53 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Florida
Foreclosure defense attorneys in Florida help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 53+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Florida to find immediate help.
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Alexis Marie Wert
Law Office of Alexis Marie Wert
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2005).
Brett Alan Hyde
Law Office of Brett Alan Hyde
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2002).
Christina Ann Farley
Law Office of Christina Ann Farley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2011).
James Walter Magaha
Law Office of James Walter Magaha
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1984).
Emily Jean Switlyk
Law Office of Emily Jean Switlyk
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2006).
Kenneth Wade Boyette Jr.
Law Office of Kenneth Wade Boyette Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993). Awards: Legal Elite - 2013.
Eric John Estaris Enrique
Law Office of Eric John Estaris Enrique
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1995).
Elena Paras Ketchum
Law Office of Elena Paras Ketchum
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1997). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Robert Louis Peters Jr.
Law Office of Robert Louis Peters Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993). Awards: Pro Bono Attoney of the Year - 2000.
Carolina I. Nunez
Law Office of Carolina I. Nunez
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 5 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2020). Awards: Civil Litigation - 2024, Elite Lawyer - 2023, Elite Lawyer - 2022.
Sheleen Gail Khan
Law Office of Sheleen Gail Khan
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2003).
America Alvarez
Law Office of America Alvarez
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1987).
Amy D Harris
Law Office of Amy D Harris
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2003). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated.
Gary George Carpenter
Law Office of Gary George Carpenter
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1994).
Michael Joseph Owen
Law Office of Michael Joseph Owen
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2010). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018.
Susan Lorene Ray
Law Office of Susan Lorene Ray
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2008). Awards: Best Appellate Brief - 2001.
William Justin Cottrell
Law Office of William Justin Cottrell
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2006).
Jayson O. Myers
Law Office of Jayson O. Myers
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2009). Awards: New Business (nom) - 2011.
Timothy Alan Weaver
Law Office of Timothy Alan Weaver
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993).
Jose Ignacio Carrillo
Law Office of Jose Ignacio Carrillo
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1989).
Allison Moscato
Law Office of Allison Moscato
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2007). Awards: Recognition of Pro Bono Legal Assistance - 2013, Pro Bono Services Award - 2012, Cert.of Appreciation as Attorney Advisor for Pro Se Clinic - 2012.
Winston Inglee Cuenant
Law Office of Winston Inglee Cuenant
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2008).
James Richard Young III
Law Office of James Richard Young III
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2002).
Alan Jeffrey Fisher
Law Office of Alan Jeffrey Fisher
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1995).
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About Foreclosure Defense in Florida
Foreclosure defense in Florida involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. Florida follows a judicial foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.
A foreclosure defense attorney in Florida can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.
Key defenses available in Florida may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of Florida's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.
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