# Sutton Law Firm > Sutton Law Firm is a law practice with offices in Lakeland, FL, St. Pete Beach, FL and Bartow, FL, specializing in family law attorney, appellate law, family law and guardianship. Industry: Law Professional profile summary: - Debra J. Sutton AFFILIATIONS: The Florida Bar, Willson American Inn of Court, Polk County Trial Lawyers' Association, Polk County Women's Lawyers Association, Winter Haven Women's Lawyers Association, Stetson University College of Law Advisory Council, Guardian Ad Litem Program, Polk Arts Alliance, Citrus Center Kiwanis Club, United Family Court Implementation Committee BEGAN PRACTICING: 1989 NOTES: - Founding Partner Ms. Sutton is board-certified in Appellate Practice from 1997 and Marital and Family Law from 2001 by the Florida Bar. Honors & Awards Ms. Sutton is the recipient of several distinguishing honors, including: Who's Who in American Law Honorary Master, Willson American Inn of Court Professional Woman of the Year in 2011 Thomas Jefferson Award for civic involvement 2017 Lawyers of Distinction Her dedication to excellence is recognized both by her peers and her clients. In addition to her work in the legal profession, Ms. Sutton founded a non-profit program, Care to Dance, Inc., for those living with dementia and other disabling neurological conditions. - Matthew J. Kovschak AFFILIATIONS: American Bankruptcy Bar Association BEGAN PRACTICING: 1986 ## Key Pages - [Home](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/) ## Services - [Collaborative Divorce Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/collaborative-divorce-attorney/) - [Guardianship Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/guardianship-attorney/) - [Business Lawyer](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/business-lawyer/) - [Bankruptcy Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/bankruptcy-attorney/) - [Divorce Mediation](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/divorce-mediation/) - [Family Law Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/family-law-attorney/) - [Divorce Lawyer](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/divorce-lawyer/) - [Alimony Lawyer](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/alimony-lawyer/) - [Victims Rights Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/victims-rights-attorney/) - [Child Support Lawyer](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/child-support-lawyer/) - [Estate Planning Attorney](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/estate-planning-attorney/) - [Appellate Law](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/appellate-law/) ## Professionals - [Debra J. Sutton](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/lawyers/debra-j-sutton/) - [Matthew J. Kovschak](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/lawyers/matthew-j-kovschak/) ## Locations - [Lakeland Office](https://maps.app.goo.gl/pGaGhUpvGk2EkSB56): Lakeland, FL - [St. Pete Beach Office](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=482231037290356065): St. Pete Beach, FL - [Bartow Office](https://www.google.com/maps?cid=15748068156033814525): Bartow, FL ## Optional - [Sitemap](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/sitemap.xml) - [Contact](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/contact/): Main contact page. - [Privacy Policy](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/privacy-policy/): Privacy policy and data-use details. - [All Services](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/services/): Directory of all services provided. - [All Locations](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/locations/): Directory of all served locations. - [Blog](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/blog): Blog and article content. - [Gallery](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/photogallery): Photo and case galleries. - [Videos](https://suttonlawfirm--net--live.einsteincms.com/video): Video resources and media.