We represent clients in all types of family law cases, including divorce, paternity actions, and motions to change existing custody or support orders. Let our family law attorneys help you create a parenting plan (formerly called a custody and visitation agreement) that works for your family. Our practice can also help you resolve difficult separation issues such as child support, alimony, and division of marital property.
Criminal cases can have serious and lasting consequences for families as well. Nothing damages a family quite like a long prison term, and even criminal cases with relatively minor penalties can put enormous strains on family relationships. We can help you deal with those pressures while we work to eliminate or reduce your exposure to criminal punishment.
Criminal cases can have serious and lasting consequences for families as well. Nothing damages a family quite like a long prison term, and even criminal cases with relatively minor penalties can put enormous strains on family relationships. We can help you deal with those pressures while we work to eliminate or reduce your exposure to criminal punishment.
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Makofka and Makofka, Attorneys at Law, was founded in 1998 by the then father and son legal team of Lester and David Makofka. Lester Makofka, David's father, retired in 2014, after 43 years of private legal practice, passing the torch to his two attorney sons, David and Aaron.
David A. Makofka, is a Jacksonville native, who, since his admittance to the Florida Bar in 1998, has devoted his legal practice to the aggressive pursuit of justice for his clients in a number of areas of the law.He believes that experience is the best teacher. As such, he has made it a point to handle cases in multiple practice areas, so as to maximize the quality of his legal representation.
David A. Makofka, is a Jacksonville native, who, since his admittance to the Florida Bar in 1998, has devoted his legal practice to the aggressive pursuit of justice for his clients in a number of areas of the law.He believes that experience is the best teacher. As such, he has made it a point to handle cases in multiple practice areas, so as to maximize the quality of his legal representation.
For nearly two decades, Makofka and Makofka have been handling family law and divorce for those located in the Jacksonville, Florida area. We have dedicated our entire careers to Florida families, ensuring that they have the representation that they deserve, no matter the situation. Our main goal is to ensure you receive the best representation possible, so as to protect your rights while keeping your families well-being in mind.
Divorce can be difficult. We've helped hundreds of families find a peaceful dissolution of their marriage. We realize that it might be daunting to find a divorce lawyer in Jacksonville that you can trust, so we've put together some information that might help with research prior to selecting the right attorney.
When one or both parties to a divorce action in Florida are military service members, or have served during some period of the marriage, then there are special considerations that should be in order for an attorney to provide competent legal representation in the case. We comfortable handling cases of military divorce in Jacksonville.
If you are paying alimony in Florida, it might be possible to have your alimony obligation modified or terminated. The standard basic circumstances for having an alimony obligation terminated are usually specifically stated in each divorce decree. Those basic circumstances are the death of either party or the remarriage of the receiving party.
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Seth Rothstein
Jan 19, 2022
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Heather Atkeson
Jan 19, 2022
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Dave Makofka is the best lawyer that's ever represented me in a court of family law. His knowledge, expertise, patience and understanding plus his incredible determination puts him high above the rest and unfortunately I've had many dealings with attorneys. He is very personable and timely. I have recommended him to several of my friends and relatives as well. Kudos to you Dave! Keep up the great work!
Sean Dempsey
Jan 17, 2022
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Straight talk + real experience and professionalism + prompt, empathetic customer service = genuine peace of mind and excellent outcomes!
This team put me at ease from Day 1, answered all my questions and concerns with clear language, leveraged their experience and knowledge, and delivered a better-than-expected outcome. Thank you, M&M!
This team put me at ease from Day 1, answered all my questions and concerns with clear language, leveraged their experience and knowledge, and delivered a better-than-expected outcome. Thank you, M&M!
Paul Malzahn Jr
Aug 23, 2021
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Hiring David as my attorney was the best decision and investment that I made! At the beginning of my divorce I was working with another local attorney, and after a disappointing two months, I switched to David and the Makofka and Makofka Law Firm and I am so glad I did. My case was very complicated, spanning the better part of 2.5 years and involving a highly contested relocation as well as a year long social investigation, just to name a couple big aspects (there were plenty others over the course of 2.5 years). I am a pilot in the military, which military divorces can be tricky at times. My ex
Pam DeMarco
Nov 13, 2020
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Kimberly Floyd
Oct 06, 2020
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Aaron was very easy to work with. He has always helped me over the years with various questions and situations I have experienced over child support. He is very busy, and for good reason, but he always took the time to talk to me if I had any concerns. He has got a little fire in him, which was great!! I really appreciate him, and my case went very smoothly. He was very patient, fair and professional. The Makofka firm is a real class-act! Thank you again Aaron for all of your help! I have recommended him to other women and will continue to do so. Also, big shoutout to Brittany, their paralegal
Todd Murphy
Sep 13, 2020
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Aaron was nice, slick talker, Told me everything that I wanted to hear to get me to sign with him.
Told me my case would take 3500.00 payed him.
Then never really heard from him for over a year during the case but to give him my financials!
Showed up late to our Mediation, never said anything
I had to do all the talking. Then We had a early hearing for Alimony! That he didn’t even prepare me for , met me 15min before for a quick chat!
We had maybe 3 phone calls and a few emails over a year and a half that cost me $3500.00. He said he lost all the records of the emails his PA did because
Told me my case would take 3500.00 payed him.
Then never really heard from him for over a year during the case but to give him my financials!
Showed up late to our Mediation, never said anything
I had to do all the talking. Then We had a early hearing for Alimony! That he didn’t even prepare me for , met me 15min before for a quick chat!
We had maybe 3 phone calls and a few emails over a year and a half that cost me $3500.00. He said he lost all the records of the emails his PA did because
Brii Sash
Oct 15, 2019
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Where do I begin .....Today Mr. David Makofka won the first hearing in a very hard battle I’ve been having with my ex husband. I’m active duty and everyone knows that comes with possible relocation. I brought all my concerns and worries to Mr Makofka from the beginning to the present. He addressed my concerns in full, he explained the process of requesting a relocation and told me it would be no easy battle. I was very happy for his honesty through this entire process and for being patient with me . Mr Makofka has my recommendation in full and I’m happy I went through this entire process
Bailey Gray
Jun 30, 2019
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Jamie
Nov 19, 2015
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The attorneys at Makofka & Makofka are some of the hardest working in the legal profession. Their rates are extremely fair and their family lineage of practicing law spans several generations. Whether they were assisting me with a family law case or with a personal injury issue, Makofka & Makofka are the professionals you want to have on your side. By having such deep roots within the community they have access to professionals across the city to ensure you win your case. These guys are passionate about what they do and have a whatever it takes attitude to ensure you’re taken care of.
