Atty. Cecil Whitaker
Mr. Cecil Whitaker is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law.
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Cecil Whitaker is a Member based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Alper & Whitaker, P.A.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1987) and Florida Atlantic University (B.S., 1971). Active member of Dade County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Cecil Whitaker is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 3 other areas of law
- Cecil received a B.S. degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Cecil practices at Alper & Whitaker, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Cecil Whitaker is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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 Fort Lauderdale 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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