Testimonials

Advocate Law Firm, P.A. strives for client satisfaction! We have many happy clients who would love to share their stories with you. Take a look and read all of our testimonials below. If you are ready to start your service, please call us today at 863-644-5566.

"Peace of mind."

Melissa Wilson helped me through one of the worst times of my life. She was up front and honest with me. She told me exactly what to expect and led the way. So thankful for her knowledge. Her representation eased my mind. I would recommend her firm to anyone who finds themself in a bad situation needing representation.

C.C. Lakeland, FL
      "Peace of mind."

      Melissa Wilson helped me through one of the worst times of my life. She was up front and honest with me. She told me exactly what to expect and led the way. So thankful for her knowledge. Her representation eased my mind. I would recommend her firm to anyone who finds themself in a bad situation needing representation.

      C.C. Lakeland, FL
      "Everything went as planned."

      Just wanted to say that this Law Firm handled my divorce very professionally. Everything went as planned which doesn't always happen in these types of matters. No complaints!

      Former Client
      "Above and beyond my expectations."

      I had the best experience when she represented me in my case. She was very aggressive. She got me what I asked her for. Super professional. I have recommended her to friends and they have also retained her. Above and beyond my expectations.

      Julie M.
      "Very down to earth and welcoming"

      Very down to earth and welcoming! I was amazed at how fast my case was presented in front of the judge. Her reputation precedes her. I would highly recommend Melissa and her team.

      Sam P.
      "Honesty, integrity and a fighter!"

      I don't typically write reviews however, in this "case" it is warranted. Having gone through a protracted and tumultuous divorce lasting almost five years would leave any living and breathing human hating lawyers even their own. well, I must say I am left with a gratitude for all the hard work, patience and guidance given me throughout my process. I would recommend Melissa Wilson to anyone that is looking for Honesty, integrity and a fighter where it counts... CASE CLOSED!!!! and so is mine. cant forget Martha her assistant, taking my calls always and listening to me vent. Thank you all in that office Sincerely Niko

      Former Client
      "Honesty, integrity and a fighter!"

      I don't typically write reviews however, in this "case" it is warranted. Having gone through a protracted and tumultuous divorce lasting almost five years would leave any living and breathing human hating lawyers even their own. well, I must say I am left with a gratitude for all the hard work, patience and guidance given me throughout my process. I would recommend Melissa Wilson to anyone that is looking for Honesty, integrity and a fighter where it counts... CASE CLOSED!!!! and so is mine. cant forget Martha her assistant, taking my calls always and listening to me vent. Thank you all in that office Sincerely Niko

      Former Client
      "Martha and the rest of the team constantly kept me in the loop of all that was occurring"

      There was never a time that I was alone in my divorce process. The staff/team was in contact communication with me. Any questions, concerns or issues I may have had, they were front and center ready to help me through the process and educate me on what the next steps were. Divorce in and of itself is a very emotional, trying and frustrating process. Martha and the rest of the team constantly kept me in the loop of all that was occurring, what was needed, any changes that were coming and how to properly handle them. Thank you so much for making a stressful and life changing event, easier to navigate.

      Michelle Acevedo
      "I couldn't have asked for more!"

      I just want to publicly show my gratitude to Ms. Salvia and the rest of the team that worked on my recent case. I really felt I was represented well by Ms. Salvia and she took the lead in making strong points for my case. She was able to properly vocalize what I needed and look out for things that I didn't even consider. She is very experienced. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much for help and professionalism.

      Dalena T.
      "This woman is awesome! I saw her in action in court and wanted to fire my Lawyer and hire her"

      This woman is awesome! I saw her in action in court and wanted to fire my Lawyer and hire her. I tell you what she starts talking in a court room everyone is quiet. She gets her point across and wins. This girl has a serious back bone. You go girl!!

      Erica Kennedy
      "As aggressive as they come! WORTH EVERY PENNY"

      As aggressive as they come! I have utilized Melissa's attorney services on 3 seperate occassion and each time my problems were handled lightning fast, and with the upmost professionalism! She is definitely one of the best and although I don't hope to have to use an attorney again in the future, I am happy to know I will always have Melissa on my side! WORTH EVERY PENNY.

      Harley James
      "Top notch and super aggressive"

      Top notch and super aggressive. Was always there to answer any of my questions and her staff made sure nothing was missed.

      Gerald Coffey
      "We couldn't be happier. If I ever need a lawyer again I will call Melissa and her staff."

