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4.9 /5.0
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Born and raised in Miami, Jacqueline A. Salcines earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Miami. After five years as an accountant in her family’s firm, she pursued her passion for business law by attending the University of Miami School of Law at night while working as a paralegal by day, receiving her J.D. in 1998. She began her legal career interning at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office and then served as an associate at a firm handling federal and civil litigation, criminal defense, and real estate matters. In 2000, she launched Jacqueline A. Salcines, P.A. (now Salcines Law), dedicating her practice to real estate law, title services, business law, debt settlement, and corporate litigation. For over 26 years, Ms. Salcines has combined her accounting background and extensive legal experience to guide clients through real estate transactions and contract disputes across South Florida, the United States as well as international clients. With an emphasis in real estate law and real estate litigation, Ms. Salcines has vast knowledge and experience offering closing and title services, as well as tax advice for real estate purchases, entity incorporation, tax savings for real estate and all types of landlord tenant and commercial matters. Her office Is located in Coral Gables, Florida.
REAL ESTATE LAW, TITLE/CLOSING SERVICES, FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE LITIGATION INCLUDING LANDLORD / TENANT EVICTION, FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, DEBT SETTLEMENT, COMMERCIAL LITIGATION, ESCROW DISPUTES
Serving all of your Real Estate, Closing, Title, Foreclosure defenses, Debt Settlement, Landlord/Tenant and Loan Modification needs.
Residential and Commercial Foreclosure defense services. Over 22 years experience on both Plaintiff and Defendant side.
Real Estate law and Title Services. Over 26 years experience covering both residential and commercial closings and Title company.
Handling all of your Landlord and Tenant matters for 26 years
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Real Estate
30%
27 years | 350 cases
Residential Real Estate
30%
27 years | 500 cases
Landlord or Tenant
16%
Business
9%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Jacqueline A. Salcines PA
706 South Dixie Highway, Second Floor, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
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Practice Areas
Real Estate (116)
Residential (38)
Debt Settlement (31)
Foreclosure (31)
Lawsuits & Disputes (30)
Contracts & Agreements (20)
Business (12)
Landlord & Tenant (11)
Debt & Lending Agreements (9)
Bankruptcy & Debt (4)
Commercial (4)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (4)
Debt Collection (3)
Banking (2)
Construction & Development (2)
Consumer Protection (2)
Corporate & Incorporation (2)
Family (2)
Partnership (2)
Probate (2)
Appeals (1)
Child Custody (1)
Divorce & Separation (1)
Elder Law (1)
Estate Planning (1)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Litigation (1)
Trusts (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (129)
Practice Area Knowledge (100)
Recommendation (80)
Professionalism (78)
Advocacy (77)
Responsiveness (68)
Communication Style (47)
General Knowledge (40)
Cost of Services (37)
Character & Conduct (33)
Trustworthiness (26)
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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney
There's no way she has a 5 star rating
This attorney will literally drive you crazy as a client. After she takes your retainer, forget about ever talking to her over the phone or email. She will never call you back. If you are lucky enough she will respond to your email inquiries with something totally unrelated making you feel even more ...
Posted by Iris | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement
Very bad experience with debt negotiation
Jacqueline Salcines was a great disappointment. She was supposed to negotiate a debt I have with Amex, but she just make me waste my time, and I ended up with more problems than when I hired her. I trusted that my problem was being handled by a professional, when I hired her by February. The first tw...
