custody issues (despite their claims to the contrary). My prenuptial agreement also added another layer of complexity because my ex-wife wanted to have the agreement vacated, as she stood much to gain. I had gone through three and a half years of litigation and had gone through three attorneys which had not made any significant progress in my case. I had spent a significant amount on attorney fees as I had been ordered to pay my ex-wife’s attorney fees. Both attorneys just kept milking me. My attorney was generally not returning my calls and when I did make contact with her she would tell me that the opposing counsel was not returning her calls and stated that was the reason there was little progress in my case. She continuously communicated that there was a very low probability that I would obtain custody of my daughter and confused my case with her other cases. Overall she was very rude and unprofessional. There did not appear to be any end in sight, i.e., I was truly in almost a helpless situation. I obtained a referral from the Florida Bar and hired attorney Audrey Jefferis. Attorney Jefferis immediately submitted her notice of appearance to the Court, contacted the opposing counsel to resolve longstanding issues that were preventing a pre-trial hearing, prioritized and aggressively worked the issues in my case, and coordinated with the Court to schedule a final divorce hearing. This was the beginning of the end of my divorce case, as attorney Jefferis took the lead to resolve the issues. Thus, my case was no longer in a “wait and see what opposing counsel does next” strategy. Within a very short time there was significant progress in my case. At all times attorney Jefferis was very professional and personable, as was her entire office staff. My calls were returned in a timely manner and her attorney fees were very reasonable. When any recommendation or major decision in my case was made, there was always a legal basis and or strategy thoroughly explained to me, i.e., I was always well informed on my case status. At trial, attorney Jefferis was very well prepared and organized, and her trial experience was even more evident as we progressed through the two and a half day final trial hearing. In summary attorney Jefferis is a seasoned, personable and very professional Family Law trial attorney which I strongly recommend to anyone needing a divorce attorney. Attorney Jefferis took my case to completion in a very short time with significantly favorable results. At the conclusion of my divorce my prenuptial agreement was honored by the Court and my ex-wife was ordered to return my property. My final divorce Order was thorough and well written. Additionally, attorney Jefferis wrote a separate Deny Order that was signed by the Judge to stop further payment of my ex-wife’s attorney fees. But most importantly, my motion to obtain custody and relocate my seven year old daughter was granted by the Judge and I immediately took custody and relocated my daughter. Attorney Audrey Jefferis is the #1 Family Law attorney in the tri-County area. This is the attorney that you want sitting next to you in Court.
When Audrey Jefferis took my case, I had already used three other attorneys and was getting nowhere. She reviewed my case, we discussed options, and she went to work. Her and her firm kept me informed as we progressed. She did everything as promised, and completed my case with excellent results. Save yourself a lot of frustration and call her.
My case was referred to her office for mediation. She did a great job negotiating what seemed like a battle that would just go around in circles. She maintained her professional, calm, down to earth demeanor throughout the long hours and showed genuine concern for our situation. She spoke to me and asked me what I wanted and what I thought would be good for our children. She reminded me that I was there to make the decisions for my own family.
I tried to handle a child custody modification on my own. I consulted w/her and she and her staff made me feel comfortable. She was very upfront with me and told me not what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear. Not only did she take my case, she was able to negotiate a settlement and my son and I couldn't be more happy. I would use her firm again and I have and will continue to recommend her to everyone I know that needs an attorney.
My divorce was contested and seemed to go on forever. Attorney Jefferis did not back down to the ridiculous demands of my spouse. I trusted her explicitly and found her to be upfront, honest, and knowledgeable.
many lawyers will try to fake their way thru what they dont know or act like they know everything and take you for a ride. Atty Jefferis is very smart, yet will not lead you down a road that does not make sense for you. She listens for what you need, even if at the time it may not sound like what you want to hear. But there is not question she has your best intentions in mind and will work to help you get past the anger and be realistic about where you are and where you can get to with a little hope and patience. Life goes on and her demeanor will help you get thru a very emotional time of your life and make sure that you get what is best for you and your future. She cares.