
Cynthia Dienstag
N/A
Licensed for 32 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child support
Language
English Spanish
About
CYNTHIA J. DIENSTAG has focused her practice on marital and family law since 1989, and expanded her specialization to include domestic partnership matters. Ms. Dienstag is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, listed among Who’s Who in American Law, 1998-99 edition and Who’s Who of American Women 2006-2007 edition; chosen by Florida Trend Magazine as one of the Florida Legal Elite since 2006, Florida’s Super Lawyers 2007 with the Miami Herald, and frequent lecturer on complex areas of Marital and Family law. She earned her A.A. degree from Florida State University, her B.S. degree from Florida International University, and her J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Memberships include: Honorary Society of First Family Law Inns of Court, Florida, Broward, and Miami-Dade County Bar Associations- Family Law sections (former chair), and is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Appearances: Court TV Live Radio, Fox “The Live Desk”, “The O’Reilly Factor”, and “Catherine Crier Live”. Recent Honors: Woman of the Year 2012 Nominee for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.
Practices Areas
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Domestic Violence
Language
English Spanish
Contact
Reviews
After visiting a couple attorneys, I decided to hire Cynthia because she was very clear of how the process was going to go, she has great reviews which I loved and it helped to build trust very quick. I am very happy with my choice, she did an amazing job getting me what I deserved and in a timely manner, which it was very important, no lawyer is cheap and obviously not a good one like she is. Thank you very much, I hope I never have to be in this situation again, but god forbid it happens I will contact you right away.
We had a great experience being represented by Ms. Dienstag. She was straightforward, knowledgeable, articulate and understanding. She set realistic expectations for our case and as such, our outcome was favorable and she honored our goals. She was respectful with billing and kept communication streamlined; no unnecessary correspondence just for billing sake.
I am a family law lawyer in South Florida. I have used Cynthia many times to help me resolve my divorce cases, both simple and complex. Cindy is the go-to expert in South Florida for getting the best outcome for your divorce case.
I wanted to write this review because I really believe that Cynthia was an amazing attorney. I had been with my ex-husband 26 years and we have three kids. She was fair and very ethical . What I loved about her was that she had a global plan for me and looked at every angle and aspect of what was happening with my case. When the opposing council tried to bully us, she knew how to handle every situation with out even a flinch of hesitation. I felt confident with her advice and with her by my side. I had interviewed many lawyers before her and spoke to maybe about 30 before hiring Cynthia. She responded to every call and email in a very timely manner. Cynthia has great knowledge of marital law. I would highly recommend her.
I was in the midst of a ridiculously contested divorce, that had been dragging on for over a year and a half, thanks to opposing counsel and her manipulative corroborations with my previous attorneys. Before I retained Cynthia, I was at a loss as to whom I could find that would advocate for my best interests, and more importantly, to advocate for my baby girl. It was like God had answered my prayer when I found Ms. Dienstag here on Avvo. Yes, Cynthia has many years of experience in her field, and is very knowledgeable. But what truly sets her apart from the rest is that she genuinely cares for her clients, and for the children that are caught in the middle. She is definitely not like some other attorneys, whom take advantage of your dire situation to make a few extra dollars. Cynthia...sincerely...cares! Cynthia managed to finalize my long-standing divorce in 4 months! We were dealing with an opposing counsel that acted as though she was out to get me personally (and I never knew this woman); endless verbal attacks and fictitious allegations. Truthfully the worst attorney, and in my opinion, not someone who is dealing with a "full deck of cards," per say. Someone with a criminal and FL State Bar disciplinary history and a 1.5 rating on Avvo!! Cynthia was tough and relentless with this attorney, nipping her attacks and games in the bud! In addition, my divorce was finalized with the outcome that I wanted. My only regret was not retaining Cynthia sooner. In earnest, I would recommend Cynthia to anyone that would need her services, and in fact, I already have. Please do yourself a favor...if you are in the midst of a divorce, retain Ms. Dienstag. Believe me, you will have a compassionate and unyielding fighter in your corner!
Thanks to Cynthia I am finally able to see my daughter after months of being separated from her. One of the most professional people I have ever met.
Cynthia, does not play any games and her reputation is beyond unbelievable, she knows family law, literally, like the palm of her hand, she is tough and relentless and it's like she doesn't mind working hard for her clients, she gives more than what she is getting paid for, it is amazing to watch someone that love what they do, because the end results are always extraordinary. Thank you Cynthia for being so honest and making sure the right of my son were protected. This review can not a lot pages longer, but I hope this will do for now.
