
Career Highlights
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to explore more of Marivette González Rivera’s professional journey. This page shares additional experience, recognitions, and moments captured in the news and throughout her career. There is much more to her story, and what follows offers just a glimpse into the work, service, and dedication that continue to define her path.




















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Education
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Florida A&M University College of Law — Juris Doctor (2008)
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ — B.S., Administration of Justice; Minors in Sociology & Spanish; Criminology Certification
 
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Admissions
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State of Florida (2009)
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2009)
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State of Colorado (2021)
 
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Certifications & Professional Training
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Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator (2016)
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Florida Interdisciplinary Collaborative Law Practice — Family Law (2019)
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​Florida Bar — Appointed Member, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (2021–2022)
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Diversity Awareness Training, North American Learning Institute (2021)
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Colorado Mediator (2023)
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Florida’s Family Trauma-Informed Courts Regional Training (2024)
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Extensive Domestic Violence Training – Government and Private Agencies
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Train the Trainer: Training Managers to Train (EAF: Employers Association of Florida, Inc.)
 
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Awards & Recognitions
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Best of the Best Attorneys — Florida, Family Law (2024)
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AVVO Client’s Choice Award (2015, 2017, 2018, 2023)
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American Institute of Family Law Attorneys — 10 Best for Client Satisfaction (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019)
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Orlando Style Magazine — Attorney of the Year (2019)
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Orlando Style Magazine — Legal Elite: Who’s Who Spotlight on the Law (2018)
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Lawyers of Distinction (2016, 2017)
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Vision Magazine & City of Orlando — 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida (2016)
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Florida A&M University College of Law — Public Service Alumni Honoree (2016)
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Girl Scouts of Citrus — Nominee, Women of Distinction Awards (2016)
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Women’s Executive Council of Orlando — Nominee, Women’s Achievement Award (2016)
 
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Leadership Positions
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Florida Association of Collaborative Professionals (FACP- Leadership Academy 2025-2026)
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Board Member, Young Fathers of Central Florida (2015-2016)
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Board Member, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (2017-2021)
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Board Member, Vice President, Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, 4th DCA (2024-2025)
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Advisory Board Member, nonPareil Institute, Serving Adults with Autism (2019)
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Barrister, Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court (CFFLI) (2016- 2022)
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Pupilage Group Co-Chair (CFFLI) – Internet and Cybersecurity (2020)
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Florida Bar Appointed Committee Member, Diversity and Inclusion (2021-2022)
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Ambassador, Homeless Feed and Fortify Community Organization Inc. (2014-2016)
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Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Task Force & Sexual Offenders Response Team (2002-2004)
 
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​Associations & Memberships
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Florida Bar, Family Law Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution (2009- Present)
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Florida Bar — Appointed Member, Family Law Section Rules & Forms Committee and Family Relocation Cases Sub-Committee (2024–2025)
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Central Florida Collaborative Divorce (Present)
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United States Hispanic Business Council -USHBC (2025-Present)
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Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida (2023–2025)
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Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) — Family Law Section (2007–2025)
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Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court — Barrister (2012–2022)
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Broward County Bar Association (2024–2025)
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Broward Hispanic Bar Association (2024–2025)
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Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida (2016–2020)
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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (2013–2021)
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Young Fathers of Central Florida — Board Member (2015–2016)
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Christian Legal Society, Central Florida — Member (2012–2014)
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Colorado W.O.L.F. (Women Owned Law Firms) (2023–Present)
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Colorado Hispanic Bar Association — Member (2021–Present)
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Colorado Bar Association — Family Law Section & ADR Section, Member (2021–2024)
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Denver Bar Association (2021–2024)
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Colorado Defense Lawyers Association (2021–2022)
 
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​​Seminars, Media & Speaking Engagements
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “New Custody Exchange Law effective July 1, 2024,” Noticias Univision Orlando, 6/10/2024.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Senate Bill 1416 and its effect on Florida Alimony law,” Noticias Univision Orlando, 7/10/2023.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency: The Rise in Violence Against Women,” Nosotras Radio News/Mega TV, 5/5/2021.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Child Support and Parental Rights amid COVID Crises,” Despierta Orlando-Noticias Univision Orlando, 4/29/2020.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Valentine's Effect on Divorce,” Noticias Univision Orlando, 02/17/2020.
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Co-host, Interview with Tiffany Russel, Orange County Clerk of Court, “Our Court System,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable Channel 194, 2018.
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Co-host, Interview with Kelvin Soto, Osceola School Board Member, “Puerto Rico & Hurricane Maria’s Effects on Central Florida’s School System,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable, 2018.
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Co-host, Interview with Marcos Peres, Florida Abolitionist Demand Prevention Coordinator, “Human Trafficking,” Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum Cable Channel 194, 2017.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Domestic Violence,” Mundo Fox 2015.
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Legal Analyst/Commentator, “Cyberbullying: A Nightmare in the Schools with renowned journalist Olga Aymat,” Telemundo Orlando/NBC, 4/27/2013.
 
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Workshop Speaker, “You Can’t Lead on Empty,” Young Fathers of Central Florida, Inc., non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization serving young fathers, (2025).
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​Speaker/Moderator for Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit Judiciary Panel, “Nurturing the Next Generation of Legal Minds: Professional Journey, Ethical Conduct, and Integrity In the Law,” Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida, 2024.
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Lecturer/CLE — Domesticating Foreign Judgments (Puerto Rico) in Florida (UIFSA, UCCJEA, PKPA), National Puerto Rican Bar Association Conference (2024)
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Speaker/Workshop Facilitator of Pre-Law Academic Cluster, “The Journey Into the Legal Profession: The Next Generation,” Florida State University Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE), 2021
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Panel Speaker — Women: Know Your Rights (Domestic Violence/COVID), Mujer Emprende Latina (2020)
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Speaker — National Teen & Young Fatherhood Conference (Child Support, DOR processes, Paternity vs. Dissolution), Young Fathers of Central Florida (2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, 2020)
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Panel Speaker — Latinos in the Law, HALSA, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) -College of Law (2020)
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Panel Speaker — Growing Your Business: Leads & Relationships, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (2019)
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Co-Host — Stand Your Ground with Attorney Alexis Carter, Speak Out TV WNHA/Spectrum 194 (2019)
 
This is not an exhaustive listing.
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