Destin Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer
At the law firm of Ledbetter and Associates, our Destin family and criminal defense attorney is committed to helping our clients resolve whatever legal challenges they are currently facing. We understand the uncertainty and stress that can be a part of having an unresolved legal matter confronting you.
We will use our decades of experience and the depth of legal knowledge that we acquired over those years to help you secure a resolution as efficiently and as effectively as possible.
Our firm offers its experienced counsel on the following practice areas:
- Criminal law — We offer exceptional criminal defense from a former prosecutor.
- Drug possession — Have you been arrested for possession of prescription drugs such as Oxycontin or Adderall? We offer our experienced representation to those charged with possession of any drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and ecstasy.
- DUI/DWI/BUI — The penalties for driving or boating while intoxicated can have severe repercussions for years to come. Mount an effective defense now to avoid being penalized for years with five-figure additional insurance costs, loss of driving privileges and a stigma that can make promotions or changing jobs difficult.
- Family law — Divorce and other family law matters are some of the most emotionally difficult of legal matters. Having experienced counsel to help you make wise decisions is critical. The choices made during this period will likely influence the rest of your life and achieving your goals is paramount.
- Divorce — Let our attorney help you to see your options clearly and help you get a favorable result on visitation, support and equitable distribution of marital assets and liabilities.
- Domestic violence injunctions — Domestic violence allegations can dramatically alter your life and the rights you enjoy, such as the ability to hunt and possess firearms or travel freely into and out of the U.S. Additionally, domestic violence injunctions often accompany criminal or divorce proceedings and representing yourself can have profound repercussions later, including laying the groundwork for loss of your principal residence, custody of minors and criminal charges.
- Foreclosure and property litigation — Our attorney are experienced at helping homeowners deal with real or threatened foreclosure, including options such as short sales, deeds in lieu and refinancing. Banks can seek deficiency judgments against the homeowner for years, make sure you are protected and know your options.
- Probate and estates — Most families do not need exotic estate plans crafted with the help of tax lawyers and CPAs. What they do need is relatively inexpensive advice on how to structure their affairs such that they can provide for loved ones after they are gone and be sure their intent is honored. Do not saddle your family with the burden and expense that falls on those without a will or trust.
- Civil and commercial litigation — With extensive trial experience, our civil litigation attorney can help with a wide variety of legal disputes that may arise for individuals or businesses, including shareholder derivative suits, partnership dissolutions, breach of covenants not to compete, breach of contract, easement infringement and commercial lease issues.
- Riparian rights/littoral rights — The firm also has experience in riparian/littoral rights and disputes, such as encroachment from neighboring docks that impair access to navigable waters by adjoining waterfront owners and other riparian questions involved in applications with the DEP, Corps of Engineers and other regulatory bodies.
Contact Us
If you are faced with a dispute or other form of issue, such as criminal charges or divorce, and there is no apparent path to resolution, turn to the experienced Florida criminal defense and family law lawyer of Ledbetter and Associates. To schedule an initial consultation, call 850-312-4052, toll free at 888-398-9952, or simply contact us online.
