Atty. Justin James Waters

Atty. Justin James Waters

Justin James Waters is a lawyer practicing child abuse, adoption, family and 3 other areas of law. Justin received a degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2015, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Gainesville Gainesville 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Justin James Waters at a glance

Justin James Waters is a child custody, criminal defense, family law, adoption, and juvenile attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Florida (2016). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (JD, 2015) and Florida Coastal School of Law Class of 2015 (—). Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Justin James Waters is a lawyer practicing child abuse, adoption, family and 3 other areas of law
  • Justin received a degree from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2015, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Justin practices in Gainesville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Justin James Waters's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin James Waters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Child Custody & Visitation

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Adoption

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Juvenile Law

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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 Gainesville 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 Justin James Waters

Where is Justin James Waters's law office located?
Justin James Waters's law practice is located in Gainesville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Justin James Waters handle?
Justin James Waters focuses on child custody, criminal defense, family law, adoption, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Justin James Waters practiced law?
Justin James Waters has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Justin James Waters go to law school?
Justin James Waters earned their education at (JD, 2015); (—).
How can I contact Justin James Waters for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2015
Florida Coastal School of Law Class of 2015
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2016

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