team-member

Kathryn Hamilton

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Licensed for 23 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

Kathryn DeVane Hamilton has been practicing law in Florida and Washington states since 1998 and is the founding member of The Hamilton Law Firm. Prior to establishing the Law Firm in 2008, Kathryn began her extensive litigation career as a trial attorney at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office trying over forty trials. Her zealous representation led to acquittals or the dismissal of charges for many clients facing years in prison. In 2001, Kathryn focused her sites on family law litigation and joined the prestigious Miami family law firm, Kutner and Associates where she sharpened her civil litigation skills representing public figures, business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals.When Kathryn founded the Law Firm, she focused her representation on providing strategic, compassionate and tenacious representation to her clients in all areas of domestic relations, including dissolution of marriage, equitable property distribution, alimony and child support, paternity, child custody and parenting plans, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and domestic violence, among others. Kathryn recognizes that the decisions she guides her clients to make are among the most important choices in their lives with both short and long term implications.Kathryn’s approach to practicing family law has resulted in numerous successes and honors for her excellence in the field of family law, including:Rating of AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating awarded based upon reviews from her peer attorneys, judges and clients for her professional excellence, legal abilities and ethical standards.Selected as Super Lawyer in Family Law – rated top 5% of lawyers in Florida since 2017.Recognized by Best Lawyers in America as a Top Attorney in Family Law since 2019.Ranked as “Best Law Firms” in family law by U.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers since 2020.Selected as a 2020 Woman Leader in the Law by ALM.Rated "Superb" by Avvo as a Family Law Attorney since 2012.Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 4 years, a distinction for only 2.5% of the lawyers in Florida.Named Florida Outstanding Young Lawyer by Florida Top Attorneys in 2013 and 2011.Kathryn is a founding member of the Miami-Dade Chapter of American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators. In 2017, she was appointed by The Florida Bar Family Law Section for two terms to serve on the Rules and Forms Committee. She has been published in several national and state publications and has lectured on family law to fellow attorneys.Originally from Seattle, Washington, Kathryn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Society and Justice at the University of Washington in 1995 before moving to Miami, Florida to study at the University of Miami School of Law. She earned her Juris Doctorate in 1998 from the University of Miami, after winning the 1996 Moot Court Board Competition, was selected as a member of the prestigious Moot Court Board and received Honors in the Litigation Skills Program. Kathryn is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and has been a member of the Florida First Family Inns of Court since 2002. Kathryn is a supporter and sponsor of ICU Baby, an organization devoted to assisting families and babies that are born to the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Units in South Florida. She has been a member of Junior League Miami and the Humane Society.

Practices Areas

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

The Hamilton Law Firm150 SE 2nd AvenueSuite 908Miami, FL, 33131-1576

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Amanda
January 23, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about the care and attention to detail that Ms. Hamilton took with my child custody case. My situation was extremely difficult and emotional. Ms. Hamilton instantly knew what the right course of action would be and took the time to make sure that I got the best possible agreement and would have the ability to protect my daughter.

Polina
April 17, 2019

Kathryn is thorough, detail oriented, knowledgable in family law and very supportive. She has high ethical standards and from my experience never hesitated to litigate. She fought for me to the end and beyond. She guided me through these difficult times and included a safeguard plan for the future financial restitution. I won't hesitate her recommendation.

Naomi
December 14, 2016

Kate, is extremely knowledgeable in family law, tenacious and cares about her clients. A combination that is rare to say the least. She guided me through a very tough time and I am grateful for her service as an attorney and as a person in general.

anonymous
November 20, 2016

Kathryn Hamilton is an excellent and keen family law lawyer. Her attitude and sharp intellect as well as her silence skills keeps opposition guessing and on edge. Every legal strike brought against your spouse will be a win in the court room when Katherine Hamilton is in the house. Its all about the win, what is right and all results when you utilize a determined Attorney that Kathryn Hamilton is. Simply the Best.