From the moment I met Cynthia, I knew I was in good hands and my fears were all over. She kept me informed every step of the way. She responds to my emails and phone calls immediately even on the weekends! My daughter's and I are so grateful and thankful to Cynthia for all she has done for us. She has made what seemed impossible POSSIBLE!!
I was represented by Ms. Dienstag back in 2008 in a divorce case. I was extremely pleased with her services especially because It only took three months to get the case resolved and finalized . Eight years later I had a child support case brought upon me by my ex-wife. In this case, I utilized the services of another attorney, a friend of mine to minimize court and attorney fees (biggest mistake ever) it ended up costing more. (headaches and aggravation to say the least). I reached out to Ms. Dienstag once again and asked if she would represent me in this case, she happily accepted. Ms. Dienstag appealed the ruling against me (an $18,000 ruling!!!!) before the general magistrate. Ms. Dienstag was very knowledgeable, fully prepared and ready to fight on my behalf when she went before the court on my court date. needless to say, I was very relieved to know I had her on my side and fighting for my rights. Ms. Dienstag was able to reverse the ruling based on 2008 laws which are the ones that should have been applied to my case and not current laws, which were the laws the magistrate had used to come up with his ruling. I am so glad I was able to get Ms Diesntag to represent me once again, she is worth every dime…
my case is still ongoing. However I had to switch attorneys and I am so grateful that I got Miss dienstag cynthia. From the outset she told me I was paying too much money. she logically explain to me how the process works and took me out of trying to handle things. She also actually cares about her client. And helping me through a life transition which is not easy for me after 25 years of marriage and three children. my soon-to-be ex is trying to take as much as she can take from me. For a difficult road I find myself smiling sometimes and the outcome is not yet certain. But I am so confident that I am getting handled appropriately that I am not worried anymore
After visiting a couple attorneys, I decided to hire Cynthia because she was very clear of how the process was going to go, she has great reviews which I loved and it helped to build trust very quick. I am very happy with my choice, she did an amazing job getting me what I deserved and in a timely manner, which it was very important, no lawyer is cheap and obviously not a good one like she is. Thank you very much, I hope I never have to be in this situation again, but god forbid it happens I will contact you right away.
We had a great experience being represented by Ms. Dienstag. She was straightforward, knowledgeable, articulate and understanding. She set realistic expectations for our case and as such, our outcome was favorable and she honored our goals. She was respectful with billing and kept communication streamlined; no unnecessary correspondence just for billing sake.
I am a family law lawyer in South Florida. I have used Cynthia many times to help me resolve my divorce cases, both simple and complex. Cindy is the go-to expert in South Florida for getting the best outcome for your divorce case.
I wanted to write this review because I really believe that Cynthia was an amazing attorney. I had been with my ex-husband 26 years and we have three kids. She was fair and very ethical . What I loved about her was that she had a global plan for me and looked at every angle and aspect of what was happening with my case. When the opposing council tried to bully us, she knew how to handle every situation with out even a flinch of hesitation. I felt confident with her advice and with her by my side. I had interviewed many lawyers before her and spoke to maybe about 30 before hiring Cynthia. She responded to every call and email in a very timely manner. Cynthia has great knowledge of marital law. I would highly recommend her.
I was in the midst of a ridiculously contested divorce, that had been dragging on for over a year and a half, thanks to opposing counsel and her manipulative corroborations with my previous attorneys. Before I retained Cynthia, I was at a loss as to whom I could find that would advocate for my best interests, and more importantly, to advocate for my baby girl. It was like God had answered my prayer when I found Ms. Dienstag here on Avvo. Yes, Cynthia has many years of experience in her field, and is very knowledgeable. But what truly sets her apart from the rest is that she genuinely cares for her clients, and for the children that are caught in the middle. She is definitely not like some other attorneys, whom take advantage of your dire situation to make a few extra dollars. Cynthia...sincerely...cares! Cynthia managed to finalize my long-standing divorce in 4 months! We were dealing with an opposing counsel that acted as though she was out to get me personally (and I never knew this woman); endless verbal attacks and fictitious allegations. Truthfully the worst attorney, and in my opinion, not someone who is dealing with a "full deck of cards," per say. Someone with a criminal and FL State Bar disciplinary history and a 1.5 rating on Avvo!! Cynthia was tough and relentless with this attorney, nipping her attacks and games in the bud! In addition, my divorce was finalized with the outcome that I wanted. My only regret was not retaining Cynthia sooner. In earnest, I would recommend Cynthia to anyone that would need her services, and in fact, I already have. Please do yourself a favor...if you are in the midst of a divorce, retain Ms. Dienstag. Believe me, you will have a compassionate and unyielding fighter in your corner!
