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 Daniel | May 31, 2018 | Divorce & Separation

Best Outcome for your Divorce

I am a family law lawyer in South Florida. I have used Cynthia many times to help me resolve my divorce cases, both simple and complex. Cindy is the go-to expert in South Florida for getting the best outcome for your divorce case.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney

I wanted to write this review because I really believe that Cynthia was an amazing attorney. I had been with my ex-husband 26 years and we have three kids. She was fair and very ethical . What I loved about her was that she had a global plan for me and looked at every angle and aspect of what ... was happening with my case. When the opposing council tried to bully us, she knew how to handle every situation with out even a flinch of hesitation. I felt confident with her advice and with her by my side. I had interviewed many lawyers before her and spoke to maybe about 30 before hiring Cynthia. She responded to every call and email in a very timely manner. Cynthia has great knowledge of marital law. I would highly recommend her.

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 Pablo | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great attorney!!

I was represented by Ms. Dienstag back in 2008 in a divorce case. I was extremely pleased with her services especially because It only took three months to get the case resolved and finalized . Eight years later I had a child support case brought upon me by my ex-wife. In this case, I utilized the ...services of another attorney, a friend of mine to minimize court and attorney fees (biggest mistake ever) it ended up costing more. (headaches and aggravation to say the least). I reached out to Ms. Dienstag once again and asked if she would represent me in this case, she happily accepted. Ms. Dienstag appealed the ruling against me (an $18,000 ruling!!!!) before the general magistrate. Ms. Dienstag was very knowledgeable, fully prepared and ready to fight on my behalf when she went before the court on my court date. needless to say, I was very relieved to know I had her on my side and fighting for my rights. Ms. Dienstag was able to reverse the ruling based on 2008 laws which are the ones that should have been applied to my case and not current laws, which were the laws the magistrate had used to come up with his ruling. I am so glad I was able to get Ms Diesntag to represent me once again, she is worth every dime…

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding, the Best in Divorce Law coming from the Spouse of a Lawyer!

Being married to a lawyer for 15 years, and knowing the in’s and out of divorce cases first hand once a marriage goes sour. I knew that I needed Best Divorce Lawyer in town to defend me against my wife. That lawyer is Cynthia Dienstag, with 26 years in Divorce Law you can find a more experience and... top notch litigator at any price. My case is very stressful and full of drama dealing with all the dirty handed tricks of a wife who is an attorney and has the means and knowledge to twice the case in all direction and extend unnecessary to drive my cost thru the roof. Cynthia has worked diligently with every twist and turn to bring me sense of relief knowing that she is in my corner defending me like she would herself. Cynthia's brilliance and take no BS attitude along with her advocacy skills, work ethics, and dedication are second to none. Cynthia strategy to mediate the case and bring closure is what I needed and she delivered beyond my expectations.

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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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