Jen
May 18, 2016

Kate & staff are absolutely amazing!! It was a pleasure working with them. They constantly kept me informed of all that was going on. Kate isn't an attorney to milk her clients. She's fair, honest & considerate. It's hard to find someone who is willing to go out of their way for their clients. My case was a re-opened case that dealt with failure to pay child support & alimony and Kate won me that plus more. I'm super content with "The Hamilton Law firm" and would recommend her & the staff to anyone seeking divorce, family law, child support & or alimony advice. Thanks so much for everything!!

Jason
August 7, 2015

I have had the privilege of working with Kathryn on several occasions in connection with various complicated family law matters. Katheryn is a superior family law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I have a tremendous amount of respect for this attorney and recommend her without reservation.

Harry
June 20, 2015

Three years ago I was lucky enough to walk through the doors of The Hamilton Family Law Firm and meet the best family law attorney in Miami, Kathryn Hamilton. I will always remember what she told me, "We speak the truth here, whether it is good or bad." She is the most ethical and caring attorney in town. Her greatest concern was to get me through my divorce and protect my children. She is matriculously prepared in all aspects of your case. Kathryn Hamilton is a fierce litigator who is always prepared in court. Her preparedness for your case is second to none. I will never forget what she did for me and my two sons.

Carlos
August 17, 2012

Really, really tough but ethical. She actually cares about what happens to you and your family. Very thorough and has a plan from the beginning how to finish your case rather than drag it on as some lawyers do. She only takes a limited number of cases at a time so her office can pay attention to your case from beginning to end. Her office staff was helpful, polite and always made me feel comfortable.

Alejandro
July 14, 2010

From the beginning, Ms. Hamilton layed out a strategy to resolve the case and fought hard for me until the end. She was compassionate, ethical and is not afraid of anything. She got me through a situation that at times I believed to be unbearable.

anonymous
September 21, 2008

Ms. Hamilton was tough as nails and resolved my case quickly. I would recommend her to anyone going through this type of horrible problem with their spouse.

Amanda
January 23, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about the care and attention to detail that Ms. Hamilton took with my child custody case. My situation was extremely difficult and emotional. Ms. Hamilton instantly knew what the right course of action would be and took the time to make sure that I got the best possible agreement and would have the ability to protect my daughter.

Polina
April 17, 2019

Kathryn is thorough, detail oriented, knowledgable in family law and very supportive. She has high ethical standards and from my experience never hesitated to litigate. She fought for me to the end and beyond. She guided me through these difficult times and included a safeguard plan for the future financial restitution. I won't hesitate her recommendation.

Naomi
December 14, 2016

Kate, is extremely knowledgeable in family law, tenacious and cares about her clients. A combination that is rare to say the least. She guided me through a very tough time and I am grateful for her service as an attorney and as a person in general.

anonymous
November 20, 2016

Kathryn Hamilton is an excellent and keen family law lawyer. Her attitude and sharp intellect as well as her silence skills keeps opposition guessing and on edge. Every legal strike brought against your spouse will be a win in the court room when Katherine Hamilton is in the house. Its all about the win, what is right and all results when you utilize a determined Attorney that Kathryn Hamilton is. Simply the Best.

Jen
May 18, 2016

Kate & staff are absolutely amazing!! It was a pleasure working with them. They constantly kept me informed of all that was going on. Kate isn't an attorney to milk her clients. She's fair, honest & considerate. It's hard to find someone who is willing to go out of their way for their clients. My case was a re-opened case that dealt with failure to pay child support & alimony and Kate won me that plus more. I'm super content with "The Hamilton Law firm" and would recommend her & the staff to anyone seeking divorce, family law, child support & or alimony advice. Thanks so much for everything!!

Jason
August 7, 2015

I have had the privilege of working with Kathryn on several occasions in connection with various complicated family law matters. Katheryn is a superior family law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I have a tremendous amount of respect for this attorney and recommend her without reservation.

