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C Barnette

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

I was born and raised in the State of Florida. I was a Parole and Probation Officer for the State of Florida Parole Commission before attending law school at the University of Florida. I have been practicing law in Florida since November 1978. I was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Florida handling criminal appeals and extraordinary writ cases in the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Florida and Federal courts, including death penalty cases. I opened my private practice in Daytona Beach, Florida in December 1982 and have handled appeals, family law, criminal defense and juvenile cases (including delinquency and dependency) since then. I am experienced (42 years in practice) and dedicated to serving your needs to achieve the best result possible in your case. Visit my website at www.daytonattorneybarnette.com for more information.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

C. Michael Barnette747 S. Ridgewood Avenue.Suite. 205Daytona Beach, FL, 32114-4430

Office: (386) 492-1504

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Reviews

anonymous
August 14, 2014

I have been working with Michael to handle my divorce and child custody case. He has been phenomenal to work with. Having to deal with legal issues can take a toll on you, but knowing I have Michael Barnette backing me has helped to set my mind at ease, as best as possible. He has kept me very informed throughout the process and has guided me with his expertise. He has worked so hard to make sure I end up where I want to be and TRUELY cares about his clients. Michael Barnette is the absolute best attorney in this town, I am so happy I chose to go with him.

Erik
August 12, 2014

Michael is an excellent attorney. I was falsely accused of domestic violence and child abuse when my ex-wife left the state of Florida with my children. It was thru Michael's expertise of not only trial law but appellate law as well that I was successfully able to gain custody of my children.

John
July 13, 2020

Michael stepped in to my divorce case after my first lawyer retired on me with little notice. He handled my case expeditiously through everything and got me to the end of a long process of divorce. I highly recommend Michael to anyone going through divorce.

Michael Humphrey
June 5, 2019

Originally I went in to speak with his partner but was referred to Michael due to the location of the court issues. Expensive? Yes. But what lawyer isn't? Everyone in the area as well as Orlando was around the same cost, so then it became a hunt for quality. Quality is what I freaking found! Through my divorce Michael brought reality to light. The law sucks and it's not a justice system. It's a legal game. I was fortunate enough to hire an insightful professional who did actually care. He had a very calm, very non-reactive demeanor which was perfect because it expressed patience and an unwavering disposition towards my opposing lawyer who was actively trying to completely screw me over. Michael Barnette was nothing but kind, patience, truthful (even if blunt. Which is necessary because the law doesn't care. So you're gonna hear fact and nothing else from him, especially with him being on your side) and at heart a good person. Don't forget, this IS a business but at least it's a business where good people are involved. I owe them a debt for their work and diligence that money cannot pay. And I will hold a thankfulness for what they've done for me forever. I would absolutely be happy to have them work with me in the future and vice versa, I just hope and pray I don't need to. Thank you guys, so much!

Susan
January 20, 2019

I hired Mr. Barnette to handle a family law matter. He listened, understood the situation, and did not waste any time getting started on my case. Throughout the entire process I was kept informed of the latest developments and status of the case. Mr. Barnette handled my case in a sympathetic and caring manner. His paralegal, Annemarie, is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and always took time to explain the latest developments in the case in a way that made it easy for me to understand. My expectations were exceeded with not only the handling of my case, but also with the swift and just resolution at the conclusion. I would recommend Mr. Barnette for anyone in need of legal representation. Attorneys like him are few and far between. I feel blessed and grateful to have had Mr. Barnette as my attorney and Annemarie as my paralegal. They are both wonderful!

Rick
December 11, 2018

9 minutes ago I had Michael as my attorney since 2014. He was there when I had a divorce and was there when my ex-wife tried to take our son to a different state. Michael is very precise in his courtroom presence, but very caring as we built the case. He always listened to what I wanted to do and recommended the best course of action. I will to continue to use Michael Barnette because of his thoroughness, attention to detail, his professionalism, and mannerisms with my elderly witnesses. He is a family man, that is who you want representing you in your time of need. Thanks for you undying attention to keep my son with the people that love him. Thanks from Nana Judy, Grandma Jimmi and Grandpa Ray. You were our fighter when we could not fight alone. Rick K.

