Joe is great. Sharp individual, knowledgeable staff, fantastic handling matters.

The free consultation was excellent! Atty Gufford is extremely knowledgeable about law and will refer cases to better attorneys if it is not his area of practice/expertise. Highly recommended for professionalism!

I have used Joe Gufford for a number of legal matters, to include business legal services, civil litigation and family law since 2002. In each case, Joe has proven to be extremely competent in the law and very effective in the court room. He is an aggressive litigator and will present the best arguments possible in court. He is honest and ethical in his representation of you and your case. He will give a reasonable idea of what you can and should expect the out come of you case to be. Should you have a matter outside his scope of practice, he will refer you to another attorney whom you can be assured will handle your case to his standards. I have found his office staff to be efficient, courteous and very caring. Should you ever have a need for representation in a Family Law, business, or civil litigation matter I would highly recommend consulting Joe Guford.

Joe Gufford and his staff assisted me with my divorce in 2016. They went out of their way to help me get through a Very stressful period and to make sure that I was treated fairly.
I highly recommend their services.

Had a great experience with this firm! Not only was the staff helpful, but Joe Gufford took the time to explain my legal issue to me in a way that I could understand it. He gave me several alternatives to tackle the issue and made me feel like I had choices and options. He clearly knew the law and how to handle my issue quickly and without dragging it out (which would have cost me a lot of money). I really felt like he cared about what happed to my family. His rates were fair and worth every penny! Will definitely hire in the future!

Joe Gufford and his entire staff was more than exceptional over the past 15 years through my family law case. As an attorney, Joe always pushed me to follow the laws and do the right thing even if it wasn't what I wanted, so that the outcome was in the best interest of the children. In doing this, he was always right. He never turned my family away through it all, all 15 years. And, it's paid off. His staff was consistently keeping me updated on the case, as well as other cases involving the family. They all went above and beyond my expectations. Because of their compassion, morals, and ethics my family has made it successfully. I can't thank them enough.

My experience with the Gufford Law Firm was terrific. With diligence and a tremendous work ethic, Mr. Gufford and his staff did a great job. They are dedicated to the cases they take on.

I have hesitated to write a review because my experience was so terrible. The retainer that Mr Gufford got from me in a moment of extreme pain and vulnerability was outrageous. I ended up losing the entire value of my retainer and moving on to another lawyer who I could trust and have confidence in to handle my case appropriately. It was the best decision I could have possibly have made.

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.

Divorce is difficult, stressful, and also very costly. So I knew I needed to find a good Lawyer. So as I was searching the websites. I ran across Mr. Gufford video, regarding divorce. As I was watching and listening to him, Mr. Gufford explained the process of divorce and the important legal matters that needs to be address. He went step by step of what you would have to go through during a divorce. Once I finish watching his video, I knew that Mr. Gufford was the attorney for me, because of his years of experience and knowledge in divorce. So I set up a meeting with Mr. Gufford, and during our meeting, he made me feel very comfortable and confident that my divorce will end up on a positive note. He is appropriately sensitive to ethical issues, and he voices every concern regarding my divorce, and address every issues. He was honest, sincere, upfront, and to the point. I was very grateful that he represented me. During the time of my divorce, The Gufford Law Firm Staff (who were all outstanding), kept me abreast, and worked with me throughout my case. Mr. Gufford regularly communicated with me about my concerns. Finally, after one court case, and two mediation, my divorce has been resolved, and I left there satisfy. Therefore, I strongly recommend The Gufford Law Firm. At the end of the day, you will know that you made the right choice, when you have Mr. Gufford as your attorney.
Thanks Joe, I appreciate everything you have done for me. When I need an attorney, I definitely will be calling you.

Sincerely, D.Monroe

I have know Joseph Gufford for a couple of years, both personally and professionally. I have found Joe to be both an effective attorney and a balanced leader in the community. I believe this to be a winning combination and the values that I prefer in a litigator and advocate.

I endorse Mr. Joseph Gufford and his firm. He is a skilled and dedicated attorney. This is demonstrated both by his insightful contributions to AVVO, as well as by his favorable client reviews.

