Doreen Yaffa

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Doreen Yaffa: Attorney with Yaffa Family Law Group
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Biography

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.

Areas of Practice (10)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
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.
Birth Information:
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, August 7, 1964
Certifications:
Board Certified, Marital and Family Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
912000815

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$225 - $425/hr

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5.0/5.0
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4.8/5.0 (18 reviews)
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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...

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