B
July 1, 2018

He didn’t sugar coat anything. He did a thorough consultation with me. I feel like if the case could have been appealed, I definitely would’ve hired him. He was professional and straight to the point.

Kim
June 12, 2018

Of the five attorneys in the court room, Michael was by far the best. He has integrity, ethicial, sharp mind, and gives a honest opinon. Michael was a good value, reasonabily priced, and didn't "run up the hours". He worked for me! I gained a new friend.

Robert
August 15, 2017

Mr Barnette helped me with both my criminal charges and my family law cases. He is very personable, caring, and understanding. He is very knowledgeable on how the court system works and the right way to go about everything you are going through. I will be using him again soon for another motion i want to file. Mr Barnette was recommended to me by another attorney and I would recommend him to you for all your legal needs as well.

Bethany
April 24, 2017

Mr. Barnette was very attentive to the details in my case. He always answered my questions and was extremely hands on. I approached him with two cases and he worked them both He had very good bedside manner in breaking down the legal verbiage so I understood what all the terms met. I called his office several times a day and was given the same calming response that he demonstrated on our very first visit. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnette for all your legal needs. He was a life saver for me and my cases and I will be forever grateful for all his long hours and tedious work he invested in making sure all our I's were dotted and T's were crossed. I felt like a part of the family and not some stranger in all our encounters. If you're looking for a great lawyer to give you great service and listen to you attentively then you don't have to look any further than Michael Barnette.

anonymous
August 14, 2014

I have been working with Michael to handle my divorce and child custody case. He has been phenomenal to work with. Having to deal with legal issues can take a toll on you, but knowing I have Michael Barnette backing me has helped to set my mind at ease, as best as possible. He has kept me very informed throughout the process and has guided me with his expertise. He has worked so hard to make sure I end up where I want to be and TRUELY cares about his clients. Michael Barnette is the absolute best attorney in this town, I am so happy I chose to go with him.

Erik
August 12, 2014

Michael is an excellent attorney. I was falsely accused of domestic violence and child abuse when my ex-wife left the state of Florida with my children. It was thru Michael's expertise of not only trial law but appellate law as well that I was successfully able to gain custody of my children.

John
July 13, 2020

Michael stepped in to my divorce case after my first lawyer retired on me with little notice. He handled my case expeditiously through everything and got me to the end of a long process of divorce. I highly recommend Michael to anyone going through divorce.

Michael Humphrey
June 5, 2019

Originally I went in to speak with his partner but was referred to Michael due to the location of the court issues. Expensive? Yes. But what lawyer isn't? Everyone in the area as well as Orlando was around the same cost, so then it became a hunt for quality. Quality is what I freaking found! Through my divorce Michael brought reality to light. The law sucks and it's not a justice system. It's a legal game. I was fortunate enough to hire an insightful professional who did actually care. He had a very calm, very non-reactive demeanor which was perfect because it expressed patience and an unwavering disposition towards my opposing lawyer who was actively trying to completely screw me over. Michael Barnette was nothing but kind, patience, truthful (even if blunt. Which is necessary because the law doesn't care. So you're gonna hear fact and nothing else from him, especially with him being on your side) and at heart a good person. Don't forget, this IS a business but at least it's a business where good people are involved. I owe them a debt for their work and diligence that money cannot pay. And I will hold a thankfulness for what they've done for me forever. I would absolutely be happy to have them work with me in the future and vice versa, I just hope and pray I don't need to. Thank you guys, so much!

Susan
January 20, 2019

I hired Mr. Barnette to handle a family law matter. He listened, understood the situation, and did not waste any time getting started on my case. Throughout the entire process I was kept informed of the latest developments and status of the case. Mr. Barnette handled my case in a sympathetic and caring manner. His paralegal, Annemarie, is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and always took time to explain the latest developments in the case in a way that made it easy for me to understand. My expectations were exceeded with not only the handling of my case, but also with the swift and just resolution at the conclusion. I would recommend Mr. Barnette for anyone in need of legal representation. Attorneys like him are few and far between. I feel blessed and grateful to have had Mr. Barnette as my attorney and Annemarie as my paralegal. They are both wonderful!

