Kelley Joseph
Top rated Family Law attorney in Plantation, Florida
Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph, P.A.
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1994
Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026 Call today:
954-218-5257
Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph, P.A.
2 S. University Dr.Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324 Visit website
Kelley Joseph is an attorney with over 31 years of experience in handling family law matters. Working from the Law Offices of Kelley A. Joseph, P.A., in Plantation, Florida, she serves clients across the Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan area. She advocates for clients in divorce cases, custody and visitation cases, temporary relief cases, alimony and child support cases, among others.
After completing her bachelor’s degree at the University of South Florida in 1991, Ms. Joseph joined the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law to further build on her judicial acumen. She received her Juris Doctor in 1994 and, in the same year, was licensed to practice law in Florida. After practicing law for three years, she took on the Office of State Courts Certified Guardian Ad Litem training and has served as a Supreme Court-certified court-appointed Family Guardian Ad Litem since.
Ms. Joseph is active in the legal community, holding memberships in the Broward County Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Group, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Professional Women and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. She also serves on the Nomenclature Committee of the Family Law Section at The Florida Bar. Deeply committed to community service, she volunteers with Broward Lawyers Care of the Legal Aid Society, providing pro bono legal services to elderly and low-income clients.
Her dedication to the legal profession and providing quality legal services has earned Ms. Joseph numerous accolades. Most notably, she was named in the “Top 100 Lawyers” in family law in 2017 and “Top 30 Lawyers” in marital & family law in 2019 by The National Advocates. Additionally, she was recognized on the “10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Family Law” list by The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Her consistent “Superb” rating on Avvo further showcases her commitment to client satisfaction.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1994, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.kjosephlaw.com/attorney/joseph-kelley-a-esq/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida, 1994
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1997
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1996
- Broward County Bar Association, 2025
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
- American Bar Association
- National Association of Professional Women
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Videos
- Advocating on behalf of my former client, Mary Gingles, murdered by her Husband along with her Husbands, and a neighbor, before kidnapping her 4 year old, in 2025, for the passing of this bill which would make the Sheriff responsible for collecting guns from Respondent's in domestic violence cases after a finding the Respondent is a danger to another party, and in granting a domestic violence injunction, and reducing the number of violations of such orders to one, before charged as a felony. Sponsored by Rep. Robin Bartleman who asked me to join after reading an article in the Sun Sentinel on reform, Press Conference on House Bill to Amend Domestic Violence Statute-2026-Sponsored by Rep. Robin Bartleman, Private Parties, 2022
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Guardian Ad Litem, 1998
Pro bono / Community Service
- Supreme Court Certified Family Court Guardian Ad Litem Pro Bono work- partial and no fee work, and reduced fee work,1997
- Walk for Autism Now, Gold Level Fundraiser, 2010 - 2011
- Autism Speaks Fundraising, 02/2012
Educational Background
- University of South Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Major: English, 1991
Other Outstanding Achievements
- AVVO Recognition in both family law and child custody- rated 10.0 Superb from 2016-2024.
- Top Attorney in Family Law on Experience.com, 2025
- Top 30 in Matrimonial and Family Law in U.S. by the National Trial Lawyers, 2024
- BBB Accreditation, 2025
- 10 Best Attorney's for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2026
- Named in Best Lawyers* and in Best Law Firms* in the area of family law, 2025
- Legal Elite Award-Client Satisfaction in Family Law", 2017
- 5.0/5.0 Peer Review by Lawyers.com, 2011
- Excellence in Family & Divorce Law" by Lawyers of Distinction, 2025
- “Top 10 in Client Satisfaction” in Family Law by American Inst. of Family Law Attorneys (aiofla.org), 2024
- Named “Top 100 Lawyers” in Family Law in U.S. by “The National Advocates”, 2021
Honors
- Winner-Martin H. Feinreider Moot Court Competition, Moot Court Society, 1993
- “Top 30 Lawyers” in marital & family law, National Advocates, 2019
- Advanced Technical Writing Competition, USF
- 10/10 Superb, Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody
- "Top 100 Lawyers" Family Law, The National Advocates
- "10 Best, Florida" Client Satisfaction, American Inst. of Family Law Attorneys
- National Who's Who
- Martindale Hubbell Rating: AV
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Office location for Kelley Joseph
2 S. University Dr.
Suite 312
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: 954-218-5257
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
