Aurora is an attorney at the Windle Family Law Firm. She is an alumni of UCF and received her law degree from Tulane University Law School. She is an active member of the Central Florida community and avid fan of Orlando sports, food, and outdoor adventures. Aurora McCreary has a passion for, and has committed her legal career to the practice of family law. Having personally experienced the difficulties of her adoption as a grown child, Aurora set out to devote her life to helping families though transition periods such as adoption, divorce, and paternity. Aurora understands the difficulties that come with divorce, modification, remarriage, relocation, termination of parental rights, and knows the emotions aspects of the process. She draws from her personal and professional experiences as well as those around her to cultivate strategies and solutions for her clients that are not set out in a book, but rather specifically suited for each client's needs and circumstances. Aurora is a firm believer of handling her client's matters by looking at the specific needs and desires rather than treating every client as a checklist. Aurora's passion in adoptions and terminations of parental rights has allowed her to bring families together even with all odds against them. She also specializes in LGBT issues and understand the specifics and challenges presented to same-sex couples regarding divorces and their families. Notably, Aurora recently won a court case allowing her clients, two women, legal rights over their children without the need for an adoption. Practices: Family Law, Adoption, Surrogacy, Estate and Wills, and Appeals.
Practice areas
I practice all areas of separation, both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as collaborative divorces and separation agreements/litigation. I have experience with separation involving businesses, real property, assets, debts, and children.
9 years
As a child from the foster care system, I am aware of the importance of protecting children when dealing with child issues. I handle child custody issues ranging from Paternity cases, Divorce, Modifications of Timesharing, and adoptions.
9 years
Many times the hardest part of getting a divorce is the fear of the inability to support yourself in the future or the fear of losing all of your income. I handle cases with alimony issues and have a history of creating inventive solutions.
9 years
As an adopted child, I love helping families come together and experience the right to be a family. I handle Step-Parent adoptions, Second Parent adoptions, as well as Terminations of Parental Rights.
9 years
Domestic violence is a serious and real problem facing our country. I have attended trainings specifically constructed to address domestic violence issues and spotting.
9 years
Languages spoken
English
Windle Family Law Firm
938 Lake Baldwin
Orlando, FL, 32814
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2014 | 03/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 96 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2021 |
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2019 |
Family Law - Client Satisfaction | Best Lawyers | 2018 |
Maritime Certificate | Tulane Law School | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Of Counsel | The Windle Family Law Firm | 2020 - Present |
Attorney | Weiss, Grunor & Barnett Law | 2016 - 2020 |
Associate | McCreary & Hancock, P.A. | 2015 - 2016 |
Associate | David R. Heil, P.A. | 2014 - 2015 |
Associate | Windsor Law, P.C. | 2013 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Central Florida Gay and Lesbian Law Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
United States District Court of Florida Middle District | Member | 2015 - Present |
Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
Equality Florida | Member | 2005 - Present |
Human Rights Campaign | Member | 2002 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
Orange County Bar Association | N/A | |
Young Lawyers Association | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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CBS | Survivor Season 38 | 2019 |
Watermark | New avenues to LGBT parental rights | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Tulane University Law School | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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LGBT Family Planning | LGBT Family Planning - Legal Aspects | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re: Minor Children C.A.A.G. and C.A.A.G. | The non birth Mother's legal rights were confirmed without the need for a step parent adoption and there was a presumption of parentage. |
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Jennifer Dane, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on Jan 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Aurora is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney.
Jennifer Dane, Family Attorney on Oct 8, 2020
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sergio Cabanas, Unknown Attorney on Jan 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Aurora is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney.
Jonathan Jacobs, Family Attorney on May 8, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Attorney McCreary is knowledgeable, professional, and a terrific person. If you have a same sex divorce matter that you need handled, I highly recommend you call her.
Eric LaRue, Family Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aurora is a skilled family law attorney who genuinely cares about her clients and works to obtain the best result possible for them. I highly recommend Aurora.
Geoffrey Hoatson, Family Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Aurora is an incredibly hard working and competent attorney. You can be confident in referring to her.
Joanna Foard, Family Attorney on Jul 6, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Attorney McCreary is an incredibly dedicated attorney who is extremely passionate about her cases and clients. She certainly is willing to put in the work necessary to explain complex issues to clients, prepare for all possible scenarios, and truly does not stop working until the job is done. You definitely want her on your team!
Christopher Turner, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 5, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Aurora is an extremely talented and well respected attorney. I recommend her to anyone looking for an aggressive and experienced attorney who truly cares about the outcome of her clients cases.
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