Rick
December 11, 2018

9 minutes ago I had Michael as my attorney since 2014. He was there when I had a divorce and was there when my ex-wife tried to take our son to a different state. Michael is very precise in his courtroom presence, but very caring as we built the case. He always listened to what I wanted to do and recommended the best course of action. I will to continue to use Michael Barnette because of his thoroughness, attention to detail, his professionalism, and mannerisms with my elderly witnesses. He is a family man, that is who you want representing you in your time of need. Thanks for you undying attention to keep my son with the people that love him. Thanks from Nana Judy, Grandma Jimmi and Grandpa Ray. You were our fighter when we could not fight alone. Rick K.

B
July 1, 2018

He didn’t sugar coat anything. He did a thorough consultation with me. I feel like if the case could have been appealed, I definitely would’ve hired him. He was professional and straight to the point.

Kim
June 12, 2018

Of the five attorneys in the court room, Michael was by far the best. He has integrity, ethicial, sharp mind, and gives a honest opinon. Michael was a good value, reasonabily priced, and didn't "run up the hours". He worked for me! I gained a new friend.

Robert
August 15, 2017

Mr Barnette helped me with both my criminal charges and my family law cases. He is very personable, caring, and understanding. He is very knowledgeable on how the court system works and the right way to go about everything you are going through. I will be using him again soon for another motion i want to file. Mr Barnette was recommended to me by another attorney and I would recommend him to you for all your legal needs as well.

Bethany
April 24, 2017

Mr. Barnette was very attentive to the details in my case. He always answered my questions and was extremely hands on. I approached him with two cases and he worked them both He had very good bedside manner in breaking down the legal verbiage so I understood what all the terms met. I called his office several times a day and was given the same calming response that he demonstrated on our very first visit. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnette for all your legal needs. He was a life saver for me and my cases and I will be forever grateful for all his long hours and tedious work he invested in making sure all our I's were dotted and T's were crossed. I felt like a part of the family and not some stranger in all our encounters. If you're looking for a great lawyer to give you great service and listen to you attentively then you don't have to look any further than Michael Barnette.

anonymous
August 14, 2014

I have been working with Michael to handle my divorce and child custody case. He has been phenomenal to work with. Having to deal with legal issues can take a toll on you, but knowing I have Michael Barnette backing me has helped to set my mind at ease, as best as possible. He has kept me very informed throughout the process and has guided me with his expertise. He has worked so hard to make sure I end up where I want to be and TRUELY cares about his clients. Michael Barnette is the absolute best attorney in this town, I am so happy I chose to go with him.

Erik
August 12, 2014

Michael is an excellent attorney. I was falsely accused of domestic violence and child abuse when my ex-wife left the state of Florida with my children. It was thru Michael's expertise of not only trial law but appellate law as well that I was successfully able to gain custody of my children.

John
July 13, 2020

Michael stepped in to my divorce case after my first lawyer retired on me with little notice. He handled my case expeditiously through everything and got me to the end of a long process of divorce. I highly recommend Michael to anyone going through divorce.

Michael Humphrey
June 5, 2019

Originally I went in to speak with his partner but was referred to Michael due to the location of the court issues. Expensive? Yes. But what lawyer isn't? Everyone in the area as well as Orlando was around the same cost, so then it became a hunt for quality. Quality is what I freaking found! Through my divorce Michael brought reality to light. The law sucks and it's not a justice system. It's a legal game. I was fortunate enough to hire an insightful professional who did actually care. He had a very calm, very non-reactive demeanor which was perfect because it expressed patience and an unwavering disposition towards my opposing lawyer who was actively trying to completely screw me over. Michael Barnette was nothing but kind, patience, truthful (even if blunt. Which is necessary because the law doesn't care. So you're gonna hear fact and nothing else from him, especially with him being on your side) and at heart a good person. Don't forget, this IS a business but at least it's a business where good people are involved. I owe them a debt for their work and diligence that money cannot pay. And I will hold a thankfulness for what they've done for me forever. I would absolutely be happy to have them work with me in the future and vice versa, I just hope and pray I don't need to. Thank you guys, so much!

