Ann Marie Giordano

Ann Marie Giordano

Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P. A.
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence
  • Florida
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Marital & Family Law Litigation Attorney with 29 years experience. Ann Marie Gilden was an Assistant State Attorney in Lake County from 1987 to 1990, and in Orange County from 1990 to 1995. She obtained a great amount of trial experience as an Assistant State Attorney doing an extensive number of jury trials. She tried a wide variety of criminal cases, including murder cases. She left the State Attorney’s Office in 1995 and started her own law practice. Initially her areas of practice included Marital & Family Law and Criminal Law. She represented clients in trials including the Federal Court in the Middle District of Florida which consisted of complex and protracted litigation. She also litigated many Family Law Trials. Since the year 2000, she has dedicated her practice almost exclusively to Marital & Family Law cases. She also does Adoption and Guardianship cases. Her Orlando Marital & Family Law Practice consists of divorce cases including complex Divorce cases with substantial financial assets, Contested Divorce cases, Uncontested Divorce cases, and Collaborative Divorce cases. She has had numerous Hearings and Trials on cases involving Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Alimony, Co-parenting, Time Sharing, and Child Support. She has also represented clients at Hearings on Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence. Ms. Gilden has represented Grandparents and Relatives in obtaining Temporary Custody of Child(ren) when the parents are unfit. Ms. Gilden has done numerous adoptions for Foster parents, step-parents, and relatives who want custody of a child who has been living with them. Mrs. Gilden has represented Parents, Relatives, and Foster Parents in cases involving the Department of Children and Families Services. Ms. Gilden has also received recognition from the Orange County Bar Association and Florida Supreme Court in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
  • Guardainship
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Custody
  • Child Support
  • Adoptions
  • Alimony
  • Modifications
  • Paternity
  • Grandparents Custody & Visitation
  • DCFS cases
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    MC,VISA, AMEX, & Discover
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney At Law
Ann Marie Giordano Gilden, P. A.
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Marital & Family Law Attoreny
Assistant State Attorney
State Attornney Office 9th Judical Circuit Orange County
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Assistant State Attorney in juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor;and 3 years as an advance felony prosecutor in the felony divisions. I handled all types of felony cases including first degree murder cases where the death penalty was waived.
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney Office 5th Judicial Circuit Lake County
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Prosecutor for juvenile, misdemeanor and traffic cases. Also, did intake of cases.
Law Clerk
Floyd & Sammons, P. A.
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Law Clerk for Attorney Bob Sammons.
Education
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
J.D. (1985) | Law
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University of South Florida
B.A. (1982) | Political Science
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Awards
2016 Legal Elite Marital Law
Florida Legal Elite
Florida Legal Elite is awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the state of Florida in their field of law.
AV Rated Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
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2015 Legal Elite Marital & Family Law
Florda Legal Elite
AV Rated Preeminent
Martindale Hubbell
Attorney of the Year
Seminole County Bar Association Legal Aid Society, Inc.
Recognition for outstanding Pro Bono service.
Professional Associations
Florida Bar Grievance Committee for Seminole County
Member
- Current
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Seminole County Pro Bono Committee
Member
- Current
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Volie Williams Inns of Court  # Member
Member
- Current
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Seminole County Bar Association .
Member
- Current
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Orange County Bar Association, Inc.
Member
- Current
Activities: Member
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Florida State Bar  # 709085
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Orlando Family & Martial Law
Blog
Ann Marie Gilden Lawn Blog
Contact & Map
1355 S. International Parkway, Suite 2461
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Telephone: (407) 732-7620