team-member

Karen Yochim

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Licensed for 18 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Before ever beginning law school, Karen Yochim’s academic and employment endeavors provided the perfect foundation for her eventual career as a Family Law and Estate Planning & Administration Attorney. Karen’s undergraduate degree, which combined Economics, with a concentration in psychology, was attained in 1997 from Furman University. Following graduation, Karen worked for several years as a branch manager for one of the nation’s largest financial institutions.Wanting a more fulfilling career which focused on serving the needs of the family unit, Karen returned to school and received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Florida Frederick G. Levin College of Law in 2003. Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003, Karen accepted a position as an associate attorney with a locally recognized law firm, where she continued to practice for the next 6+ years. In 2009, she left her this firm, to establish a law firm where she was a partner. In 2013, the Law Office of Alba & Dubose, P.A., in recognizing her professional achievements, invited Karen to join their legal team as an ‘of counsel’ attorney.Since joining our firm, Karen’s skilled legal analysis and ability to handle highly complex matters, coupled with her compassionate approach, has led to her establishment as a valuable asset to both our firm, as well as the members of the Gainesville community. Karen’s career has focused primarily on the area of Family Law, however, she also represents clients in estate planning and administration, guardianship and incapacity proceedings, as well as probate litigation matters. She is one of a very few attorneys in Gainesville trained in Collaborative Divorce through the Collaborative Divorce Institute.In addition to her own training and experience, Karen has acted as an instructor for Continuing Legal Education seminars instructing other attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, financial planners and accountants in Estate Planning for the Disabled.When not advocating for her clients, Karen spends time with her family. She enjoys boating, reading, and being outdoors. In addition, Karen remains highly involved in both the local community, as well as the legal community in general. She is a committee member to the St. Michael’s Day School Activities Committee, and is the Fundraising Chair for the St. Michael’s Day School Board of Directors. She has also served as advocate and board member to Gerald T. Bennett Inn of Court, the largest and fastest growing legal mentoring organization, founded upon “improving skills, professionalism, ethics of the bench and bar through the assessment of cutting edge legal trends, innovations & technology.”

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Law Office of Alba & Yochim P.A.2700 NW 43rd StreetSte DGainesville, FL, 32606

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Shama
June 2, 2020

I prayed about my situation and finding an Attorney who would have my interest at heart. Karen delivered! She was very honest, compassionate, and always available to answer questions concerning my case. Thank you Karen for a job well done, and exceeding my expectations!

anonymous
November 1, 2019

My divorce and custody for a handicap daughter had several caveats, Ms. Yochim handled my case very professionally throughout the process. She and her staff were up front and honest and at the end of the day I have sole custody. If I were to move into the Gainesville area. I will using there firm again.

Chris
September 25, 2019

I highly recommend Karen Yochim! She was effective and easy to work with. Karen was recommended to me by a friend for a paternity case and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. Before I went to visit Karen, I was a bit overwhelmed. She walked me through the process, executed the plan we discussed, and never over billed me. I would hire Karen again.

anonymous
August 14, 2019

Karen handled my Child Support Modification and represented me in resolving a dispute with my Ex-wife concerning our child's schooling. She took my case with very short notice and came to court well prepared. Karen was able to sift through my stack of paperwork and filter out what was important to the case. She was very level headed and able to confidently deal with a more experienced opposing attorney . She sited examples of case law that greatly influenced the judges decision in my favor. Her billing was fair and reasonable. I greatly appreciate her advice and wisdom in handling my affairs.

Jeremy
August 25, 2018

Karen represented me thru a divorce. I was impressed from the get-go with her broad knowledge of law and her decisiveness. She accurately sized up my predicament early on, and helped me navigate thru an extremely difficult situation as efficiently as I believe was possible.

AB
August 1, 2018

Karen Yochim handled my divorce and subsequent parenting plan hearings. She is intelligent and compassionate. She was able to provide expert opinions and advice for me that of the course of a year and a half long gut wrenching process through the family court system. Ultimately Karen helped me prevent my children from being relocated across the country and I was able to go through the process with a caring advocate for my interests. Thank you for everything Karen.

