Maritza Estevez-Pazos

Maritza Estevez-Pazos

also known as Maritza Pazos, Maritza Estevez

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Coral Gables, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Uncontested Divorce

135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 650, Coral Gables, FL

About Maritza

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Amicable Divorce and Cooperative Divorce

22 years

50%
Mediation 30%

Divorce and Family Mediator throughout the State of Florida conducting Virtual Mediations

30%
Uncontested Divorce 20%

Pre-filing uncontested cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Estevez-Pazos Law Firm, P.A.

135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 650, Coral Gables, FL, 33146

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Maritza Estevez-Pazos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

46 Client Reviews

5 star (45) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful, responsive and thorough

Had a great experience working with Maritza! She made the process efficient and smooth. She is responsive to questions and very thorough in preparing documents. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Gerardo | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Maritza Estevez - Excellence

Maritza Estevez was recommended to me by a friend, she went beyond my expectations, she is very professional, cleared all my doubts related to this process, answered my communications the same day and completed the entire process just in a few days. Thank you, Maritza for your service!

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest, professional practice

I recently finalized my divorce process, and I retained Maritza Estevez-Pazos. She is smart, kind and honest and respectful towards the way I wanted to handle the entire process. I would definitely recommend! I feel truly blessed to have found this practice.

Posted by Jesus | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best of the best in divorce

I was facing a challenging end to a 20-year marriage. Maritza took the challenge head-on very effectively and professionally. She was patient when necessary and kept me informed every step of the way. I am very grateful for her diligence, speed and results. I highly recommend Maritza!

Posted by David | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend Maritza Estevez-Pazos

Divorce is a difficult process and Maritza was helpful, responsive, and professional. I highly recommend her if you decide to proceed with a divorce.

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Maritza Estevez-Pazos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Adelmis Naderpour

Family lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Maritza is a talented and dedicated lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. She is passionate about her work, cares about her clients, and practices law with the highest levels of civility and professionalism."

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Laura Smith

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Estevez-Pazos is highly regarded in the legal community and works diligently to achieve the best results for her clients. She is compassionate, smart, conscientious and professional. I highly recommend Ms. Estevez-Pazos."

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Nicole Alvarez

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Maritza is a smart, efficient, and professional lawyer who is a pleasure to work with and against on family law matters."

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Maria Santi

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aileen Mesa

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ms. Estevez-Pazos. She is a highly regarded attorney in the Family law community."

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Jacqueline Augusto

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Maritza Estevez-Pazos since our law school days! She is always professional and extremely knowledgeable. Her demeanor and positive outlook are great attributes to have in her field of law. I highly endorse Maritza!"

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Barry Yablen

Family lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel in family cases against Maritza as well as served as a mediator for Maritza. I have always found Maritza to be well prepared, very knowledgeable with the current law and a strong advocate for her clients."

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Laurence Schwartz

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Maritza Estevez-Pazos is an excellent attorney with whom I have had the pleasure to work with and I recommend her without hesitation. I look forward to the next case we have together."

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Christine Sciarrino

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for her dedication to professional excellence as a family law attorney in South Florida that embraces a collaborative law approach."

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Aliette Carolan

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working as co-counsel with Maritza. She is knowledgeable, organized, compassionate and a tough litigator. I would not hesitate to recommend Maritza."

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Astrid Bismarck

Child custody lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Emily Bradfute

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Estevez-Pazos is a pleasure to work with and very professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Chastity Perez

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a dedicated, intelligent, responsible, and professional attorney."

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Julissa Hernandez

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ms. Estevez-Pazos. She is professional, knowledgeable and ethical."

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Laura Fabar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She knows the law, has years of experience and she will fight for her clients."

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Nicole Alvarez

Family lawyer

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Kathryn Hamilton

Family lawyer

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Liliana Loebl

Family lawyer

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Emily Bradfute

Family lawyer

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Margarita Moore

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Aliette Carolan

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Estevez-Pazos Law Firm, P.A.

2011 - 2015

Partner, Padron & Estevez-Pazos, PL

2004 - 2011

Associate Attorney, The Padron Law Group

Associations

2017 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Institute

Member

2004 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2018 - 2019

KidSide, Inc.

President

2015 - 2015

Coral Gables Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2020

FIU President's Council

Member

2015 - 2016

Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - 2017

KidSide, Inc.

Board Member

2013 - 2016

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Member

Education

2003

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE on Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance for Female Attorneys

Publications

2016

The Big Kaboom Newsletter The Truth About Alimony

Languages

English

Spanish

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