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Paola Parra

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Licensed for 25 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English Spanish

About

Ms. Parra Harris is proud to be Cuban born and Florida raised. After arriving in the United States from Havana, Cuba at the tender age of 45 days old with her mother, grandmother, and 2 aunts, she grew up in a matriarchy in Miami, Florida.  Her father, a physician, was not permitted to leave Cuba and later died there. She attended public schools in Dade County and received her Associate of Arts in English Literature from Miami Dade Community College, then earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida in 1992 in English Literature with a minor in Secondary Education.  She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia in 1996. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Georgia.Ms. Parra Harris is fully bilingual and a large percentage of her clientele are Spanish speaking only.  She has been practicing family trial law since 1998 after practicing insurance defense litigation in Atlanta, Georgia since 1996 and later in Jacksonville.Once in Jacksonville, Ms. Parra Harris helped to form the Hispanic Bar Association of Northeast Florida and served as Founding President. Her demonstrated leadership, energy and enthusiasm to motivate others has gained her election as President of the Jacksonville Women Lawyers’ Association (JWLA), President of the Rotary Club of San Jose, Treasurer of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) and is currently the Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Jacksonville. She also serves on a Grievance Committee for The Florida Bar.She was recognized as an Up & Comer by The Business Journal and was invited to join the Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2003. In June 2012, she was awarded the “Woman Lawyer of the Year” from her peers by the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association (JWLA). She is active in many professional and civic organizations in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Mayors Delaney, Peyton, and Brown each have appointed her to various city advisory boards, transition team and, most recently, the Port Task Force.  She has a family of her own and takes seriously the concerns of her clients and is a zealous advocate for each and every client. She takes tremendous pride in that her law practice concentrates in all areas affecting family disputes and of her success in achieving positive results for her Family Law clients.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English Spanish

Contact

Parra Harris Law6810 St. Augustine RoadJacksonville, FL, 32217

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Desdie
July 13, 2021

Paola is a passionate attorney who cares about her clients and works for the best results for children who she represents. We highly recommend her firm. Her legal assistants and receptionist are equally professional !

Terry
April 24, 2021

Parra Harris Law is THE place to go for family law! I have tried other places over the years, but NO ONE got me as far as PJ and the rest of the staff! They helped me out SO much in getting equal custody of my daughters! She was realistic and very knowledgeable in the field. She was definitely as described in other reviews. She was a bulldog when it came to deposition and didn't waste time getting to the points. She watched out for me and my finances as we proceeded, and kept me well informed along the way during my push for more custody. I will be forever grateful to her and the staff at Parra Harris.

Alejandro
March 25, 2021

I am pleased to relate my experience with Parra Harris Law Firm. I have worked in the past with Paola and had a favorable outcome on a Social Security Benefits case. Most recently, Paola along with the support from others within the firm represented me in my divorce case. Once more the outcome was positive and throughout the whole process I was kept well informed and guided in the right direction. I highly recommend them and most certainly will come back if I ever required law services again.

leo
December 8, 2020

Paola ha logrado resolver mi caso en un tiempo récord y con los resultados esperados, ella y su equipo son realmente eficientes y conocen perfectamente los caminos para resolver los casos.

Billy
February 26, 2019

The best thing about Paola is she keep ME in check. Getting divorced is an extremely emotional process and when you act on emotions who knows what can happen. I trust her so I do what I am told. Paola says "do nothing" then I do nothing. If she says "time to act" then I act. I can see how genius her strategy really is now without even going over it. I recommend you hire her and then DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.

Jimmy
August 26, 2018

Paola and her staff helped me attain 50/50 custody of my children and set the school designation based on my residency. I still have her on retainer and will never use anyone else. I would reccommend the same to anyone. Thanks for your continued help Paola!

Tanya
August 16, 2018

Paola got me through my divorce in 2012, and then I was pleased. 5 years later her and her counter part Lester impressed me even more by helping my new husband obtain 50/50 custody in a custody modification battle. It was an up hill battle that was executed with such care, professionalism, charisma, and class, that I will forever be indebted, and would recommend anyone to her and her staff. She will never really truly know how much she is appreciated, and what a huge difference she has made in our lives. Lester was absolutely amazing too!!

anonymous
May 10, 2018

When in a situation that was confusing and quite scary Paola and her staff made me feel a sense of comfort and guidance. They put the best interest of my family and our safety first and foremost. Paola fought hard for making sure myself and my kids were able to go to a environment of safety and peace and she will forever be appreciated.

