About Stephanie
Biography
Stephanie Alcalde is a longtime resident of Central Florida with a passion for law that began in middle school. To help pursue her career goals early on, she attended the Law Magnet Program at Boone High School before earning her Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. She went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law in 2014.
While in law school, Stephanie was actively involved in leadership and student organizations, serving on the Executive Board of both the Student Bar Association and the Hispanic American Law Student Association.
Stephanie has practiced family law in the Central Florida area for over a decade. After being admitted to The Florida Bar, she joined a family law firm before opening her own practice in 2016. Her experience includes handling contested and uncontested divorces, paternity actions, custody disputes, child support, alimony, modifications, domestic violence injunctions, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
Stephanie is deeply committed to her community. Since high school, she has been involved with the Orange County Teen Court program, where she has served from a Jury Adviser and guest Judge. Professionally, Stephanie is an active member of multiple legal organizations. She has served on the Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (OCBA YLS) Board from 2016 to 2024, including a term as President from 2022 to 2023. Since 2022, she has served on the Orange County Bar Association Executive Council. She is also a member of the Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court, a member of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida.
Stephanie has been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers every year since 2020 and holds an AV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for her legal professionalism and ethics.
Compassionate, prompt, aggressive attorney here to help you. Call for a consultation 407-801-9230
Compassionate, prompt, aggressive attorney to help you in your difficult time. Call for a consultation 407-801-9230
Compassionate, prompt, aggressive attorney here to help you in your difficult time. Call for a consultation 407-801-9230
Compassionate, prompt, aggressive attorney here to help you in your difficult time. Call for a consultation 407-801-9230
Compassionate, prompt, aggressive attorney here to help you. Call for a consultation 407-801-9230
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Alcalde Legal
815 N. Magnolia Avenue, Suite 300, Orlando, FL, 32803
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Stephanie N. Alcalde's Reviews
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Showing 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Jon | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Attorney
Stephanie flawlessly prepared my marital settlement agreement and hit all deadlines. She was very professional and delivered on everything I needed done.
Posted by Donna | December 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Donna
Stephanie was great attorney. She gave good advise but did whatever I requested. She stayed in contact with me. If I called with questions she was very prompt with calling back. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce.
Posted by Sulimar | December 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome!!!!!!! She's knows her stuff when it comes to Family law!!!!
after opening my divorce case from back in 2011 due to my girls father not complying with the parenting plan or anything else that was put into our divorce decree. The case was being dragged and things started to get ugly with their father and the way he would treat my girls. i was stuck with so much...
Posted by Leon | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Professional and Caring
I hired Stephanie earlier this year for an ugly divorce I was faced with. My ex-wife was going for alimony and some other issues we had going on. Like a car under other our names but she was making payments late and it was effecting my credit. In our consultation she went into detail as to what to ex...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great Experience with a GREAT LAWYER!
Stephanie Rensch is a wonderful attorney with a vast knowledge regarding family law. She was able to help guide me through my painful divorce. Her advise given was so greatly appreciated and her hard work was undeniable. She definitely is a great resource to have by your side, should you need her ass...
Stephanie N. Alcalde's Lawyer Endorsements
"Stephanie is an extremely knowledgeable attorney that is highly dedicated and committed to her clients. I highly recommend her!"
"Stephanie is an aggressive and zealous advocate for her clients while at all times conducting herself in a courteous and professional manner. I worked very cooperatively with Stephanie on an initially contentious divorce case and we were together to quickly reach a disposition that both clients were happy with and without the need for unnecessary and expensive litigation. I recommend Stephanie highly and look forward to working with her again soon."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a wonderful attorney who fights hard for her clients. Stephanie truly cares for her clients and is passionate about her work. I highly recommend her!"
"Knowledgeable, thorough and composed are just a few of the many positive attributes Stephanie possesses. Her attentiveness to her client's needs and her ability to advocate zealously on their behalf makes her an exceptional attorney and a valuable asset to our legal community. I fully endorse her."
"Stephanie is a true professional and an extremely effective attorney. She brings compassion and expertise to all her cases, and is a constantly working to learn new ways to better serve her clients."
"Stephanie is very passionate about her clients and works very hard to be sure that she is doing everything she can to represent them well. She will work long hours and is always professional. She knows what she is doing and her clients come first. I endorse this attorney."
"Stephanie is knowledgeable, hard working and professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"Stephanie is a strong advocate for her clients. She is very persistent and won't back down no matter how challenging the case may be. She also has has a close connection and relationship with her clients."
"Stephanie is a passionate and caring attorney who has a conscientious approach to handling her clients matters. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is very involved in the local legal community. She is well-liked, and shows great care and concern for her clients' cases."
"Stephanie works diligently to achieve results for her clients. She is a zealous, dedicated advocate. I recommend Stephanie."
"Stephanie has a great personality and she is very bright. She is dedicated to everything that she does and she is a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Stephanie is an honest, hard working attorney who strives to get the best result for her clients. I recommend Stephanie for representation in all family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Dedicated and driven to represent her clients with patience and understanding"
"Stephanie is an excellent attorney and has the perfect demeanor for handling any family law issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. Stephanie is a tenacious and diligent attorney. She will go out of her way to protect the interests of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is skilled, professional, and timely."
"Stephanie Rensch is an intelligent and hard-working family law practitioner whose knowledge of the field and zealous representation of her clients combine to deliver outstanding results."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Florida Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Alcalde Legal
2017 - 2017
Attorney, Orlando Legal f/k/a The Orlando Family Firm
2015 - 2017
Managing Partner, The Rensch Law Firm
2014 - 2015
Associate, Llabona Law Group
2013 - 2013
Judicial Law Clerk, Ninth Judicial Circuit, Florida
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, Department Of Children & Families
Associations
2019 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionTreasurer
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)Member
2017 - Present
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2016 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionBoard Member
2014 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2014 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2011 - Present
Hispanic Bar Association of Central FloridaMember
2017 - 2018
FAMU Alumni AllianceSecretary
2017 - 2018
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Golf Tournament CommitteeChair
2016 - 2017
Orange County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Mentoring CommitteeChair
2015 - 2016
Orange County Bar Association, Mentoring CommitteeCo-Chair
Education
2014
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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15 Aug 2018
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09 Nov 2017
Waiving all spousal support prenup
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