Mary Jo Rivero - Pembroke Pines, FL
Mary Jo Rivero, P.A. provides over three decades of trusted legal counsel in Pembroke Pines, Florida, specializing in estate planning, wills, living trusts, probate administration, and debt relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Dependable Estate Planning and Bankruptcy Legal Counsel in Pembroke Pines
Facing overwhelming creditor harassment or planning for the orderly transfer of your life's assets requires an attorney who couples technical mastery with genuine human compassion. Founded in 1995 by attorney Mary Jo Rivero, a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law with nearly four decades of Florida legal practice, Mary Jo Rivero, P.A. serves individuals and families throughout Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Miramar, Weston, and greater South Florida. Situated on North Flamingo Road, the practice delivers personalized legal representation for individuals who need to find a lawyer capable of guiding them through financial hardship and long-term legacy planning with clarity and discretion.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Solutions
When unexpected job loss, divorce, medical emergencies, or mounting credit obligations threaten your stability, seeking legal relief can provide an essential fresh start. If you need a lawyer urgently to stop foreclosure proceedings, halt wage garnishments, or end harassing debt collection calls, the firm provides thorough bankruptcy advocacy:
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Assisting eligible individuals and wage earners in discharging unsecured credit card debts, medical invoices, and personal loans while safeguarding exempt household properties and retirement funds under Florida law.
- Chapter 13 Debt Reorganization: Formulating realistic three to five year court-approved repayment structures that enable homeowners to cure mortgage arrears, halt repossession, and regain solid financial footing.
- Foreclosure Defense and Mortgage Modifications: Protecting homeowners from aggressive bank lenders through determined negotiation and formal court defense strategies.
Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Strategies
Proper estate planning ensures your hard-earned assets pass smoothly to your intended beneficiaries without costly disputes or probate delays. Mary Jo Rivero designs customized estate plans structured around your family's specific objectives and financial circumstances:
- Last Will and Testament: Drafting enforceable wills that clearly outline property distribution and nominate trusted guardians for minor children.
- Revocable Living Trusts: Establishing comprehensive trust agreements to manage assets during your lifetime and transfer wealth to heirs privately, avoiding the time and public exposure of probate court.
- Advance Healthcare Directives and Power of Attorney: Creating durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, and living wills to protect your personal interests should incapacity occur.
- Probate Administration: Assisting personal representatives, executors, and grieving heirs through Florida summary or formal probate administration with efficiency and care.
Why Clients Choose Mary Jo Rivero, P.A.
Deciding to hire an attorney is a pivotal choice during vulnerable moments in life. As a Florida Supreme Court certified family mediator with deep courtroom familiarity, Mary Jo Rivero works directly with every client from intake to resolution, providing bilingual English and Spanish communication that ensures nothing gets lost in translation. Offering free initial consultations and flexible payment options, Mary Jo Rivero, P.A. remains dedicated to giving South Florida families the reassurance and legal protection they deserve.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the beautiful and well-established western residential area of Pembroke Pines, right next to the Flamingo Falls community.
Building Location
This office is located on the third floor of a three-story professional office building completed in 1999, known as the Flamingo Falls Professional Center. It sits immediately adjacent to the Flamingo Falls Shopping Center.
Parking Details
Ample free vehicle parking is available in the large on-site surface parking lot surrounding the professional center.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 16 (Stirling Road Local); nearest stop is at Flamingo Road/#2026.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building main entrance and take the passenger elevator up to the third floor, where you will find the entrance to Suite 355.