Karen Beth Weintraub

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Karen Beth Weintraub

4.8
78 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +2 more

3020 NE 32nd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Karen

Biography

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert Custody Lawyer With Over 20 Years Experience.

Board Certified, Expert, Well-Respected and Highly Professional Alimony Attorney.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert with Over 25 Years Experience.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert Divorce Lawyer With Over 25 Years Experience.

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and Expert in Family Law With Over 25 Years Experience.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

Expert in all Matters Pertaining to Alimony in connection with Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage.

29 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

Expert of over 25 years in Negotiating and Litigating High Conflict Child Issues, including Timesharing, Parental Responsibility, Parenting Plans, Visitation

29 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Expert in all Family Law and Marital issues including Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Property Distribution, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreement

29 years

20%
Family 20%

Expert in all Family Law and Marital issues including Divorce, High Net Worth Divorce, Property Distribution, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Premarital/Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements

29 years

20%
Marriage and Prenuptials 20%

Expert in Preparing, Reviewing and Negotiating High Net Worth and Other Prenuptial and Postnuptial Marital Agreements

29 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Sidweber & Weintraub, P.A.

3020 NE 32nd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333087204

sidweberlaw.com/karen/

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Karen Beth Weintraub's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2022

Simply The Best Family Law Lawyer

If you are looking for a family law attorney who has been practicing over 25 years, who knows the law, knows practically all of the upper- level family law attorneys in town, and will not give up, Karen is your lawyer. She practices ethically and professionally, and she has a great reputation with ...lawyers and clients alike. Karen tries to save the clients' money by settling, when appropriate, and/or engaging in alternate dispute resolution including collaborative law. She has a great reputation for obtaining the right results for people going through these emotional times. I would highly recommend her for any family law matter. She is simply the best!

Posted by Nilda | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service

I hired Karen to handled my divorce in early April 2020. She handled all matters professionally and diligently with a sense of urgency. My divorced was completed by the end of May 2020. Thanks to her advice and experience, I was able to reach a fair settlement minimizing the expense of a long lega...l action. Her advice was spot on!

Karen Weintraub

Replied last August 31, 2020

Nilda: Thank you for this review. My staff and I really appreciate the feedback. We are thrilled with the results of your case, and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. We worked as a great team. Stay safe! Karen

Posted by I. | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Honest, Fair, Trustworthy...and DARN GOOD!

Ms. Weintraub and her amazing team (Samantha, Micheal, and Courtney) got me through my divorce to finality, in the midst of COVID, against less than eager opposing counsel IN 5 MONTHS!!!! This is my only experience with divorce but by ALL ACCOUNTS and from what I understand, this is EXTREMELY expedit...ious not to mention cost effective! She and her staff could not be more available, accommodating, and responsive. So many people that have gone through a divorce would relate horror stories to me that would involve feelings of mistrust in their representation and the ancillary staff. With Ms. Weintraub, the deeper into the proceedings we went, the larger the chasm of disconnect I feel with that sentiment, so bleakly expressed to me, became and my divorce story doesn't sound very much like all those related to me. Remember, there may be plenty of lawyers that charge low hourly rates, but between taking longer to do the same work, less than professional and/or ethical dealings, responsiveness that leaves something to be desired, not to mention costly mistakes...cheap is expensive in the long run. If you're researching this, you are about to go through the WORST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO YOU. Do yourself a favor. Eliminate stress inducing variables. That starts with hiring Karen.

Karen Weintraub

Replied last August 31, 2020

"I": Yes! Done...even through this crazy pandemic. We did have some bumps in the road, but at the end, it all worked out as planned....and even better. Thank you for trusting us to navigate you through the divorce process and all related financial issues, and listening to us, even when you did not want to! Take care and stay safe. Karen

Posted by Julie | December 02, 2017

Highly recommend

I had been working with an attorney before working with Mrs. Weintraub, that had been unsuccesful after a year worth of back and forth trying to come up with a fair resolution but did nothing but rack up astronomical charges with NO results. When I decided to hire Karen she came in, and got the jo...b done! She was always available for any question big or small. She is very professional but most of all KIND- She really cared about me and my family, working hard to assure that we were taken care of in the end. I would HIGHLY recommend her, as I have to many friends who have also had the same experience. I also much mention that her office staff is great also! I feel blessed to have had her on my team.

Karen Weintraub

Replied last December 02, 2017

Julie: Thank you for the recommendation, it is absolutely appreciated. Oftentimes, we do assume representation of a client from a prior attorney, during the pendency of their case and after the case has begun. It was my honor to get your case "on the right track" and finally obtain closure for you, with a strong and favorable result. Of course, I also am grateful that we met each other, albeit not under the best circumstances. Hope all is well with you, your girls and the new home! Karen.

Posted by Eric | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Hire Karen

Karen Weintraub has been my attorney since the beginning of my divorce approximately 13 years ago. My ex-wife has been through 3 attorneys over the years and I still use Karen when needed. I consider her to be a friend now. Karen can be as amicable or as aggressive as you want her to be and need h...er to be. I have not lost an issue with her representing me. Most importantly, she is not your stereotypical attorney that drags out the case to pad the bill. She truely tries to get the case resolved as quickly as possible I recommend her to anyone I know going through this difficult process

Karen Weintraub

Replied last June 14, 2017

Eric: It has been my pleasure to represent you with various family law issues over the past 13 years. Your case definitely presented its challenges, but by working together, we were able to achieve positive and favorable outcomes, for you and the children. I'm sure we will be in touch. Karen

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Karen Beth Weintraub's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stann Givens

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sandy Fox

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Ellen Silvers

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Karen Weintraub is Smart, ethical, prepared, and compassionate. I highly recommend Ms. Weintraub in all family law issues."

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Kelley Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Karen is a true professional. Karen is a passionate and persuasive advocate on behalf of her clients."

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Susan Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Hirsch

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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.."

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Mark Sessums

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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David Hirschberg

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Robin Buckner

Family lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Karen is a consummate professional - fully informed on the law and consistently ethical."

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Jessica Geller

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and cares about her clients. She is also reasonable and professional as opposing counsel."

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Deanna Shifrin

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely bright and honest"

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Natalie Lemos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jed Frankel

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robin Buckner

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David Hirschberg

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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

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney, Sidweber and Weintraub, P.A.

1996 - 2007

Attorney, Bluestein and wayne, P.A.

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Family Law Section

2013 - 2014

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Equitable Distribution Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hahamovitch v. Hahamovitch

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Education

1993

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

Law; juris doctrate

1990

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Pretester

Marital And Family Law Board Certification Pretester

2017

Family Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop

Marital and Family Law Trial Skills

2015

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Family Law Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop

2014

Family Law Section Certification Review Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification

2013

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Mechanics of Board Certification

2013

Florida Bar Family Law Section Certification Review Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of Board Certification

Publications

2017

Languages

English

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