Current Employment Position(s)

Attorney

Lawyer Overview

Lester Makofka, Esquire is an attorney with 35 years experience handling both criminal and civil cases. Since 1973 he has handled such criminal matters as DUI's, armed robberies, drug conspiracies, assaults, firearms charges, fraud and theft, and has represented hundreds of clients in criminal cases over the years. He also handles divorce, legal separations, paternity cases, adoptions, child custody, child support, dependency court, injunction court, civil litigation, disputes between parties, injuries, auto accident cases, and contract disputes. Mr. Makofka has written many appeals in both state and federal court. Mr. Makofka has been in private practice since 1973. Education: Juris Doctor, University of Florida School of Law, 1972; BA Bucknell University, 1970; Admitted to Florida Bar; 1973; Federal Middle District Bar, 1973; 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1978; 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 1989.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce
• Legal Separations
• Paternity Cases
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Child Custody
• Dependency Court
• Injunction Court
• Civil Litigation
• Disputes Between Parties
• Injuries
• Auto Accident Cases
• Contract Disputes
• Criminal Law - Trials and Appeals
• Family Law - Trials and Appeals

West Practice Categories

Contracts, Estate Planning, Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Insurance Law, Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Real Estate Law, Transportation Law

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1973
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1973
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1978
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1989

Education

• University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1972
  J.D.
• Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, 1970
  B.A. Economics

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

Law Exchange Building
24 North Market Street
Suite 402
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Phones

(904) 355-2700

Faxes

(904) 355-0084

Emails

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Websites

http://www.makofkalaw.com