Pinecrest Divorce Lawyers

Attorney Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich is a seasoned Miami criminal defense attorney, serving clients throughout the state of Florida who are indicted or charged in federal and state criminal offenses or under investigation by law enforcement or other government agencies. Born and raised in Miami, Attorney Petkovich attended the University of Miami where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the St. Thomas University School of Law, also in Miami. She is now a married mother of two with a private law practice in Miami-Dade. Having spent her life in South Florida, she...

Alessandra Pino, an associate attorney at Hertz • Sager, has been a member in good standing since September 2023. Ms. Pino graduated from Florida International University School of Law in May 2023. It was at FIU, where she discovered her passion for family law. Ms. Pino worked in the family law section of the Community Lawyering Clinic at law school where she learned the fundamentals of dissolution of marriage and guardianship law. FIU Law recognized Ms. Pino for her outstanding contributions and hard work in the Community Lawyering Clinic. In addition to having gained experience in law school, Ms. Pino had the...

Partner at the Cruz Legal Firm, PLLC, which is a full service legal firm with focus on Corporate, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Transactional, and Litigation in the areas of Business, Family, Probate and general Civil. Prior to the Cruz Legal Firm, a Cum Laude Graduate from the Shepard Broad College of Law at Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, before graduating Law School, gained extensive experience as a Florida Registered Paralegal, and has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Florida Bar Registered Paralegals Committee. Furthermore, I have a Masters of Business Administration from the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship,...

Fritznie Jarbath is an attorney of Haitian decent admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and the Southern District of Florida. She attended Florida International University College of Law, where she received her Juris Doctorate. She attended University of Miami where she obtained Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Business Law. She practices in the area of Family Law, Immigration Law and Personal Injury. While attending Law School, Mrs. Jarbath was selected to work as an intern at the Miami Immigration Court where she conducted extensive research into the factors of individual criminal convictions...

With 20 years of legal experience on her side, Ada M. Barreto is an insightful and skilled attorney. She proudly serves clients throughout Miami and the surrounding areas who are facing complex family law and personal injury matters. Attorney Barreto’s commitment to client satisfaction can be seen in her ability to secure positive results, backed by exceptional reviews from past clients. She provides counsel for personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means her clients don’t pay a dime unless she wins compensation for them. In regards to family law matters, Attorney Barreto is a certified mediator, which...

Dolly Hernandez covers a range of complex domestic and international marital and family law cases, at the Law Office of Dolly Hernandez, PLLC, a matrimonial and family law boutique in Miami, Florida. Dolly Hernandez handles matters involving the dissolution of marriage, paternity, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements and parenting issues. She is also experienced in child abduction actions that are governed by the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Ms. Hernandez is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, was listed in the Top 50: 2015 Women Florida Super Lawyers, Listed as an...

Janelle is a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, P.A. Specifically, Janelle focuses her practice on Marital and Family Law. Before becoming a Partner at The H & D Law Firm, she worked at a previous firm for one year practicing criminal and family law.

During law school Janelle was on the Dean’s List for seven semesters. She served as an intern for The Honorable Judge Rodolfo Ruiz, where she did legal research, prepared judicial binders and drafted orders. She was also a Member of the St. Thomas Law Trial Team.

Janelle’s pro bono work has included volunteering with...

Attorney Jason M. Melton, is a founding partner of Whittel & Melton. As a former state prosecutor, he continues fighting for victims bringing in some of the largest single event results in Central Florida. Jason is a lifetime member of the Multi-Million and Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and continues to be listed among SuperLawyers in Florida by Thomson Reuters. He is a Founding Member of the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers, and in 2023 was named President. Attorney Melton is dedicated to providing clients with personalized, high-quality representation. We handle Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall, Injury, Nursing...

An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...

I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 2016. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and I am trained in Collaborative Divorce. A Cuban immigrant, I came to the United States in 2002 and have resided in Miami since then. As both of my parents were attorneys in my native country of Cuba, it was always my goal to become an attorney in the United States. After going through a difficult and long divorce process myself, I decided to dedicate my career to helping other families struggling with similar situations. I have...

I have been practicing family law exclusively since 2007. I've never done anything else, because I understand how important it is to know what you are doing when you are dealing with someone's family. I have personal experience with my own broken family, and bring that experience with me to better serve my clients who may be faced with the same or similar situation. I also worked for the Florida Attorney General in Child Support Enforcement for about three years. If you are dealing with the Department of Revenue and child support, I may be able...

I earned a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Geology from The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN., and received his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, FL. While in law school, I received the Best Student in Evidence Award and was Vice President in Evidence Award and was Vice President of the Environmental Law Society.

Prior to becoming a founding partner of our firm, I was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida where he had extensive Jury trial experience.

I also practiced in the private sector with several law firms, specializing in Family Law, Criminal...

Mark R. Wegmann joined Vilar Law, P.A. in April 2015 and handles all aspects of family law, including divorce, paternity, child support and post-judgment matters

Teresa Abood Hoffman, is the managing partner at Hoffman & Hoffman P.A.. Teresa was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 1989, and the state of Florida in 1990.  Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Teresa's father, Fredric S. Abood, founded the Abood law firm in Lansing over 60 years ago, where Teresa worked from a very young age, and where her family still operates and runs the firm today.  Teresa studied in Michigan, completing AA, BA, and JD degrees.  After being admitted to practice law in Michigan, Teresa decided to further her studies in estate planning and...

Ramie Altawil, a zealous advocate for justice, brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to his legal practice. Hailing from Amman, Jordan, Ramie found his calling in Miami, where he has become known for his compassionate representation and tireless pursuit of favorable outcomes for his clients. As an Assistant Public Defender in Miami, Ramie honed his skills over four years, handling a diverse range of cases spanning misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. His steadfast commitment to his clients' rights has been evident in numerous trials, where he served as lead counsel, ensuring their voices were heard and their interests vigorously defended. Driven...

Yehuda Bruck, has exclusively practiced criminal and family law his entire career. Mr. Bruck attended Brooklyn Law School in 2000, and then moved to Miami upon graduation to take a position at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office where he handled thousands of criminal prosecution cases ranging from misdemeanors and DUIs to homicide cases. During his years as a prosecutor, Mr. Bruck conducted more than 50 jury trials to verdict. After gaining that valuable experience, Mr. Bruck left the State Attorneys Office and began his career as a successful criminal defense attorney handling criminal cases all over the State of...

Sydney Smith was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2017, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a double major in Sociology from Florida State University. After attending FSU, she came back home to Miami and obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. Ms. Smith was selected as a 2023 Rising Star in Family Law. Ms. Smith currently serves as the Editor In Chief of the Miami Dade Bar's Bulletin.

We are a boutique law firm that provides legal services solely in the areas of Divorce and Family Law Litigation. We provide Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) services, Child Support, Child Custody, Paternity, Visitation, Alimony, Prenuptial Agreements, and many others. The firm is located in the Brickell Key neighborhood of Miami, Florida, and provides representation in family law matters throughout the state of Florida.