Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan

Kenneth Mitchell Kaplan

Google Rating

4.4(188 reviews)

  • 9780 E Indigo St #302 Miami, FL 33157
  • +1-305-666-9797
  • No email available
Personal Injury Law, Family Law, Juvenile/Dependency, Criminal Law

About:

I have been practicing law in the state of Florida for 23 years. I attended the University of Miami Law School and received my Juris Doctor in May in 1989. After graduating from law school and passing the Florida Bar the first time I took the exam. I went into private practice as a sole practitioner. During my three years in law school I clerked at the law offices of Terry Rosenblum P.A. as a clerk I worked on cases involving Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Aviation Law, Real Estate Law, and Family Law. I worked for approximately 9 different attorneys at the Law Office of Terry Rosenblum P.A. My responsibilities involved doing legal research, reviewing pleadings, preparing motions, and memorandum of law on different legal issues. This work helped me to gain valuable experience and knowledge that helps me to this day. Based upon my experiences in different areas of the law I was able to determine that I found family law to be the appropriate fit as an attorney. Family Law deals with issues involving people and children. The issues are real, the attorney hears his clients’ side of the story, and is able to represent the client's point of view. The attorney is also capable of assisting another person at that most stressful period in their life to try to get them through their problems with the least amount of stress. Finally, the attorney should also do everything in his power to minimize the impact of these legal matters upon the children. I believe that to be an excellent Family Law Attorney requires an attorney to look at the whole picture and not only consider the merits of the case, but the impact that the outcome will have on the parties and their children. The practice of Family Law also involves adoption is an extremely positive and healthy choice for potential parents. Most judges are thrilled to hear adoptions because the majority of adoptions are uncontested and result in a child becoming a member of a unified family. There are several different types of adoptions and I have handled each and every type of adoption in the State of Florida. In the end, the result is the same. A child or adult is adopted by someone who loves them and that person has agreed to make that loving relationship a legal bond. Based upon recent changes in the law of the state of Florida Gay Adoption has become legal. Many attorneys are unwilling or unable handle these gay adoption cases. I believe that Gay Adoption is important because all people in this country are entitled to equal rights under the law. Gay people can provide a loving caring family for a child in the same matter as heterosexual couple. This is an area of my practice that I am seeking to expand based upon my knowledge of the law my belief that all people should be treated equally and the challenges that are created by new areas of the law which are involving and changing. Finally, I handle Guardianship cases in the State of Florida. Guardianship cases involve the elderly or disabled who lack the capacity to take care of themselves. Their lack of capacity can be limited or deal with of all aspects of that person's life. These issues are extremely difficult because capacity can be lost suddenly or over an extended period of time. It is very important that the rights of the elderly be protected from abuse. There are also many areas that I practice and a review of my web page will provide a better picture of who I am and what I can provide for you as a lawyer.

Jurisdiction:District of Columbia, Florida

Practice Area

Personal Injury Law

Seeks compensation for assault-related injuries, trauma costs, lost wages, and property damage, coordinating with protection orders, insurance claims, and victim compensation programs.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Juvenile/Dependency

Advocates in CPS cases to separate perpetrator from protective parent, ensure safe visitation, reasonable services, and trauma-informed findings without punishing the survivor.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Languages

English, Spanish

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
1989

Associations

Member
Weston Chamber of Commerce
2003 - Present
Member
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
1989 - Present
Member
American Bar Association
1989 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 27, 2025Googlevia Google

Evan Gundersen

"Amidst a drawn out and dreadful temporary custody case, we were unhappy with our previous counsel and decided to terminate them from the case. They were taking advantage of us being out of state and rather naive to the whole temporary custody process. We found Kenneth Kaplan on a google search and called him immediately. After speaking at length he made a statement “I will win you this case. I will get you your girls back.” We decided right then and there to take the risk of retaining yet another out of state attorney. Not only did that risk pay off, he upheld his promise and won our case. He was worth every penny. Not once did he take advantage or overbill us. He was completely transparent and fair during the whole year we had him on the case. We were awarded full custody a few days ago and are driving down to get these girls as we speak. If you’re looking for a firm , well known, reputable lawyer to win your case then give Kenneth a call. You won’t be disappointed."

RATED 1.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Mark Fishel

RATED 1.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Bianca Melian

"I hired Ken to represent me in a family court contempt hearing, and unfortunately, I was extremely disappointed in the outcome and the representation I received. Despite clear violations of my due process rights — including the opposing party being awarded attorney’s fees that were never requested in the original motion — my attorney failed to object or preserve the issue. I was ultimately held in contempt and ordered to pay attorney’s fees and travel expenses based on weak or unverified evidence. The hotel receipt didn’t even have the petitioner’s full legal name on it, and no proper testimony or proof of payment was entered — yet my attorney didn’t challenge it. I feel like I had no voice in court. My rights were overlooked, and I’m now facing financial penalties that could have been avoided with stronger, more assertive legal advocacy. I trusted this attorney to fight for me and protect my interests, and that simply didn’t happen. If you’re looking for someone to truly defend you in family court — not just show up — I suggest looking elsewhere. He was completely unprepared despite all the work I did to get him prepared."

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Felix Valdes

RATED 5.0

May 10, 2025Googlevia Google

K W

"Mr. Kaplan I told me the truth he was honest and real with me He was very nice to talk to and he listened to my situation and was very understanding I have found that lawyers do not take the time to treat me with the kindness that he did. Thank you very much, Mr. Kaplan."