Kirsten
May 22, 2017

Such a great experience! I've never had to hire an attorney before and my case was pretty messy, but I'm so glad I chose Ms. Yochim. Her and her team are amazing and I'm still so thankful for them. Ms. Yochim answered any and all questions I had, answered my emails very quickly, especially since I'm sure she's so busy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and she would be my go-to if I or anyone I know ever needs her. Thanks again!! :)

Jeremy
September 26, 2016

I hired Ms. Yochim to represent me in my divorce. Most of the issues in my settlement had already been worked out with my ex, but I didn't want to file without help. Ms. Yochim thought of many details that we had not considered. Her estimate for total cost was pretty spot on and very competitive. Other lawyers I talked to were all about 'winning' something in the divorce. It was a relief to find someone that actually listened and seemed to be concerned about the outcome for my children. That said, if my situation was different I am sure she would have scrapped as hard as I needed her to. If I have another family law issue to deal with I will reach out to her again.

Eric
August 18, 2016

I began the process of my divorce in utter fear. With Karen's help, I was able to go through the process with the knowledge that I was being assisted by a professional with the experience and thoughtfulness that I needed. Throughout the whole process, Karen was there to answer all my questions and reassure me that the law was on my side.

Kevin
April 25, 2016

Karen took over my case from a former partner at her firm. Initially response time was not as quick as I hoped it would be but I understand her work load was very heavy initially. In the end, she did exactly what I needed her to do and she did so quickly. I would recommend her to others and as the case with family law, when the next item arrised to be addressed, I will call on her to represent me.

Shama
June 2, 2020

I prayed about my situation and finding an Attorney who would have my interest at heart. Karen delivered! She was very honest, compassionate, and always available to answer questions concerning my case. Thank you Karen for a job well done, and exceeding my expectations!

anonymous
November 1, 2019

My divorce and custody for a handicap daughter had several caveats, Ms. Yochim handled my case very professionally throughout the process. She and her staff were up front and honest and at the end of the day I have sole custody. If I were to move into the Gainesville area. I will using there firm again.

Chris
September 25, 2019

I highly recommend Karen Yochim! She was effective and easy to work with. Karen was recommended to me by a friend for a paternity case and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. Before I went to visit Karen, I was a bit overwhelmed. She walked me through the process, executed the plan we discussed, and never over billed me. I would hire Karen again.

anonymous
August 14, 2019

Karen handled my Child Support Modification and represented me in resolving a dispute with my Ex-wife concerning our child's schooling. She took my case with very short notice and came to court well prepared. Karen was able to sift through my stack of paperwork and filter out what was important to the case. She was very level headed and able to confidently deal with a more experienced opposing attorney . She sited examples of case law that greatly influenced the judges decision in my favor. Her billing was fair and reasonable. I greatly appreciate her advice and wisdom in handling my affairs.

Jeremy
August 25, 2018

Karen represented me thru a divorce. I was impressed from the get-go with her broad knowledge of law and her decisiveness. She accurately sized up my predicament early on, and helped me navigate thru an extremely difficult situation as efficiently as I believe was possible.

AB
August 1, 2018

Karen Yochim handled my divorce and subsequent parenting plan hearings. She is intelligent and compassionate. She was able to provide expert opinions and advice for me that of the course of a year and a half long gut wrenching process through the family court system. Ultimately Karen helped me prevent my children from being relocated across the country and I was able to go through the process with a caring advocate for my interests. Thank you for everything Karen.

