Vanessa Vasquez de Lara

Vanessa Vasquez de Lara, Esq., is a Florida family law lawyer, Founder, and Owner at Vasquez de Lara Law Group, who handles divorce, custody, support, and other domestic matters. Her practice includes timesharing, parenting plans, paternity, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and modifications. She has represented families in complex disputes for more than two decades. Her work includes litigation, negotiation, and case strategy in matters involving children, finances, and changing family relationships.

Vanessa earned a B.S. in Business Administration and International Business, summa cum laude, from High Point University. She later received her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. During law school, she served as an Admissions Ambassador and participated in Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity and the Hispanic Law Student Association.

Vanessa began her legal career in South Florida and later built a practice focused on family law. She has handled divorce, child custody, child support, relocation, and agreement disputes in Florida courts. Her professional work includes leadership in bar organizations and service on committees connected to family law and solo practice. She has received recognition from Super Lawyers and Dade Legal Aid for her legal and pro bono work.

Vanessa Vasquez de Lara continues to focus on family law matters throughout South Florida. She is a member in good standing of The Florida Bar and was admitted in 2003. Her background includes courtroom advocacy, family law leadership, legal education programs, and professional service. She has appeared as a legal commentator on family law issues and remains active in organizations serving Florida lawyers and families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Owner & Attorney, Vasquez de Lara Law Group
• Former President, Coral Gables Bar Association
• Board Member, Dominican American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar, Family Law Section
• Board Member & Co-Chair, Dade County Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Committee

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• High Point University
  BS in Business Administration & International Business, Summa Cum Laude

Awards & Badges