Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What does it mean to be a board-certified family law attorney in Florida? According to the Florida Bar “Board-certified lawyers have dedicated themselves to achieving a heightened level of excellence through character, professionalism, ethics, and credibility in the practice of law.” Some requirements of board-certification are peer and judicial review, scrutiny of a lawyer’s trial and litigation record, and the passing of a rigorous written exam.
Board-certified lawyers must demonstrate substantial involvement in the area of law in which certification is sought.
Lawyers must practice law for at least five years before becoming eligible to start the board certification process.
Lawyers applying for board certification must pass a comprehensive examination that evaluates a high level of knowledge, skills, and expertise in a specialty field.
Board-certified lawyers undergo a rigorous peer-review process that assesses competence in a specialty field, as well as professionalism and ethics in the practice of law.
Board-certified lawyers must satisfy the certification area’s continuing legal education requirements, which are more robust than what The Florida Bar requires attorneys to satisfy for continued licensure in the general practice of law.
Schedule your meeting with a Miami Board-Certified Family Law Attorney to understand how the law may apply to your case.