Atty. Barbara Jean Staros

Atty. Barbara Jean Staros

Hon. Barbara Jean Staros is a lawyer practicing education law, administrative law, governmental law and 2 other areas of law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Jean Staros at a glance

Barbara Jean Staros is a education, government, and appellate attorney based in Tallahassee, Florida. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Florida (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuits (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1983). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1977) and Eckerd College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. Barbara Jean Staros is a lawyer practicing education law, administrative law, governmental law and 2 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.A. degree from Eckerd College in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Barbara practices in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Jean Staros's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Jean Staros handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Barbara Jean Staros is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Barbara Jean Staros is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Barbara Jean Staros is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Jean Staros

Where is Barbara Jean Staros's law office located?
Barbara Jean Staros's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Jean Staros handle?
Barbara Jean Staros focuses on education, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Barbara Jean Staros practiced law?
Barbara Jean Staros has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Barbara Jean Staros go to law school?
Barbara Jean Staros earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact Barbara Jean Staros for a consultation?
You can contact Barbara Jean Staros directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barbara Jean Staros received?
Barbara Jean Staros's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1977
B.A.
Eckerd College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuits
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1983

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