Atty. Doreen Yaffa
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.
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Doreen Yaffa is a Founder & Managing Partner based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Yaffa Family Law Group. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1995). Educated at Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D., 1994) and Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar American Bar Association Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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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 Boca Raton 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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