Cynthia Stump Swanson

Cynthia Stump Swanson is a highly respected family law attorney and the senior partner of Swanson Law Center, P.A. With decades of legal experience, she has built her career on advocating for individuals and families in need of trusted legal guidance. Her practice includes adoption, divorce, probate, wills, and family law appeals, where she focuses on providing effective and compassionate representation to every client she serves.

Swanson earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982. Her legal education provided a strong foundation for a career dedicated to helping families resolve complex legal issues. She has also received training in Collaborative Practice, allowing her to guide clients through family disputes using cooperative, solution-oriented methods that reduce conflict and stress.

Throughout her distinguished career, Swanson has earned recognition for her commitment to the legal profession and the community. She serves as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association and contributes articles and book chapters on family law. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, reflecting her excellence and leadership in adoption law at a national level.

Cynthia Stump Swanson’s dedication extends to pro bono service and legal education. She has served as volunteer legal counsel for organizations supporting families and children, earning the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award. Through her advocacy, writing, and community involvement, she continues to advance the practice of family law in Florida, offering experienced, ethical, and client-focused representation that helps individuals achieve stability and justice in their lives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Swanson Law Center, P.A.
• Member, State Bar of Florida
• Member, Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Florida Adoption Council
• Fellow, American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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