About Mr. Joseph Gufford III

My name is Joseph Gufford,  and I am an attorney who practices primarly in the areas of family law and civil litigation. No lawyer is better than the staff that supports him and I am proud to say that my team is trully my greatest asset. Let's face it, being successful in court is all about making an effective presentation to the the trier of fact. That means being organized and prepared and making sure that everything that should have been done prior to Court, has been done. TEAMWORK is the key. Joe Gufford, III, is the founding member of  The Gufford Law Firm, P.A. in Stuart Florida. Formerly, Mr. Gufford was an associate with the firm of Grazi & Gianino. Mr. Gufford graduated from Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg in 1990 where he actively participated in trial team competition as well as the Stetson Negotiation Team. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1991. He is also a graduate of the University of Florida, having earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science. Following his graduation, Mr. Gufford was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army and graduated from the US Army Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Ga. While at the University of Florida Mr. Gufford was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and was also the President Pro Tem of the Student Senate.  Mr. Gufford's practice is primarily devoted to family law although he also has extensive civil litigation and appellate experience. 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Paternity
Posted by Kris
January 17, 2023
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This law firm is top tier, they are the absolute BEST!!! I had a very contentious custody case that was resolved with true professionalism and integrity! I'm an unmarried father who is blown away at how hard Joe and his team worked to get a fair resolution for my daughter and I...such a beautiful thing and we are soooo grateful!! If you need an honest legal team to fight for your rights, look no further!!! I’m so happy that I found them, they are true rock stars in and out of the courtroom!!! You won't regret having them by your side during difficult times, I promise!!! THANK-YOU VERY MUCH GUFFORD LAW FIRM!!!

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 13, 2019
Hired Attorney

Joe was always there to answer the hard questions when I was served to appear in court in Texas on a child/paternity/support suit. His knowledge of the law helped me prevent the time and money to have to travel to Texas to appear in court when they had no jurisdiction to compel me to do so. I highly recommend him for any family law needs you have.

 
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
October 20, 2019
Hired Attorney

I highly recommend anyone with a comlex divorce to see Mr. Gufford. I had 31 year marriage. I jointly titled properties that came from a personal injury settlement, which I was told by other lawyers was just too bad. That money was supposed to support me for the rest of my life.!! I was also told that because my wife worked off the books that I would pay her alimony. Mr. Gufford thought otherwise and won my case. No alimony and I got the vast majority of the assets. Donna Milano was Awesome

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
October 20, 2019
Hired Attorney

Joseph Gufford and his staff have represented me in numerous civil and family law matters 10+ years. In the civil cases, Mr. Gufford was instrumental in mutiple victories against the biggest firms in town. His knowledge of the law is extraordinary and his staff always follows up on phone calls and emails in a timely manner. In one of the family law matters, one case involved an undisclosed professional sports pension that my previous counsel failed to find. Joe got me my part of the pension.

 
Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2018
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I cannot say enough about Attorney Gufford and his staff. I was faced with an extremely troubling issue with which I needed council. Attorney Gufford and his staff stayed after hours to meet me and went above and beyond to help us. If you have need of council I cannot suggest anyone better.

Paternity
Posted by anonymous
March 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

As an active duty military member stationed in Alaska, Joes and his team worked for two years to close my case. I was deployed for a year of the two and he made sure I got the win. I would recommend his firm to anyone batteling with an ex. Thank you again sir.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 10, 2017
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Mr. Gufford has been my ongoing attorney through my divorce and several on going child custody and financial matters since 2005. Both he and his staff have worked closely with me staying not only professional but up to date on all court matters in my cases. Through countless hours of emails, phone calls, and paperwork he and his staff have kept me honest and calm while always keeping both the law and the children's best interest priority. He has been flexible with his payments to help us.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 27, 2013
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Mr. Gufford is a great attorney who knows his business, having a quick response to all the questions, conflicts, difficulties. He can listen and do not miss the most important thing in the case. There were a lot of difficult things in my case. I appealed to many lawyers, but no one could solve my case in my favor. I lost hopes to win my case. When I come to Mr. Gufford’s office and met Joe I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but Mr. Gufford reassured and convinced me that he could handle

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 21, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Gufford is without a doubt the best choice if you are looking for results. He did not hesitate to provide specific legal advice and counsel in our child custody battle. We were not looking for a hesitant, unsure, or unresponsive lawyer. With Mr. Gufford we found a diligent advocate for our cause who did not hesitate to fight for our children. We strongly recommend his services. You will without question get the best legal representation in Florida.

 
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Gufford and his staff run a professional office here in downtown Stuart, and knows how to get results. I would highly recommend. My husband made the comment about how welcoming the staff is and is not a stuffy place to walk into. Thank you for going above and beyond our expectations.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 23
    • Adoption of Minors and Adults
    • Alimony
    • Child and Family
    • Civil Trial
    • Contempt
    • Department of Revenue Cases
    • Dissolution of Marriage
    • Enforcement Actions
    • Guardianship
    • Guardianships
    • Marital and Family
    • Mediation Representation
    • Modification Actions for Child Custody
    • Marriage & Prenuptials
    • Prenuptial Agreements Repeat Violence
    • Probate
    • Probate and Trust Litigation
    • Child Abuse
    • Wills & Living Wills
    • Sexual Violence and Dating Violence Injunctions
    • Criminal Defense
    • Trial
    • Wills

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish. We Also Have A Fluent Spanish
    Creole Speaking Attorney On Staff
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other - check
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Gufford Law Firm, P.A.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%

    Recipient of the Martin County Bar Association Pro-Bono Award, 2008/2009Recipient of the Martin County Bar Association Pro-Bono Award, 2012

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Florida
    Memberships
    Member Florida Bar 1991-present
    Member- Martin County Bar Association
    Former Chairman of the Martin County Bar Association Family Law Committee.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
    Political Science
  • Military Service
    Former U.S. Army Officer
    Graduate U.S. Army Airborne School
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Litigation, Travel, Hunting and Fishing

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101 S.E. Ocean Blvd.Stuart, FL 34994-2164U.S.A.

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    Mr. Joseph Gufford, III speaks Spanish. We Also Have A Fluent Spanish, Creole Speaking Attorney On Staff and Spanish.
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