Tell us what changed.
We start with the event, the existing documents, and the deadline or decision that brought you here.
Lakeland · Family law · Criminal defense
Your next move
matters.
When family or freedom is at stake, you need more than noise. You need a clear reading of the facts, a prepared strategy, and counsel that will tell you where you stand.
Measured by preparation
Experience that shows up
before court.
Robert Peddy’s perspective was built in the same circuit where he began as a prosecutor—and refined through work in family and criminal matters.
1992Admitted to The Florida Bar
2000Firm incorporated in Florida
TenthJudicial Circuit career foundation
2028Current JNC term ends July 1, 2028
Two focused practices
Different problems.
One standard.
Clear advice. Thorough preparation. A strategy grounded in the facts of your case—not a recycled script.
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Family law
Candid guidance for divorce, parenting, support, property, and the decisions that shape your family’s next chapter.
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Prepared, evidence-focused defense when an arrest or accusation puts your freedom, record, or livelihood at risk.
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Lakeland born & raisedRobert B. Peddy, Jr.
Local perspective.
Trial-minded preparation.
Robert grew up in Lakeland, began his courtroom career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Tenth Judicial Circuit, and established Peddy Law in 2000. That local history informs the work, but it never replaces the work: listening closely, testing the facts, and preparing the case.
- Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1992
- Former Tenth Circuit prosecutor
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Past Lakeland Bar Association president
- Tenth Circuit JNC member
- Emory B.A. · Stetson J.D.
What the first steps look like
Less uncertainty.
More direction.
Every case is different. The first job is to understand yours well enough to identify what is urgent, what is knowable, and what comes next.
See the full picture.
We identify the legal issues, the missing information, and the practical consequences that deserve attention.
Choose the next move.
You leave the conversation with a clearer view of the options and the work required to pursue them.
The client experience
Candor is part
of the service.
A consultation should reduce uncertainty—not create a promise the facts cannot support.
A candid assessment
What the known facts support, what remains uncertain, and which assumptions need to be tested.
A prepared conversation
The documents, timeline, risks, and decisions organized so you can understand the next move.
No outcome theater
No guarantee, inflated promise, or stock answer—only advice tied to the circumstances of the matter.
No lawyer can promise a result. Every matter depends on its individual facts, current law, evidence, decision-makers, opposing positions, and client choices.
Before you call
A few honest
answers.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
Bring any court papers, hearing notices, police or incident information, existing orders, and a short timeline of important events. For financial family matters, recent income and account records can also help. Do not send documents through this form; the firm will provide a secure method if it agrees to receive them.
How soon should I call?
If you have been arrested, served, given a hearing date, or believe a filing is imminent, prompt legal advice can help you avoid missed deadlines and preserve useful information. Calling does not obligate you to hire the firm.
Will my case go to trial?
Some matters resolve through agreement or negotiation; others require hearings or trial. The right path depends on the evidence, the law, the opposing position, and your goals. No responsible attorney can promise an outcome at the start.
Does contacting the firm create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Submitting an inquiry does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. The firm will notify you in writing if it accepts your matter; until then, do not assume it represents you.
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