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Maritza Arroyo
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Biography
Maritza Arroyo has been practicing law for 25 years. She began practice as an Assistant State Attorney and litigated criminal cases from 1989 until 1999 when she began private practice at Wershow & Schneider. In 2002 she became a partner in the firm. She practices family law, collaborative law, criminal defense and dependency.
Fluent in Spanish and the daughter of Cuban immigrants, she knows some clients prefer to consult a lawyer in their native language. She is happy to consult in both English and Spanish.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
37 years
Family
35%
37 years
Criminal Defense
10%
37 years
Personal Injury
10%
37 years
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Licensed in Florida for 36 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Arroyo & Talbert, P.A.
4510 NW 6th Pl, First Floor., Suite B, Gainesville, FL, 32607-6111
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Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Unbelievably unethical and unprofessional in my opinion
Maritza Arroyo did NOT advocate for me at all during my divorce. Just fell to her knees in front of my ex-husbands divorce attorney, Cynthia Swanson. It was unbelievable. It was like she was a groupie of hers; in awe of her ball-buster reputation. I had a solid case of an ex husband who was/is a D...
Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2014
Excellent Attorney
Ms. Arroyo is an outstanding attorney. I have used her on more than one occasion for various legal issues and have been very pleased each time. If at any time in the future I need legal advise, I will turn to Ms. Arroyo. I have complete trust in her knowledge of law and recommend her to others all th...
Maritza Arroyo's Lawyer Endorsements
"Maritza is a pitbull in the courtroom! She gets results!"
"Maritza represents her clients with passion and persistence. An aggressive litigator, she always uses her excellent negotiation skills to help her clients litigate only when it is necessary."
"I have worked with Maritza Arroyo as a lawyer in this community for the past twenty-five years. She is a wonderful attorney and strong advocate for her clients."
Alison Talbert
Family lawyer
Adam Lee
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Arroyo & Talbert P.A.
2002 - 2012
Partner, Wershow, Schneider, Arroyo & Talbert
2001 - 2002
Adjunct Instructor, Trial Practice, University of Florida
1999 - 2002
Associate, Wershow, Schneider, Arroyo & Talbert
1995 - 1998
Adjunct Instructor, Police Academy, Santa Fe Community College
1990 - 1999
Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 8th Jud.Cir.
1989 - 1990
Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 5th Jud.Cir.
1988 - 1988
Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney 11th Jud.Cir.
1987 - 1987
Hon. Justice Ernest Gibson, III, Vermont Supreme Court
Associations
2011 - Present
Ronald McDonald House of North Central FloridaBoard Member
2014 - 2015
Florida Bar, Grievance Committe 8AChair
2012 - 2015
Florida Bar, Grievance Committe 8ABoard Member
2009 - 2009
Child Advocacy Center of GainesvilleCommittee Member
2006 - 2010
Judicial Nominating Committee, Eighth Judicial CircuitBoard Member
1994 - 2001
Junior League of GainesvilleMember
1992 - 1996
Judicial Nominating Committee, Eigth Judicial CircuitBoard Member
Education
1987
Vermont Law School
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1984
Cambridge University
Summer Law Institute
1984
University of Wisconsin
Summer Law Institute
1983
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
University of Florida College of Law
Child Support
2001
Santa Fe Community College
Child Sexual Abuse Interview Skills
1997
University of Florida Police Department
Sexual Predator Statute
1996
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Trial Tactics and Techniques
1994
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Trial Tactics and Techniques
1993
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Trial Tactics and Techniques
Languages
Spanish
English