Family Law Attorney in Bartow, FL
A Boutique Office Providing Guidance & Advocacy
In Bartow's Historic Mann Manor
Double Board-Certified
Family Law, Appeals, and Bankruptcy
One Consultation at a Time
325 W Main St, Bartow, FL 33830
Why Bartow Families Choose Sutton Law Firm
Two attorneys, three offices, and a hundred-year-old house on West Main Street. Debra Sutton handles the family law side, Matthew Kovschak handles the business side. Here is what sets us apart:
A Landmark Address
The firm works out of the Mann Manor, a Bartow landmark for over a century and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Consultations are scheduled one at a time.
Certified at Both Levels
Debra J. Sutton is board-certified in marital and family law and in appellate practice. A case she tries is a case she can carry through rehearing and appeal.
Three Offices, One Firm
Bartow is the historic home, with additional family law offices in Lakeland and St. Petersburg. Meet at whichever is closest, and work with the same attorneys either way.
The Mann Manor The Sutton Law Firm's Historic Bartow Office
Our elegant office has been a Bartow landmark for more than 100 years, and holds a coveted place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Our attorneys are very proud to serve clients in this luxurious home, where we hope you can feel relaxed and welcome each time we provide you with private counsel. Rest assured, our lawyers take measures to schedule family law consultations in a way that avoids having more than one client in our offices at a time.
- 1997
- Board Certified — Appellate Practice
- One of very few Florida attorneys to earn this distinction
- 2001
- Board Certified — Marital & Family Law
- Achieving rare dual certification in both specialties
Meet Debra J. Sutton
YOUR BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
About six percent of eligible Florida attorneys have board certification, and fewer than one percent are certified in family law or appellate practice. Family law attorney Debra J. Sutton, founder of the Sutton Law Firm, stands among that one percent because she has exhibited exceptional skill, competency, legal knowledge, ethics, and professionalism. She also takes it upon herself to undergo continuing legal education that allows her to provide her clients with the caliber of legal counsel they need in divorce and other family law matters.
Your best interests are Ms. Sutton's best interests, and as your attorney, she will use the full reach of her abilities to make certain you achieve an outcome that allows you and your children to prosper. If domestic violence is a factor in your case, Ms. Sutton will make sure the courts respect your rights. As someone who assisted abused women and children in shelters before her law career, she is passionate about this aspect of her work.
Our family law attorney has the empathy and credentials to help you achieve the results you and your children need in matters of custody, support, and more.
- 6%
- Of eligible Florida attorneys achieve board certification*
- 2x
- Dual certified in family law & appellate practice
- 35+
- Years of focused legal experience
*According to The Florida Bar
Our Lawyers Are Here to Find the Solution That Serves You Best
When changes in your family or your livelihood become legal matters, the path forward can become complex very quickly. Fortunately, our attorneys have the credentials and track record of success to provide effective advocacy that protects your family, your business, and your future.
If pending litigation regarding divorce, property division, child custody, or business-related bankruptcy has the potential to change the course of your life forever, don't settle for anything less than attorneys who have spent decades in practice and exhibit excellence in their field. To book your case review with Debra Sutton or Matthew Kovschak, please send us a message online or call our Bartow office today:
Meet Matthew J. Kovschak
OVER 35 YEARS IN BUSINESS LAW
No matter what stage of development your business is in, Mr. Kovschak can help you through the dilemma you are facing. Whether your business is new or nearing its conclusion, he can help you make decisions based on strategies designed to benefit you the most.
If you want to avoid taking a case to trial, Mr. Kovschak can serve as a mediator between parties in order to reach an agreement without long, expensive court hearings.
Regardless of whether you lead a small business or a corporation, face simple obstacles or a complex case, Mr. Kovschak has the legal aptitude to help you protect your interests.
- 1986
- Practicing law in Florida
- 35+
- Years of legal experience
- 1993
- Partnered with Debra J. Sutton
Sutton Law Gives Back
Sutton Law Firm is proud to be a part of Bartow and the communities it serves from its Lakeland and St. Petersburg offices. That's why we are glad to contribute to programs that benefit our neighbors. Our attorneys founded Care to Dance, Inc. in 2011, which benefits those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other chronic health conditions. We also contribute to:
Florida Rural Legal Services
Citrus Center Kiwanis Club
Dancing Under the Stars
Little River Band’s Veterans Day Tribute
OUR PRACTICE AREAS
Featured Services
In addition to helping clients in matters of divorce, child support, and business-related bankruptcy, we frequently help clients in complex matters of:
Appellate Law
Do you feel a ruling pertaining to your family law or business law case was unjust? Our attorneys can help you file an appeal to fight for a more favorable outcome.
Guardianship
In Florida, the courts appoint a guardian for children when parents die or become incapacitated, as well as if the child collects an inheritance, jury award, or insurance policy exceeding an amount that the state allows. Ms. Sutton can help advocate for your guardianship in these cases.
Victims' Rights
Debra Sutton has spent over three decades enforcing the rights intended to maintain her clients' safety. These include your right to restraining orders and access to knowledge that could prevent harm to you or your family. If you have been the victim of physical, psychological, or financial abuse, Debra Sutton will make sure your rights aren't violated during court proceedings.
