
Spencer D. West
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About Spencer D. West
Spencer D. West is a partner, shareholder and co-founder of the law firm of Mitchell & West, LLC. He concentrates in the area of Family Law Litigation, which includes divorce, child custody, paternity, child support, time-sharing, relocation as well as many other complex areas of the law. Mr. West is licensed to practice law in Florida and Massachusetts, including all Florida Federal Courts, and the United States Supreme Court. He earned his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston in 1997 and his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University Law School in Boston in 2001. After graduating law school, Mr. West spent nearly two years in the public service sector working for the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office, before working as some of Florida's leading law firms, including Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy, Graham & Ford, P.A. in Miami and subsequently at a prestigious Texas based litigation firm in Broward County. Mr. West has extensive trial experience throughout Florida's State and Federal Courts and has been counsel on many high-profile cases. Mr. West is routinely sought out by clients and other lawyers for his extensive expertise and dedication to fighting for his clients. Mr. West is an aggressive litigator who devotes himself to achieving the best results for his clients, while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Spencer D. West included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2009 - 2011 Other Sources of Feedback About Spencer D. West Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 2001
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Northeastern University, 1997
- B.S.
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Criminal Justice
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Past Positions
- Schell, Mitchell & Cooley, Attorney, 2005 - 2006
- Wicker, Smith, O'Hara McCoy, Graham & Ford, P.A., 2002 - 2005
- Languages
- Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Mitchell & West, LLC Holiday Family Fun Day 5K (Charity Run / Walk), 2014 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2002
- Massachusetts, 2002
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2002
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2002
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2002
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Spencer D. West |
| Firm | Mitchell & West, LLC |
| Address | 29 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33135 |
| Phone | 305-783-3301 |
| Phone | 305-447-1333 |
| Website | www.mitchellandwest.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |