The Law Office of Julia Kefalinos P.A. has received the 2026 ELA Award for Best Bankruptcy Firm, presented by Expert Law Attorneys. The award recognizes the Miami, Florida firm for helping individuals and businesses find relief from debt through bankruptcy.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why The Law Office of Julia Kefalinos P.A. Earned the Recognition
The Law Office of Julia Kefalinos P.A. is a Miami firm focused on bankruptcy and criminal defense, serving clients throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Attorney Julia Kefalinos founded the firm in 2006 after 16 years as a Miami-Dade County Assistant Public Defender, where she defended thousands of clients in felony, traffic, juvenile delinquency and domestic violence cases. In bankruptcy, she represents individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 cases, debt relief and student loan repayment matters, helping clients stop lawsuits, creditor harassment, foreclosure and wage garnishment. In criminal matters, she defends clients facing federal and state charges, DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, juvenile and traffic offenses, and helps clients seal or expunge arrests.
She has been interviewed by CBS 4 about a high-profile DUI arrest. Julia Kefalinos is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the firm serves clients in Spanish, Greek, German and French. Clients receive her cell phone number and email and work with her directly throughout their case.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with overwhelming debt, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard The Law Office of Julia Kefalinos P.A. has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Miami and throughout Florida.