Caryn A. Van Matre
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Caryn A. Van Matre
We offer this to our clients who have questions regarding a variety of family law matters. Establishing father's rights and responsibilities, while giving children the advantage of both parents. Your priorities matter to us. We offer compassionate, focused advice, and help guide you through the process, always mindful that the decisions made today can have life-altering, generational impact.

We pay careful attention to the details of your case. We prepare for the fight to protect your interests, whether in settlement negotiations or contested court proceedings, keeping you informed every step of the way. No matter simple or complex your legal issues, as an experienced family law attorney, Caryn A. Van Matre can help direct you through this journey.
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She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Troy University in 1989. She attended Cumberland School of Law, located on the campus of Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. Caryn received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland and was admitted as a member of the Florida Bar Association in 1993. Also in 1993, Caryn moved to Pensacola and married her husband, John.
These questions are all important. And, they are confronted while most clients are emotionally vulnerable, frightened and confused. Hiring a strong, knowledgeable, experienced family law attorney is the most effective way to protect yourself, your children, and your future. No matter simple or complex your legal issues, as an experienced family law attorney, Caryn A. Van Matre can help direct you through this journey.
Don't wait another minute. Set up an appointment for a low-cost consultation today at (850) 444-9555 or email us below. We look forward to hearing from you! We proudly serve clients in the Gulf Coast area of Northwest Florida, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. Military members and their families are especially welcomed.
Reviews (12)
Teri Spaar
Teri Spaar
Apr 11, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We have used Caryn and her staff on several occasions for custody matters and adoption. She is professional and friendly and has helped us through some pretty difficult times. We are forever grateful for you, Caryn! Blessings to you and your business!
Kathrine Davis
Kathrine Davis
Oct 12, 2020
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I take my grandfather who has dementia and my grandmother who has just been diagnosed with stage four cancer and only has a few months to live to this lawyer for their wills. So we first there’s a sign on the fort that says they require masks, ok no problem I even wear a mask when I’m with them in fear of them getting sicker. But the receptionist doesn’t have a mask! Then we wait 45 min after our scheduled appointment time then we walk into the office where she’s on her phone and she gives us some half-hearted excuse and doesn’t even apologize. Then when my grandmother tried to express
Melissa Sterling
Melissa Sterling
Jan 20, 2020
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It would not allow me to leave half of a star. She is a crook with a license to practice law. Did next to nothing on my case. Total time I had her was 6 weeks. I’ve paid her in full $3300. All the work was done for her. She has face to face conversation w me saying I will receive a fabricated bill(which was for court purposes only) and to ignore it and I would receive new bill of only $200 or $300 owing in a couple days. Meanwhile I received several emails with incorrect numbers and information on my case as facts to be sent to the opposing attorney. Unhappy with this I responded with emails
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Gulf Coast Pi Private Investigator Pensacola
Dec 25, 2019
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I had another Great Father's Day with my kids this year thanks to the hard work by Caryn and Teresa. You girls are awesome. Thanks again.
Jmac
Jmac
Dec 29, 2018
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Ms Van Matre and her staff are excellent! They understood the importance of my case and helped me achieve the goals my family needed. Ms Van Matre was recommended by other attorneys at the County Courthouse. I'm from Louisiana and needed a law firm in Pensacola. I couldn't have found a better firm to help me. They were awesome!
Sue M.
Sue M.
Sep 18, 2018
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Caryn helped turn a stressful time in my life into a much more manageable and empowering time for me. And Teressa was awesome!!
Tanner W.
Tanner W.
Sep 14, 2018
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Caryn is a great attorney! She has exceeded expectations in my experience with her. She has been very proactive in doing what took others far longer with far less results. It was very messy but she has done wonders. Thank you! Sincerly, Tanner.
Ingrid Ward
Ingrid Ward
Aug 27, 2018
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What a wonderful legal team in this office. Caring, understanding and make you feel like you have someone in your corner. Mrs Van Matre is honest, strong, and will fight for you. If you need help, Mrs Van Matre is who you want on your side. Highly, highly recommend her!
Scott Bollinger
Scott Bollinger
Aug 25, 2018
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Caryn and her team are extremely professional, and they tell it like it is. They are extremely effective at getting the job done and I will certainly use them again if the need arises. I had a very unreasonable opponent that made it hard for me to deal with. Caryn Van Matre law firm took that burden off my shoulders to ensure a fair and equitable outcome! Thank you Caryn!
Tamara Martin
Tamara Martin
Jun 27, 2018
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I had the honor of getting Caryn's assistance many years ago for an adoption. She works hard to communicate with her clients and demonstrates true compassion and knowledge. My son is now 14 and I truly owe her my life for her assistance in completing our adoption. I will forever be grateful.
Ellen Jerrell
Ellen Jerrell
Jun 10, 2018
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Caryn Van Matre is the most unethical person I have ever encountered. Not only did she credit $150,000.00 to my former husband in our financial settlement that was NEVER agreed on as proven by the transcripts but she also had the nerve to make the claim that I somehow had something to do with my youngest son's death in November. She made this claim with no proof and as of this writing, a cause of death has not been determined. I was not aware that she knows more than the medical examiner. But for someone to have the nerve to say something like that to a mother in deep mourning needs to be punished
April Y.
April Y.
Mar 02, 2017
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I wouldn't refer you to any other attorney in America. Attorney Van Matre is passionate, fair and bold and will fight tooth and nail for you and get the job done. If I could give her 10 stars I would - I wouldn't recommend you to anyone else. She rocks!