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Karen is a Board Certified Marital and Family Law attorney and specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She was born in Buffalo, New York and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained her JD degree from the University of Florida and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1995. Karen is a member of the Florida Bar and of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, in good standing. Prior to joining Sidweber & Weintraub, P.A., Karen was associated with and became partner in a prominent Miami family law firm from 1996 until 2007. Karen has devoted her entire legal career exclusively to the practice of marital and family law. Karen practices in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Karen has been Board Certified in Martial and Family Law since June 1, 2012, having met all of the requirements of the Florida Bar to be called an expert and specialist. She has been named as a “Super Lawyer” in Florida, for Marital and Family law, since 2015. Karen has also achieved the highest possible “AV” peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, such ratings being established by other lawyers and thereby providing the opportunity for those seeking a lawyer to find the best possible lawyer. Karen is listed as a “Top Lawyer” in the prestigious South Florida Legal Guide, since 2010. Karen was appointed to serve on the Florida Bar, Family Law Section Marital and Family Law Examining Committee for Board Certification, for the years 2018 and 2019, as well as the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Examining Committee. Karen was a participating member of The First Family Law American Inns of Court and the Family Law section of the Florida Bar. Karen has served as a guardian ad litem in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, has mediated family law cases, and is also a certified parent coordinator. Karen is a member of the Broward County Bar Association.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
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3020 NE 32nd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333087204
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Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Extremely Satisfied Client - Family Law Success Story
Karen represented my family in an extremely challenging child custody case where my former spouse had been abusive to my daughters and there was an immediate need to obtain a temporary restraining order while moving to modify the child custody. Karen was able to assure that I had custody of my child...
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. It is appreciated. I am pleased that we were able to ensure the safety of your children in this difficult high conflict child custody/timesharing case. Best of luck to you and the kids, and please keep in touch. Karen
"I strongly recommend Karen Weintraub to represent you in a divorce or paternity matter. Out of 104,000 lawyers in the state of Florida, she is one of only 78 who have been admitted into the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a very caring person who will treat you like family. When it comes to going to court, she is as tough as they get. I am pleased to have the opportunity to tell you about Karen Weintraub."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Karen Weintraub, Esq. as my opposing counsel on several cases within the past few years. She is highly knowledgeable and proficient in marital and family law as evidenced by the level of representation provided to her clients. In my opinion, Karen is an exceptionally qualified lawyer who is always well prepared at handling, evaluating, litigating and resolving marital and family legal issues."
"Karen Weintraub is Smart, ethical, prepared, and compassionate. I highly recommend Ms. Weintraub in all family law issues."
"Karen is a true professional. Karen is a passionate and persuasive advocate on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer because in the many years of battling her in family court she has shown great integrity, caring and a willingness to fight hard for her client.."
"Karen is a lawyer’s lawyer. Always cool and calm she is steadfast under pressure. Very able to handle complex or emotional matters while leading the matter resolutely towards a conclusion. Karen has handled many difficult cases and even taken matters to the Florida Supreme Court. I would always refer to Karen if I had a conflict in Dade County."
"I've had multiple matters with Karen over the years. Regardless of the complexity of issues, whether the case is heavily contested, or whether it is an amicable divorce, I can trust that Karen will be reasonable, practical, and professional. She has my professional respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a consummate professional - fully informed on the law and consistently ethical."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and cares about her clients. She is also reasonable and professional as opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and honest"
"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is an excellent lawyer. She is reasonable and tries to resolve matters but a really good trial lawyer when trial is required."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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2024
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Board Certification in Family Law 2012-2017, Florida Bar
2017
Prominent Law Firm, South Florida Legal Guide
2017
Super Lawyer in Marital and Family Law, Super Lawyers 2015-2017
2017
Fellow 2015 - 2017, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2017
Top Lawyers 2010 - 2017, South Florida Legal Guide
2017
AV Preeminent 2010-2017, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007 - Present
Attorney, Sidweber and Weintraub, P.A.
1996 - 2007
Attorney, Bluestein and wayne, P.A.
2000 - Present
Florida BarFamily Law Section
2013 - 2014
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionEquitable Distribution Committee Member
1993
Law; juris doctrate
1990
Bachelor of Arts
2017
Marital And Family Law Board Certification Pretester
2017
Marital and Family Law Trial Skills
2015
Family Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop
2014
Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification
2013
Mechanics of Board Certification
2013
Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification
2017
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