I recently had a legal situation that was multi-state, contentious, and difficult to determine the real issues of the case since there was no foundation for the suit. Attorney Gufford and his team were exceptional at diving to the bottom of the issues, getting the facts directed to the proper avenues of the court system, in both states!, resolving the issue in my favor and never wavering from the task at hand until success was achieved. He is a great communicator and never left me wondering what was happening day to day. Having the feeling from Attorney Gufford that he totally had my back was an incredibly positive experience. I would most definitely recommend the Gufford Law Firm and Attorney Joe Gufford in particular to anyone who needs expert and professional legal advise or assistance. Just call JOE!

I have tremendous respect and admiration for Joseph Gufford and his law firm. Mr. Gufford and I have been on opposite sides in often difficult and complex Family litigation. Despite the many difficulties inherent in complex family matters, often involving children, my Law Firm has been able to work effectively with Mr. Gufford and his staff to resolve tremendous conflicts and to formulate resolutions that benefit our respective clients. And when negotiations break down, Mr. Gufford has always been a formidable litigator in Family Court. I appreciate Mr. Gufford's professionalism and dedication to his craft.

Mr Gufford has represented me and multiple friends in both Civil and Family law. I highly recommend him !!!!!!!

Cabanas Law Firm is familiar with the work of Mr. Gufford's Firm and recommends him to those in need of his services in the Stuart area.

Have known Joe for over ten years. He is a zealous advocate for his clients!! Leaves no stone unturned. Professional, hard working and thorough. Dedicated caring staff too!!

As a colleague of Joseph's my experience with him has been very helpful. We are on different sides of the state, so it is helpful for me to have someone like Joseph who is willing to share how he sees things in family law. I appreciate his collegial attitude - goes a long way between attorneys and I cannot say that about all of the attorneys I know. Joseph stands out

I have had the privilege of first hand knowledge of the exceptional legal work performed by Attorney Joe Gufford. He is an excellent communicator and is very respectful of his clients. Mr. Gufford is respectful and a bulldog at the same time in the court and in dealing with opposing counsel. He is not afraid to take on really difficult cases and will go above and beyond in fighting for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Gufford. He is definitely stands out above the rest in his fields of expertise.

I highly recommend any one with a complicated divorce to speak to Mr. Gufford. I had 31 year marriage. Unfortunately, I was in a car accident in 2008 which left me with severe physical infirmities. Fortunately, I had the foresight to have a private disability policy and UM coverage so that if anything happened to me I could support my family. Unfortunately, I used my settlement proceeds to invest in several pieces of property that I jointly titled in my Wife's name in case I died. The settlement proceeds were to supposed to support me for the rest of my life. I never thought that my wife would ever divorce me. The other lawyer that I consulted with told me that I was basically screwed on the properties and would have to pay alimony to her. Joe and his assistant Donna Milano thought otherwise. They did their best to settle the case without going to a trial. But, all offers were refused and we went to trial for 2 days in St. Lucie County. During the trial, my wife claimed that she couldn't work due to physical problems that she never disclosed prior to the trial. She also pretended to not speak English, which she speaks and understands fluently to get sympathy from the Judge. She also did not work "on the books" for most of the marriage. Mr. Gufford did an excellent cross- examination of my Wife and proved my case up to the very last detail. At the end of the day, I received the vast majority of the assets and was not ordered to pay any alimony. Mr. Gufford imputed income to my Wife based upon her earning capacity. After the trial was over, both lawyers had to submit proposed Final Judgments to the Court. The Judge largely used the proposed Final Judgment prepared by Mr. Gufford rather than the simplistic one sent by the other side. The Final Judgment was 36 pages long. Thanks to Joe and Donna for their excellent work. Without them at my side, I would have been in a very poor position.

Joe Gufford and his staff are by far, one of the top firms in South Florida. I have never dealt with a legal matter that required an attorney prior to hiring his firm. He and his staff covered every detail, returned every call in a timely manner and was ahead of schedule on every item. Their competence and reputation is world class! Typically I am not one to make recommendations, as I have been burned before for doing so. However, based on my own personal experience with he and his staff, I truly believe that The Gufford Law Firm will meet or exceed your expectations.

