Cathleen Michele Winter

Cathleen Michele Winter

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

815 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 300, Orlando, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 9 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2016

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Winter Law

815 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32803

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Cathleen Michele Winter's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional and Compassionate

I am incredibly grateful for Cathleen and how she represented my custody case with understanding and compassion yet still maintaining the highest level of professionalism. From the beginning, Cathleen took the time to listen and had my best interest at heart. I am beyond grateful to Cathleen for her... support and would highly recommend her to anyone needing a divorce or custody lawyer who is highly skilled, thorough, and empathetic.

Posted by anonymous | April 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

One of the best family law attorneys around!

Going through a divorce is never easy, but having Cathleen on my side made all the difference. From our very first phone call, she was professional, honest, and incredibly supportive. Cathleen took the time to really understand my situation and made me feel informed and empowered. Divorce can be o...verwhelming, especially when emotions are high, but Cathleen remained calm, focused, and always kept my best interests at the forefront. She was responsive to my questions, thorough in preparing documents, and strategic when it came to negotiating terms. What I appreciated most was her compassion. The guidance and clarity I received helped me make smart decisions for myself. Thanks to Cathleen, I came out of the process feeling stable and ready to start the next chapter of my life. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Attorney

Ms. Winter is an excellent attorney who assisted me through a very problematic divorce situation. She was wonderful to work with and always communicated with me and shared updates on a regular basis. She facilitated the resolution of my divorce in a very timely manner and I could not be happier. ... My situation was complex and problematic and yet I trusted her counsel and followed her recommendations and the entire matter was resolved quickly. Thank you Ms. Winter for your expertise and for your commitment to resolving my case efficiently and effectively. You are the greatest!

Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional, Balanced and Highly Ethical Attorney

Cathleen Winter defended me in a very stressful divorce action by my now ex-husband. Early on she impressed me by making sure I had realistic expectations and understood the details and nuances of the whole process so I had the right context in which to prioritize my goals. In the end I was able to... tick the box on all of my most critical items, including the family home and major time-sharing / residing with my children (as my ex was a stay at home dad, this outcome was at risk). Due to the clarity Cathleen provided, I was able to stay focused during mediation and in the end we were able to wrap up without litigation and within 5 months. Due to COVID, my income fluctuated but we were forthcoming with actual figures so that any ruling would not be compromised. I would highly highly recommend Cathleen to anyone requiring representation in Family Law related matters.

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Cathleen Michele Winter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Felipe Mavromatis

Family lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Cathleen is a superb and passionate attorney. She truly has her client's interest at heart in what she does. I endorse her."

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Rebecca Palmer

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer; she is talented, efficient and knowledgeable. She is a great asset to the legal community."

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Raymond Traendly

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cathleen for just over a year and I would endorse her as an exceptional attorney. Cathleen is a tenacious and dedicated to her client’s needs. Her willingness and confidence to help any client, colleague, or friend is unparalleled."

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Joanna Foard

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cathleen is an excellent attorney and a true advocate for her clients. I have worked on many complex cases with her and her hard work and dedication always shines through! I endorse Cathleen as a wonderful person and great attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2024

Florida Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2023

Florida Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2022

Florida Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2021

Florida Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Best Lawyers

2021

Awesome Attorneys in Family Law, Orlando Family Magazine

2021

Top-Rated Family Law Attorney, SuperLawyers

2020

Florida Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Winter Law

2023 - 2024

Attorney, O'Mara Law Group

2018 - 2023

Attorney, Rebecca L. Palmer Law Group

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Orlando Legal

2016 - 2017

Attorney, Palmer, Weiss, Grunor & Barclay Law

2016 - 2016

Advanced Certified Legal Intern, The Family Advocacy Clinic

2015 - 2015

Legal Intern, The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court

2015 - 2016

Certified Legal Intern, The Family Advocacy Clinic

2010 - 2013

Paralegal, Weiss, Grunor, Barclay & Barnett

Associations

2023 - Present

Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

Former President

2018 - Present

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2018 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2022 - 2023

Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

President

2021 - 2022

Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

President-Elect

2020 - 2021

Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

Director

Education

2016

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2023

Diversity and Inclusion Certification Program

Diversity and Inclusion

Languages

English

Mandarin

Activity

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