Debra H. Crum - a Newberry, FL Family Law Lawyer

Newberry Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law 25%
Divorce and Separation 25%
Marriage and Prenuptials 25%
Child Support 25%

Attorney Information

Overview

Debra H. Crum grew up in Miami-Dade County Florida and moved to this area to attend University of Florida in 1973. Interrupted by family obligations, she returned to college in 1986 at the University of Florida and St. Thomas College of Law in Miami to complete her graduate studies. She is very proud to have been a JD Candidate in the first graduating class at St. Thomas the year they received their accreditation. As a socially conscious student, she was a student member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and participated in mock trials throughout law school. Her prior experience as a litigation paralegal prepared her well for the practice of family law, meeting integral deadlines, following court procedures, drafting legal documents and working very closely with clients.

Her work ethic is unsurpassed with a keen eye for problem solving yet she will be a compassionate advocate for you. She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and understands first-hand the difficulties that parents have in their co-parenting roles and the issues that arise with regard to raising children together once parties have dissolved their marriages. Debra is passionate with regard to her clients' needs, financial and child-related, and will be available to work closely with you on your case. Dedicated to handling most details of your case herself, she is always available to answer questions and strives to keep your case moving forward by all means available to her.

After working in three previous law firms since law school, Ms. Crum founded her own firm in January 2015 to offer her clients supplemental services in real estate, probate and collections in addition to her primary practice of family law.

Awards and Honors

Honors

St. Thomas University Achievement Award Civil Procedure II, 1992
American Jurisprudence Award, 1992
Pro Bono Award, Three Rivers Legal Service, 2016
National Honor Society, UF Phi Kappa Phi, 1990

Education

Legal Education
- St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida, 1994
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
  B.A.
  Honors: With Honors
  Major: English

Current Employment Position(s)

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Attorney, since 2008
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Past Positions

The Robertson Group, Litigation Team Paralegal, 2002 - 2007
Law Offices of Stephen K. Miller, P.A., Paralegal, 2001
Kathleen C. Fox, P.A., Associate, 2008 - 2015

Languages

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English
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Pro Bono Activities

Three Rivers Legal Services, 2008 - Present

Ancillary Businesses

Vice President, Co-Owner, C.C.S. Building Contractors, Inc.

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Real Estate Salesman 
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Notary, State of Florida
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Bar Admissions

Florida, 2008

Other Affiliations

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, 2008 - Present
American Bar Association, 2008 - 2015 (Former Member)
Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2008 - Present (Member)
Three Rivers Legal service, 2008 - Present (Contributor)

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Kappa Phi

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Contact

Newberry, FL

13576 NW 2nd Lane
Suite 10
Newberry, FL 32669

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Phone: 386-518-1599

Fax: 352-354-9080

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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Credit Cards Accepted
Free Consultations
Virtual Appointments

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