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How do I apply to be Board Certified? 

For the 2011 Marital and Family Law Board Certification Exam

  • Prepare and file your application between July 1 and August 31 of 2010. (Application will be available online after March 2nd)

Requirements: (Time frame for requirements: 5 years prior to the date of application)

  • Be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
  • Have at least 5 years of the actual practice of law.
  • 50% of practice is in marital and family law.
  • 25 contested marital and family law cases.
    1. 7 of the 25 cases must have trials as defined in rules.

    2. 18 of the 25 cases must show substantial involvement in accordance with rules.
  • Submit names and addresses of 6 lawyers and 3 judicial officers as references.
  • 75 certification credit hours of approved CLE.
  • Pass a written examination.

Please be sure to see Rules Regulating The Florida Bar, Rule 6-6 for the complete requirements of board certification in marital and family law.


To obtain the application go to: http://www.floridabar.org/certification


Areas of Interest:

Florida Bar Board Certification Map


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Contact information:

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