Jessica Marie Riveiro
Miami Lakes,Florida
Summary
Court-appointed Guardian ad Litem with a child-centered, trauma-informed approach to advocacy in high-conflict family law matters. Known for a calm, intuitive, and thoughtful presence when working with children and families navigating difficult circumstances. Brings a deep commitment to protecting children’s best interests, strong analytical and communication skills, and a growing breadth of experience in domestic violence, relocation, and complex family dynamics.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem
Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem | Broward & Miami-Dade Counties
02.2025 - Current
- Appointed in approximately fourteen (14) Guardian ad Litem matters in complex and high-conflict family law proceedings
- Experience includes cases involving domestic violence and injunction proceedings, relocation (intrastate and interstate), high-conflict custody disputes, parental alienation concerns, behavioral and mental health issues, therapy disputes, and contested timesharing
- Conduct child-centered, developmentally appropriate interviews with minor children
- Interview parents, extended family members, therapists, educators, physicians, and other collateral contacts
- Review pleadings, law enforcement records, injunction filings, school records, medical and therapeutic documentation, and court orders
- Prepare detailed interim and final written reports with independent, best-interests-based recommendations to the Court
- Appear and testify in court proceedings when required
- Maintain strict neutrality and comply with all confidentiality and ethical obligations applicable to court-appointed Guardians ad Litem
Associate Attorney
Vivian R. Riveiro, P.A.
Miami Lakes, Florida
09.2024 - Current
- Represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Florida
- Draft and negotiate commercial leases and transactional agreements
- Advise clients on property transfers, title matters, and closing procedures
Summer Associate / Law Clerk
Foster-Morales, PLLC
Miami, Florida
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in complex marital and family law matters involving high-net-worth clients
- Drafted motions, marital settlement agreements, and discovery
- Conducted legal research on timesharing, parental responsibility, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and trusts and estates
- Attended mediations, depositions, and hearings
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Adalberto Jordan
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Miami, Florida
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted legal research on criminal and civil appellate matters
- Drafted bench memoranda and assisted in preparation of judicial opinions
- Observed oral arguments before the Eleventh Circuit
Education
Juris Doctor -
Florida International University College of Law
Miami, Florida05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University, College of Business
Tallahassee, Florida04.2021
Skills
- Child-centered advocacy
- Trauma-informed interviewing
- Domestic violence dynamics and safety considerations
- High-conflict family systems
- Relocation analysis
- Neutral fact-finding and credibility assessment
- Clear, concise judicial report writing
- Courtroom testimony as Guardian ad Litem
Certification
- Member, The Florida Bar (September 2024)
- Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem – Broward & Miami-Dade Counties
- Florida Notary Public
- LexisNexis Proficiency & Practice-Ready Certifications
LANGUAGES
Spanish – fluent (oral and written)
CHILD ADVOCACY & INTERDISCIPLINARY INVOLVEMENT
Kidside, Active involvement with Kidside Marketing and Communications Committee, an interdisciplinary child advocacy organization supporting children and families involved in court proceedings, Exposure to collaborative, trauma-informed approaches involving legal, mental health, and child welfare professionals, Participation in child-focused advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting safety, stability, and best-interest outcomes
GUARDIAN AD LITEM TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Guardian ad Litem Program – Pre-Service Training
- Office of the Guardian ad Litem, State of Florida
- Completed mandatory pre-service Guardian ad Litem training covering child development, trauma-informed advocacy, domestic violence dynamics, ethics, confidentiality, court procedures, report writing, and testimony
- Additional Mandated and Specialized Trainings:
- Testifying in Court (Mandated Staff Training)
- Abusive Head Trauma
- Psychotropic Medications for Children and Youth
- Keeping Children Safe Act
- Special Education Through the Lens of Trauma-Informed Care
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development through active Guardian ad Litem appointments
Timeline
Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem
Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem | Broward & Miami-Dade Counties
02.2025 - Current
Associate Attorney
Vivian R. Riveiro, P.A.
09.2024 - Current
Summer Associate / Law Clerk
Foster-Morales, PLLC
06.2023 - 01.2024
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Adalberto Jordan
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
01.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Florida State University, College of Business
Juris Doctor -
Florida International University College of Law