Atty. Mario R. Theodore
Mario R. Theodore’s path to founding Fair Price Legal began in the Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Corrections, where he witnessed firsthand how lack of resources can deny people fair access to justice.
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Mario R. Theodore is a Principal Attorney based in Coral Springs, Florida, practicing at Fair Price Legal. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, green cards, child custody, and citizenship. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2008), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2008). Educated at University of Illinois at Chicago (J.D., 2006) and Columbia College Chicago B.A. Journalism (—). Active member of Palm Beach and Broward Bar Association. Serands clients in Coral Springs, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mario R. Theodore’s path to founding Fair Price Legal began in the Cook County Sheriff’s Department of Corrections, where he witnessed firsthand how lack of resources can deny people fair access to justice
- Frustrated by friends and family being exploited by unscrupulous attorneys, he resolved to offer affordable, high-quality representation grounded in empathy
- After earning a journalism degree from Columbia College Chicago, he attended UIC Law School and spent years as a public defender handling misdemeanors through serious felonies
- Those experiences sharpened his advocacy skills and deepened his commitment to underserved communities
- In 2021 he reopened Fair Price Legal—focusing on family law, immigration (inspired by his own immigrant family), and life-planning matters such as wills and real estate
- Working alongside organizations like the Florida Coalition for Domestic Violence and the Florida Police Benevolent Association broadened his expertise
- Today, Mario’s reputation for integrity and compassion ensures every client receives the respect and understanding they deserve
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mario R. Theodore handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Mario R. Theodore is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
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Mario R. Theodore is one of 663 green cards attorneys indexed nationally. Browse green cards attorneys in Florida →
Mario R. Theodore is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →
Mario R. Theodore is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship 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 Coral Springs 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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