Providing Family Law Legal Services To Floridians Since 1987

At Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A., our family law attorneys are known throughout Hernando County and the greater Tampa Bay area for their legal skills, compassion and responsiveness. Their goal is to make every client feel like they are their only client.

An Experienced Legal Team Led By A Board Certified Expert in Family Law

At Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A., our lawyers count their years of experience in decades. Attorney Jeff Cario founded the firm more than 20 years ago after working as an assistant state attorney for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida. He has practiced in the areas of family law and criminal defense since 1987 and is certified by The Florida Bar as a marital and family law specialist. Mr. Cario usually encourages his clients to save time and money by trying mediation first, but he is also very comfortable in the courtroom and does not shy away from litigation. Mr. Cario is also a board-certified family law specialist.

Attorney Kimberly Scarano has 20 years of experience. Ms. Scarano joined Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A. in 2015 after working for seven years as a senior attorney at the Florida Department of Children and Families. Prior to that, she worked as an assistant state attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. She has a wealth of knowledge on criminal and family law, as well as great insights into the inner workings of the Florida legal system.

Olivia Belmont leverages her legal skills and dedication to client service to handle a wide range of cases at Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A. Her commitment to understanding each client’s unique situation allows her to provide tailored and effective legal solutions across different areas of law.

Whether you are facing criminal charges, considering filing for divorce or having concerns about the custody of your children, you can have confidence in our experienced legal team.

Jeffrey P. Cario and Kimberly A. Scarano

Skilled And Personable Hernando County Law Firm

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Caring Attorneys Providing Services Tailored To Your Unique Needs

Jeffrey P. Cario

Jeffrey P. Cario

Kimberly A. Scarano

Kimberly A. Scarano

Olivia Belmont

Olivia Belmont

When you choose Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A., to handle your case, our lawyers want you to feel like you are our most important client. They strive to return every phone call and email they receive as quickly as possible and give every client the individualized attention they need and deserve.

You can count on our team to take the time necessary to fully understand the details of your situation. Our attorneys will make sure that you understand the status of your case and the options available to you under the law. After explaining the likely outcome of each choice, they will work with you so that you can make informed decisions about how to move forward.

Our Testimonials

Mr. Cario formerly had a reputation for being overbearing and bullying. Over the years he has improved and has excellent ethics. He is an aggressive family law attorney who gets good results. Some attorneys find him abrasive, but I think it is simply that he is not afraid of contested litigation like some attorneys. If an attorney is doing his job he will not have a problem with Mr. Cario. He is board-certified by The Florida Bar in the area of family law.

– Judge

Mr. Cario is the top family law attorney in our county. Also, he is one of the most knowledgeable family law attorney in the state.

– Peer

Very knowledgeable and professional attorney. Made a bad situation more tolerable with his experience and expertise. Kimberly is also amazing. I cannot say enough positive things about both attorneys.

– Previous Client

Mr.Cario is a great attorney, his reputation precedes him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for someone to get the job done. Mr. Cario and his staff are amazing.

– Previous Client

The Versatility To Handle Your Case And Serve Your Best Interests

Some law firms are only trial attorneys while some are only mediators. At Jeffrey P. Cario, P.A., we can do both. Mr. Cario is a Supreme Court of Florida certified mediator and has also litigated thousands of cases like yours over the years. Attorney Scarano also has experience in resolving cases in many ways.

Mediation has the potential to save you time and money on a resolution. However, we are not afraid to fight for what you deserve in court if an amicable solution cannot be reached through mediation. Having the ability to comfortably resolve your case using mediation or litigation allows us to find the ideal solution for your legal challenge.