Greta
February 14, 2016

I can write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise how dedicated and fair this attorney is. Paola is selfless, she fights to fair and just, she fights for what is right. Specially when innocent children are caught in the ugly mess of divorce/custody battles. Her caring about others, speaks out for what she believe to be the truth, fair and honesty, Paola battle for me has not been easy, it has been an emotional, financial and physical challange for me, but Paola and her team made sure to be there for me and make the journey smoother. Everytime I walk out of her office after meeting with her I feel confident, I feel secure and I feel trusted. G.E. Boyrie

Joyce
January 27, 2016

Paola Parra is an amazing attorney, and a true professional. I hired Paola to get me through my difficult divorce and child custody battle. I was up against an abusive man with a record of violence and unlimited resources. I was scared, mentally weak, and confused. She instilled great courage and strength in me during one the most difficult times of my life. She had a strategy for every situation and never backed down. She never let me give up, and I tried many times. She knew what to do and did it perfectly. I am so grateful for her personal touch and for genuinely caring about my son and I. Who knows where I would be if I wasn’t brought to her office by my family that day. But I know I wouldn’t be the strong, confident, independent woman and mother I am today. If you need someone in your corner to help you fight, I recommend Paola!

Desdie
July 13, 2021

Paola is a passionate attorney who cares about her clients and works for the best results for children who she represents. We highly recommend her firm. Her legal assistants and receptionist are equally professional !

Terry
April 24, 2021

Parra Harris Law is THE place to go for family law! I have tried other places over the years, but NO ONE got me as far as PJ and the rest of the staff! They helped me out SO much in getting equal custody of my daughters! She was realistic and very knowledgeable in the field. She was definitely as described in other reviews. She was a bulldog when it came to deposition and didn't waste time getting to the points. She watched out for me and my finances as we proceeded, and kept me well informed along the way during my push for more custody. I will be forever grateful to her and the staff at Parra Harris.

Alejandro
March 25, 2021

I am pleased to relate my experience with Parra Harris Law Firm. I have worked in the past with Paola and had a favorable outcome on a Social Security Benefits case. Most recently, Paola along with the support from others within the firm represented me in my divorce case. Once more the outcome was positive and throughout the whole process I was kept well informed and guided in the right direction. I highly recommend them and most certainly will come back if I ever required law services again.

leo
December 8, 2020

Paola ha logrado resolver mi caso en un tiempo récord y con los resultados esperados, ella y su equipo son realmente eficientes y conocen perfectamente los caminos para resolver los casos.

Billy
February 26, 2019

The best thing about Paola is she keep ME in check. Getting divorced is an extremely emotional process and when you act on emotions who knows what can happen. I trust her so I do what I am told. Paola says "do nothing" then I do nothing. If she says "time to act" then I act. I can see how genius her strategy really is now without even going over it. I recommend you hire her and then DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.

Jimmy
August 26, 2018

Paola and her staff helped me attain 50/50 custody of my children and set the school designation based on my residency. I still have her on retainer and will never use anyone else. I would reccommend the same to anyone. Thanks for your continued help Paola!

Tanya
August 16, 2018

Paola got me through my divorce in 2012, and then I was pleased. 5 years later her and her counter part Lester impressed me even more by helping my new husband obtain 50/50 custody in a custody modification battle. It was an up hill battle that was executed with such care, professionalism, charisma, and class, that I will forever be indebted, and would recommend anyone to her and her staff. She will never really truly know how much she is appreciated, and what a huge difference she has made in our lives. Lester was absolutely amazing too!!

anonymous
May 10, 2018

When in a situation that was confusing and quite scary Paola and her staff made me feel a sense of comfort and guidance. They put the best interest of my family and our safety first and foremost. Paola fought hard for making sure myself and my kids were able to go to a environment of safety and peace and she will forever be appreciated.

