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Aurora McCreary

Divorce and separation Attorney at Orlando, FL

5.0   5 reviews
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Aurora

Learn Aurora’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    50%
    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.

    10 years

  2. Child custody
    25%
    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.

    10 years

  3. Alimony
    15%
    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.

    10 years

  4. Adoption
    5%
    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.

    10 years

  5. Domestic violence
    5%
    Domestic violence is a serious and real problem facing our country. I have attended trainings specifically constructed to address domestic violence issues and spotting.

    10 years

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.

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Reviews

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Posted by Erin | September 2, 2019
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Job
Aurora did a great job on my Divorce case. Aurora and her staff were easy to work, very professional, and always quick to respond. Very knowledgeable with an out of state divorce. Id recommend her to anyone in the state.
Posted by Silzie | February 2, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
I hired Aurora and her team to help me with my divorce case. She was always super easy to reach, displayed great knowledge and patience with me. She was aggressive in fighting for me and what I wanted. Would highly recommend and I was super happy with the results Aurora was able to get for me.
Posted by Heba | February 10, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing Service and knowledge
Working with Aurora and her team was great. They were very knowledgable, patient and supportive for all my needs with my uncontested divorce case and doing my will. I highly recommend Aurora!
Posted by Nicole | September 21, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, caring and aggressive
I hired Aurora for the termination of the parental rights of my same-sex ex. Her knowledge regarding the LGBT laws are impeccable and ensured my family unit was not disturbed by this case. I have my son and my life thanks to Aurora.
Posted by Charlotte | September 18, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
The best in the State of Florida
Aurora McCreary is outstanding. She gets things done. She is accessible. She is without a doubt the best choice to make when you are looking for legal representation. I will forever be grateful for her and how she took care of my family.

Cost

Rates
  • Retainer Always
Payment methods
Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • Tulane University Law School
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
  • 2012

Legal Cases

  • 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.

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 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
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Publications

  • CBS
  • Survivor Season 38
  • 2019

Speaking Engagements

Attorney endorsements

Received (7)
Given (3)
Endorse Aurora
Family Attorney | Oct 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Aurora is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."
Family Attorney | May 08
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."
Family Attorney | May 17
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."
Family Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Aurora is an incredibly hard working and competent attorney. You can be confident in referring to her."
Family Attorney | Jul 06
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!"
Estate planning Attorney | Oct 05
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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Estate planning
Divorce and separation