      BEST choice! I recently just went through a nasty divorce/family court case. My ex did everything he could to make me look bad. I called Melissa's office on 11/15/2016 and hired her we spoke and went over everything. Melissa and her staff made me feel comfortable. My divorce went from November 2016 and was completed in September 2017 with all the paperwork being signed off by the judge. Melissa and her staff knew their stuff and how to handle my case. Melissa won my case for me. I have my son and we couldn't be happier. If I ever need a lawyer again I will call Melissa and her staff.

      Jennifer
      "I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a WINNER on their side"

      Never argue with a women. No argument here, by far the BEST!! Hired her a couple times and both times she was very friendly and knew what exactly needed to be done to help me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs a WINNER on their side

      Jason
      "Best attorney ever! She's my go-to attorney"

      Best attorney ever! I needed help enforcing a contract for payment. She and her staff couldn't have been more helpful. Even if she was in court on other cases she would make sure she or her staff responded to me quickly and timely. I've used her two more times since then. She's my go-to attorney.

      Lorraine
      " If you find yourself needing an attorney, call her. You won't be disappointed"

      Not disappointed!! After 17 years of marriage my husband had me served with devorce papers and I didn't know who to turn to. Melissa came highly recommend by one of my coworkers. From the moment I sat down with her she put me at ease. At every step of the way she was professional, caring, and knowledgeable. I could not be more please with the way she handled my case. But more importantly how she treated me as a person during my time of need. Melissa is well worth the money. If you find yourself needing an attorney, call her. You won't be disappointed.

      Avvo User
      "Melissa is a caring and aggressive attorney. She won't tolerate anything that's is unfair to her clients."

      Excellent Lawyer. Melissa is a caring and aggressive attorney. She won't tolerate anything that's is unfair to her clients. She will go to the mat for you! I was dismayed to see the last reviewers comment. My experience was just the opposite! I have to believe that any bad reviews are more sour grapes than anything else.

      WS
      "If you want an attorney who will fight for your rights and make sure that the other side pays dearly, then be all means hire Melissa Wilson. "

      THE ABSOLUTE BEST FAMILY ATTORNEY THERE IS! I went to Melissa Wilson after making a huge mistake of hiring a lawyer from a different firm. The lawyer from the other firm has screwed up my case so bad that I was afraid I was going to lose everything. I was told of Melissa Wilson from a trusted friend and after careful consideration I met with her. From the first meeting I was put as ease. She laid out the course of action that would be taken and from the first day she acted. She was filing motions and counter petitions to my ex's attorney and soon had my case back on track. She always made herself readily available to me when I had any questions or concerns about anything. She was so professional in regards to my case that I felt 150% confident. She had my ex's attorney spinning in circles. My ex and her attorney soon decided to settle the case before trail as it would have been very detrimental to their cause to proceed. She was able to get me the custody of my daughter that I was seeking and proper distribution of marital assets that was more than fair to me. If you want an attorney who will fight for your rights and make sure that the other side pays dearly, then be all means hire Melissa Wilson. She is well worth the investment.

      William
      "AMAZING. Super aggressive"

      AMAZING. Super aggressive. When I left the courtroom after she completely wiped the floor with my husband's lawyer, the bailiff, who walked me out told me I was lucky to have her. She sees her in court all the time and if she was to hire a lawyer, Melissa would be the one.

      Wynn
      "I would highly recommend Melissa Wilson to represent anyone in a complicated family law case especially child custody disputes"

      I hired Ms. Wilson to help me with my case modification of custody and child support. She was extremely professional and worked exceptionally hard on my case. Throughout my case, Ms. Wilson demonstrated an unparalleled knowledge of the law and a fervent ability to communicate with the court. She ardently represented me and I truly felt I had a champion on my side even while facing a scenario most dire. Ms. Wilson worked diligently to settle my case through mediation. Her brilliance shown through in this setting. I had no doubt of a positive outcome. The mediation was an unequivocal success and I couldn't be more delighted with her representation. I would highly recommend Melissa Wilson to represent anyone in a complicated family law case especially child custody disputes.

      Marie
      " I highly recommend her, trust me you won't be disappointed."

      I couldn't be happier, everything went so smoothly. Her staff is phenomenal as well as Ms. Wilson. I work hard for my money. She made everything work out as it should have, I'm so pleased with her. She was worth every penny!!! I'll definitely keep her in mind if I ever need an attorney again, she could have helped me in a different situation that I ended up losing a lot of money on. She is more than a divorce attorney... if only I would have known. I highly recommend her, trust me you won't be disappointed.