Harry
June 20, 2015

Three years ago I was lucky enough to walk through the doors of The Hamilton Family Law Firm and meet the best family law attorney in Miami, Kathryn Hamilton. I will always remember what she told me, "We speak the truth here, whether it is good or bad." She is the most ethical and caring attorney in town. Her greatest concern was to get me through my divorce and protect my children. She is matriculously prepared in all aspects of your case. Kathryn Hamilton is a fierce litigator who is always prepared in court. Her preparedness for your case is second to none. I will never forget what she did for me and my two sons.

Carlos
August 17, 2012

Really, really tough but ethical. She actually cares about what happens to you and your family. Very thorough and has a plan from the beginning how to finish your case rather than drag it on as some lawyers do. She only takes a limited number of cases at a time so her office can pay attention to your case from beginning to end. Her office staff was helpful, polite and always made me feel comfortable.

Alejandro
July 14, 2010

From the beginning, Ms. Hamilton layed out a strategy to resolve the case and fought hard for me until the end. She was compassionate, ethical and is not afraid of anything. She got me through a situation that at times I believed to be unbearable.

anonymous
September 21, 2008

Ms. Hamilton was tough as nails and resolved my case quickly. I would recommend her to anyone going through this type of horrible problem with their spouse.

Amanda
January 23, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about the care and attention to detail that Ms. Hamilton took with my child custody case. My situation was extremely difficult and emotional. Ms. Hamilton instantly knew what the right course of action would be and took the time to make sure that I got the best possible agreement and would have the ability to protect my daughter.

Polina
April 17, 2019

Kathryn is thorough, detail oriented, knowledgable in family law and very supportive. She has high ethical standards and from my experience never hesitated to litigate. She fought for me to the end and beyond. She guided me through these difficult times and included a safeguard plan for the future financial restitution. I won't hesitate her recommendation.

Naomi
December 14, 2016

Kate, is extremely knowledgeable in family law, tenacious and cares about her clients. A combination that is rare to say the least. She guided me through a very tough time and I am grateful for her service as an attorney and as a person in general.

anonymous
November 20, 2016

Kathryn Hamilton is an excellent and keen family law lawyer. Her attitude and sharp intellect as well as her silence skills keeps opposition guessing and on edge. Every legal strike brought against your spouse will be a win in the court room when Katherine Hamilton is in the house. Its all about the win, what is right and all results when you utilize a determined Attorney that Kathryn Hamilton is. Simply the Best.

Jen
May 18, 2016

Kate & staff are absolutely amazing!! It was a pleasure working with them. They constantly kept me informed of all that was going on. Kate isn't an attorney to milk her clients. She's fair, honest & considerate. It's hard to find someone who is willing to go out of their way for their clients. My case was a re-opened case that dealt with failure to pay child support & alimony and Kate won me that plus more. I'm super content with "The Hamilton Law firm" and would recommend her & the staff to anyone seeking divorce, family law, child support & or alimony advice. Thanks so much for everything!!

Jason
August 7, 2015

I have had the privilege of working with Kathryn on several occasions in connection with various complicated family law matters. Katheryn is a superior family law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I have a tremendous amount of respect for this attorney and recommend her without reservation.

Harry
June 20, 2015

Three years ago I was lucky enough to walk through the doors of The Hamilton Family Law Firm and meet the best family law attorney in Miami, Kathryn Hamilton. I will always remember what she told me, "We speak the truth here, whether it is good or bad." She is the most ethical and caring attorney in town. Her greatest concern was to get me through my divorce and protect my children. She is matriculously prepared in all aspects of your case. Kathryn Hamilton is a fierce litigator who is always prepared in court. Her preparedness for your case is second to none. I will never forget what she did for me and my two sons.

