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I have been a local practicing attorney since 1997. I specialize in the areas of family law and civil litigation. Family law encompasses many areas such as divorce, child support, alimony, child custody (timesharing), domestic violence, modifications, paternity actions, domestic partnerships, etc. I also handle cases at the appellate level (appeals) for my clients. I practice in the Tri-County area (Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties).
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1845 SE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
38 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Divorce
Vanessa is very professional and to the point. I had another attorney before that said I would loose everything, but she fought for me to the end. We ended up becoming great friends. She will always be there no matter how late at night or even if she’s on vacation. I seriously LOVE her! She’s the BES...
Posted by Laura | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The kindest & muchprofessional lawyer. I would
I went for consult & immediately sensed a strong kind professional. At that moment I knew she would be the one to help me get through a very difficult time. I had to let go of a prior lawyer. There was so much work for her because to be done since the files she received from my prior lawyer were al...
Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Nasty Divorce
Ms. Prieto was there for me during a very difficult time in my life. My husband left me for a younger woman and then tried to take our two kids and dogs with him and his girlfriend to Texas. Ms. Prieto was aggressive in my case and supported me throughout the whole ordeal. Thankful for this wonderful...
Posted by Edward | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Divorce Attorney
Ms. Prieto has tremendous experience and it showed as my case was complicated due to divorce/relocation and other child support issues. She gave me options to keep things out of court while being conscious of unnecessary fees. I received a fair judgement due to her timely actions and pro-active com...
Posted by Marco and Lisa Martinez | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Best experience, Highly recommend.
I was loosing faith with all attorneys in general, lost lots of money with other attorneys that sounded really good and said everything that you want to hear in a 3 year period and some were disbar and or put in jail for misrepresentation, thinking that we lost our case and hopes we found and hired V...
"Vanessa is an amazing attorney. She is very bright, professional and effective. I endorse her wholeheartedly to anyone needing her services."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with Vanessa. She fights for her clients and is always prepared."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
"Vanessa is an outstanding lawyer who is patient and cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Ms. Prieto in court cases in the past and find her to be an intelligent, passionate, and overall great attorney."
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Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Book Award (Insurance Law), Nova Southeastern University
1996
Book Award (Constitutional Law II), Nova Southeastern University
1994
Best Brief Award, Nova Southeastern University
2009 - Present
Partner/Owner, Vanessa L. Prieto Law Offices, LLC
2009 - Present
Of Counsel, Bradford Cohen Law
2005 - Present
Of Counsel, Schwartz White
2011 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeasterm University
2006 - 2008
Of Counsel, Oppenheim & Pilelsky
2005 - 2008
Of Counsel, Juan Zorrilla
1999 - 2005
Associate, Shutts & Bowen, LLP
1997 - 1999
Associate, May, Meacham & Davell
1997 - 1997
Clerk, Greenberg Traurig
1996 - 1996
Student, Nova Civil Law Clinic
1995 - 1996
Volunteer, Broward County Attorney's Office
1993 - 1995
Trial Paralegal, Robles & Gonzalez
1992 - 1993
Volunteer Intern, Office Of The Attrney General
1983 - 1987
Clerk, Steinberg Law Offices
2018 - Present
Florida Bar Ad Hoc Access to Justice CommitteeAppointed Vice-Chair & Member
2017 - Present
Florida Bar Family Law Domestic ViolenceAppointed Member
2017 - Present
Family Law General Magistrate and Child Support Hearing Officers CommitteeAppointed Member
Editor
Member
Member
Member
Member
2015 - 2016
Florida Bar, Education Law CommitteeAppointed Member
2014 - 2015
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics CommitteeAppointed Member
Judgment Affirmed
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Paralegal Certificate
1991
B.A.
2000
1998
1996
English
Legal Answers
Can my husband put my stuff out of our apartment because I am not on the lease and we’re going through divorce
09 Jan 2018
Can husband remove me and my belongings out of apt ?
09 Jan 2018
What do we do if we can't have the TRO served at least 5 days before hearing because he is purposefully evading service?
03 Jan 2016