Cynthia Judith Hernandez
About Cynthia
Biography
Cynthia Hernandez is a native New Yorker, but attended secondary school and college in Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida and her law degree from Florida State University College of Law. In Tallahassee, Cynthia worked as a law clerk for the Department of Financial Services handling insurance regulation and appeals. She also worked as a certified legal intern with the State attorney's Office in Hillsborough County. Upon graduation, Cynthia worked as an assistant public defender in Pinellas County. She has handled thousands of cases over the years and exclusively practices in the area of Marital and Family Law.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 4 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 6 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Location
Cynthia Hernandez Law Firm
506 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL, 33609
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Cynthia Judith Hernandez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 26 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Doris | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great Hire
Estoy contenta con los servicios de la Abogada Cynthia y su equipo, todos muy amables y serviciales. Gracias abogada, Dios siempre la cuide y le de sabiduría para resolver sus casos!
Posted by maikel | December 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
amazing result
wonderful attorney and handled my divorce promptly. would recommend highly if looking for competence counsel!
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
knowledgeable and efficient
Cynthia is an amazing lawyer! She handled my divorce with the highest level of professionalism and care. She was not only knowledgeable and efficient, but also incredibly kind and understanding of my situation. I truly felt supported every step of the way. I highly recommend Cynthia and her firm to a...
Posted by Jack | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Family Law Attorney
HIRE this lawyer for any family law cases! Shop around like I did, but I guarantee you will come back to her. She is extremely knowledgeable and tries to find ways to actually avoid having you pay more if it’s not necessary. I’ve dealt with other lawyers that just file motions or whatever they are ca...
Posted by Judy | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Divorce Attorney in Tampa Bay
I cannot recommend Hernandez Family Law highly enough. From the very first consultation, Attorney Hernandez and her team made me feel supported, informed, and confident about my case. They are extremely knowledgeable about Florida family law, especially when it comes to divorce, timesharing, and pare...
Cynthia Judith Hernandez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Cynthia is one of the most caring individuals I have met. She has worked as Guardian Ad Litem in one of my cases. She went above and beyond the call of duty despite ongoing personal circumstances. This is the true example of a professional. Someone who is able to set aside the distractions , get the job done and do it well. I am certain that no matter with what Cynthia is helping you with, she will do a good job."
"Ms. Hernandez is an exceptional family law attorney. She is client-focused and solutions based. She is a very professional opponent and colleague. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Hernandez is a talented and compassionate attorney, and I highly recommend her to friends, family, and colleagues. I first met Attorney Hernandez when I was prosecuting cases with the Department of Justice and she was opposing defense counsel. Our interactions were always professional and pleasant. She is a wonderful advocate for her client. After working in government for many years, and after entering back into private practice, Attorney Hernandez and I have worked several cases as co-counsel together. She has a wonderful sense of humor, and achieves excellent results for her clients. She is patient and kind yet steadfast and determined. I highly recommend Attorney Hernandez."
"Attorney Cynthia Hernandez is one of the best family law attorneys on the Florida west coast."
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"Ms. Hernandez is an excellent attorney and a true professional. I endorse her and recommend her highly."
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"I’ve had the privilege of knowing Cynthia for over a decade. She is an extremely intelligent and exceptional attorney. She is dedicated to her clients and is passionate in her advocacy for them. She doesn’t shy away from a legal argument and is well respected among her peers and the legal community in general. I endorse this attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hernandez is a dedicated and tireless advocate for her clients, and the quality of services provided by her and her law firm are unsurpassed."
"I endorse this lawyer. About ten years ago, I started as a new attorney and Mrs. Hernandez taught me how to be a good lawyer. She not only excels in legal research but she has an excellent presence in front of a jury. Throughout the years I have seen her get not guilty verdicts in extremely difficult cases and give the best overall representation to her clients. She is professional, ethical, really cares about the best interests of her clients and will work extremely hard for all of her clients. I highly recommend this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best Female Family Law Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2005 - 2007
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender
Associations
2020 - Present
United States District Court of Colorado
2019 - Present
Pinellas Latin Bar AssociationExecutive Council Member, Secretary
2018 - Present
Stann Givens Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaExecutive Council Member, Secretary
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
2007 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Family Law SectionExcutive Council Member
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
2005 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Not Guilty
Education
2004
Speaking Engagements
2010
DUI Defense
2009
DUI Defense
Publications
2020
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can you pay your traffic tickets little by little if it costs alot
14 Feb 2014
What do you do when your record is expunged and USCIS insists on arrest records etc?
14 Feb 2014
Can you expedite family I 130?
14 Feb 2014