Attorney Marivette Gonzalez Rivera

Associate Attorney

Marivette González Rivera was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New Jersey at age 10. She graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, with a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. After relocating to Florida, she earned her law degree from Florida A&M University, College of Law. She received the prestigious Holly Marie Stutz scholarship for academic excellence and commitment to public interest law. Marivette began her legal career as a Public Defender in the Ninth Circuit in Orange County, Florida, where she represented hundreds of clients in criminal cases.

In 2011, she founded a successful family law firm in Orlando, FL. In 2024, she moved to South Florida to be closer to family and joined The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm as the Attorney-Client Engagement Specialist. With extensive experience in simple and complex family law matters, including divorce, paternity, interstate custody, relocation, and business distributions, Marivette has a proven track record of helping families reach amicable resolutions through agreements. Her background in litigation equips her with the skills needed to support clients effectively, offering compassionate guidance and exceptional service with integrity and respect

Marivette González Rivera is licensed to practice law in Florida and Colorado and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and trained in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Law.

In her spare time Marivette enjoys spending time with her family, educating the community in family matters, and spending time outdoors whether at the beach or in the mountains.

She is fluent in English and Spanish.

EDUCATION:

Florida A&M University, College of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 2008
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. Minors in Sociology and Spanish. Criminology Certification.

ADMISSIONS

State of Florida 2009
State of Colorado 2021
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, 2016
Criminology, Rutgers University, 1998

ASSOCIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS:

  • Florida Bar Family Law Section, Member
  • Florida Bar Appointed Committee Member, Family Law Section Rules and Forms Committee & Family Relocation Cases Sub-Committee (2024-2025)
  • Florida Bar Appointed Committee Member, Diversity and Inclusion (2021-2022)
  • Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, District 4 Vice President (2023-Present)
  • OCBA: Orange County Bar Association, Member (2007-2024)
  • Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court, Barrister Member (2012-2022)
  • Young Fathers of Central Florida, Board Member (2015-2016)
  • Christian Legal Society, Central Florida, Member (2012-2014)
  • Broward Bar Association of Florida, Member (Present)
  • Broward Hispanic Bar Association, Member (Present)
  • Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (2016-2020)
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando, Director Board Member (2017-2021)
  • Homeless Feed and Fortify Community Organization Inc., Ambassador (2014-2016)
  • nonPareil Institute, Serving Adults with Autism., Advisory Board Member (2019)
  • Colorado W.O.L.F. (Women Owned Law Firms), Member (2023-Present)
  • Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member (2021-Present)
  • Colorado Bar Association, Family Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Member (2021-2024)
  • Colorado -Denver Bar Association, Member (2021-2024)
  • Colorado Defense Lawyers Association, Member (2021-2022)

AWARDS

  • Best of the Best Attorneys, Florida, Family Law 2024
  • AVVO, “Client Choice Awards,” 2015, 2017, 2018, 2023.
  • The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, “One of 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction,” 2015, 2016, 2018, & 2019.
  • Orlando Style Magazine, “Attorney of The Year,” 2019.
  • Orlando Style Magazine, “Legal Elite- Who’s Who Spotlight on the Law,” 2018.
  • Lawyers of Distinction, 2016, 2017.
  • Vision Magazine HCCMO, “One of the 25 Influential Hispanics in Central Florida,” 2016.
  • Florida A&M University College of Law, “Public Service Alumni Honoree,” 2016.
  • Girl Scouts of Citrus, “Nominee: Women of Distinction Awards,” 2016.
  • Women’s Executive Council of Orlando, “Nominee: Women’s Achievement Award,” 2016.

What Our Clients Say

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Marivette González Rivera was born in Puerto Rico and moved to New Jersey at age 10. She graduated from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, with a Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice. After relocating to Florida, she earned her law degree from Florida A&M University, College of Law. She received the prestigious Holly Marie Stutz scholarship for academic excellence and commitment to public interest law. Marivette began her legal career as a Public Defender in the Ninth Circuit in Orange County, Florida, where she represented hundreds of clients in criminal cases.

In 2011, she founded a successful family law firm in Orlando, FL. In 2024, she moved to South Florida to be closer to family and joined The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm as the Attorney-Client Engagement Specialist. With extensive experience in simple and complex family law matters, including divorce, paternity, interstate custody, relocation, and business distributions, Marivette has a proven track record of helping families reach amicable resolutions through agreements. Her background in litigation equips her with the skills needed to support clients effectively, offering compassionate guidance and exceptional service with integrity and respect

Marivette González Rivera is licensed to practice law in Florida and Colorado and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. She is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and trained in Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Law.

In her spare time Marivette enjoys spending time with her family, educating the community in family matters, and spending time outdoors whether at the beach or in the mountains.

She is fluent in English and Spanish.


2600 S Douglas Rd.,
Suite 502

Coral Gables FL 33134

Phone : (305) 677-5119
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