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Sema Yildirim graduated with distinction from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia and earned her Juris Doctorate law degree from the prestigious Stetson University College of Law, which has been ranked the top law school for Trial Advocacy for 20 out of 24 years. Stetson Law is also ranked as one of the top schools in legal writing. While studying law, Sema was a member of the prestigious International Moot Court Board and successfully competed against national and international law schools. It is in law school where Attorney Sema Yildirim began honing her court room and legal writing skills.
Sema spent time as an intern for the United States District court, Middle District Florida, where she helped conduct legal research and writing for the former chief judge, who also happens to be the longest serving federal judge in the United States. Attorney Yildirim also interned for Chief Judge Altenbernd at the Second District Court Appeal. Her education and training has served as the foundation for Sema’s successful law practice.
For the past 15 years, Sema has helped people from all walks of life. She is passionate about fiercely representing her clients and is a staunch advocate for women’s rights, father’s rights, and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Sema will fight for her clients in and out of the court room and is not afraid to go to trial if necessary. She will continue fighting even after trial; Sema has two published appellate cases, where she successfully challenged the trial court’s ruling.
Sema speaks both German and Turkish, along with English, and has a national and international client base helping people with family law matters (divorce, custody, relocation, domestic violence, alimony, child support), family and investment based immigration cases, as well as criminal matters.
Giving back to the community is a priority for Sema. To help educate the public, she has given free public presentations on Fathers’ Rights and Immigrants’ Rights. In addition, Sema contributes to the broader legal community; in 2015, her article "The Pitfall of International Love" was published, which discusses the complications that can arise in marriage with non-U.S. citizens. Sema has also made presentation to the Tampa Bay Paralegal Association on the subject of Parents and Timesharing with their minor children. She was a member of the Stann Givens Family Law Inn of Court here in Tampa for many years working side by side with other local family law attorneys and judges. Attorney Yildirim takes pride in mentoring young attorneys who reach out to her and guides them in her area of practice. She also frequently makes herself available to answer family law and immigration law related questions when more seasoned fellow attorneys (who practice in other areas of law) call in need of help. To Sema the practice of law is a passion—not a job.
| Sema Yildirim: | Member at The The Law Offices of Sema Yildirim, P.A. |
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602 South Boulevard Tampa, FL 33606 |
| Website: | https://semayildirim.com |
| Phone: | 813-229-5346 |
| Offices: |
The Law Offices of Sema Yildirim, P.A.
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Divorce, Child-Support and Custody (Timesharing/Visitation), Relocation, Alimony.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
| Stann Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa | MASTER and CHAIR of the COMMUNITY OUTREACH PUPILAGE GROUP | 2009 - 2018 |
| Stan Givens Inn Court | Member | 2010 - 2018 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Executive Board Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| Suncoast UMCM Citizenship Project | Presentation | 2016 - 2016 |
| Tampa Bay Paralegal Association | Presentation | 2016 - 2016 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Avvo Rating 10 | Avvo | 2019 |
| 18 Positive Reviews | Avvo | 2018 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2018 |
| Citizenship Project Presentation | Suncoast UMCM | 2017 |
| Community Outreach Pupilage Group | Stann W. Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa | 2017 |
| Presentation | Tampa Bay Paralegal Association | 2016 |
| Marital and Family Law Section Executive Board | Hillsborough County Bar Association | 2013 |
| Top Contributer | Avvo | 2012 |
| Member of Stan Givens Inn of Court | Stan Givens Inn of Court | 2010 |
| Member of AILA | American Immigration Lawyers Association | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson University College of Law | N/A | 2003 |
| Stetson University College of Law | 2003 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Fotinos v. Fotinos; (Fla. 2nd DCA 2011) | Appellate case in favor of client |
| Fotinos v. Fotinos; (Fla. 2nd DCA 2011) | Appellate case in favor of client |
| Perez v. Perez; 190 So.3d 1154 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2016) | Favorable for our client |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 728837 | 2004 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Hillsborough County Bar Association's LAWYER magazine | The Pitfall of International Love | 2015 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Suncoast UMCM Citizenship Project | Immigrants and Family Law: How the law can help you | 2017 |
| Suncoast UMCM Citizenship Project | Immigrants and Family Law: How the law can help you | 2017 |
| TBPA Monthly Luncheon Event | Family Law and Timesharing | 2017 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | The Law Offices of Sema Yildirim, P.A. | 2004 - 1900 |
| President | The Law Offices of Sema Yildirim, P.A. | N/A |