      Avvo User
      "She's definitely not one to argue with, she covered all bases. I'm so glad I went with her"

      My experience was great, considering that it was a divorce. Ms. Wilson is extremely knowledgeable and always made everything clear for me to understand. I highly recommend her. I've had friends that I have referred to her and were very happy also. She's definitely not one to argue with, she covered all bases. I'm so glad I went with her :)

      Avvo User
      "I can't thank her enough for helping me through this life-changing experience. "

      I couldn't ask for a better attorney. Ms. Wilson is extremely knowledgeable and AMAZING in the courtroom. She was very responsive to my questions and gives outstanding advice. I can't thank her enough for helping me through this life changing experience. Her staff was polite and supportive of my needs. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a family law attorney.

      Avvo User
      "It went perfectly smooth and I have better results than I expected"

      Ms. Wilson handled my child support case. It went perfectly smooth and I have better results than I expected based on what my ex was making. Very happy with all aspects of the case. No issues with communication or speed. I recommend her highly.

      Avvo User
      "Excellent Attorney"

      Definitely a great attorney. I will recommend her highly. She knows exactly what she is doing, her performance is excellent, as well as she is a great person. Ms. Wilson, thank you. Many great blessings to you and your firm.

      Lilly Guevara Lakeland, FL
      "Top Notch Team"

      As some of you reading this know, the thought of acquiring an attorney is difficult at best and terrifying at most. I consider myself very fortunate to have been pointed in the direction of Melissa Wilson, Esq. and her team of professionals to handle my divorce. Melissa, Martha, and Jennifer provided me with excellent support and guidance and were able (for the most part) to calm me at every step of the way. I would recommend this group of professionals to anyone seeking legal guidance.

      Steve Brandon, FL
      "Melissa is like a legal Superwoman, a pro athlete of the legal arena. You want her on your side"

      Melissa is like a legal superwoman….like a pro athlete of the legal arena. I called Melissa out of sheer hopelessness and desperation, as I was the definition of a shipwrecked at sea after a failed attempt to represent myself ( not smart ). Melissa and her brilliant team got me out of an extremely bad child custody situation- if she hadn’t been who she is, I don’t think I would have gained custody and timesharing. Melissa answered all my emails in a prompt and professional fashion ( and I sent a number of emails, “quite a few” is a tame description ).Words of gratitude are not enough to express how happy I am for the outcome I received. Melissa's unwavering support and guidance were spot on- just listen to what she has to say.... If you are in trouble, you really need to call her. She is amazing to watch in action, she knows how to mediate and will give you the best advice. All you have to do is listen, trust me, you want Melissa.

      Taryn L. Saint Petersburg, FL
      "Best Attorney Ever"

      After initially talking with another attorney in Atlanta, I found myself at a loss as to what to do. The attorney in question wanted an exorbitant amount of money for taking on my case. I told him that I would need to think about it and I started looking closer to Florida for an attorney, since my case is based there. I came across Mrs. Wilson and though, "What have I got to lose by doing a free consultation call." The answer: nothing and everything to gain. After spending about an hour on the phone with me, I had explained everything about what was going on. Mrs. Wilson was understanding, sympathetic, empathetic, knowledgeable and very straight-forward. She told me in now uncertain terms what I could expect and what not. After hiring her on, I never had to think about my case. She and her staff took care of everything. I never had one doubt in my mind that we would get to where we needed to go. Then when it came time for mediation, I was surprised and how skilled her and her staff were. They were able to get me pretty much everything I wanted and never once did they keep me in the dark as to what was going on with my case. If you are looking for an attorney who will go to bat for you and make sure everything you need is taken care of, look no further than this attorney. Should I ever need anything again, I will go right back to her!!!!

      James Atlanta, GA
      "She was very knowledgeable and thorough."

      I would highly recommend Melissa for any legal needs in the area of divorce, which is the area for which I retained her. She was very knowledgable and thorough. I would use her again.

      Avvo User
      "Ms. Wilson and her firm are fantastic"

      I am 72 and married. My wife and I have a precious 13 year old since she was 3. In the past, we have had to hire 2 attorneys. They were both great. In our situation presently with Ms Wilson, she is above outstanding. Our case has been about our grandaughter's best interest. Ms. Wilson and her firm are fantastic, do not question her fee; it will be worth every penny. Now if she represents your partner....be afraid, very afraid

      Robert Lovvorn Lakeland, FL