Kirsten
May 22, 2017

Such a great experience! I've never had to hire an attorney before and my case was pretty messy, but I'm so glad I chose Ms. Yochim. Her and her team are amazing and I'm still so thankful for them. Ms. Yochim answered any and all questions I had, answered my emails very quickly, especially since I'm sure she's so busy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and she would be my go-to if I or anyone I know ever needs her. Thanks again!! :)

Jeremy
September 26, 2016

I hired Ms. Yochim to represent me in my divorce. Most of the issues in my settlement had already been worked out with my ex, but I didn't want to file without help. Ms. Yochim thought of many details that we had not considered. Her estimate for total cost was pretty spot on and very competitive. Other lawyers I talked to were all about 'winning' something in the divorce. It was a relief to find someone that actually listened and seemed to be concerned about the outcome for my children. That said, if my situation was different I am sure she would have scrapped as hard as I needed her to. If I have another family law issue to deal with I will reach out to her again.

Eric
August 18, 2016

I began the process of my divorce in utter fear. With Karen's help, I was able to go through the process with the knowledge that I was being assisted by a professional with the experience and thoughtfulness that I needed. Throughout the whole process, Karen was there to answer all my questions and reassure me that the law was on my side.

Kevin
April 25, 2016

Karen took over my case from a former partner at her firm. Initially response time was not as quick as I hoped it would be but I understand her work load was very heavy initially. In the end, she did exactly what I needed her to do and she did so quickly. I would recommend her to others and as the case with family law, when the next item arrised to be addressed, I will call on her to represent me.

Shama
June 2, 2020

I prayed about my situation and finding an Attorney who would have my interest at heart. Karen delivered! She was very honest, compassionate, and always available to answer questions concerning my case. Thank you Karen for a job well done, and exceeding my expectations!

anonymous
November 1, 2019

My divorce and custody for a handicap daughter had several caveats, Ms. Yochim handled my case very professionally throughout the process. She and her staff were up front and honest and at the end of the day I have sole custody. If I were to move into the Gainesville area. I will using there firm again.

Chris
September 25, 2019

I highly recommend Karen Yochim! She was effective and easy to work with. Karen was recommended to me by a friend for a paternity case and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. Before I went to visit Karen, I was a bit overwhelmed. She walked me through the process, executed the plan we discussed, and never over billed me. I would hire Karen again.

anonymous
August 14, 2019

Karen handled my Child Support Modification and represented me in resolving a dispute with my Ex-wife concerning our child's schooling. She took my case with very short notice and came to court well prepared. Karen was able to sift through my stack of paperwork and filter out what was important to the case. She was very level headed and able to confidently deal with a more experienced opposing attorney . She sited examples of case law that greatly influenced the judges decision in my favor. Her billing was fair and reasonable. I greatly appreciate her advice and wisdom in handling my affairs.

Jeremy
August 25, 2018

Karen represented me thru a divorce. I was impressed from the get-go with her broad knowledge of law and her decisiveness. She accurately sized up my predicament early on, and helped me navigate thru an extremely difficult situation as efficiently as I believe was possible.

AB
August 1, 2018

Karen Yochim handled my divorce and subsequent parenting plan hearings. She is intelligent and compassionate. She was able to provide expert opinions and advice for me that of the course of a year and a half long gut wrenching process through the family court system. Ultimately Karen helped me prevent my children from being relocated across the country and I was able to go through the process with a caring advocate for my interests. Thank you for everything Karen.

Kirsten
May 22, 2017

Such a great experience! I've never had to hire an attorney before and my case was pretty messy, but I'm so glad I chose Ms. Yochim. Her and her team are amazing and I'm still so thankful for them. Ms. Yochim answered any and all questions I had, answered my emails very quickly, especially since I'm sure she's so busy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and she would be my go-to if I or anyone I know ever needs her. Thanks again!! :)

Jeremy
September 26, 2016

I hired Ms. Yochim to represent me in my divorce. Most of the issues in my settlement had already been worked out with my ex, but I didn't want to file without help. Ms. Yochim thought of many details that we had not considered. Her estimate for total cost was pretty spot on and very competitive. Other lawyers I talked to were all about 'winning' something in the divorce. It was a relief to find someone that actually listened and seemed to be concerned about the outcome for my children. That said, if my situation was different I am sure she would have scrapped as hard as I needed her to. If I have another family law issue to deal with I will reach out to her again.

