Atty. John D. Mills

Atty. John D. Mills

After I graduated from law school in 1989, I returned to my hometown of Ft. Myers and became a prosecutor for a year at the State Attorney's Office.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 37 J. Erfahrung 37 year
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About John D. Mills at a glance

John D. Mills is a Member based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at The Law Offices of John D. Mills. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, dv defense, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1989), Florida (1990), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1990). Educated at Mercer University (J.D. Finance, 1989) and Mercer University (B.B.A. Finance, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar U, S, and District Court, Middle District of Florida. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • After I graduated from law school in 1989, I returned to my hometown of Ft
  • Myers and became a prosecutor for a year at the State Attorney's Office
  • During that time, I got valuable trial experience and learned my way around the courtroom
  • I went into private practice in 1990 as a junior partner with the law firm Mockler, Porter & Mills, and our firm concentrated in divorce law and criminal defense
  • In 1993, I started my own firm handling divorce, criminal defense, and domestic violence injunction cases
  • My practice currently is family law and circuit civil mediation, divorce, and domestic violence injunction cases
  • I have also written nine murder mysteries set on the barrier islands of Southwest Florida
  • You can check out my books on this Amazon link: Pine Island Sound Mysteries

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Mills's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Mills handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John D. Mills is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Fort Myers 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 John D. Mills

Where is John D. Mills's law office located?
John D. Mills's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is The Law Offices of John D. Mills. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Mills handle?
John D. Mills focuses on divorce, family law, dv defense, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John D. Mills practiced law?
John D. Mills has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John D. Mills go to law school?
John D. Mills earned their education at (J.D. Finance, 1989); (B.B.A. Finance, 1986).
How can I contact John D. Mills for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D. Mills received?
John D. Mills's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Finance
Mercer University
- 1989
B.B.A. Finance
Mercer University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1989
Florida
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1990

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