Greta
February 14, 2016

I can write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise how dedicated and fair this attorney is. Paola is selfless, she fights to fair and just, she fights for what is right. Specially when innocent children are caught in the ugly mess of divorce/custody battles. Her caring about others, speaks out for what she believe to be the truth, fair and honesty, Paola battle for me has not been easy, it has been an emotional, financial and physical challange for me, but Paola and her team made sure to be there for me and make the journey smoother. Everytime I walk out of her office after meeting with her I feel confident, I feel secure and I feel trusted. G.E. Boyrie

Joyce
January 27, 2016

Paola Parra is an amazing attorney, and a true professional. I hired Paola to get me through my difficult divorce and child custody battle. I was up against an abusive man with a record of violence and unlimited resources. I was scared, mentally weak, and confused. She instilled great courage and strength in me during one the most difficult times of my life. She had a strategy for every situation and never backed down. She never let me give up, and I tried many times. She knew what to do and did it perfectly. I am so grateful for her personal touch and for genuinely caring about my son and I. Who knows where I would be if I wasn’t brought to her office by my family that day. But I know I wouldn’t be the strong, confident, independent woman and mother I am today. If you need someone in your corner to help you fight, I recommend Paola!

Desdie
July 13, 2021

Paola is a passionate attorney who cares about her clients and works for the best results for children who she represents. We highly recommend her firm. Her legal assistants and receptionist are equally professional !

Terry
April 24, 2021

Parra Harris Law is THE place to go for family law! I have tried other places over the years, but NO ONE got me as far as PJ and the rest of the staff! They helped me out SO much in getting equal custody of my daughters! She was realistic and very knowledgeable in the field. She was definitely as described in other reviews. She was a bulldog when it came to deposition and didn't waste time getting to the points. She watched out for me and my finances as we proceeded, and kept me well informed along the way during my push for more custody. I will be forever grateful to her and the staff at Parra Harris.

Alejandro
March 25, 2021

I am pleased to relate my experience with Parra Harris Law Firm. I have worked in the past with Paola and had a favorable outcome on a Social Security Benefits case. Most recently, Paola along with the support from others within the firm represented me in my divorce case. Once more the outcome was positive and throughout the whole process I was kept well informed and guided in the right direction. I highly recommend them and most certainly will come back if I ever required law services again.

leo
December 8, 2020

Paola ha logrado resolver mi caso en un tiempo récord y con los resultados esperados, ella y su equipo son realmente eficientes y conocen perfectamente los caminos para resolver los casos.

Billy
February 26, 2019

The best thing about Paola is she keep ME in check. Getting divorced is an extremely emotional process and when you act on emotions who knows what can happen. I trust her so I do what I am told. Paola says "do nothing" then I do nothing. If she says "time to act" then I act. I can see how genius her strategy really is now without even going over it. I recommend you hire her and then DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.

Jimmy
August 26, 2018

Paola and her staff helped me attain 50/50 custody of my children and set the school designation based on my residency. I still have her on retainer and will never use anyone else. I would reccommend the same to anyone. Thanks for your continued help Paola!

Tanya
August 16, 2018

Paola got me through my divorce in 2012, and then I was pleased. 5 years later her and her counter part Lester impressed me even more by helping my new husband obtain 50/50 custody in a custody modification battle. It was an up hill battle that was executed with such care, professionalism, charisma, and class, that I will forever be indebted, and would recommend anyone to her and her staff. She will never really truly know how much she is appreciated, and what a huge difference she has made in our lives. Lester was absolutely amazing too!!

anonymous
May 10, 2018

When in a situation that was confusing and quite scary Paola and her staff made me feel a sense of comfort and guidance. They put the best interest of my family and our safety first and foremost. Paola fought hard for making sure myself and my kids were able to go to a environment of safety and peace and she will forever be appreciated.

Greta
February 14, 2016

I can write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise how dedicated and fair this attorney is. Paola is selfless, she fights to fair and just, she fights for what is right. Specially when innocent children are caught in the ugly mess of divorce/custody battles. Her caring about others, speaks out for what she believe to be the truth, fair and honesty, Paola battle for me has not been easy, it has been an emotional, financial and physical challange for me, but Paola and her team made sure to be there for me and make the journey smoother. Everytime I walk out of her office after meeting with her I feel confident, I feel secure and I feel trusted. G.E. Boyrie

Joyce
January 27, 2016

Paola Parra is an amazing attorney, and a true professional. I hired Paola to get me through my difficult divorce and child custody battle. I was up against an abusive man with a record of violence and unlimited resources. I was scared, mentally weak, and confused. She instilled great courage and strength in me during one the most difficult times of my life. She had a strategy for every situation and never backed down. She never let me give up, and I tried many times. She knew what to do and did it perfectly. I am so grateful for her personal touch and for genuinely caring about my son and I. Who knows where I would be if I wasn’t brought to her office by my family that day. But I know I wouldn’t be the strong, confident, independent woman and mother I am today. If you need someone in your corner to help you fight, I recommend Paola!

