Vanessa Lynn Prieto

Vanessa Lynn Prieto

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Appeals

1845 SE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Biography

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Vanessa L. Prieto Law Offices, LLC

1845 SE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

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Vanessa Lynn Prieto's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Family

Posted by Greg B | April 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney Review

My interactions with Attorney Vanessa Prieto have all been positive and productive in matters involving both civil and family law. Her vast experience resulted in attaining desired outcomes. In addition to being level-headed, strong and respected, Ms. Prieto offers thoughtful guidance and advice. I r...ecommend her services without hesitation.

Posted by Mary | June 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommend Vanessa Prieto Law Offices!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Vanessa Prieto and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the outset, Vanessa was incredibly prompt in her responses, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. She consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to my best interests, ...ensuring that every detail was meticulously addressed. Her thorough attention to detail was evident in every interaction, and it gave me great confidence that all legal aspects were expertly handled. I highly recommend Vanessa Prieto Law Offices to anyone seeking a reliable and diligent family law attorney!

Posted by Barbara | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Wonderful, supportive divorce attorney!

Going through a divorce is never easy. I felt extremely lucky to have found Vanessa and to have hired her. Vanessa was always professional, punctual, well-versed in all of the legalities and financials and she was supportive to me at all times. Her knowledge of Florida family law was superb and sh...e guided me each step of the way through my final divorce mediation. I highly recommend Vanessa for family law matters, and especially, for divorce proceedings. She communicates promptly, answers questions, and works very hard to achieve the best outcome for her clients. I am grateful for Vanessa and feel satisfied with my divorce outcomes.

Posted by Steve | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Professor Vanessa Lynn Prieto - Famiily Law Attorney with a heart

I retained the services of Professor Vanessa Prieto in 2013, when my wife, who I believed was in need of Therapy, had left me, and filed for Divorce. Professor Prieto listened to me, fully appreciated my desires, took the needed steps, and was successful, through the Court system, in getting my wife... to attend Therapy with me, leading to a rapid, complete reconciliation, and withdrawal of my wife's Petition for Dissolution of our Marriage. Unfortunately, fully 2 years later, no longer attending Therapy, and unwilling to do so, my wife has slipped into her depression, again; and has again left me, seeking Dissolution of our Marriage. This time, her problems had grown to include horrible lies about me, and abuse of me. She has been refusing any more Therapy sessions; instead building a wall between us. I no longer believe I understand her problems or her motivation for what she has been doing; so despite still caring deeply for the woman she once was, I no longer feel safe having her in my home, or my life. I feel very fortunate to have been able to retain the services of Professor Prieto, again. She is as patient and understanding of my current needs, challenges and objectives as she was of those from 2013, and is proving herself to be equally compassionate and capable in leading me along this very different path. I recommend Professor Prieto, without reservation, for anyone in need of a Family Law Attorney with a heart, who listens, who takes the time to understand her Client's needs and desires, and who clearly knows the right path toward the desired goals; whatever they might be.

Posted by Stephan | December 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best in the Business

Vanessa is a best-in-class attorney. I hired her in a serious time of crisis and she was outstanding. I felt she didn't just view her career as a job, but genuinely cared about me, my family, and my situation. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a family law attorney. She was results drive...n and came through on everything she said she would.

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Fariba Faiz

Litigation lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an amazing attorney. She is very bright, professional and effective. I endorse her wholeheartedly to anyone needing her services."

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Nicole Loughlin

Appeals lawyer | Jul 21

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanieka Thompson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Kemmy

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Brown

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with Vanessa. She fights for her clients and is always prepared."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Sabrina Kuruvilla

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vanessa is an outstanding lawyer who is patient and cares about her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ogochukwu Ebede

Unknown lawyer | Jan 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Unknown lawyer | Jan 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Williams

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tara Brown

Family lawyer | Jan 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Koreman

Family lawyer | Oct 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rick Steinberg

Family lawyer | May 24

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"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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Daniel Callahan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2018 - Present

Florida Bar Ad Hoc Access to Justice Committee

Appointed Vice-Chair & Member

2017 - Present

Florida Bar Family Law Domestic Violence

Appointed Member

2017 - Present

Family Law General Magistrate and Child Support Hearing Officers Committee

Appointed Member

Phi Alpha Delta

Moot Court

Law Review

Editor

Broward County Bar Association

Member

Florida Bar

Member

Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Broward County Bar Association Appellate Law Section

Member

2015 - 2016

Florida Bar, Education Law Committee

Appointed Member

2014 - 2015

Florida Bar, Professional Ethics Committee

Appointed Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Denker v. Denker

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Education

1997

Nova Southeastern University-Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Barry University

Paralegal Certificate

1991

Barry University

B.A.

Publications

2000

(25 Nova L. Rev. 43 (Fall 2000) “A Survey of Florida’s Recent District Court of Appeal and Administrative Decisions Involving Bid Protests: Challenging the Government’s Conduct Regarding A Public Procurement”

1998

Florida Bar publication "Commercial Arbitration"

1996

20 Nova L. Rev. 987 (Winter 1996) “The Growth Management Pendulum: The Ecological Clock Is Ticking For Florida and Other States”

Languages

English

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