Jacqueline Salcines
Replied last October 09, 2018Ms Rojas. I am sorry you are upset at the outcome of this case. You are right that you hired my firm solely to negotiate the debt with American Express. However, I never advised you that I had 30 years experience. That is not correct as evident everywhere in my website and office. I also never made any guarantee as to the debt percentages as you suggest. Rather, I gave you, as I do all clients, an approximate of what the creditor typically settles for. I have been practicing for over 20 years and have significant experience with American Express and their collection practices and patterns. I advised you of this during the consultation and emails thereafter. You are correct that you only hired me to handle the negotiation of the debt outside of court for your unpaid business debt. However when you came to me it had already been months since you had not paid and I was transparent as I am with every client that we handle debt negotiation for when I advise them that our negotiation and communication with them does not stop a lawsuit. The creditor is within their right to start one as soon as you default, which is what happened here. I advised you that I was happy to handle the court litigation defense but there would be additional fees and you wanted it all included in the fee already charged to you which was not fair since there would be substantially more work involved attending court hearings and filing pleadings with the court. I can sympathize with you and the fact that a failed business is always difficult to deal with. And debt left over after a business fails is even more difficult. But I was transparent and honest with you at all times and handled the matter timely and efficiently and obtained a settlement sum from American Express before the suit was filed. You did not want to pay it and thereafter they filed suit. Again I am sorry you did not obtain the outcome you desired and wish you nothing but success in your future businesses.
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2018
star only review
I called this office and made an appointment and specifically asked for appointment on a Monday and was given March 19th at 3pm. I drove all the way from Miami Gardens to their office in Coral Gables and the door was locked and the phone went unanswered, I left a recorded message and received a call ...
Jacqueline Salcines
Replied last March 20, 2018Ms. Mullaney. Our sincerest apologies for the confusion with your appointment. It was given for Tuesday the 20th which is today, not yesterday. My office as well would have never given an appointment to a potential client knowing I would be in a mediation that was scheduled back in December. We called you immediately to accommodate you the very next day which was the original scheduled appointment. In 19 years practicing I can honestly say I have never missed any client appointment. However by that time you said you did not want one. Again, I am happy to sit down with you at your convenience, even a weekend if your work schedule doesn’t permit, to get your quit claim deed done. and deeply apologize the confusion.
Posted by Rodolfo | June 30, 2017 | Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction
Very helpful legal assistant, unfortunately the same cant be said about her. She contacted me as her assistant said she would. I explained my issue with the foreclosure property, she said few words and the call dropped. I waited for her to call back, she did not call, so I called her. She apologize...
Jacqueline Salcines
Replied last June 30, 2017My sincerest apologies Rodolfo if you felt as if I didn't feel your case was worthy. That was not the case at all. I take every call and potential client very seriously. In fact, although you were never a client, your review left on this forum is a testament to the fact that I answer ALL my calls personally and how my office staff and assistants always locate me to return all calls immediately, as was the case with your matter. In your particular case, I did return your call promptly but was driving and the call dropped. I again tried reaching you, as you state in your review, but was having trouble doing so and thereafter, we were not able to communicate again. The following day I left out of the country with my family on a planned vacation and therefore we were not able to speak. Otherwise, rest assured that I would have tried again. Again my sincerest apologies that I was not able to assist you. I wish you would have called my office to set up a free in person consultation with me upon my return. Or in the alternative, emailed me, as my assistant would have provided you with my email and I could have answered your questions upon receiving it. Nevertheless, I am glad you found legal representation and wish you all the best.
Posted by Manuel Marquez | June 03, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Rental money not reimburse.
When I went to her to explain my situation she said it was a "Slam dunk" (Those were her exact words)and that I was going to get my money back but this was all to get my money and things were compltely different after the check was cashed. I should had known this because one of the times I was in her...
