Atty. Tance E. Roberts
Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi; Delta Delta Delta (Treasurer, Alumni Chapter). Former City Attorney, City of Bunnell, 1994-2001.
Taxation & More Attorney · Serving St. Augustine, FL · 34+ Years Experience
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About Tance E. Roberts at a Glance
Tance E. Roberts is an Attorney based in St. Augustine, Florida, practicing at Matanzas Law Firm, PA. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1993), and U.S. Tax Court (1995). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1992) and Florida State University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Flagler County, Putnam County, St, Johns County and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Trust and Probate) Bar Associations, and The Florida Bar. Serves clients in St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Tance E. Roberts
- Omicron Delta Kappa
- Phi Delta Phi
- Delta Delta Delta (Treasurer, Alumni Chapter)
- Former City Attorney, City of Bunnell, 1994-2001
- Chair, 7th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 2004-2007
- Past Commissioner, Florida Post-Secondary Education Planning Commission
- Director, Palatka Rotary Club, 2002-2003
- F.S.U
- Seminole Torchbearers (Director, 2000—; Chair, 2003-2005)
- Chair, St. Augustine Professional Advisory Council
Practice Areas Explained
Tance E. Roberts's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tance E. Roberts handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in St. Augustine.
Wills in St. Augustine
Tance E. Roberts is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →
Trusts in St. Augustine
Tance E. Roberts is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
Probate in St. Augustine
Tance E. Roberts is one of 127,041 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Estate Planning & Probate in St. Augustine
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Tance E. Roberts is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Tax Law in St. Augustine
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Tance E. Roberts is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in St. Augustine
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 St. Augustine 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.
St. Augustine Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a St. Augustine-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 St. Augustine Choose Tance E. Roberts
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 Tance E. Roberts's practice in the field of wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Tance E. Roberts brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Tax Court, Tance E. Roberts can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wills, trusts, and probate, Tance E. Roberts can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in St. Augustine
A St. Augustine-based practice means Tance E. Roberts attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Tance E. Roberts Handles in St. Augustine
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