Desdie
July 13, 2021

Paola is a passionate attorney who cares about her clients and works for the best results for children who she represents. We highly recommend her firm. Her legal assistants and receptionist are equally professional !

Terry
April 24, 2021

Parra Harris Law is THE place to go for family law! I have tried other places over the years, but NO ONE got me as far as PJ and the rest of the staff! They helped me out SO much in getting equal custody of my daughters! She was realistic and very knowledgeable in the field. She was definitely as described in other reviews. She was a bulldog when it came to deposition and didn't waste time getting to the points. She watched out for me and my finances as we proceeded, and kept me well informed along the way during my push for more custody. I will be forever grateful to her and the staff at Parra Harris.

Alejandro
March 25, 2021

I am pleased to relate my experience with Parra Harris Law Firm. I have worked in the past with Paola and had a favorable outcome on a Social Security Benefits case. Most recently, Paola along with the support from others within the firm represented me in my divorce case. Once more the outcome was positive and throughout the whole process I was kept well informed and guided in the right direction. I highly recommend them and most certainly will come back if I ever required law services again.

leo
December 8, 2020

Paola ha logrado resolver mi caso en un tiempo récord y con los resultados esperados, ella y su equipo son realmente eficientes y conocen perfectamente los caminos para resolver los casos.

Billy
February 26, 2019

The best thing about Paola is she keep ME in check. Getting divorced is an extremely emotional process and when you act on emotions who knows what can happen. I trust her so I do what I am told. Paola says "do nothing" then I do nothing. If she says "time to act" then I act. I can see how genius her strategy really is now without even going over it. I recommend you hire her and then DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.

Jimmy
August 26, 2018

Paola and her staff helped me attain 50/50 custody of my children and set the school designation based on my residency. I still have her on retainer and will never use anyone else. I would reccommend the same to anyone. Thanks for your continued help Paola!

Tanya
August 16, 2018

Paola got me through my divorce in 2012, and then I was pleased. 5 years later her and her counter part Lester impressed me even more by helping my new husband obtain 50/50 custody in a custody modification battle. It was an up hill battle that was executed with such care, professionalism, charisma, and class, that I will forever be indebted, and would recommend anyone to her and her staff. She will never really truly know how much she is appreciated, and what a huge difference she has made in our lives. Lester was absolutely amazing too!!

anonymous
May 10, 2018

When in a situation that was confusing and quite scary Paola and her staff made me feel a sense of comfort and guidance. They put the best interest of my family and our safety first and foremost. Paola fought hard for making sure myself and my kids were able to go to a environment of safety and peace and she will forever be appreciated.

Greta
February 14, 2016

I can write all day long and it still won’t be enough to praise how dedicated and fair this attorney is. Paola is selfless, she fights to fair and just, she fights for what is right. Specially when innocent children are caught in the ugly mess of divorce/custody battles. Her caring about others, speaks out for what she believe to be the truth, fair and honesty, Paola battle for me has not been easy, it has been an emotional, financial and physical challange for me, but Paola and her team made sure to be there for me and make the journey smoother. Everytime I walk out of her office after meeting with her I feel confident, I feel secure and I feel trusted. G.E. Boyrie

Joyce
January 27, 2016

Paola Parra is an amazing attorney, and a true professional. I hired Paola to get me through my difficult divorce and child custody battle. I was up against an abusive man with a record of violence and unlimited resources. I was scared, mentally weak, and confused. She instilled great courage and strength in me during one the most difficult times of my life. She had a strategy for every situation and never backed down. She never let me give up, and I tried many times. She knew what to do and did it perfectly. I am so grateful for her personal touch and for genuinely caring about my son and I. Who knows where I would be if I wasn’t brought to her office by my family that day. But I know I wouldn’t be the strong, confident, independent woman and mother I am today. If you need someone in your corner to help you fight, I recommend Paola!