Joseph Gufford and his staff have represented me in numerous civil cases and family law matters for the over a decade. In the civil cases, Mr. Gufford was instrumental in achieving victory after victory against some of biggest firms in Martin County. 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 discover. Once again, Mr. Gufford rose to the occasion and filed a motion to set aside the final judgment based upon the non-disclosure of this very significant asset. If you know anything about this issue, it is extremely difficult to set aside a Final Judgment. Mr. Gufford was ultimately victorious in this task and I am forever grateful to him and his awesome staff.

Horrible experience with my divorce case. He gave me some wrong information that was then used against me in court by the judge. He did not have a good rapport with the judge. I had to fire him mid trial and ask for a continuance to find a competent attorney. My new attorney couldn’t understand how much money I spent when absolutely no work was done on my case. The attorney actually said they would do their best to clean up his mess but since we were already in trial he did not have enough time to fix the damage that he had done. Don’t waste your time and money here he ruined my life.

Mr. Gufford is definitely a one of a kind family law attorney. He has been my husbands attorney for 15 years. He has been successful in court and with other small issues our family has had .
His office staff are always on point and he always makes time, Rather it be in office or by phone call.

Joe and his staff are awesome. He has work on my case for literally forever and the stood by me the entire time. They have been patient and kind. They are very professional and Joe is amazing when we had to go to court. I would recommend him to any one and do very often.

I would recommend Mr Joe Gufford to anyone going through a divorce. Joe provided me with honesty, clarity and sound decision making during a critical point in my life. My divorce case was complex in the fact that my ex owned his own business, and Joe investigated all possibilities to ensure the maximum settlement. Joe is incredibly trustworthy and truly represented my best interests. Although the divorce was a painful time , Joe’s intelligence and legal expertise delivered an ideal outcome. I really felt like The Gufford Law Firm was in my corner the entire way. Thank you!!!

Mr. Gufford And his staff have the legal and administrative expertise to leave no stone unturned when examining your case.

Joe and his paralegals are not on the same page. During my divorce I was told I wouldn’t have alimony and in the slight chance I did it would be temporary. Got to mediation and was told lifetime alimony , and joe wasn’t in good standings with the judge that was appointed to my case. Joe was more expensive then the Gorman office and they took joe to school, along with me to the cleaners.

Great lawyer. Very ethical. Highly recommend

Joe Gufford and Donna Milano are awesome! Not afraid of a fight, which is the best! Most of the lawyers I had talked to before i found Joe, just want to get in and out. It has been long process but finally over thank you so very much Joe and Donna you two are life savers! 100% would recommend them to anyone who needs a great lawyer who is there for you and only you! Love you guys again THANK YOU BOTH!!!

Joe Gufford was not my first firm that I approached with my case. But after meeting him personally the time that he spent with me and professionalism that he and his staff showed me was bar none way above any experience that I had previously. Not only did he listen but he provided the desired outcome of my case as well as made a extremely difficult uncomfortable situation proceed comfortably. I would highly recommend Joe Gufford and the Gufford law firm.

Recently hired The Gufford Law Firm, to assist with a custody/relocation matter. Joe and his staff went above and beyond to help me and my family in this matter. The result exceeded what me and family wanted. Joe was recommended to me by another lawyer that that said Joe is the one lawyer in the area he wouldn't want to go up against, and the only lawyer he would hire for family court matters. Joe was awesome to watch in court, and I now have an airtight agreement full of details I wouldn't have thought of. I highly recommend the Gufford Law Firm. Thank you again for all your hard work on my case.

Joe Gufford I can not thank you enough for all you did for my son in his family matter. You got the results that all of our family wanted and we will be forever grateful to you! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Mr Gufford was, kind, professional and very effective. Dealing with a problem like my father requires skills that most attorney's do not have. I will be forever grateful for his assistants in this family case matter.

I had a terrible experience with Joe Gufford in my divorce case. He did nothing but take my retainer, run up a ridiculous bill, accomplish nothing then demand more money. His staff was rude and unhelpful and he was never available when I needed him. I have had no less that six attorneys work for me over the last two years in various personal and corporate cases with fine results. I suggest seeking other legal help as there are plenty of other attorneys in Stuart that can make a positive difference for your case. It is my belief that the other review here is from Mr. Gufford himself or a staff member as it definitely is not from a client...