Andrew Wheeler | Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Okaloosa & Walton County

Andrew has built a reputation as being a strong representative for his clients. Relentlessly pursuing the best possible outcome for each of his clients, he works diligently to help each client move confidently through difficult life transitions and legal matters.

Andrew D. Wheeler is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama and has practiced law for nearly 20 years.  He believes clients need representation from attorneys who have a thorough understanding of their specific legal issues.  Therefore, after beginning as a general practitioner, Andrew focused his career on family and elder law and he has represented thousands of clients in family and elder law matters over the course of his career.

Prior to beginning the practice of law, Andrew attended the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and graduated with a Juris Doctorate of law in 2002.  While attending Cumberland, Andrew was active in numerous legal writing opportunities, won awards for legal writing, and was selected as a member of the Cumberland Law Review. Andrew was then accepted to the Cumberland Study Abroad Program and attended Durham University in Durham, England. Andrew studied comparative and international law, the European Union, and intellectual property law before returning to the United States. In his final year of law school, Andrew worked as a research assistant and intern for Chief Magistrate Judge John Ott in the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, assisting in the drafting of judicial opinions and the administration of court proceedings.

His experience has established Andrew Wheeler as one of the most respected family law attorneys in Okaloosa and Walton County. Offering the knowledge and skills that only years of education and experience can provide, our entire team is committed to ensuring a quick resolution to your legal issues. Contact The Wheeler Firm for an initial consultation today.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	The Wheeler Firm, PA	Fort Walton Beach, FL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University	J.D.	Law School	N/A
University of Alabama	Bachelors		1999

State / Court	Date
Florida	2012
Alabama	2003

• Elder Law College | Member | 2018 - Present
  National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present
  Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present
  Florida Bar | Elder Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present
  Florida Bar | Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present
  Family Law Advisory Group - Walton County, Florida | Member  |2015 - Present
  Walton County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present
  Okaloosa County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present
  Destin Kiwanis Club | Member | 2015 - Present
  Florida Bar | Member | 2012 - Present
  Alabama State Bar | Member | 2003 - Present
  Destin Kiwanis Club | President | 2017 - 2018

• Top Attorney Rating | Avvo
  Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019
  Best of the Emerald Coast - Law Firm | Emerald Coast Magazine | 2015
  

• Pack v. Wiechert, No. 1D18-3039 (Fla. 1st DCA 2019)
  Reversed.

• Masino v. Masino, No. 1D18-450 (Fla. 1st DCA)
  Reversed in part, affirmed in part.

• T.C. v. Mac. M & Mar. M., 2100037 (Ala. Civ. App.)
  AFFIRMED.

• National Business Institute Seminar | ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH | 2014
  National Business Institute Seminar | ADOPTION LAW: START TO FINISH | 2012

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2012) Licensed as Attorney in Florida. Verified with State Bar of Florida.	May 08, 2020
(2003) Licensed as Attorney in Alabama. Verified with Alabama State Bar.	May 08, 2020

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