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Maria C Gonzalez
also known as Maria C. Mitropoulos-Gonzalez
About Maria
Biography
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 and is currently a Trustee. 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 35 years ago.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
90%
36 years
Guardianship
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
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Location
Maria C. Gonzalez, P.A.
3350 SW 148 Avenue, Suite 110, Miramar, FL, 33027
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Posted by Ruth | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney !
I hired this attorney highly recommended through a friend; and I am so happy to have found her ! She immediately began working on our case and got the ball rolling to help our family with a very complicated case when we were losing hope...I can't say enough good things about her ! She's the absolute ...
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"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."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 50 Women Lawyers in Florida, Super Lawyers
2024
Pro bono Recognition, Miami Dade Bar Association
2023
2023 Visionary Award, The Family Law Section of The Florida Bar
2023
The President’s Award, FFLA (formerly The Florida Bar Foundation)
2020
Recognition, top 5% Marital and Family Lawyers in Florida, SuperLawyers
2020
"Top Lawyers" (top 1%) in Marital and Family Law, South Florida Legal Guide
2018
The Honorable Raymond T. McNeal Professionalism Award, The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
2017
"Top Lawyers" in Marital and Family Law, South Florida Legal Guide
2016
"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)
2015
Bar Register of Preeiment Women Lawyers 2013-2015, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
"Top Lawyers" in South Florida for Marital and Family Law, South Florida Legal Guide
2013
Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida, SuperLawyers
2012
Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida, SuperLawyers
2011
Recognition, Top 5% Marital and Family Lawyers in Florida, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2011-2013, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Recognition, Top 5% Marital & Family Lawyers in Florida, Florida Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Managing Partner, Maria C. Gonzalez, P.A.
1997 - 2020
Partner, Young, Berman, Karpf & Gonzalez, P.A.
Associations
2016 - Present
The Florida Bar Family Law SectionTrustee
2014 - Present
National Board of Trial AdvocacyFamily law
2012 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2006 - Present
Florida Supreme CourtCertified Family Mediator
1999 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Miami Dade Bar Association, Family Court CommitteeMember
2015 - 2016
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionChair
2014 - 2015
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionChair Elect
2013 - 2014
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionSecretary
2010 - 2011
Florida Bar Marital & Family Certification CommitteeChair
2010 - 2012
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeCo-chair
2009 - 2010
Florida Bar, Marital & Family Certification CommitteeVice-Chair
2009 - 2010
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation CommitteeVice-Chair
2008 - 2010
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Children's Issues CommitteeCo-Chair
2007 - 2016
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Council
2005 - 2006
First Family Law American Inn of CourtPast President
2004 - 2005
First Family Law American Inn of CourtPresident-Elect
2003 - 2004
First Family Law American Inn of CourtTreasurer
2002 - 2003
First Family Law American Inn of CourtSecretary
Education
1990
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Miami
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Nova Southeastern University
2020 Professionalism Program Panel Discussion - panel speaker
2020
2020 Marital and Family Law Certification Review Course
Relocation
2019
The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
2019 Tax Update - moderator
2019
2019 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop
Ethics and Professionalism
2018
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
2017
2017 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop
Direct and Cross Examination
2015
Florida Bar Family Law Section Marital & Family Certification Review Course
Attorney's Fees
2013
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
2012
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
2011
Family Law Section
Mediation & Collaborative ADR in Marital and Family Law Cases
2011
26th Annual View From the Bench
2011 Family Law Legislative Update
2009
Collier County and Leee County Annual Family Law Forum
2009 Family Law Legislative Update
2009
2009 Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop
Final Judgments
Publications
2020
2020 Marital and Family Law Review Course
Relocation
2020
FAMSEG, The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
Diversity and Inclusion - Helping Children with Special Needs in a Distance-Learning World
2013
Matrimonial Trial Advocacy Workshop
"Opening Statements"
2013
Florida Bar Family Law Section
"Testifying as the GAL"
2011
Family Law Section, Family Commentator
Hot-Tip: Effective Case Management Conferences
2010
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator
Final Judgment Checklist
2009
Florida Bar Journal
Frozen Embryos, Divorce and Needed Legislation: On the Horizon or Has It Arrived?
2007
DVD
Divorce - Guiding You Through The Process
2007
Florida Family Law Section, Commentator
Representing a Party With Tax Issues
Languages
Spanish