Susan
January 20, 2019

I hired Mr. Barnette to handle a family law matter. He listened, understood the situation, and did not waste any time getting started on my case. Throughout the entire process I was kept informed of the latest developments and status of the case. Mr. Barnette handled my case in a sympathetic and caring manner. His paralegal, Annemarie, is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and always took time to explain the latest developments in the case in a way that made it easy for me to understand. My expectations were exceeded with not only the handling of my case, but also with the swift and just resolution at the conclusion. I would recommend Mr. Barnette for anyone in need of legal representation. Attorneys like him are few and far between. I feel blessed and grateful to have had Mr. Barnette as my attorney and Annemarie as my paralegal. They are both wonderful!

Rick
December 11, 2018

9 minutes ago I had Michael as my attorney since 2014. He was there when I had a divorce and was there when my ex-wife tried to take our son to a different state. Michael is very precise in his courtroom presence, but very caring as we built the case. He always listened to what I wanted to do and recommended the best course of action. I will to continue to use Michael Barnette because of his thoroughness, attention to detail, his professionalism, and mannerisms with my elderly witnesses. He is a family man, that is who you want representing you in your time of need. Thanks for you undying attention to keep my son with the people that love him. Thanks from Nana Judy, Grandma Jimmi and Grandpa Ray. You were our fighter when we could not fight alone. Rick K.

B
July 1, 2018

He didn’t sugar coat anything. He did a thorough consultation with me. I feel like if the case could have been appealed, I definitely would’ve hired him. He was professional and straight to the point.

Kim
June 12, 2018

Of the five attorneys in the court room, Michael was by far the best. He has integrity, ethicial, sharp mind, and gives a honest opinon. Michael was a good value, reasonabily priced, and didn't "run up the hours". He worked for me! I gained a new friend.

Robert
August 15, 2017

Mr Barnette helped me with both my criminal charges and my family law cases. He is very personable, caring, and understanding. He is very knowledgeable on how the court system works and the right way to go about everything you are going through. I will be using him again soon for another motion i want to file. Mr Barnette was recommended to me by another attorney and I would recommend him to you for all your legal needs as well.

Bethany
April 24, 2017

Mr. Barnette was very attentive to the details in my case. He always answered my questions and was extremely hands on. I approached him with two cases and he worked them both He had very good bedside manner in breaking down the legal verbiage so I understood what all the terms met. I called his office several times a day and was given the same calming response that he demonstrated on our very first visit. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnette for all your legal needs. He was a life saver for me and my cases and I will be forever grateful for all his long hours and tedious work he invested in making sure all our I's were dotted and T's were crossed. I felt like a part of the family and not some stranger in all our encounters. If you're looking for a great lawyer to give you great service and listen to you attentively then you don't have to look any further than Michael Barnette.

anonymous
August 14, 2014

I have been working with Michael to handle my divorce and child custody case. He has been phenomenal to work with. Having to deal with legal issues can take a toll on you, but knowing I have Michael Barnette backing me has helped to set my mind at ease, as best as possible. He has kept me very informed throughout the process and has guided me with his expertise. He has worked so hard to make sure I end up where I want to be and TRUELY cares about his clients. Michael Barnette is the absolute best attorney in this town, I am so happy I chose to go with him.

Erik
August 12, 2014

Michael is an excellent attorney. I was falsely accused of domestic violence and child abuse when my ex-wife left the state of Florida with my children. It was thru Michael's expertise of not only trial law but appellate law as well that I was successfully able to gain custody of my children.

John
July 13, 2020

Michael stepped in to my divorce case after my first lawyer retired on me with little notice. He handled my case expeditiously through everything and got me to the end of a long process of divorce. I highly recommend Michael to anyone going through divorce.

