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Steven D. Kaufman
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Steven D. Kaufman

4.7
110 reviews

8950 Southwest 74th Court, Suite 1813, Miami, FL 33156-3177

Family Law, Divorce, Step Parent Adoptions and 7 more

About Steven D. Kaufman

For over 40 years, Steven D. Kaufman has been assisting clients with all aspects of family law.He opened his own office in 1993. Steven's goal is to resolve his cases on an amicable basis whenever possible. This is typically done through the use of mediation, saving his clients from the outrageous attorney's fees.Steven personally handles all of your case's work from initial consultation to legal review, deposition, paperwork, mediation and, when necessary, litigation.He is readily available for his clients, including after hours and on weekends.He often meets with them outside the office at times and places more convenient for their schedules.

 

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Steven D. Kaufman got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 16, 2010
Hired Attorney

Only good if you want to go to mediation. Does not go to trial if not settled in mediation. You would have to hire another attorney for that purpose.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 19, 2010
Hired Attorney

He only answered my message after I called about 3 times. He was slow with the paper work. I know he took his time so he could charge me more.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 22, 2010
Hired Attorney

He was rude and arrogant.I will NOT go back to him.

Child Custody
Posted by richard
March 09, 2025
Hired Attorney

Possibly the laziest attorney I ever had to deal with, and I've spent a lot on attorneys. Hired in July 2024, Kaufman performed an hour and a half worth of hearing, and took my $4.5k An evaluation was delivered to him 11/18/2024. Kaufman performed no actions, and achieved nothing from 11/18, when it was delivered to him, until 3/6/2025, allowing the relationship with my son to become deteriorated, despite my constant begging him to schedule a hearing, so I could see my son again, like normal. 5 months, no actions. Because I became frustrated he withdrew from my case Friday evening at 4pm when I had an emergency hearing scheduled for Monday morning at 9:30am- hanging me out to dry. When scrambling for a new attorney, I find he not only did nothing for months but also didnt file any compliance reports. Devastating. If you are a father fighting to see his son/daughter, absolutely keep looking this becuase man is an incompetent money hungry, lazy scumbag.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2010
Hired Attorney

I had a hard time trying to contact attorney. I went to the wrong court date and almost missed a hearing because of him. I would strongly not recommend him.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 6
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Paternity
  • Domestic Violence
  • Other 2
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Marital Agreements

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Steven D. Kaufman
  • Additional Links
    http://www.stevenkaufman.com/steven-kaufman

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Florida
    Memberships
    Dade County and American Bar Associations
    The Florida Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York At Stony Brook
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
    Economics
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    New York, N.Y., July 19, 1958

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    Steven D. Kaufman was established in 1993.

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