Atty. David Anton
Certified Securities Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD).
Family & Matrimonial & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 41+ Years Experience
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About David Anton at a Glance
David Anton is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at S. David Anton, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1984) and University of Florida (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section) The Florida Bar American Bar Association. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Anton
Certified Securities Arbitrator, National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
Practice Areas Explained
David Anton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Anton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Divorce in Tampa
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Tampa
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Family Law in Tampa
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Child Support in Tampa
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Tampa
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose David Anton
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Anton's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Anton brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, David Anton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means David Anton attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Anton Handles in Tampa
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