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Doreen Yaffa
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Doreen Yaffa

4.7
19 reviews

301 Yamato Road, Suite 2190, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Premarital Agreements, Alimony, Children of Divorce and 7 more

About Doreen Yaffa

Doreen Yaffa founded Yaffa Family Law Group because she saw a better way to help people through some of life’s most difficult transitions. Since starting the firm, she has grown it into a premier boutique practice that serves clients all the way from Jupiter down to Miami. What really makes Doreen stand out is that she’s been Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 2001. In Florida, that is a huge deal—only about six percent of attorneys earn that distinction, and it basically means she has reached the highest level of expertise and skill recognized by the Florida Bar. Even with all that high-level experience, Doreen doesn’t just treat cases like academic exercises. She leads the firm with a very practical, cost-benefit mindset. Whether she is overseeing a file personally or mentoring her team on a new case, her goal is always to find the most efficient and clear path forward. She even introduced innovative options like SplytUp Services to make sure legal help is accessible and streamlined. When you work with Doreen, you’re getting someone who has the deep courtroom experience of a veteran litigator but the heart of a strategic advisor who truly cares about your future.

 

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avoid this attorney, complete rip off artist. ripped me off for 15k via my ex-wife. had the audacity to cancel her engagement via an email at 10:30 at night because she couldn't meet with my ex asked if there was an associate she could speak with instead. Her reply was to resign from representation after doing absolutely nothing for $15k. When i called the Florida Bar to report her i was told an attorney can resign for any reason whenever they want. My ex cried for 2 days non-stop over this. Do yourself a favor and avoid her like the plague... She even had the audacity to write my ex an email a few days later, checking in and seeing how she was doing as if nothing happened. Any positive review on here is most likely a paid review. I actually called tracked down every reviewer i could a year ago and documented them all. Most are fraudulent, were a favor, a guy admitted he never used her but she actually replies on here and thanks him, so that is fake, a woman said they traded services,

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Other 6
    • Alimony
    • Children of Divorce
    • Enforcement of Child Custody and Support
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Modifications
    • Relocation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $225 - $425/hr
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder & Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Yaffa Family Law Group
  • Additional Links
    https://yaffafamilylawgroup.com/doreen-yaffa/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Florida
    1995, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    American Bar Association
    Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Florida Atlantic University
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified, Marital and Family Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts, August 7, 1964

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Founder & Managing Partner at Yaffa Family Law Group
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301 Yamato Road, Suite 2190Boca Raton, FL 33431U.S.A.

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    Doreen Yaffa was admitted in 1994 to the State of Florida.
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    Doreen Yaffa is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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    Doreen Yaffa attended Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center.

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