Thanks to Cynthia I am finally able to see my daughter after months of being separated from her. One of the most professional people I have ever met.
Cynthia, does not play any games and her reputation is beyond unbelievable, she knows family law, literally, like the palm of her hand, she is tough and relentless and it's like she doesn't mind working hard for her clients, she gives more than what she is getting paid for, it is amazing to watch someone that love what they do, because the end results are always extraordinary. Thank you Cynthia for being so honest and making sure the right of my son were protected. This review can not a lot pages longer, but I hope this will do for now.
From the moment I met Cynthia, I knew I was in good hands and my fears were all over. She kept me informed every step of the way. She responds to my emails and phone calls immediately even on the weekends! My daughter's and I are so grateful and thankful to Cynthia for all she has done for us. She has made what seemed impossible POSSIBLE!!
I was represented by Ms. Dienstag back in 2008 in a divorce case. I was extremely pleased with her services especially because It only took three months to get the case resolved and finalized . Eight years later I had a child support case brought upon me by my ex-wife. In this case, I utilized the services of another attorney, a friend of mine to minimize court and attorney fees (biggest mistake ever) it ended up costing more. (headaches and aggravation to say the least). I reached out to Ms. Dienstag once again and asked if she would represent me in this case, she happily accepted. Ms. Dienstag appealed the ruling against me (an $18,000 ruling!!!!) before the general magistrate. Ms. Dienstag was very knowledgeable, fully prepared and ready to fight on my behalf when she went before the court on my court date. needless to say, I was very relieved to know I had her on my side and fighting for my rights. Ms. Dienstag was able to reverse the ruling based on 2008 laws which are the ones that should have been applied to my case and not current laws, which were the laws the magistrate had used to come up with his ruling. I am so glad I was able to get Ms Diesntag to represent me once again, she is worth every dime…
my case is still ongoing. However I had to switch attorneys and I am so grateful that I got Miss dienstag cynthia. From the outset she told me I was paying too much money. she logically explain to me how the process works and took me out of trying to handle things. She also actually cares about her client. And helping me through a life transition which is not easy for me after 25 years of marriage and three children. my soon-to-be ex is trying to take as much as she can take from me. For a difficult road I find myself smiling sometimes and the outcome is not yet certain. But I am so confident that I am getting handled appropriately that I am not worried anymore
After visiting a couple attorneys, I decided to hire Cynthia because she was very clear of how the process was going to go, she has great reviews which I loved and it helped to build trust very quick. I am very happy with my choice, she did an amazing job getting me what I deserved and in a timely manner, which it was very important, no lawyer is cheap and obviously not a good one like she is. Thank you very much, I hope I never have to be in this situation again, but god forbid it happens I will contact you right away.
We had a great experience being represented by Ms. Dienstag. She was straightforward, knowledgeable, articulate and understanding. She set realistic expectations for our case and as such, our outcome was favorable and she honored our goals. She was respectful with billing and kept communication streamlined; no unnecessary correspondence just for billing sake.
I am a family law lawyer in South Florida. I have used Cynthia many times to help me resolve my divorce cases, both simple and complex. Cindy is the go-to expert in South Florida for getting the best outcome for your divorce case.
I wanted to write this review because I really believe that Cynthia was an amazing attorney. I had been with my ex-husband 26 years and we have three kids. She was fair and very ethical . What I loved about her was that she had a global plan for me and looked at every angle and aspect of what was happening with my case. When the opposing council tried to bully us, she knew how to handle every situation with out even a flinch of hesitation. I felt confident with her advice and with her by my side. I had interviewed many lawyers before her and spoke to maybe about 30 before hiring Cynthia. She responded to every call and email in a very timely manner. Cynthia has great knowledge of marital law. I would highly recommend her.
