Scott A. Levine, Esq.: Fort Lauderdale Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Scott A. Levine, Esq. has practiced family law in Broward County for 30 years, guiding clients through divorce, time-sharing, alimony, and equitable distribution matters since his 1996 admission to The Florida Bar.
His background as a trial lawyer and later as a certified neutral shapes how he advises clients on when to negotiate and when to hold ground.
His office, Scott A. Levine, P.A., is located at 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, and can be reached at (954) 587-2244.
| Credential | Detail |
| Bar Admission | Florida, 1996 |
| Federal Court | S.D. Fla. |
| Mediator Certification | FL Supreme Court, Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Trial Record | 45+ jury trials, lead counsel |
| Education | Nova Southeastern, Magna Cum Laude, 1996 |
| Peer Rating | Martindale-Hubbell AV, 5.0/5.0, 2014 |
| Bar Committees | 4, Family Law Section |
Background in Florida Family Law
Scott A. Levine, Esq., was admitted to The Florida Bar in 1996 and has practiced continuously in South Florida since then, with a client base concentrated in Fort Lauderdale and greater Broward County.
His background includes trial experience in civil and criminal matters throughout his career.
Before establishing Scott A. Levine, P.A., he worked as an associate at Michaud, Mittelmark, and Asrani, P.A. in Boca Raton and at Feldman Gale in Miami, two firms he has credited with shaping his early trial practice.
His family law practice today covers:
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Time-sharing and parental responsibility disputes
- Alimony and equitable distribution
- Modification of existing support and time-sharing orders
- Complex and high-net-worth asset division
Florida Supreme Court Certification as a Family Mediator
The Florida Supreme Court certified him as a Family Mediator on September 1, 2017, a credential that lets him serve as a neutral in family law disputes in addition to his role as an advocate.
That certification requires completion of a state-approved family mediation training program and adherence to the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators.
Sitting on both sides of the table — as litigator and as certified neutral — informs how Attorney Levine counsels clients on settlement timing in cases involving alimony and asset division: when a negotiated outcome serves the client better than a contested one, and when it does not.
Trial Experience as a Former Broward County Assistant Public Defender
His legal career began as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, Florida, where he tried more than 45 jury trials as lead counsel in criminal court.
That criminal trial record gives him courtroom experience that extends beyond the negotiated settlements that resolve most family law cases. Clients facing contested divorce or custody litigation retain an attorney who has prepared cases for trial, not one who has only handled uncontested filings.
Education and Academic Honors
He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 1996, ranking in the top eight per cent of his graduating class.
While in law school, he served as Technical Editor of the Journal of International and Comparative Law. His academic performance earned him a law school scholarship and a listing in the 1995 edition of Who’s Who Among American Law Students.
Bar Admissions and Florida Bar Family Law Section Service
He is admitted to practice before all courts of the State of Florida and before the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Active in the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, he serves on four section committees: Rules and Forms; Children’s Issues; Equitable Distribution; and Support Issues.
Peer Recognition and Professional Ratings
An AV Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 from Martindale-Hubbell, awarded November 18, 2014, covers his standing in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Litigation.
The rating reflects evaluation by other members of the bar and judiciary across five categories — legal knowledge, analytical capability, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience — rather than a paid directory placement or client review score.
Approach to Family Law Representation
Clients reach him directly by phone rather than working through a layered team of associates and case managers, and they receive regular updates on case status rather than learning of developments only at hearings.
This includes walking clients through how Florida’s 2023 alimony reform under Fla. Stat. § 61.08 eliminated permanent alimony and replaced it with durational alimony, where the length of the award is tied to the length of the marriage and the amount is governed separately by the requesting spouse’s demonstrated need and the other spouse’s ability to pay. In time-sharing disputes, this includes explaining how Florida House Bill 1301, effective July 1, 2023, created a rebuttable presumption of equal 50/50 time-sharing under Fla. Stat. § 61.13.
Office Location and Areas Served
Scott A. Levine, P.A. is located at 500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394, and can be reached at (954) 587-2244.
The firm represents clients across Broward County, including Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Coconut Creek, Margate, and Dania Beach. Consultations can be scheduled through the firm’s contact page.
For guidance on divorce, time-sharing, alimony, or other family law matters in Broward County, contact Scott A. Levine at (954) 587-2244 to schedule a confidential consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Scott A. Levine?
Scott A. Levine, Esq. is a Fort Lauderdale divorce and family law attorney admitted to The Florida Bar in 1996. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and holds a 5.0 AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
How long has Scott A. Levine been practicing law?
Since his 1996 admission to The Florida Bar, he has practiced continuously, giving him 30 years of experience in Florida family law and civil and criminal litigation matters as of 2026.
What does Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator mean?
The Florida Supreme Court certified him on September 1, 2017, to mediate family law disputes under the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators, in addition to his role as a litigator.
Does Scott A. Levine have trial experience?
Yes — more than 45 jury trials as lead counsel in criminal court during his tenure as a Broward County Assistant Public Defender, before he moved into family law practice. In addition, Scott A. Levine has had many contested family law cases, including through trial, over the last twenty (20) years.
What areas of family law does Scott A. Levine handle?
Divorce, time-sharing, parental responsibility, alimony, equitable distribution, and modification cases. His practice is concentrated in South Florida, Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade counties, and covers both contested litigation and negotiated settlements.
Where did Scott A. Levine attend law school?
Nova Southeastern University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996 in the top eight percent of his class, and serving as Technical Editor of the Journal of International and Comparative Law.
Is Scott A. Levine admitted to federal court?
Yes — the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, in addition to all state courts of Florida and his 1996 Bar admission.
What is Scott A. Levine’s Martindale-Hubbell rating?
A 5.0 out of 5.0 AV Peer Review Rating, awarded November 18, 2014, in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Litigation, based on evaluations by fellow attorneys and the judiciary.
Does Scott A. Levine serve on Florida Bar committees?
Yes — four Family Law Section committees of The Florida Bar: Rules and Forms, Children’s Issues, Equitable Distribution, and Support Issues.
Where is Scott A. Levine’s office located?
500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394. Call (954) 587-2244 to schedule a confidential consultation.
