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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
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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 Keith Lieberman | March 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
Worst experience ever
Vanessa represented me in my prenup. She was always busy and tough to get a hold of. Her drafting was poor and two paragraphs completely contradicted each other. Opposing counsel was also challenging. Ultimately, my fiance and I drafted comments to the side of the document to solve the many open item...
Posted by Jessica | July 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Heaven sent
I was in a horrible situation, and hadn’t seen or spoke to my kids in 10 months. Ms. Preito never skipped a beat, she took this case on by the horns and stood her ground against the other council and my kids father. She won my kids back and was kind and straight to the point. She never wasted time to...
Posted by Noah Aguilar | May 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Tricky divorce
Vanessa was diligent and professional. My spouse was very difficult to work with and would not provide important information. Vanessa was able to negotiate a settlement before going to trial and saved me the stress and finances that would have accrued.
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
The best attorney for any contentious divorce issues
I hired Vanessa two years ago to resolve several extremely contentious post-divorce issues. She was recommended to me by a prior mediator, who said that Vanessa had been a royal pain in her butt whenever she had faced her in the courtroom. The recommendation was spot on; Vanessa has been a fierce for...
"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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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
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
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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