Maria has been Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar since 1997. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Florida Chapter), an organization comprised of the top family lawyers in the country. Maria served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar in 2015-2016. She is experienced and a highly regarded trial attorney and is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She has limited her practice to marital and family law and guardianship matters since her admission to the bar 30 years ago. For more information, please check out the firm website at www.gonzalezlawpa.com.
Practice areas
31 years
31 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Maria C. Gonzalez, P.A.
3350 SW 148 Avenue
Suite 110
Miramar, FL, 33027
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1990 | 04/04/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition, top 5% Marital and Family Lawyers in Florida | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| "Top Lawyers" (top 1%) in Marital and Family Law | South Florida Legal Guide | 2020 |
| The Honorable Raymond T. McNeal Professionalism Award | The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar | 2018 |
| "Top Lawyers" in Marital and Family Law | South Florida Legal Guide | 2017 |
| "Top Lawyers" in Marital and Family Law | South Florida Legal Guide | 2016 |
| 2016 Honorable Hugh E. Starns Community Service Award | FLAFCC (Florida Chapter The Association of Family & Conciliation Courts) | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Register of Preeiment Women Lawyers 2013-2015 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| "Top Lawyers" in South Florida for Marital and Family Law | South Florida Legal Guide | 2014 |
| Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
| Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida | SuperLawyers | 2012 |
| Recognition, Top 5% Marital and Family Lawyers in Florida | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2011-2013 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| AV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Maria C. Gonzalez, P.A. | 2020 - Present |
| Partner | Young, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez, P.A. | 1997 - 2020 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Board of Trial Advocacy | Family law | 2014 - Present |
| American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 2012 - Present |
| The Women's Fund of Miami-Dade | Member | 2011 - Present |
| Florida Supreme Court | Certified Family Mediator | 2006 - Present |
| Broward County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Dade County Bar Association, Family Court Committee | Member | 1990 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Chair Elect | 2014 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Treasurer | 2013 - 2014 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Secretary | 2012 - 2013 |
| Florida Bar Marital & Family Certification Committee | Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee | Co-chair | 2010 - 2012 |
| Florida Bar, Marital & Family Certification Committee | Vice-Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee | Vice-Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Children's Issues Committee | Co-Chair | 2008 - 2010 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Executive Council | 2007 - 2012 |
| First Family Law American Inn of Court | Past President | 2005 - 2006 |
| First Family Law American Inn of Court | President-Elect | 2004 - 2005 |
| First Family Law American Inn of Court | Treasurer | 2003 - 2004 |
| First Family Law American Inn of Court | Secretary | 2002 - 2003 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FAMSEG, The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar | Diversity and Inclusion - Helping Children with Special Needs in a Distance-Learning World | 2020 |
| 2020 Marital and Family Law Review Course | Relocation | 2020 |
| Florida Bar Family Law Section | "Testifying as the GAL" | 2013 |
| Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop | "Opening Statements" | 2013 |
| Family Law Section, Family Commentator | Hot-Tip: Effective Case Management Conferences | 2011 |
| Florida Bar Family Law Commentator | Final Judgment Checklist | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar Journal | Frozen Embryos, Divorce and Needed Legislation: On the Horizon or Has It Arrived? | 2009 |
| Florida Family Law Section, Commentator | Representing a Party With Tax Issues | 2007 |
| DVD | Divorce - Guiding You Through The Process | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| University of Miami | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University | 2020 Professionalism Program Panel Discussion - panel speaker | 2020 |
| 2020 Marital and Family Law Certification Review Course | Relocation | 2020 |
| The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar | 2019 Tax Update - moderator | 2019 |
| 2019 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop | Ethics and Professionalism | 2019 |
| The First American Family Law Inns of Court | Legislative Update - 2018 | 2018 |
| 33rd Annual View From the Family Bench, Miami-Dde County | Legislative Update - 2018 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop | Direct and Cross Examination | 2017 |
| Florida Bar Family Law Section Marital & Family Certification Review Course | Attorney's Fees | 2015 |
| The Florida Bar Family Law Guardian Ad Litem Pilot Training Program | Testyfing as the GAL | 2013 |
| Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop | Opening Statements | 2013 |
| Dade County Bar Association, Family Law Committee | Litigating a Family Law Case | 2013 |
| Family Law Section | Preserving Error on Appeal and Final Judgment Checklist | 2012 |
| American Bar Association, Family Law Section | The Effect of the Changing Color of Our Nation on the Practice of Family Law - Practical Application to Family Mediation | 2012 |
| 20th Nuts & Bolts, 11th Judicial Circuit | Alimony | 2012 |
| Family Law Section | Mediation & Collaborative ADR in Marital and Family Law Cases | 2011 |
| 26th Annual View From the Bench | 2011 Family Law Legislative Update | 2011 |
| Collier County and Leee County Annual Family Law Forum | 2009 Family Law Legislative Update | 2009 |
| 2009 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop | Final Judgments | 2009 |
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Wed Sep 30 2015
Posted by Susie
Fri Aug 22 2014
Cindi Kamen, Family Attorney on Jun 25, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the privledge of working with Maria for a short time on a case recently. She was the GAL in the case. She is hard working, dedicated and above all ethical. We had never met prior to this case. I highly endorse this attorney and am glad I had the opportunity to work with her and more importantly get to know her.