Michael Humphrey
June 5, 2019

Originally I went in to speak with his partner but was referred to Michael due to the location of the court issues. Expensive? Yes. But what lawyer isn't? Everyone in the area as well as Orlando was around the same cost, so then it became a hunt for quality. Quality is what I freaking found! Through my divorce Michael brought reality to light. The law sucks and it's not a justice system. It's a legal game. I was fortunate enough to hire an insightful professional who did actually care. He had a very calm, very non-reactive demeanor which was perfect because it expressed patience and an unwavering disposition towards my opposing lawyer who was actively trying to completely screw me over. Michael Barnette was nothing but kind, patience, truthful (even if blunt. Which is necessary because the law doesn't care. So you're gonna hear fact and nothing else from him, especially with him being on your side) and at heart a good person. Don't forget, this IS a business but at least it's a business where good people are involved. I owe them a debt for their work and diligence that money cannot pay. And I will hold a thankfulness for what they've done for me forever. I would absolutely be happy to have them work with me in the future and vice versa, I just hope and pray I don't need to. Thank you guys, so much!

Susan
January 20, 2019

I hired Mr. Barnette to handle a family law matter. He listened, understood the situation, and did not waste any time getting started on my case. Throughout the entire process I was kept informed of the latest developments and status of the case. Mr. Barnette handled my case in a sympathetic and caring manner. His paralegal, Annemarie, is personable, friendly, knowledgeable, and always took time to explain the latest developments in the case in a way that made it easy for me to understand. My expectations were exceeded with not only the handling of my case, but also with the swift and just resolution at the conclusion. I would recommend Mr. Barnette for anyone in need of legal representation. Attorneys like him are few and far between. I feel blessed and grateful to have had Mr. Barnette as my attorney and Annemarie as my paralegal. They are both wonderful!

Rick
December 11, 2018

9 minutes ago I had Michael as my attorney since 2014. He was there when I had a divorce and was there when my ex-wife tried to take our son to a different state. Michael is very precise in his courtroom presence, but very caring as we built the case. He always listened to what I wanted to do and recommended the best course of action. I will to continue to use Michael Barnette because of his thoroughness, attention to detail, his professionalism, and mannerisms with my elderly witnesses. He is a family man, that is who you want representing you in your time of need. Thanks for you undying attention to keep my son with the people that love him. Thanks from Nana Judy, Grandma Jimmi and Grandpa Ray. You were our fighter when we could not fight alone. Rick K.

B
July 1, 2018

He didn’t sugar coat anything. He did a thorough consultation with me. I feel like if the case could have been appealed, I definitely would’ve hired him. He was professional and straight to the point.

Kim
June 12, 2018

Of the five attorneys in the court room, Michael was by far the best. He has integrity, ethicial, sharp mind, and gives a honest opinon. Michael was a good value, reasonabily priced, and didn't "run up the hours". He worked for me! I gained a new friend.

Robert
August 15, 2017

Mr Barnette helped me with both my criminal charges and my family law cases. He is very personable, caring, and understanding. He is very knowledgeable on how the court system works and the right way to go about everything you are going through. I will be using him again soon for another motion i want to file. Mr Barnette was recommended to me by another attorney and I would recommend him to you for all your legal needs as well.

Bethany
April 24, 2017

Mr. Barnette was very attentive to the details in my case. He always answered my questions and was extremely hands on. I approached him with two cases and he worked them both He had very good bedside manner in breaking down the legal verbiage so I understood what all the terms met. I called his office several times a day and was given the same calming response that he demonstrated on our very first visit. I would highly recommend Mr. Barnette for all your legal needs. He was a life saver for me and my cases and I will be forever grateful for all his long hours and tedious work he invested in making sure all our I's were dotted and T's were crossed. I felt like a part of the family and not some stranger in all our encounters. If you're looking for a great lawyer to give you great service and listen to you attentively then you don't have to look any further than Michael Barnette.