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Experienced South Florida Attorney

Credentials

✦ NYU School of Law, JD
✦ 20+ years litigation experience
✦ Licensed in NY, NJ & FL
✦ Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
✦ Court Appointed Hearing Officer / Traffic Court Broward County 2012–2022
✦ Admitted to FL Southern District Bankruptcy Court

Bar Memberships

1. New York State Bar — since 1999
2. Florida State Bar — since 2007
3. New Jersey State Bar — since 2004

South Florida Attorney / Family Mediator

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Attorney Hyde was born in Jamaica, West Indies and came to America in 1981. She lived in New York/New Jersey before moving to Florida in 2007. Her practice areas include Family law, Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Estate Planning, Wills, Probate and Mediations.

Choosing an Attorney

Finding the right divorce attorney can feel overwhelming, but it's a crucial step toward achieving the best outcome for your case. Look for someone you trust and feel comfortable working with, as effective communication and a solid working relationship are key.

Your attorney should fully understand your case and goals while collaborating with you as a team. Take time to research and consider meeting multiple attorneys to find the right fit. It's also helpful to connect with their assistant or paralegal, as they'll play a significant role in your case. Trust and preparation make all the difference.

What can a lawyer do for me that I can't do myself?

The attorney's role in a dissolution case is far more complex than knowing how to read and apply the law. An attorney's job is to move you to a resolution. When you retain an attorney, you are paying for her expertise in many areas. An effective family law attorney will not only know which statutes to apply to your case to achieve an "equitable" settlement, but she will also typically have had years of experience dealing with the complexities involved in a dissolution of marriage proceeding, including parenting issues, real estate, pensions, investment plans, tax laws, evaluating assets, etc.

Q & A with Attorney Suzette Hyde

What is the one principle that drives what you do?

Definitely a sense of fairness is an important driving principle in my business. I know there are people looking for that cutthroat ruthless lawyer, but they also need to realize that the ruthless lawyer will turn on the client, sooner or later. I treat people how I would want to be treated. So that means, I realize that most people work hard for their money, I do too. I try to stay away from ruthless people who don't think twice about gouging or overcharging.

What can clients expect from working with you?

I am a straight-forward, get things done kind of woman. A lawyer is not your cheerleader or your fan club president. If anyone should be able to tell you the honest truth, it should be your lawyer. Divorce/Family law litigation is not a destination; divorce is not a status; it's a journey, and my job is to get you on the other side of it, without delay and better than when you started.

What qualities make you especially suited for this work?

Clients and colleagues tell me I have a "take no B.S." kind of attitude. I think that attitude is important, especially because family litigation can get really contentious. I don't let people bully me and I don't let anyone — lawyers, mediators, judges — bully my clients. That's just what an advocate does.

What is one piece of advice for clients looking for a lawyer?

Do your homework. There is no "one size fits all" for this kind of profession. Once you start working with an attorney, you are building a relationship that is based on trust. Think about it — you are revealing private, personal, financial information about your spouse, children; you are discussing your private family history and your future plans. Take your time, do your homework.

Client Testimonials

"Suzette helped me get custody of my kids. I never would have thought not even in my wildest dream."

"Her professionalism and understanding made this difficult divorce process much less stressful."

"This is not my first experience with lawyers. I have had 4 lawyers in my case and Ms. Hyde was by far the best."

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