On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court suspended attorney Kelly Brook Hampton from practicing law for two years, effective 30 days from the order’s date. This decision stems from an uncontested report of a referee detailing multiple instances of misconduct.
The Supreme Court case, numbered SC2025-0661, encompasses several Florida Bar file numbers: 2022-00,130(4D); 2022-00,253(4D); 2023-00,252(4A); 2023-00,420(4A); and 2024-00,017(4A). The court’s order mandates that Hampton take necessary steps to close her practice and safeguard the interests of her existing clients within the 30-day window. Should Hampton notify the court that he is no longer practicing and doesn’t require the full 30 days, the suspension will take immediate effect.
The referee’s report, which the Supreme Court approved, outlines a series of complaints against Hampton. These include instances of misrepresentation, lack of diligence, and failure to communicate with clients, as well as neglecting to respond to inquiries from The Florida Bar.
One case, TFB #2022-00,130 (4D), involves Jeffrey Lancaster, who hired Hampton in February 2021 for a criminal case, paying her $4,500. Lancaster ended up filing motions pro se, and Hampton never filed a motion to suppress physical evidence, despite telling Lancaster he would.
Another case, TFB #2022-00,253(4D), concerns Jesus Navarro, who retained Hampton in November 2020 to modify custody and child support, paying a flat fee of $2,250. Navarro’s ex-wife took the children and refused to let Navarro see them. Despite Navarro’s repeated attempts to get updates, Hampton failed to take appropriate action or provide the requested proof of service.
In the matter of Joseph G. Chiafair, DDS (TFB #2023-00,252(4A)), Hampton was hired in May 2020 to handle a civil case on a contingency basis. Despite repeated requests from Chiafair, Hampton failed to provide proof of working on the case and did not respond to communications from the Florida Bar.
The case of Lawrence Albertie (TFB #2023-00,420(4A)) saw Hampton failing to respond to complaints from The Florida Bar.
Matthew Dane Clark (TFB #2024-00,017(4A)) hired Hampton in November 2019 for an adoption case. The Clarks paid $3,000 in fees. According to the Clarks, Hampton told them a Zoom hearing was scheduled for July 16, 2021, before Judge DeThomasis. The judge couldn’t hear them, but Hampton said he could hear both the Clarks and the judge. After a few minutes, Hampton told them that their part was over and that the case was finished. After several months passed, Mr. Clark began asking for the case number so that he could request a copy of the final judgment. Hampton never provided the case number.
As a result of these findings, Hampton was found guilty of violating several Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The referee cited prior disciplinary offenses, a pattern of misconduct, multiple offenses, and bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary proceeding as aggravating factors.
In addition to the suspension, the Supreme Court ordered Hampton to pay restitution to Jeffrey Lancaster ($4,500) and Jesus Navarro ($2,250) within 180 days. Failure to comply with the restitution order will render Hampton delinquent and ineligible to practice law. Hampton is also required to cover The Florida Bar’s costs associated with the proceedings, totaling $1,950.93.
According to Avvo, Mr. Hampton is a personal injury lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida. He acquired his law license in Florida in 2004.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
