Ann Marie Giordano Gilden

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Ann Marie Giordano Gilden

5.0
27 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Lake Mary, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Uncontested Divorce ... +4 more

1355 S International Pkwy Ste 2461, Lake Mary, FL

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About Ann

Biography

Founded on integrity, professionalism, and caring.

Orlando Divorce Attorney specializing in relative, step-parent and DCFS adoptions.

Orlando Divorce Attorney with 29 years of exceptional trial experience.

Orlando Divorce Attorney with 29 years exceptional trial experience.

Orlando Divorce Attorney with 29 years exceptional trial experience.

Orlando Divorce Attorney with exceptional trial experience of 29 years.

Orlando Divorce Attorney with 29 years experience in practicing law.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

35%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Adoption 5%

5%
Alimony 5%

5%
Child Abuse 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A.

1355 S International Pkwy Ste 2461, Lake Mary, FL, 32746

annmariegildenlaw.com

Online Presence

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Ann Marie Giordano Gilden's Reviews

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Posted by Dylan | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent legal service

Excellent help in setting up a Guardianship. Very expedient service and response, and extremely thorough and diligent. I would highly recommend reaching out for a consultation.

Posted by Karen | September 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Review

If you want an attorney who is proficient and gets things done in a timely manner, then Ms. Gildren is the one for you. She gives one hundred percent in handling your case.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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client

I highly recommend attorney Ann Marie Giordano Gilden. I hired Ann Marie for my special needs adult son's guardian advocate case. Ann Marie performed a terrific legal service. My case required an attorney who is a legal expert, skilled at court room etiquette & cross examining expert medical and ment...al health witnesses. Ann Marie worked diligently & professionally over a highly contested 2 year case trial. The judge's final ruling exceeded my goals due to Ann Marie's professional, overwhelmingly thorough case she presented. I am truly very grateful to attorney Ann Marie Gilden.

Posted by Robert | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

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Divorce Client

A pleasure to work with and have at your side. Smart, fair and seasoned. I recommend Ann Marie to anyone!

Posted by Larry | December 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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P.A.

Ms. Gilden accepted my daughter's child support case for her two children in 2000. Late 2000 my daughter (38 years old) unexpectedly passed away and responsibility passed to my wife and I as the maternal grandparents and co - guardians. As a result of the depression due to our daughter's death Ann... Marie stepped up and supported my family in every way possible. Note that my daughter died on 12/03/2000 and her children's birthdays are on 12/09 and 12/12 , and Christmas as well. She continued to diligently work the original child support case as well as all issues related to educating my wife and I as what is required to get to be qualified as guardians as well as getting court approval. Ann Marie is an excellent lawyer and will ensure the best for her clients. I will recommend her and her services to anyone that needs to hire the best.

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Ann Marie Giordano Gilden's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Yergey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked on a number of cases with Ann Marie. Sometimes she is aligned with us, on others she is adversarial. She is extremely professional and advocates for her clients. I would recommend her to anyone, especially if it is a difficult case with involving various family members."

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Shannon Snedaker

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann Marie Gilden is an aggressive family law attorney. She handles all types of family law cases and I have referred several friends to her over the years. She is trustworthy, confident, and a strong family law litigator."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. She's a well respected attorney with a wealth of experience in the field."

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Nicole Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann Marie is a wonderful attorney who is extremely dedicated to the family law field and to the families she serves. I highly endorse this lawyer's work and professional reputation."

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Jennifer Lawson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melisa Medina

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Ann Marie as she is a strong advocate for her client, yet extremely professional."

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Adam Haba

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ann Marie is a dedicated and passionate attorney. She works hard for her clients, and has a solid reputation among her peers and the greater legal community."

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Lisa Haba

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ann Marie as one of the best family law attorneys I know. She is knowledgeable in the law, as a good relationship with judges, has earned the respect of her colleagues, and fights hard for her clients. She is an excellent lawyer!"

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Carmine Bravo

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she is qualified to practice family law as a result of education, preparation and practice. Ann Marie has a manner that makes her clients comfortable and have confidence in her representation. Carmine M. Bravo, Florida Trial Judge, Ret."

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Jose Acevedo

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ann Marie for many years. She is a very skilled and effective lawyer and is very compassionate."

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Robert Hoogland

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred clients to Ann Marie and she did an excellent job with those clients. I thoroughly endorse this lawyer."

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Hubert Fletcher

Guardianship lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Ann Marie for over twenty years. She is an excellent lawyer."

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Kathleen Davies

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Giordano Gilden for several years and have found her to be very conscientious and quite knowledgeable. She truly cares about her clients and practices with the utmost integrity."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2015

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Gold, Supreme Court of Florida

2015

Peer Review 4.8 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated - Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated -Legal Ability, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Pro Bono Award Pin, Florida Bar

2013

Pro Bono Award Pin, Florida Bar

2013

Attorney of the Year, Seminole County Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Award Pin, Florida Bar

2009

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Silver, Supreme Court of Florida

2008

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Silver, Supreme Court of Florida

2007

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Bronze, Supreme Court of Florida

2006

Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, Florida Bar

2006

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Bronze, Supreme Court of Florida

2005

Outstanding Pro Bono Award - Silver, Supreme Court of Florida

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney At Law, Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P.A.

1990 - 1995

Assistant State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida

1987 - 1990

Assistant State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Florida

1986 - 1987

Law Clerk, Floyd & Sammons, P.A.

Associations

2016 - Present

Florida Bar, Grievance Committe A

Member

2015 - Present

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Heathrow Women's Club

Member

2014 - Present

Catholic Lawyer's Guild of Central Florida

Member

2006 - Present

Volie A. Williams American Inn of Court

Member

2004 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Annunciation Counsel of Catholic Women

Member

2004 - Present

St. Rita's Circle

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar, Probate and Guardianship

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section

Member

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Elder Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1998 - Present

Florida Bar, Elder Law Section

Member

1990 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1987 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2014

Central Florida Paralegal Association

Member

2012 - 2013

Toast Masters of Heathrow

Member

2011 - 2015

Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida

Member

2009 - 2014

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2006 - 2010

Annunciation Catholic Association

Board Member

2001 - 2004

St Anne's Circle

Member

2000 - 2014

Heathrow Women's Club

Member

1998 - 2003

Junior League of Greater Orlando

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. McCorkle et al

Not Guilty of mail fraud, Guilty of Conspiracy to commit mail fraud

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Education

1985

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

WESH News Guest Commentator Alan Grayson Divorce

2013

CFPA Review Course

Communications Seminar

2013

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

How to Obtain DNA testing

2011

CFPA Seminar

Collaborative Divorce

2010

WFTV Guest Commentator

Grandparent's RIghts

2009

WFTV News Guest Commentator

Tiger Wood's Divorce

Publications

2015

Lake Mary Life Magazine What is Collaborative Divorce

2014

Lake Mary Life Magazine Attorney of the Year

Languages

English

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