About Philip J. Bonamo

Mr. Bonamo has been a licensed attorney with the Florida Bar for 31 years. He is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell. He is Partner at the Rice Law Firm, located in Daytona Beach, Florida. His practice areas are concentrated to Marital & Family Law and Criminal Defense. Mr. Bonamo is considered a Specialist in the area of Marital & Family Law, and he has been a Board Certified Attorney by the Florida Bar in the area of Criminal Trial Law for 25 years. Mr. Bonamo received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, Mr. Bonamo was extensively involved in Stetson’s trial practice and clinic programs. Prior to attending Stetson University, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, from the University of Florida. Prior to going into private practice, Mr. Bonamo was a prosecutor for a total of nine years, having worked as an Assistant State Attorney for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, and was also an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Mr. Bonamo handled and tried all types of criminal matters, including homicides, career criminal prosecution and complex white-collar / fraud cases. He served as a Supervising Attorney in the Felony Trial Division for several years. While a state prosecutor, he was also an Adjunct Professor at the former Daytona Beach Community College teaching in the areas of criminal and constitutional law. Mr. Bonamo is the elected Board of Governor Representative to The Florida Bar for the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving currently on the Board of Governor’s Disciplinary Procedural Rules Committee, Communications Committee, the Disciplinary Review Committee, and Executive Committee. Mr. Bonamo is an “Advisor” attorney for the Florida Bar’s Lawyers Advising Lawyers Program (LAL). Mr. Bonamo previously served as a mentor for law school students in Florida through The Florida Bar’s E Mentor Program. He is a former board member and officer for the Volusia County Bar Association and is a prior President of the Volusia County Bar Association. Mr. Bonamo is a former Board of Director for the Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation, and as well is a former member of Board of Directors for the SE Volusia County Chamber of Commerce.

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
May 22, 2013
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Mr. Bonamo is knowledgeable, helpful, and responsive. Going through legal troubles is never easy, but he made the process as painless as possible by always keeping me informed and by explaining the process. His guidance and assistance was invaluable and I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2013
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Friendly, knowledgeable, accessible, and accurate...Highly recommend

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2013
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I had to use Mr.P. Bonamo, Esq. on a few different issues. I found Mr. Bonamo,to be an excellent lawyer, who takes the time to listen and address the issues in hand on a very professional manner. He also is accessible by phone and in person. He represented me in court, and because of his knowledge of the law, and how he was able to explain my concerns and legal problems I was able to get through that ordeal in a professional way.

 
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Posted by Larry
December 09, 2025
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Shiny nice building hiding bellow average lawyers that specialize in ripping off clients in distress. Ripoff outfit to be avoided like the plague if you value your hard earned money, this outfit is the poster child to why lawyers are hated

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April 18, 2015
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Military Divorce
  • Criminal Law 6
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges
    • Death Penalty
    • Homicide
    • Expungements
    • Misdemeanors
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 2
    • Marital and Family Law
    • Criminal Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Florida
    2000, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
    Memberships
    Volusia County Bar Association:(Board of Director, 2004-2007
    Treasurer, 2007-2008
    President-Elect, 2008-2009
    President, 2009-2010)
    The Florida Bar (Member: Code and Rules of Evidence Committee, 2004-2007
    Family Law Section, 2008)
    Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce (Board of Director, 2006—)
    Bert Fish Medical Center Foundation (Board of Director, 2006—).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    with honors
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1970
    West Islip, New York, July 26, 1970

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Senior Partner at Rice Law Firm
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222 Seabreeze BoulevardDaytona Beach, FL 32118U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Philip J. Bonamo was admitted in 1995 to the State of Florida.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Philip J. Bonamo attended Stetson University College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Rice Law Firm was established in 1986.