Mercado Family Law Mediation of Edgewater

Mercado Family Law Mediation of Edgewater is a Family Lawyer in Edgewater, FL. The firm focuses on making the process of divorce and mediation as painless as possible, addressing issues such as parental responsibility, child support, alimony, and property division. Attorney Lee Mercado brings more than 30 years of legal experience to these matters. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, a designation that requires completing a rigorous 40-hour course mandated by the Florida Supreme Court. The office serves the counties of Volusia and Seminole.

Attorney Lee Mercado began her career as a criminal defense attorney, where she developed strong negotiation skills. 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. This background in negotiation and litigation allows her to guide clients toward settlement agreements while providing clear guidance on the legal process. Mercado holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University in Ohio, where she majored in Political Science and Philosophy, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida. She worked for nearly twelve years with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, defending thousands of accused persons and trying over 100 jury trials. In 2006, she co-founded Mercado & Berry, P.A., before establishing the Law Office of Lee Mercado in New Smyrna Beach in 2013. She transitioned her practice from mostly criminal law to family law and mediation. As a mother of two and a foster parent, she understands the unique difficulties children face during family breakups.

The business holds a rating of 4.80 based on 32 reviews. It has a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings, and maintains a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

Mercado Family Law Mediation of Edgewater applies more than three decades of legal experience to help families in Edgewater and the surrounding counties navigate divorce and mediation with stability.