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Roberta G. Stanley, Family Law Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Roberta G. Stanley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Family Law.

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Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA
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attorney
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Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale) (2022).

About Roberta G. Stanley: Roberta G. Stanley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Family Law.

Areas of practice

Roberta's practice areas in Fort Lauderdale

Roberta concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Roberta handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Roberta takes family law matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Roberta agrees to represent you.

Biography

Roberta G. Stanley, family law attorney serving Fort Lauderdale

Roberta G. Stanley is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Family Law. Roberta works from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and takes on family law matters across the region.

With 35 years of experience, Roberta Stanley is board certified by Florida Bar in marital and family law. She specializes in handling complex marital and family law cases for high-profile and high-net-worth individuals and business owners, including the preparation and enforcement of intricate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity and adoption issues, and dissolutions of marriage dealing with equitable distribution, business valuations, taxation issues, alimony, child support, and parental responsibility and timesharing. Additionally, Ms. Stanley regularly consults and advises on out-of-state cases involving Florida family law issues.

Ms. Stanley is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™, where she previously served as the past President of the Florida Chapter. She is also a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association; the Broward County Bar Association, where she previously served on the Ethics Committee; the Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association; and the Women’s Executive Club of Fort Lauderdale.

She is consistently recognized for her legal work, including her rating as an AV Preeminent® attorney, the highest ranking awarded by Martindale-Hubbell. Most recently, she was named “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Family Law for the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. She has also been listed as a “Florida Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine and among The Best Lawyers in America© each consecutive year since 2006, and as a “Top Lawyer” by South Florida Legal Guide since 2007. Ms. Stanley also frequently lectures and publishes on a variety of family law subjects.

In addition to her law practice, Ms. Stanley participates in several community organizations, particularly those that serve to assist in ending homelessness. She is an avid supporter of The Lord’s Place and a past member of the board of directors for Broward Partnership for the Homeless. She is also an active parishioner of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton, which sponsors several mission programs.

Roberta's approach to family law cases

With 35 years of experience, Roberta Stanley is board certified by Florida Bar in marital and family law. She specializes in handling complex marital and family law cases for high-profile and high-net-worth individuals and business owners, including the preparation and enforcement of intricate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, paternity and adoption issues, and dissolutions of marriage…

The kind of cases Roberta takes

Roberta reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Roberta studied and practices

  • Nova Southeastern University

    J.D. · 1983

  • University of Pittsburgh

    BA · 1979

Jurisdictions

Roberta's state bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    ACTIVE

Roberta studied at J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and BA in University of Pittsburgh.

Law school and academic background

Roberta completed J.D. in Nova Southeastern University and BA in University of Pittsburgh. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Roberta runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Roberta's legal honors and published work

Roberta has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report, 2006-2020

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — – Lawyer of the Year – Family Law – Fort Lauderdale, 2017, 2019

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2006-2019

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — – “Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers,” 2017-2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — – “Top 100 Miami Super Lawyers,” 2017-2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide, 2007-2019

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (Fort Lauderdale) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell (2026).

Locations

Roberta G. Stanley's office in Fort Lauderdale

Roberta's primary office is at 100 Southeast Third Avenue, 23rd Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33394. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

100 Southeast Third Avenue, 23rd Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33394

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2255 Glades Road, Suite 414-E

Boca Raton, Florida 33431

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Hiring guide

How to hire Roberta G. Stanley — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Roberta usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Roberta charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roberta's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Roberta will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Roberta

Roberta discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Roberta confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Roberta's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Roberta G. Stanley

  • How much does it cost to hire Roberta for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Roberta walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Roberta offer a free consultation?

    Roberta charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Roberta's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Roberta's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Roberta gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Roberta take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?

    Roberta is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Roberta will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Roberta?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Roberta will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Roberta accepting new family law clients right now?

    Roberta's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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