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Bio
Kayla Hartmann is a licensed Florida attorney with deep roots in Central Florida. Born and raised in the area, she has a strong appreciation for the Volusia County community she now serves. She prides herself on her strong work ethic, practical problem-solving skills, and the empathy and patience she brings to every client relationship.
Ms. Hartmann earned both her Bachelor's degree and Master of Business Administration in Sports Management from Shorter University, where she also played three years of collegiate soccer and interned with the USA South Athletic Conference commissioner in her final semester.
After graduating, Ms. Hartmann attended Barry University Dwayne, O. Andreas School of Law, where she finished in the top 10% of her class. While at Barry, she was involved in the Criminal Law Society, Council for Children, Phi Alpha Delta, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. During her second year, she also served as a Teaching Assistant for a first-year Legal Research and Writing professor.
During her second summer of law school, Ms. Hartmann worked as a Law Clerk for a construction litigation firm before ultimately pursuing her passion for family law.
Ms. Hartmann was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2025 and is a member of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section. She is also a certified Florida Supreme Court County Mediator.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, continuing to play soccer with her sister, and cheering on her favorite team every Sunday — the Green Bay Packers.
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"I feel blessed to have found this law firm"
I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Buckmaster and his paralegal Laney. They were able to help me during one of my hardest moments, and I feel blessed to have found this law firm. I was able to meet with him the same day that I called, and they- Melanie P. -
"Well-Versed in the Legal Process and Protocols"
He is well-versed in the legal process and protocols. Fortunately, the criminal complaint made against me was frivolous and without merit. Even so, I was able to sleep much better knowing that Jeremy was in my corner.- Joe J. -
"They Had My Back"
Not every case works in your favor but knowing you have the right attorney to fight on your behalf is vital. Thankfully having Buckmaster & Ellzey have my back was a success.- Jouban D. -
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Mr. Buckmaster was thorough in explaining legal jargon and procedures that were very alien to me. He was able to suggest my best courses of action and get my charges to a more manageable place so I could have a shot at a good future in society.- Christine T.
Meet Our Attorneys
Our Seasoned Litigators Are Ready to Fight for You
Why Choose Buckmaster & Ellzey?
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Client-Focused Representation
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A Team of Compassionate Advocates on Your Side
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Former State Prosecutor
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40+ Years of Collective Experience
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Dedicated Attorneys