Attorney Profiles
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Our Managing Attorney
Barry Witlin
As managing attorney of FloridaDivorceAttorneys.com and Barry E. Witlin, P.A., Barry Witlin has 45 years of legal experience as a litigator concentrating in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Civil Law. He has represented clients in over 28 states and has handled appellate work at every level including twice before the United States Supreme Court.
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Witlin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana and his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law. He became a member of the Illinois Bar in 1978 and the Florida Bar in 1980. In 1982 he was licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court as co-counsel in the landmark case of Illinois v. Gates. This case was heard twice by the United States Supreme Court and marked the first time the United States Supreme Court considered the good faith exception to the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment.
With his experience in case preparation, trials, and negotiation, Mr. Witlin has earned the confidence of his clients who range from professionals to working men and women, and the respect of fellow attorneys and judiciary members who regularly refer business to him. Conversant in Spanish, Mr. Witlin is also proud of his commitment to the community where he provides pro bono services, judges moot court competitions at the law school level, and serves on boards for youth sports leagues throughout South Florida.
Office Hours
Daily - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Weekends and Holidays - By Appointment
Law Offices of
Barry Witlin
Contact Info
7805 S.W. 6th Court
Plantation, Florida 33324
Phone: In Broward (954) 473-4500
In Miami (305) 576-4999
Cell: (954) 529-4800
Fax: (954) 473-1970