Katharine Riley Bird, Juvenile Attorney in Green Cove Springs, Florida

Katharine concentrates on juvenile. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katharine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Juvenile

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Katharine's primary office is at 411 Walnut St # 8853, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043-3443. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new juvenile attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katharine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Katharine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in juvenile practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Katharine for a juvenile case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katharine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Katharine offer a free consultation?

  Katharine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katharine's office. Some juvenile attorneys offer free consults — check Katharine's current terms during booking.

• How long do juvenile cases in Florida typically take?

  Simple juvenile matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katharine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Katharine take my case if I'm outside Green Cove Springs?

  Katharine is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katharine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Katharine?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katharine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Katharine accepting new juvenile clients right now?

  Katharine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.