About Attorney Fraser

The Lawyer Behind
Every Case.
No Handoffs. No Associates.

Steven C. Fraser, Esq. has practiced law for more than 25 years — representing Jacksonville families, military service members, and parents through divorce, custody, and every difficult chapter family law can create. He is dual-licensed in Florida and Washington, DC, and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator qualified to serve as advocate or neutral throughout the state.

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Steven C. Fraser, Esq. is a family law attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (FL Bar No. 625825) and Washington, DC (DC Bar No. 460026). He has 25+ years of legal experience, practices throughout the Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties) and all of Northeast Florida, and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR) available in all 20 judicial circuits statewide. Admitted to four U.S. District Courts — Middle, Northern, and Southern Districts of Florida and the District of Columbia. Free consultation: 877-862-7188.

Attorney Biography

Why I Practice Family Law

Family law is personal. It involves the people you love most and the future you are trying to protect. I became a family law attorney because I believe people going through the most difficult chapter of their lives deserve an advocate who shows up — every time, in every hearing, on every phone call. Not a revolving door of associates. Not a paralegal who “handles things” while the attorney you hired is in another courtroom.

I also believe that litigation should be the last resort — not the first move. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, I know how to resolve cases without a trial when the facts support it. But when settlement is not possible, I prepare every case for the courtroom. That preparation is the difference.

Over 25+ years, I have represented service members at NAS Jacksonville and Naval Station Mayport, parents fighting for their children in contested custody cases, spouses defending against unfair alimony demands, and families trying to move on through uncontested divorce. Every case is different. Every case gets my personal attention from the first phone call to the final order.

You work with Steven Fraser directly — alwaysNo associates. No network. No handoffs. The attorney you hire is the attorney who appears in court.
Certified Mediator — litigation and resolution skillsFlorida Supreme Court Certified Family and Circuit Civil Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR). Available statewide as neutral or as advocate.
Military divorce experience — NAS Jax, Mayport, Camp BlandingUSFSPA, SCRA, TRICARE, SBP, BAH — the federal layers most family attorneys overlook.
Dual-licensed — Florida and Washington, DCFL Bar No. 625825 · DC Bar No. 460026 · Admitted in four federal courts. Handles interstate custody and relocation matters.
25+ years of experienceFrom uncontested divorces to complex high-asset cases. From paternity to modification. Every phase of family law.
Recognition & Awards
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Lawyers of Distinction2022 · 2023 · 2024
Elite Lawyer2023 · 2024 · 2025
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Outstanding Pro Bono Services2023 · 2024
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Advocate for Equal Justice AwardAccess to Justice Recognition
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Attorney RecognitionHistorical reference; details available on request
FloridaBar No. 625825
District of ColumbiaBar No. 460026
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FL Supreme Court Certified MediatorFamily & Circuit Civil · Cert. No. 37256 CFR · All 20 judicial circuits statewide
Admissions & Jurisdictions

Where Attorney Fraser Practices

Family law matters regularly cross county and state lines — relocation cases, interstate custody disputes, military pension division under federal law. Attorney Fraser is admitted to practice in multiple federal and state courts.

State Bars

  • The Florida Bar (No. 625825)
  • District of Columbia Bar (No. 460026)

Federal Courts — Admitted to Practice

  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Mediation Certification

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR)
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator (Cert. No. 37256 CFR)
  • Available in all 20 Florida judicial circuits as neutral

Primary Florida Service Area

  • Fourth Judicial Circuit — Duval, Clay, Nassau
  • St. Johns County (Seventh Judicial Circuit)
  • Baker County (Eighth Judicial Circuit)
  • Flagler County (Seventh Judicial Circuit)
  • Putnam County (Seventh Judicial Circuit)
  • Statewide for mediation (all 67 counties)
Practice Focus

What Attorney Fraser Handles Personally

Every matter is handled start-to-finish by Attorney Fraser — not by an associate, paralegal, or contract attorney.

Divorce

Contested and uncontested dissolution under Fla. Stat. § 61.001 et seq. — equitable distribution, discovery, mediation, and trial.

Child Custody & Timesharing

Parenting plans, 20 best-interest factors under Fla. Stat. § 61.13, relocation under § 61.13001.

Military Divorce

USFSPA pension division, SCRA protections, TRICARE 20/20/20 and 20/20/15, Survivor Benefit Plan elections, BAH in support.

Alimony

2023 reform (SB 1416) — bridge-the-gap, rehabilitative, durational. Amount and duration calculations, modification.

Child Support

Calculation under Fla. Stat. § 61.30 guidelines, income imputation, deviations, modifications on 15%+ income change.

Paternity

Paternity actions under Fla. Stat. § 742.011, establishment of parenting plans, support for unmarried parents.

Post-Judgment Modification

Alimony, timesharing, and child support modifications where a substantial change in circumstances is shown.

Contempt & Enforcement

Motions for contempt, make-up timesharing, purge payments, attorney’s fees assessed against violating parties.

Family Mediation

Neutral mediator for other attorneys’ cases statewide; advocate mediator for own clients in Fourth Circuit.

Office Location

Jacksonville Office — By Appointment Only

Consultations are conducted by phone, video, or in-person at the Salisbury Road office in Southside Jacksonville. The office is by appointment only — please schedule via Calendly or by phone before visiting.

Office (By Appointment)

4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 400
Jacksonville, FL 32256

Mailing Address

PO Box 550868
Jacksonville, FL 32255

Toll-Free

877-862-7188

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Talk Directly With Attorney Fraser

Free consultation by phone or video. Same-week appointments typically available. Attorney-client privilege from the first call.