Baker Act Attorneys

We had a terrible family situation: my relative was wrongly placed in a South Florida "behavioral" facility against their will after, innocently phoning a "crisis hotline." After 72 hours it became clear that the behavioral facility personnel had no intention of releasing my relative. I began to research and become familiar with the Florida "Baker Act" and its ramifications and terrible possibilities. My research included searching for legal help, and I came to the conclusion that the Mental Health Addiction Law Firm, Astor Simovitch Law, was my best opportunity to help my relative. Within hours of contacting the firm, legal proceedings began, a petition was filed on our behalf and attorneys stepped in to represent our interests. It was a "battle royale" with the facility attorneys, but Mark Astor, Corey Charlesworth, Megan Tatro, and others kept me in the loop and offered incredible resources and strategies that helped us resolve the issue as quickly as could be hoped. My relative is home now, and I cannot say enough about how helpful this firm and its attorneys were to our goal of wrapping this up as positively as we could. I highly recommend Mark Astor and his team at Astor Simovitch Law.

We are incredibly grateful to Mark, Kristen, and the team at Astor Simovitch Law. Our loved one was placed in a behavioral facility that turned out to be a truly awful environment. We knew they needed help — fast. Within 24 hours, Mark and Kristen secured their release. Their urgency, professionalism, and compassion were exactly what we needed. We felt supported and fiercely represented every step of the way. We’ll never forget what they did for our family.

If I could give Mark and his staff a 10 star review, I would we had lost all hope. No one would help us until we found Mark very professional, very compassionate. Knew right What we needed. I cannot say enough about Corey who went above and beyond to put my family back together So quick. He worked so hard we will never be able to thank them. Enough. For what they did for us.

The staff at Baker Act Attorneys were terrific, beginning with the receptionist, case manager, topped off with an immediate phone call from the senior partner. Perfect results after a horrific time stuck in the system for the family.

Thanks to the legal team of Baker Act Attorneys, Brittnee Coleman, for legal advice, Bailey Lawrence preparing information for the case, and Corey Charlesworth for representing our family. We're truly grateful for your expertise, and dedication was invaluable. Thank you again for prompt communication, support, and confidence throughout the very stressful time.

I cannot recommend Astor Simovitch Law enough. I felt so seen and heard from the very beginning of our interaction. The compassion they showed me was unmatched. I felt completely protected by the entire team. They even continued to work until 10 pm that evening to ensure all paperwork was completed and electronically sent. I know that without them, we would not have achieved the results needed to ensure my husband was treated fairly and released quickly. With a baby on the way, I knew that time was of the essence, and I am so beyond glad I called this firm as soon as I did. Mark and Corey went above and beyond for me and were a phone call and text message away any time of day. Brittnee and Bailey ensured all paperwork and communication was clear and concise. I was truly treated like family. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts! We couldn’t have done this without you.

I can’t even put into words how grateful we are to this amazing team that acted immediately to provide us w a positive outcome. Highly recommend contacting them for support. They are empathetic to your needs and very responsive!

I couldn't sing Mark and his staff's praises enough. My weekend call was returned immediately, I was spoken to with compassion and understanding, and Mark's clear communication ensured I knew exactly what to expect each step of the way. Without his expertise and dedication to the fight, I would have felt lost and hopeless. I cannot stress enough that THIS is the firm you want to call. With Mark's help, we beat a broken system that did the opposite of what it claimed to do. Based solely on the professionalism of Mark and his team, they have forever won our trust. Thank you for all you did, we will remember it always.

I cannot thank Brittnee and Bailey enough for the compassion, understanding, and empathy they’ve shown me during one of the most difficult times in my life. Navigating everything felt overwhelming, and I genuinely didn’t know where to turn—but these two were there every step of the way with unwavering support. Brittnee, in particular, went above and beyond with her outstanding customer service. Even when I was frantic and unsure, she remained calm, kind, and incredibly helpful. She listened without judgment, offered clear guidance, and made me feel seen and supported. That kind of patience and professionalism is rare, and I will never forget how she made such a stressful experience more manageable. Bailey was equally compassionate and grounded, providing reassurance and care that truly made a difference. Together, they are the definition of what excellent support looks like—genuine, caring, and truly invested in the people they help. They are the best of the best, and I’m endlessly grateful to have had them in my corner. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart

Mark and his team immediately returned my call regarding an unjustified Baker Act designation of a family member. They gathered relevant information and filed a petition with the court the same day, and the Baker Act hold was released the next morning. They did an outstanding job. I would give them 10 stars if I could.