I was in the midst of a ridiculously contested divorce, that had been dragging on for over a year and a half, thanks to opposing counsel and her manipulative corroborations with my previous attorneys. Before I retained Cynthia, I was at a loss as to whom I could find that would advocate for my best interests, and more importantly, to advocate for my baby girl. It was like God had answered my prayer when I found Ms. Dienstag here on Avvo. Yes, Cynthia has many years of experience in her field, and is very knowledgeable. But what truly sets her apart from the rest is that she genuinely cares for her clients, and for the children that are caught in the middle. She is definitely not like some other attorneys, whom take advantage of your dire situation to make a few extra dollars. Cynthia...sincerely...cares! Cynthia managed to finalize my long-standing divorce in 4 months! We were dealing with an opposing counsel that acted as though she was out to get me personally (and I never knew this woman); endless verbal attacks and fictitious allegations. Truthfully the worst attorney, and in my opinion, not someone who is dealing with a "full deck of cards," per say. Someone with a criminal and FL State Bar disciplinary history and a 1.5 rating on Avvo!! Cynthia was tough and relentless with this attorney, nipping her attacks and games in the bud! In addition, my divorce was finalized with the outcome that I wanted. My only regret was not retaining Cynthia sooner. In earnest, I would recommend Cynthia to anyone that would need her services, and in fact, I already have. Please do yourself a favor...if you are in the midst of a divorce, retain Ms. Dienstag. Believe me, you will have a compassionate and unyielding fighter in your corner!
Thanks to Cynthia I am finally able to see my daughter after months of being separated from her. One of the most professional people I have ever met.
Cynthia, does not play any games and her reputation is beyond unbelievable, she knows family law, literally, like the palm of her hand, she is tough and relentless and it's like she doesn't mind working hard for her clients, she gives more than what she is getting paid for, it is amazing to watch someone that love what they do, because the end results are always extraordinary. Thank you Cynthia for being so honest and making sure the right of my son were protected. This review can not a lot pages longer, but I hope this will do for now.
From the moment I met Cynthia, I knew I was in good hands and my fears were all over. She kept me informed every step of the way. She responds to my emails and phone calls immediately even on the weekends! My daughter's and I are so grateful and thankful to Cynthia for all she has done for us. She has made what seemed impossible POSSIBLE!!
I was represented by Ms. Dienstag back in 2008 in a divorce case. I was extremely pleased with her services especially because It only took three months to get the case resolved and finalized . Eight years later I had a child support case brought upon me by my ex-wife. In this case, I utilized the services of another attorney, a friend of mine to minimize court and attorney fees (biggest mistake ever) it ended up costing more. (headaches and aggravation to say the least). I reached out to Ms. Dienstag once again and asked if she would represent me in this case, she happily accepted. Ms. Dienstag appealed the ruling against me (an $18,000 ruling!!!!) before the general magistrate. Ms. Dienstag was very knowledgeable, fully prepared and ready to fight on my behalf when she went before the court on my court date. needless to say, I was very relieved to know I had her on my side and fighting for my rights. Ms. Dienstag was able to reverse the ruling based on 2008 laws which are the ones that should have been applied to my case and not current laws, which were the laws the magistrate had used to come up with his ruling. I am so glad I was able to get Ms Diesntag to represent me once again, she is worth every dime…
my case is still ongoing. However I had to switch attorneys and I am so grateful that I got Miss dienstag cynthia. From the outset she told me I was paying too much money. she logically explain to me how the process works and took me out of trying to handle things. She also actually cares about her client. And helping me through a life transition which is not easy for me after 25 years of marriage and three children. my soon-to-be ex is trying to take as much as she can take from me. For a difficult road I find myself smiling sometimes and the outcome is not yet certain. But I am so confident that I am getting handled appropriately that I am not worried anymore
After visiting a couple attorneys, I decided to hire Cynthia because she was very clear of how the process was going to go, she has great reviews which I loved and it helped to build trust very quick. I am very happy with my choice, she did an amazing job getting me what I deserved and in a timely manner, which it was very important, no lawyer is cheap and obviously not a good one like she is. Thank you very much, I hope I never have to be in this situation again, but god forbid it happens I will contact you right away.
We had a great experience being represented by Ms. Dienstag. She was straightforward, knowledgeable, articulate and understanding. She set realistic expectations for our case and as such, our outcome was favorable and she honored our goals. She was respectful with billing and kept communication streamlined; no unnecessary correspondence just for billing sake.
I am a family law lawyer in South Florida. I have used Cynthia many times to help me resolve my divorce cases, both simple and complex. Cindy is the go-to expert in South Florida for getting the best outcome for your divorce case.
