I applied through US citizen husband back in January 2004. After 1,5 years at the first interview my file was lost.. 
..then after1 year the second time I got a beginner officer who had no authority for approval 
(or lied it).It was now 3 month ego.... I never had attorney, since we have numerous joint documents and married already for 3 years, never overstayed or had any "black" point in my history. We are both professionals and beleived in the system will work. But now I came to the point to hire an attorney and I found Julie Fergusson in Miami, who is brilliant 
and not expensive to file the Complaint. To be honest, I didn't want to get the chance to get in the loser position again. Before my interview I was sure I don't need lawyer, nothing can go wrong... And I didn;'t get approval. So now I spent the money and hope. If anyone has any advise or experience from Florida before the all litigation begin, please let me know, I appreciat it. 
..then after1 year the second time I got a beginner officer who had no authority for approval (or lied it).It was now 3 month ego.... I never had attorney, since we have numerous joint documents and married already for 3 years, never overstayed or had any "black" point in my history. We are both professionals and beleived in the system will work. But now I came to the point to hire an attorney and I found Julie Fergusson in Miami, who is brilliant and not expensive to file the Complaint. To be honest, I didn't want to get the chance to get in the loser position again. Before my interview I was sure I don't need lawyer, nothing can go wrong... And I didn;'t get approval. So now I spent the money and hope. If anyone has any advise or experience from Florida before the all litigation begin, please let me know, I appreciat it.