Jacqueline Salcines
Replied last June 03, 2015Mr. Marquez, I respectfully disagree with your comments. You hired me to file a lawsuit for monies owed against Ms. Belkova and in that respect under case number 2010-13499 SP 05 I was 100% successful. In less than 3 months I obtained a final judgment against her and in your favor, winning the case. Plus I won an award of attorney's fees and costs in your favor for you as well. There is no debtors prison in the United States however, and the laws of the United States do not permit a Judge to force a Defendant to pay when they have lost a case. You believed that by winning a judgment, she would be forced to write you a check, and that is not the case. As I advised you when the case was won, you would need to hire an attorney that performs post judgment collections as we do not do that kind of work. I am sorry if you do not feel vindicated since the Defendant did not pay you, however, we were 100% successful in what my firm was hired to do. I wish you all the best
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Experience
Honors
2024
Distinguished Lawyer, Distinguished Lawyer
2024
Best Real Estate Company, The Miami Herald
2023
Best Real Estate Attorney, The Villager
2020
Top Attorney, Top Attorneys North America 2020
2020
Lawyer of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction - USA
2019
Top Attorney - Real Estate, Top Attorneys North America
2018
Top Attorney North America 2016, Top Attorneys
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Who's Who in Hispanic Lawyers, Who's Who in Hispanic Lawyers
2012
Who's Who, Who's Who of Hispanics
2012
Loyal Member, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
2012
Most Distinguished Alumni Award, Miami Dade Community College
2012
Boutique Law Firm of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine
2010
Who's Who Legal Professional, Who's Who in American Law
2008
Pro Bono Award, Greater MIami Legal Services
2006
Outstanding Pro Bono Services, Legal Aid
1998
Who's Who Among American law Studens, Who's Who Legal
1995
University of Miami School of Business, Dean's List
1989
Dean's List, Miami Dade Community College
1988
Dean's List, Miami Dade Community College
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner and Attorney, Law Offices of Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA
2012 - 2014
Realtor/Associate, Prestige Realty and Investment Group, Inc.
1997 - 2000
Associate, Law Offices of Richard J. Diaz, PA
1996 - 1997
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Carlos Del Am
1995 - 1996
Legal Secretary, Weiss, Serota Law Firm
1994 - 1995
Legal Secretary-Class Action Division, Ratiner, Reyes and O'Shea, PA
1992 - 1994
Bankruptcy Paralegal, Law Offices of Jordan Bublic
1990 - 1992
Legal Secretary, Law Offices of Yale Galanter
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Woman ProfessionalsMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Coral Gables Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Cuban-American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Coral Gables Chamber of CommerceTrustee and Member
2012 - Present
Miami Association of RealtorsRealtor Associate
2010 - Present
TVC Pro DriverAttorney Participating provider
2010 - Present
Old Republic National Title Insurance, Inc.Agent
2009 - Present
The Florida Bar Real Estate, Trust and Probate DivisionThe Florida Bar
2008 - Present
Attorney's Real Estate CouncilAssociate Attorney
2007 - Present
U.S. LegalParticipating Attorney provider
2005 - Present
ARAGParticipating Attorney Legal Provider
2005 - Present
Attorney's Title Insurance Fund, Inc.Title Agent
2005 - Present
Miami-Dade County Attorney's Real Estate CouncilMember
2004 - Present
ARAGMember Attorney
2003 - Present
Legal Shield/Prepaid Legal ServicesParticipating Attorney
2002 - Present
The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate SectionMember
2000 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
US District Court, Southern District of FloridaAttorney Member
2000 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Successful Real Estate Closing
Smooth Closing
Successful Foreclosure Dismissal
Dismissed in favor of Defendant
Successful Foreclosure Dismissal
Dismissed in favor of Defendant
Loan Modification
Successul Principal Forgiveness
Loan Modification
Principal Reduction of $207,000.00
Education
1998
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Miami School Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Coral Gables Show Case
2013
2013
Miami Association of Realtors
How to Successfully Negotiatie a Short Sales and
2011
Miami Association of Reators
Short Sales Pros and Cons
2010
2010 Graduation
Commencement Speaker
2006
Legal Aid Landlord/Tenant Law
Landlord/Tenant
Publications
2015
First Time Homebuyers Guide
First Time Home Buyers Guide to Credits
2013
Salcineslaw
What you need to know before buying a property
2013
Salcines Law
Short Sale to Avoid Deficiency
2013
Salcines Law
Why Hire An Attorney When Selling Property
2013
Salcines Law
Pre-Approved Short Sales
2013
Salcines law
Independent Foreclosure Review
2013
Salcines law
The Return of 97% Financing
2013
2013
What is your property Worth Today
What is your property worth today
2012
Salcines Law.com
Short Sale Guide
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English
Spanish
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