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Vanessa Lynn Prieto
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Biography
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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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Vanessa L. Prieto Law Offices, LLC
1845 SE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Legal services review
Ms. Prieto helped us with a legal matter. She was well-prepared, strategic and achieved a fair outcome for us. Throughout this ordeal she was professional, responsive and took the time to explain the process to us. We would highly recommend and use her again if needed (hopefully we do not need her th...
Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommend!
I highly recommend Vanessa as a divorce lawyer! After transferring to Vanessa from another lawyer, I immediately knew I was in good hands. Vanessa easily picked up from the middle of the case and got it done and closed out so much sooner than I had expected! Vanessa always listened, was very pati...
Posted by Barbara | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Terrific Attorney !
Vanessa Prieto was my 3rd attorney. I was distraught over my divorce and had no idea going into this process that attorneys can be so callous and greedy. Vanessa handled my case professionally and deftly. She saw through the nonsense, clearly conveyed my options and treated me like a valued client ...
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...
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Experience
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 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
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 CommitteeAppointed Member
2014 - 2015
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics CommitteeAppointed Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Denker v. Denker
Judgment Affirmed
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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
Q&A
Can husband remove me and my belongings out of apt ?
09 Jan 2018
Q&A
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