Change is difficult.
It Doesn’t have to create turmoil.
24+
YEARS OF ATTORNEY EXPERIENCE
The Mercado Family Law STORY
Attorney Lee Mercado is committed to making the process of divorce, including parental responsibility, child support, alimony, and property division as painless as possible.
She is a mother of two children with years of experience as a foster parent. Therefore she understands the unique issues and difficulties children face during the breakup of the family.
Also, Attorney Lee Mercado’s experience began as a criminal defense attorney where she quickly learned the art of negotiation. She has personally tried over 120 jury trials as well as bench trials and hearings before judges, magistrates, and hearing officers in both criminal and family law courts.
Because of her vast experience in negotiation and litigation, she can smoothly navigate her clients to settlement agreements while providing guidance about the process.
The Mercado Family Law Mediation office is in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and serves the counties of Volusia, and Seminole.
Conflict Resolution by way of mediation takes a specially trained third party individual with knowledge of the legal system.
“Because of my extensive courtroom experience I have become keenly aware of the benefits of mediation. It takes decision making and power out of the hands of a judge and puts it into the hands of the client.”
– Attorney Lee Mercado
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HIGH QUALITY SERVICE FOR tough situations.
Disputes can be resolved with a third party to facilitate. Mercado Family Law Mediation provides a way to avoid the cost and time of litigation through the courts.
TESTIMONIALS
Attorney Lee Mercado is knowledgeable and professional. Read what former clients have to say.
“Very professional. Experienced and still enjoys her work. Having her by your side makes the legal loops far less threatening.”
Melissa Lundberg
Client
“Lee has the highest integrity and work ethic of any attorney that I have known. After hiring and firing an attorney in Daytona Beach, I found Lee Mercado. Because of her persistence and her dedication, the case was resolved fairly. I highly recommend her if you are ever in need of help. Thank you Lee.”
Katharine Chamberlain
Client
“Lee Mercado is a fantastic attorney. She was on top of everything, always sending email reminders to me, worked really well with the Judge and court system, always on time and a great communicator. She was calm during difficult issues and remained very professional. Lee cared very much about my case with my little one and took a lot of time with us, even suggesting ways I could save money on her costs. I have recommended her to several people and they have been very happy with her.”
Erinn
Client
“Handled my divorce (5 years ago) with grace and professionalism. Smart and kind.”
Ana Hendrix
Client
“After being represented by Ms. Mercado in a criminal case, I can whole-heartedly recommend her. Throughout this very difficult time in my life, she exhibited courage, honestly, integrity, and professionalism. She was always accessible to address any questions or concerns that I had about the case. Ms. Mercado showed empathy toward me in this situation, as well as providing a vigorous hard-hitting defense. The fact that she was so well researched and prepared at every stage of the process instilled confidence and gave me much needed peace of mind. Despite the overwhelming seriousness of the charges, her expertise in defending my case enabled me to resume a professional work life. Her ability as a skillful negotiator and staunch defender helped enormously in the outcome of the case. At the final hearing I was relieved to have her at my side asking the State to grant some last minute requests that I had. The results of her efforts for leniency were beyond anything that I had hoped for. I recommend Lee Mercado to anyone looking for an experienced, honest, effective criminal defense attorney.”
Benjamin
Client
“When my sister was tragically taken from us, my wife and I hired Lee to help us adopt my nephew. She was on top of things from the get go. When push came to shove with the other party trying to adopt my nephew, Lee didn’t give a inch. The entire time (over 18 months) she assure us, we that we were going to win. The day of the trial, she performed like a professional and ultimately added another little boy to our family!”
Alan
Client