Eric
August 18, 2016

I began the process of my divorce in utter fear. With Karen's help, I was able to go through the process with the knowledge that I was being assisted by a professional with the experience and thoughtfulness that I needed. Throughout the whole process, Karen was there to answer all my questions and reassure me that the law was on my side.

Kevin
April 25, 2016

Karen took over my case from a former partner at her firm. Initially response time was not as quick as I hoped it would be but I understand her work load was very heavy initially. In the end, she did exactly what I needed her to do and she did so quickly. I would recommend her to others and as the case with family law, when the next item arrised to be addressed, I will call on her to represent me.

Shama
June 2, 2020

I prayed about my situation and finding an Attorney who would have my interest at heart. Karen delivered! She was very honest, compassionate, and always available to answer questions concerning my case. Thank you Karen for a job well done, and exceeding my expectations!

anonymous
November 1, 2019

My divorce and custody for a handicap daughter had several caveats, Ms. Yochim handled my case very professionally throughout the process. She and her staff were up front and honest and at the end of the day I have sole custody. If I were to move into the Gainesville area. I will using there firm again.

Chris
September 25, 2019

I highly recommend Karen Yochim! She was effective and easy to work with. Karen was recommended to me by a friend for a paternity case and I'm so thankful for the recommendation. Before I went to visit Karen, I was a bit overwhelmed. She walked me through the process, executed the plan we discussed, and never over billed me. I would hire Karen again.

anonymous
August 14, 2019

Karen handled my Child Support Modification and represented me in resolving a dispute with my Ex-wife concerning our child's schooling. She took my case with very short notice and came to court well prepared. Karen was able to sift through my stack of paperwork and filter out what was important to the case. She was very level headed and able to confidently deal with a more experienced opposing attorney . She sited examples of case law that greatly influenced the judges decision in my favor. Her billing was fair and reasonable. I greatly appreciate her advice and wisdom in handling my affairs.

Jeremy
August 25, 2018

Karen represented me thru a divorce. I was impressed from the get-go with her broad knowledge of law and her decisiveness. She accurately sized up my predicament early on, and helped me navigate thru an extremely difficult situation as efficiently as I believe was possible.

AB
August 1, 2018

Karen Yochim handled my divorce and subsequent parenting plan hearings. She is intelligent and compassionate. She was able to provide expert opinions and advice for me that of the course of a year and a half long gut wrenching process through the family court system. Ultimately Karen helped me prevent my children from being relocated across the country and I was able to go through the process with a caring advocate for my interests. Thank you for everything Karen.

Kirsten
May 22, 2017

Such a great experience! I've never had to hire an attorney before and my case was pretty messy, but I'm so glad I chose Ms. Yochim. Her and her team are amazing and I'm still so thankful for them. Ms. Yochim answered any and all questions I had, answered my emails very quickly, especially since I'm sure she's so busy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone and she would be my go-to if I or anyone I know ever needs her. Thanks again!! :)

Jeremy
September 26, 2016

I hired Ms. Yochim to represent me in my divorce. Most of the issues in my settlement had already been worked out with my ex, but I didn't want to file without help. Ms. Yochim thought of many details that we had not considered. Her estimate for total cost was pretty spot on and very competitive. Other lawyers I talked to were all about 'winning' something in the divorce. It was a relief to find someone that actually listened and seemed to be concerned about the outcome for my children. That said, if my situation was different I am sure she would have scrapped as hard as I needed her to. If I have another family law issue to deal with I will reach out to her again.

Eric
August 18, 2016

I began the process of my divorce in utter fear. With Karen's help, I was able to go through the process with the knowledge that I was being assisted by a professional with the experience and thoughtfulness that I needed. Throughout the whole process, Karen was there to answer all my questions and reassure me that the law was on my side.

Kevin
April 25, 2016

Karen took over my case from a former partner at her firm. Initially response time was not as quick as I hoped it would be but I understand her work load was very heavy initially. In the end, she did exactly what I needed her to do and she did so quickly. I would recommend her to others and as the case with family law, when the next item arrised to be addressed, I will call on her to represent me.