also known as Maritza Pazos, Maritza Estevez
Divorce and family law attorney and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Maritza Estevez-Pazos, is the founder of Estevez-Pazos Law Firm, P.A. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2003 where she graduated Cum Laude.
Since 2004, Ms. Estevez-Pazos has been practicing exclusively in the area of Marital and Family Law representing clients in divorce proceedings, post-judgment modification actions, paternity cases and the drafting and negotiation of premarital agreements and postnuptial agreeents. In addition, Ms. Estevez-Pazos has served as mediator in numerous family cases resulting in successful conflict resolution, and has represented a great number of clients who desire to stay out of court in the amicable resolution of their cases, either in a pre-filing setting, mediation or by way of negotation of settlement agreement in a amicable divorce or cooperative divorce proceeding. Her approach is to be resolution oriented. She is also a member of the Collaborative Family Law Institute. Ms. Estevez-Pazos is a member of the Family Section of the Florida Bar and has been recognized for excellence as one of Florida’s Outstanding Lawyers by her peers. She has also been recognized as a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2012 and 2013, and as a Florida Super Lawyer every year since 2014 through the present. Ms. Estevez-Pazos has also been a guest instructor at the University of Miami School of Law, has received the Martindale-Hubbell AV-Preeminent Rating from her peers in the legal community.
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Acquired: 2003
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135 San Lorenzo Avenue, Suite 650, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
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Posted by Melissa Medina | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Taking the Fear out of Divorce
I first consulted with Mrs. Estevez-Pazos after my husband of 8 years filed for divorce. I remember being very fearful of the outcome of my case and my future in general. Mrs. Estevez-Pazos patiently heard the details of my case and quickly dispelled my misconceptions. She detailed how the divorce...
Posted by Yusimy | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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I hired Maritza Estevez-Pazos for a post divorce issue. She provided excellent service and paid attention to every detail. She and her staff operate the office in the utmost professional manner. She is highly experienced in the family law area and I will absolutely recommend her to other prospective ...
Posted by Adriana | February 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing Family Attorney.
Divorce is a choice. Either your choice or your partner choice. Whoever decided to divorce, the first action you need to do is sit down and accept the fact. Then, you will do your job hiring your divorce attorney. After I accepted my husband choice, I did my research for an attorney. I'm not an expe...
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A knowledgable and compassionate lawyer. Highly recommend.
Getting separated or divorced is never easy but Maritza made the process much more bearable. Not only was she very knowledgeable about family law, she was also compassionate and insightful. I also appreciated her professionalism and responsiveness to questions I had throughout the process.
Posted by Laura | November 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
I would highly recommend Maritza. I hired her for my divorce and she was there for me from begining to end. She is well organized, attentive and most importantly knows her stuff. She was able to close my case in a timely manner. In addition, she was well prepared for mediation in which the case was s...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer for her dedication to professional excellence as a family law attorney in South Florida that embraces a collaborative law approach."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. She knows the law, has years of experience and she will fight for her clients."
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2015 - Present
Owner, Estevez-Pazos Law Firm, P.A.
2011 - 2015
Partner, Padron & Estevez-Pazos, PL
2004 - 2011
Associate Attorney, The Padron Law Group
2017 - Present
Collaborative Family Law InstituteMember
2004 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2003 - Present
Florida BarMember
2018 - 2019
KidSide, Inc.President
2015 - 2015
Coral Gables Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2020
FIU President's CouncilMember
2015 - 2016
Coral Gables Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - 2017
KidSide, Inc.Board Member
2013 - 2016
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeMember
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Work-Life Balance for Female Attorneys
2016
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