The Wheelock Law Firm - Orlando, FL
The Wheelock Law Firm is a premier family law, military divorce, and criminal defense practice in Orlando, Florida. Founded by former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate Robert J. Wheelock, the firm leverages over four decades of courtroom litigation and military law expertise to protect clients in divorce, military pension division, child custody disputes, bankruptcy proceedings, and criminal charges across Central Florida.
Over Four Decades of Family and Military Law Advocacy
When marriage dissolution, child custody disputes, or criminal allegations disrupt your life, you need experienced, authoritative legal advocacy in your corner. Located on Turkey Lake Road in Orlando, The Wheelock Law Firm provides strategic representation for clients across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake counties. Founding partner Robert J. Wheelock established the firm on the belief that every client deserves individualized, assertive representation. Whether you need to consult a family law attorney regarding marital assets or hire a defense attorney to protect your freedom, the firm combines deep courtroom familiarity with tailored legal strategies.
Comprehensive Family Law, Military Justice, and Defense Solutions
The Wheelock Law Firm offers comprehensive counsel across critical areas of civil and criminal law. Bringing more than forty years of legal practice to the table, attorney Robert J. Wheelock represents clients through rigorous negotiation and forceful courtroom litigation. Individuals seeking to find a lawyer in Orlando benefit from extensive experience across several core disciplines:
- Divorce and Separation: Representing spouses in contested and uncontested dissolution proceedings, equitable distribution of complex marital assets, real estate division, and spousal support alimony determinations.
- Military Divorce and Pension Division: Applying authoritative knowledge of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act to calculate and divide military retirement pay, disability benefits, and survivor benefit plans for service members and spouses.
- Child Custody and Timesharing: Establishing comprehensive parenting plans, legal decision-making authority, timesharing schedules, and child support calculations under Florida statutory guidelines.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing binding marital agreements to safeguard premarital assets, family business interests, and inheritance rights.
- Domestic Violence Injunctions: Representing parties in emergency hearings for domestic violence protective orders and injunctions against repeat violence.
- Military Law and Courts-Martial: Defending uniformed service personnel worldwide in administrative discharge boards, medical evaluation boards, and military justice proceedings.
- Criminal Defense Representation: Defending individuals charged with state misdemeanors and felony offenses, including DUI, assault, battery, and weapons charges.
- Consumer Bankruptcy Solutions: Guiding individuals and families facing severe debt burdens through Chapter 7 liquidation and debt restructuring proceedings.
Distinguished Military Service and Trial Leadership
Robert J. Wheelock graduated from Duke University before earning his law degree from Western New England University School of Law, where he served on the law review. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983, he possesses more than forty years of continuous legal practice. His background includes distinguished service in the United States Navy submarine fleet and as a Navy JAG officer, serving as Chief Trial Counsel for Military Justice and Staff Judge Advocate for naval hospitals. Recognized by Florida courts as an expert in military pension division, he has lectured and authored extensively on military retirement allocation.
Direct Attorney Partnership and Free Initial Consultations
At The Wheelock Law Firm, representation is built on a direct partnership with each client. Founding attorney Robert J. Wheelock works closely with you to examine every detail of your case, answer your legal questions, and explain realistic outcomes. The practice provides free initial consultations to review family law matters, military disputes, or pending criminal charges. To make quality legal counsel accessible, the firm offers transparent fee agreements, flexible payment plans, and accepts major credit cards, providing the steadfast guidance needed to overcome stressful legal challenges.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in the upscale Dr. Phillips neighborhood of Southwest Orlando, located along the major commercial corridor of Turkey Lake Road near Universal Orlando Resort.
Building Location
Housed in a single-story professional commercial office building on Turkey Lake Road. The building features multiple professional suites and is located near Universal Studios Plaza.
Parking Details
A large on-site surface parking lot directly surrounds the building, providing convenient and free parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 21 (Raleigh Street/Kirkman Road/Universal Orlando); nearest stop is at Turkey Lake Road and Universal Studios Plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main front entrance on Turkey Lake Road, which provides direct walk-in access to the ground-floor office lobby.