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About The Office:

Meet The Team

Our team members are not only highly skilled legal professionals but also compassionate individuals who genuinely care about our clients' well-being. With a deep commitment to delivering top-notch legal services, we collaborate seamlessly to tackle even the most complex legal challenges. When you engage with us, you're not just working with lawyers; you're gaining a dedicated and supportive legal family determined to secure the best possible outcomes for you.

Who We Are

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Christine Diorio

Owner and Lead Attorney

Christine Diorio is the owner, lead attorney, and visionary behind The Diorio Family Law Group, where she is reshaping how families experience divorce. Practicing law since 2006, Christine is a honors graduate of Eckerd College and Florida State University College of Law. She began her career as both a prosecutor and public defender, experiences that gave her unique insight into the courtroom—and ultimately fueled her passion to build a practice focused on keeping families out of it whenever possible.

Today, Christine is dedicated to collaborative divorce and mediation, believing these processes protect children, preserve dignity, and empower families to move forward peacefully. Her driving mission is to reform the family law system so that divorce becomes less about battles and more about solutions.

Christine lives in Tampa with her husband and their three children. Beyond the office, she finds joy in writing, photography, spending time in the mountains, and creating lasting memories with her family.

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    Favorite food:

    Smoked fish dip

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    Favorite Book:

    The Great Gatsby

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    Favorite Movie:

    The Godfather

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Julia McKee

Family Law Associate Attorney

Julia has been practicing family law for over 12 years. She attended Stetson Law & Eckerd College where she obtained her B.A. Over the course of her career, Julia has worked in private practice at small firms, including her own.

Julia and her husband recently welcome their first child, a baby girl. She and her husband enjoy trying new restaurants, Broadway musicals, and the Florida Orchestra.

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    Favorite food:

    Chocolate cake

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    Favorite Book:

    Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

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    Favorite Movie:

    Vertigo

Erik- Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Erik De L’Etoile

Estate Planning Associate Attorney

Erik has been practicing law for 13 years, the last seven years have been in Estate Planning. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and law degree from Stetson University College of Law.

Erik was born and raised in Florida. He resides here with his wife and two daughters. When he isn’t working, Erik and his family enjoy camping and visiting state parks.

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    Favorite food:

    Pizza

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    Favorite Podcast:

    American History Tellers

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    Favorite Movie:

    Jurassic Park

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Brandy Boardman

Office Manager 

Brandy has been working as a Paralegal since 2005 when she graduated with her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies. A rough personal experience in Family Law was the spark for Brandy’s passion as a paralegal. This is one of the reasons she is so good at what she does, she is determined to make sure others have a better experience. In addition to her paralegal work, Brandy works to make sure everyone can do their jobs the best they can. She is an essential player in our office.

Brandy is happily married, has eight children and two grandchildren.

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    Favorite food:

    Pepsi and anything chicken (nobody can mess up chicken)

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    Favorite Podcast:

    BobbyCast

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    Favorite Movie:

    Tombstone

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Darcey Stell

Lead Paralegal

Darcey Santoro is a Florida Registered Paralegal with over 25 years of experience in the legal field. A proud graduate of the University of Florida, she began her career in criminal defense at the Public Defender's Office in Gainesville.

After personal life experiences gave her a deeper understanding of the challenges families face, she transitioned her focus to family law. Darcey’s extensive legal background, paired with her empathy and insight, allows her to build strong connections with clients, guiding them with compassion and understanding through some of life’s most difficult seasons

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    Favorite food:

    pizza and sweets, esp cheesecake!

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    Favorite Book:

    The bible

  • movie

    Favorite Movie:

    whatever her kids pick to watch 🙂

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Whitney Rodriguez

Administrative & Marketing Assistant

Whitney, Daughter of office manager Brandy, is new to working in the legal field but shadowed her mom often at work growing up.

After serving 5 years in the US Navy as a Submariner, she moved back home to Tampa with her daughter and Golden Doodle Astro.

Away from the office, She enjoys hockey games (Go Bolts), beach days with her daughter, and attending many concerts.

  • food

    Favorite food:

    pizza and sweets, esp cheesecake!

  • book

    Favorite Book:

    The bible

  • movie

    Favorite Movie:

    whatever her kids pick to watch 🙂

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