Jay & Campbell, PLLC - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jay and Campbell, PLLC is a premier Florida adoption and family formation law firm in Fort Lauderdale, led by Florida Bar board-certified attorney Katie Jay and partner Sarah Campbell, providing strategic trial advocacy, foster care adoption guidance, and appellate representation across Broward County and South Florida.
Dedicated Legal Counsel for Growing Families and Child Welfare Matters
Building and protecting a family through adoption is one of the most rewarding life journeys, yet navigating the Florida legal system requires deep legal proficiency. Based in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Jay and Campbell, PLLC stands at the forefront of adoption law and family formation throughout Florida. Founded by attorneys Katie Jay and Sarah Campbell, the firm delivers specialized legal counsel in private infant placement, foster care adoption, relative adoption, contested litigation, and administrative law proceedings.
When you need to hire an adoption attorney or find an experienced adoption lawyer in Broward County, having an advocate who understands both the courtroom dynamics and administrative regulations is vital. Founding partner Katie Jay is board certified by The Florida Bar in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice and is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, bringing high-level legal acumen and trial preparation to every case.
Core Adoption and Family Formation Practice Areas
Jay and Campbell, PLLC represents adoptive parents, foster families, relatives, and birth parents across diverse family formation and child welfare matters:
- Foster Care Adoption and DCF Proceedings: Guiding foster parents through Department of Children and Families dependency cases, Adoption Applicant Review Committee hearings, and intervention in contested termination of parental rights cases.
- Private and Agency Adoptions: Facilitating domestic private infant placements with meticulous legal oversight, including consent documentation, legal surrenders, and finalization hearings.
- Relative and Stepparent Adoptions: Assisting grandparents, relatives, and stepparents in securing permanent legal parentage for children in their care through streamlined court procedures.
- Interstate ICPC Placements: Managing interstate adoptions governed by the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, ensuring complete compliance before cross-border placement.
- Permanent Guardianship: Helping relatives and caregivers establish permanent legal guardianship or transition from guardianship to final adoption decrees in family court.
- Appellate Litigation: Presenting complex family law and administrative appeals before Florida District Courts of Appeal, challenging administrative rules and protecting parental rights.
Why Choose Jay and Campbell, PLLC
Selecting the right legal advocate is vital when the future of a child is at stake. Clients across Fort Lauderdale, Stuart, and South Florida trust Jay and Campbell, PLLC for several key reasons:
- Florida Bar Board Certification: Katie Jay holds board certification, demonstrating the highest level of specialized legal competence and ethics recognized by the Florida Bar.
- AAAA Fellowship: Fellowship in the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys reflects rigorous vetting and recognized leadership in adoption law.
- Personal Empathy: As adoptive parents and former foster parents, the firm attorneys understand firsthand the emotional and practical realities families experience.
- Courtroom and Appellate Skill: Extensive trial experience in Broward County and statewide appellate courts ensures focused and effective advocacy at every stage.
If you need a Fort Lauderdale adoption lawyer or seek guidance with a foster care adoption, contact Jay and Campbell, PLLC today to schedule a legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, just steps from the Broward County Courthouse.
Building Location
Situated inside Courthouse Place, a contemporary eight-story Class A professional office building built in 2008. The property features hurricane-impact construction and stands near the Broward County Courthouse.
Parking Details
The building features five floors of covered garage parking on-site, offering secure and convenient parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 30 (Northbound/Southbound); nearest stop is at Andrews Avenue/Southeast 7th Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby on the ground floor and use the elevators to ascend to the 8th floor. Exit the elevator and proceed to Suite 820.