I wanted to write this review because I really believe that Cynthia was an amazing attorney. I had been with my ex-husband 26 years and we have three kids. She was fair and very ethical . What I loved about her was that she had a global plan for me and looked at every angle and aspect of what was happening with my case. When the opposing council tried to bully us, she knew how to handle every situation with out even a flinch of hesitation. I felt confident with her advice and with her by my side. I had interviewed many lawyers before her and spoke to maybe about 30 before hiring Cynthia. She responded to every call and email in a very timely manner. Cynthia has great knowledge of marital law. I would highly recommend her.
I was in the midst of a ridiculously contested divorce, that had been dragging on for over a year and a half, thanks to opposing counsel and her manipulative corroborations with my previous attorneys. Before I retained Cynthia, I was at a loss as to whom I could find that would advocate for my best interests, and more importantly, to advocate for my baby girl. It was like God had answered my prayer when I found Ms. Dienstag here on Avvo. Yes, Cynthia has many years of experience in her field, and is very knowledgeable. But what truly sets her apart from the rest is that she genuinely cares for her clients, and for the children that are caught in the middle. She is definitely not like some other attorneys, whom take advantage of your dire situation to make a few extra dollars. Cynthia...sincerely...cares! Cynthia managed to finalize my long-standing divorce in 4 months! We were dealing with an opposing counsel that acted as though she was out to get me personally (and I never knew this woman); endless verbal attacks and fictitious allegations. Truthfully the worst attorney, and in my opinion, not someone who is dealing with a "full deck of cards," per say. Someone with a criminal and FL State Bar disciplinary history and a 1.5 rating on Avvo!! Cynthia was tough and relentless with this attorney, nipping her attacks and games in the bud! In addition, my divorce was finalized with the outcome that I wanted. My only regret was not retaining Cynthia sooner. In earnest, I would recommend Cynthia to anyone that would need her services, and in fact, I already have. Please do yourself a favor...if you are in the midst of a divorce, retain Ms. Dienstag. Believe me, you will have a compassionate and unyielding fighter in your corner!
Thanks to Cynthia I am finally able to see my daughter after months of being separated from her. One of the most professional people I have ever met.
Cynthia, does not play any games and her reputation is beyond unbelievable, she knows family law, literally, like the palm of her hand, she is tough and relentless and it's like she doesn't mind working hard for her clients, she gives more than what she is getting paid for, it is amazing to watch someone that love what they do, because the end results are always extraordinary. Thank you Cynthia for being so honest and making sure the right of my son were protected. This review can not a lot pages longer, but I hope this will do for now.
From the moment I met Cynthia, I knew I was in good hands and my fears were all over. She kept me informed every step of the way. She responds to my emails and phone calls immediately even on the weekends! My daughter's and I are so grateful and thankful to Cynthia for all she has done for us. She has made what seemed impossible POSSIBLE!!
I was represented by Ms. Dienstag back in 2008 in a divorce case. I was extremely pleased with her services especially because It only took three months to get the case resolved and finalized . Eight years later I had a child support case brought upon me by my ex-wife. In this case, I utilized the services of another attorney, a friend of mine to minimize court and attorney fees (biggest mistake ever) it ended up costing more. (headaches and aggravation to say the least). I reached out to Ms. Dienstag once again and asked if she would represent me in this case, she happily accepted. Ms. Dienstag appealed the ruling against me (an $18,000 ruling!!!!) before the general magistrate. Ms. Dienstag was very knowledgeable, fully prepared and ready to fight on my behalf when she went before the court on my court date. needless to say, I was very relieved to know I had her on my side and fighting for my rights. Ms. Dienstag was able to reverse the ruling based on 2008 laws which are the ones that should have been applied to my case and not current laws, which were the laws the magistrate had used to come up with his ruling. I am so glad I was able to get Ms Diesntag to represent me once again, she is worth every dime…
my case is still ongoing. However I had to switch attorneys and I am so grateful that I got Miss dienstag cynthia. From the outset she told me I was paying too much money. she logically explain to me how the process works and took me out of trying to handle things. She also actually cares about her client. And helping me through a life transition which is not easy for me after 25 years of marriage and three children. my soon-to-be ex is trying to take as much as she can take from me. For a difficult road I find myself smiling sometimes and the outcome is not yet certain. But I am so confident that I am getting handled appropriately that I am not worried anymore