Leslie Smith Haswell
“Gilchrist County's seat is Trenton; Gilchrist County is a small, rural agricultural county west of Alachua County. Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County and home to the University of Florida (UF) and UF Health Shands. The attorney serves Gilchrist County clients from a Gainesville (Alachua County) base.”
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Bar Number: EX-FL-00013
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About Leslie Smith Haswell
Leslie Smith Haswell serves Gilchrist County from a Gainesville base, providing dissolution of marriage and family law representation to clients in Trenton and throughout this small rural north Florida county. Gainesville — home to the University of Florida, one of the nation's largest research universities, and UF Health Shands, a major academic medical center — provides the legal and judicial resources that Gilchrist County residents access for their family law matters filed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit.
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The average divorce attorney hourly rate in Florida is $300/hour.
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Gilchrist County, Florida?
Leslie Smith Haswell is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Gilchrist County, Florida on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Gilchrist County market, Leslie Smith Haswell has been personally vetted and selected to serve 18,070 residents navigating divorce in Florida. Their practice areas include Dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, time-sharing and parenting plans, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence injunctions, post-judgment modifications.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Gilchrist County, Florida?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in Florida is $300. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Gilchrist County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Gilchrist County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Gilchrist County and the surrounding Florida courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Gilchrist County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Florida.
Leslie Smith Haswell serves Gilchrist County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Florida state law and local court requirements to every case.
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