Carlos
August 17, 2012

Really, really tough but ethical. She actually cares about what happens to you and your family. Very thorough and has a plan from the beginning how to finish your case rather than drag it on as some lawyers do. She only takes a limited number of cases at a time so her office can pay attention to your case from beginning to end. Her office staff was helpful, polite and always made me feel comfortable.

Alejandro
July 14, 2010

From the beginning, Ms. Hamilton layed out a strategy to resolve the case and fought hard for me until the end. She was compassionate, ethical and is not afraid of anything. She got me through a situation that at times I believed to be unbearable.

anonymous
September 21, 2008

Ms. Hamilton was tough as nails and resolved my case quickly. I would recommend her to anyone going through this type of horrible problem with their spouse.

Amanda
January 23, 2020

I can’t say enough good things about the care and attention to detail that Ms. Hamilton took with my child custody case. My situation was extremely difficult and emotional. Ms. Hamilton instantly knew what the right course of action would be and took the time to make sure that I got the best possible agreement and would have the ability to protect my daughter.

Polina
April 17, 2019

Kathryn is thorough, detail oriented, knowledgable in family law and very supportive. She has high ethical standards and from my experience never hesitated to litigate. She fought for me to the end and beyond. She guided me through these difficult times and included a safeguard plan for the future financial restitution. I won't hesitate her recommendation.

Naomi
December 14, 2016

Kate, is extremely knowledgeable in family law, tenacious and cares about her clients. A combination that is rare to say the least. She guided me through a very tough time and I am grateful for her service as an attorney and as a person in general.

anonymous
November 20, 2016

Kathryn Hamilton is an excellent and keen family law lawyer. Her attitude and sharp intellect as well as her silence skills keeps opposition guessing and on edge. Every legal strike brought against your spouse will be a win in the court room when Katherine Hamilton is in the house. Its all about the win, what is right and all results when you utilize a determined Attorney that Kathryn Hamilton is. Simply the Best.

Jen
May 18, 2016

Kate & staff are absolutely amazing!! It was a pleasure working with them. They constantly kept me informed of all that was going on. Kate isn't an attorney to milk her clients. She's fair, honest & considerate. It's hard to find someone who is willing to go out of their way for their clients. My case was a re-opened case that dealt with failure to pay child support & alimony and Kate won me that plus more. I'm super content with "The Hamilton Law firm" and would recommend her & the staff to anyone seeking divorce, family law, child support & or alimony advice. Thanks so much for everything!!

Jason
August 7, 2015

I have had the privilege of working with Kathryn on several occasions in connection with various complicated family law matters. Katheryn is a superior family law attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I have a tremendous amount of respect for this attorney and recommend her without reservation.

Harry
June 20, 2015

Three years ago I was lucky enough to walk through the doors of The Hamilton Family Law Firm and meet the best family law attorney in Miami, Kathryn Hamilton. I will always remember what she told me, "We speak the truth here, whether it is good or bad." She is the most ethical and caring attorney in town. Her greatest concern was to get me through my divorce and protect my children. She is matriculously prepared in all aspects of your case. Kathryn Hamilton is a fierce litigator who is always prepared in court. Her preparedness for your case is second to none. I will never forget what she did for me and my two sons.

Carlos
August 17, 2012

Really, really tough but ethical. She actually cares about what happens to you and your family. Very thorough and has a plan from the beginning how to finish your case rather than drag it on as some lawyers do. She only takes a limited number of cases at a time so her office can pay attention to your case from beginning to end. Her office staff was helpful, polite and always made me feel comfortable.

Alejandro
July 14, 2010

From the beginning, Ms. Hamilton layed out a strategy to resolve the case and fought hard for me until the end. She was compassionate, ethical and is not afraid of anything. She got me through a situation that at times I believed to be unbearable.

anonymous
September 21, 2008

Ms. Hamilton was tough as nails and resolved my case quickly. I would recommend her to anyone going through this type of horrible problem with their spouse.