Cynthia Jill Dienstag

Cynthia Jill Dienstag

4.9
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +2 more

150 W. Flagler Street, Suite 2710, Miami, FL

About Cynthia

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 96%

Ms. Dienstag practices in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, child support, and domestic violence.

37 years | 200 cases

96%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cynthia J. Dienstag, P.A.

150 W. Flagler Street, Suite 2710, Miami, FL, 33130

Dienstag P.A.

1995 East Oakland Park, Boulevard Suite #300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33306

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Cynthia Jill Dienstag's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ana | November 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Divorce

Cynthia was highly recommended to me and I’m happy I chose to go with her, than the first attorney I consulted. Cynthia expertise and knowledge made me feel confident that she fought for my kids best interest. I highly recommend Cynthia as I feel that she doesn’t cut any corners and will fight for yo...u.

Posted by Melba | June 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ms. Dienstag is truly a God-send!

I was in the midst of a ridiculously contested divorce, that had been dragging on for over a year and a half, thanks to opposing counsel and her manipulative corroborations with my previous attorneys. Before I retained Cynthia, I was at a loss as to whom I could find that would advocate for my best i...nterests, and more importantly, to advocate for my baby girl. It was like God had answered my prayer when I found Ms. Dienstag here on Avvo. Yes, Cynthia has many years of experience in her field, and is very knowledgeable. But what truly sets her apart from the rest is that she genuinely cares for her clients, and for the children that are caught in the middle. She is definitely not like some other attorneys, whom take advantage of your dire situation to make a few extra dollars. Cynthia...sincerely...cares! Cynthia managed to finalize my long-standing divorce in 4 months! We were dealing with an opposing counsel that acted as though she was out to get me personally (and I never knew this woman); endless verbal attacks and fictitious allegations. Truthfully the worst attorney, and in my opinion, not someone who is dealing with a "full deck of cards," per say. Someone with a criminal and FL State Bar disciplinary history and a 1.5 rating on Avvo!! Cynthia was tough and relentless with this attorney, nipping her attacks and games in the bud! In addition, my divorce was finalized with the outcome that I wanted. My only regret was not retaining Cynthia sooner. In earnest, I would recommend Cynthia to anyone that would need her services, and in fact, I already have. Please do yourself a favor...if you are in the midst of a divorce, retain Ms. Dienstag. Believe me, you will have a compassionate and unyielding fighter in your corner!

Posted by Gary | October 31, 2014 | Family

I would highly recommend Cynthia Jill Dienstag

Professional, skilled, upfront, thorough, knowledgeable, are just few words that accurately describe my experience with Cynthia Jill Dienstag. My case was complex and opposing counsels with great skill and tenacity made every effort possible to remove the children from my life. Cynthia Jill Dienstag ...used her knowledge of family law, combined with years of practicing experience to more than turn the tables on everything that was thrown at her. I am one grateful father to have Cynthia Jill Dienstag as my counsel, and can not imagine the life I would have with out her.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

One Satisfied Client!

Miss Dienstag was highly recommended by a family friend who hired her for her dissolution of marriage a couple of years prior. I interviewed Miss Dienstag November 17th, 2011 and gave her details of my case and after conversing with her I realized she was the one to represent me. It was a drawn out p...rocess not due in our part but to my ex's legal team, my divorce became final February, 2013. I can attest to her professionalism, integrity, legal knowledge. At court dates I knew she had our (children and self) best interest when it seemed that it wouldn't end she was always available reassuring me everything would be fine. I only have great things to say regarding Miss Dienstag and I thank my friend who recommended her!!!

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | Family

Cynthia Dienstag - Best Family Law Attroney in the Tri-County area!

Ms. Dienstag is the most amazing attorney! Her knowledge of Family Law is superior to none. My case was impossibly complex. My prior attorney convinced me to accept a divorce deal that I wasn't comfortable with, telling me that I could always go back to Court and change my agreement if it didn’t work... out. Little did I know that making a "simple change" to my agreement would cost me so much grief. I met with Ms. Dienstag and she told me upfront what I was facing in my case. I hired Ms. Dienstag to represent me in my modification. She was thorough, precise and knowledgeable. Anytime I needed to speak with her, she was available, even in the evening or on weekends. Not only did Ms. Dienstag win my first modification, when I hired her a second time for another modification, she won that case as well. I highly recommend her. They say you get what you pay for. When choosing Ms. Dienstag as your attorney, you definitely get MORE than what you are paying for. Two thumbs up for Ms. Dienstag!

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Cynthia Jill Dienstag's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Tordella

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Fantastic lawyer - I want her if I ever get divorced!"

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Barry Yablen

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have litigated cases against Cynthia and have also served as a mediator on family cases for Cynthia. I have always been very impressed with Cynthia's command of the law and her keen skill at achieving optimal results for her clients. Cynthia is a great family attorney."

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Richard Schurr

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

one of Florida's Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2017

Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

University of Miami - Donor Next Door, Leave A Legacy

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Woman of the Year candidate, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2012

Woman of the Year Candidate, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2007

Who's Who of American Women 2006-07, Marquis Who's Who of American Women

2007

Florida Super Lawyer, Miami Herald

2006

one of Florida's Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

1999

listed in Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner and Attorney, Cynthia J. Dienstag, P.A.

Associations

2015 - Present

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

Member

2015 - Present

Women's Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County

Member

2015 - Present

Palm Beach Tax Institute

Member

2014 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Honorary Society of The First Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

Miami-Dade County Bar Association: Family Law Section

Member

Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2015 - 2016

Leadership West Palm Beach and Leadership Palm Beach

Member

2012 - 2014

The Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay

Member

2007 - 2013

Florida International University Alumni Association Board of Directors

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Shaleesh v. Shaleesh

affirmed

Solomon v. Vasquez Solomon

affirmed

Gotlinsky v. Gotlinsky

Affirmed

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Education

1994

Nova University

Certification Family Law Mediator

1988

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Florida International University

Bachelors

1981

Florida State University

AA

Speaking Engagements

2018

National Business Institute

Advanced Family Law

2014

National Business Institute Divorce Law Seminars

Divorce Law Guide from A-Z

2014

HalfMoon Education Inc.

Florida Family Law Practices for Paralegals

2014

Florida Family Law Practices for Paralegals

Florida Family Law Practices for Paralegals

2013

Institute for Paralegal Education

Divorce Cases From Start to Finish

2012

National Business Institute Divorce Law Seminars

Presenting Your Child Custody Case in the Courtroom

2012

National Business Institute

Divorce Litigation From Start to Finish

2012

Half Moon Education Inc.

Advanced Family Law for Paralegal: Handling Financial Issues at a Higher Level

2010

Half Moon Education Inc.

Florida Support and Alimony Workshop

2008

National Business Institute

What Family Court Judges Want You To Know

2007

National Business Institute

Successful Financial Settlements for Your Divorce Client

N/A

The O'Reilly Factor

Family Law

N/A

The Live Desk

Family Law

N/A

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Family Law

N/A

Catherine Crier Live

Family Law

Publications

2018

all seminar material National Business Institute

Languages

English

Spanish

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