Debra Lynn Ferwerda

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., 1991
Law School Attended:
St. Thomas University, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Florida
ISLN:
911966693

Areas of Practice (11)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Family Law
  • Bankruptcy
  • Child and Family
  • Criminal
  • Appellate Practice
  • Business Litigation
  • Child Support
  • Divorce
  • Litigation
  • Child Custody

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/29/18 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 07/10/17 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/16/16 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/09/16 in Criminal Defense

    Excellent Lawyer

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/08/16 in Criminal Defense

    I have had Ms. Ferwerda appear before me off and on during my 14 years on the bench. She is a highly ethical and well qualified criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend her.Thomas W. TurnerCircuit Judge9th Judicial Circuit of Florida

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/08/16 in Criminal Defense

    Debra Ferwerda commands the respect of the legal community. She is highly respected by the courts and the prosecutors for her skills as a criminal defense attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 11/08/16 in Family Law

    Debra Ferwerda is a leader in our legal community. She is highly respected by her peers and the court. She is a spectacular lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/08/16 in Criminal Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 11/08/16 in Family Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 11/08/16 in Criminal Defense

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

No matter time of day or night she is there to help you. She has helped me on several cases easy and hard she don’t back down from a hard case she’s awesome. Can’t say enough about her. Thank yo...

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