Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocates in Fort Myers
At Calvo & Calvo, we bring over 40 years of combined legal experience to clients in Fort Myers and throughout Lee County, Florida. Our team includes former prosecutors and seasoned trial attorneys who leverage insider knowledge of the legal system to develop effective defense strategies. We specialize in criminal defense, DUI cases, divorce, and family law, offering personalized attention that larger firms often cannot provide. Our attorneys have handled thousands of cases, including over 100 family law trials, and have secured favorable outcomes such as charge dismissals, expunged records, and equitable divorce settlements. We prioritize client communication, offering bilingual services in English and Spanish, and provide prompt responses to client inquiries. Our courtroom expertise, understanding of evidence rules, and relationships with prosecutors enable us to negotiate reduced charges and achieve successful trial results.We are committed to guiding clients through complex legal challenges with integrity, transparency, and a focus on protecting their rights. Our practice combines the advantages of former prosecutorial insight with a small-firm dedication to individualized client care. We serve clients facing both criminal and family law matters, ensuring they receive strategic advocacy and compassionate support during difficult times. Our track record includes resolving high-stakes cases involving burglary, theft, sexual offenses, and more, while maintaining a client-centered approach that emphasizes clear communication and dedicated representation.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Divorce Representation
Legal Consultation
Highlights and features
- We combine 40+ years of combined legal experience with former prosecutorial insight
- Our attorneys have handled 100+ family law trials and complex criminal cases
- We provide personalized attention unavailable at larger law firms
- Bilingual services in English and Spanish ensure clear communication
- Proven track record of dismissing charges and expunging criminal records
What people say
Highly recommended
Superb services
Favorable resolutions
Prompt responses
Patient and understanding
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and spousal support negotiations. We provide compassionate representation while protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests. Our attorneys have successfully resolved over 100 family law trials through equitable settlements or court rulings.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges including burglary, theft, and sexual offenses. Our former prosecutorial experience enables effective strategy development against serious criminal allegations. We have secured dismissals, reduced charges, and favorable probation terms for clients facing severe penalties.
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense focuses on challenging evidence and negotiating reduced consequences for impaired driving charges. We leverage insider knowledge of prosecution tactics to minimize license suspensions, fines, and long-term criminal record impacts through strategic legal representation.
Divorce Representation
We advocate for fair property division and custody arrangements during divorce proceedings. Our approach balances assertive courtroom representation with mediation efforts to achieve cost-effective solutions that protect clients' assets and parental rights throughout the dissolution process.
Legal Consultation
We offer comprehensive case assessments to develop tailored legal strategies. Our consultations include reviewing evidence, explaining legal options, and outlining potential outcomes for criminal, DUI, and family law matters with transparent communication about next steps.
People
Jose L. Calvo
Attorney
Former prosecutor with award-winning criminal defense experience, fluent in English and Spanish. Handles complex criminal cases and family law matters, focusing on charge dismissals and record expungement. Provides personalized client communication and courtroom advocacy.
Katheryn Elizabeth Smith Calvo
Attorney
Experienced trial attorney with thousands of criminal defense cases and over 100 family law trials. Specializes in negotiating favorable plea agreements and achieving equitable divorce settlements while maintaining client-focused representation throughout legal proceedings.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense, DUI cases, divorce proceedings, and family law matters in Fort Myers and Lee County.
Why hire a former prosecutor for criminal defense?
Our former prosecutorial experience provides insider knowledge of legal strategies and relationships that help reduce or dismiss charges.
Do you offer bilingual services?
Yes, Attorney Jose Calvo provides legal services in both English and Spanish for client convenience.
What makes your firm different?
We combine former prosecutorial insight with personalized attention that larger firms cannot provide for each client.
Can you handle complex criminal cases?
Yes, we've successfully resolved cases involving burglary, sexual offenses, theft, and violent crimes through dismissals or reduced charges.
