Mission Statement

At the Chapoval Fernandes Law Group, we pride ourselves on providing knowledgeable legal services to our clients in a caring, efficient and cost effective manner.

Welcome to Our Firm

At Chapoval Fernandes Law Group, our focus is on meeting every individual client's unique goals and needs.

Contact us at 813.333.2442 to speak directly with attorney Ieda Chapoval Fernandes. We also offer a free fifteen-minute legal consultation, if you prefer to personally meet attorney Fernandes at our office.

Why Choose Our Law Firm?

We understand that facing a legal problem can be an intimidating experience. At our firm, we recognize that your legal problem may be the most important concern in your life and we make it our priority, too.

Whether you are facing a family law dispute, considering drafting an estate plan, filing for bankruptcy or immigration status, we offer caring and cost effective legal representation to help you meet your goals and needs.

Attorney Profile

Ieda Chapoval Fernandes is devoted to providing quality legal representation, while still being sensitive to the delicate nature of family law, estate planning, bankruptcy and immigration cases.

Giving back to the community is essential for attorney Fernandes as she regularly volunteers her legal services to low-income clients through low bono and pro bono cases in her firm.

Ms. Chapoval Fernandes received her Bachelor's of Arts and Master's of Arts degrees from St. John's University in Queens, New York, her Ph.D. in Sociology from McGill University in Canada, and her Juris Doctor from City University of New York School of Law in Queens in New York.

Ms. Chapoval Fernandes is licensed to practice in the entire state of Florida. She is a member of the United States Northern and Middle Districts Courts in Florida. Additionally, Ms. Fernandes is a member of the American Bar Association and Hillsborough County Bar Association.

Areas of Practice:

Family Law: Divorce, Time-Sharing (Custody), Child Support, Spousal Support, Post-Judgment Enforcement

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts, Power of Attorney, Medical Directives, Living Wills, Quit-Claim and Warranty Deeds

Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and 13 (Including Conversions)

Immigration: Petition for Family Members, Adjustment of Status, Removal of Conditional Status, and Waivers of Grounds of Inadmissibility

Bar Admissions:

Florida

Education:

Juris Doctor – City University of New York School of Law, Queens, New York

Sociology Doctorate – McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Masters of Arts in Sociology – St. John's University, Queens, New York Bachelors of Arts – St. John's University, Queens, New York

Professional Associations and Memberships:

American Bar Association - Member Hillsborough County Bar Association - Member