Christy L. Hertz, Esq.

Christy L. Hertz has been practicing law for over 30 years and has dedicated the majority of her legal career to the practice of family and marital law. Ms. Hertz specializes in divorce, modification, and enforcement of marital settlement agreements, paternity, time-sharing and parenting plans, alimony and child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, domestic violence and estate, guardianship and trust litigation, and administration.

Ms. Hertz has experience in representing both individuals and corporate entities in civil litigation, collections and real estate transactions and Receiverships and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.

In addition to having vast experience and knowledge in the legal field, Ms. Hertz is well respected among her peers in the legal community. She has earned the AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which signifies pre-eminent designation in family law by her peers for experience and professionalism, received a 10.0 Avvo Rating based upon her professional profile, years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition, and she has been awarded America’s Most Honored Florida Lawyers and Top Professional since 2015. Ms. Hertz has earned the distinction of being named one of Florida’s Super Lawyers in 2008 through 2026.

Ms. Hertz is regularly appointed by judges as an attorney ad litem, guardian ad litem, and mediator in family law cases. A guardian ad litem represents the best interests of the child and is used in divorce and family law cases to act as next friend of the child, investigator or evaluator. A guardian ad litem is not an attorney or advocate for the child. Throughout her career, Ms. Hertz has represented the interests of many children as a court-appointed guardian ad litem.

Ms. Hertz has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Marital and Family Law Mediator since 2003. Her experience in conflict resolution makes her both a successful litigator and mediator.

The court-appointed special master acts in accordance with the court’s order appointing to assist in the progression and resolution of the particular case. As a special master, Ms. Hertz has been appointed to monitor discovery disputes, to assist with the distribution of personal property, and to preside over other contentious family law matters.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• Southern District of Florida, 1994
• Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, 1995

Legal Specialties and Certifications

Florida Supreme Court Certified Marital and Family Mediator, 2003

Legal Recognition

2023 Most Awarded Lawyers by Law Eagles of America, Avvo, Law Firm 500, AV Preeminent Rate Lawyer, LawJournal Legal All-star Awards, Leaders of Law, Almilaw.com, 500 Leading Lawyers – LawDragon, and Best Lawyers
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America’s Most Honored, 2016
America’s Most Honored Florida Lawyers, 2023
America’s Most Honored Lawyers, 2021-2022
America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 1%, 2019-2024
America’s Most Honored Lawyers – Top 10%, 2023-2024
America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2016-2018
America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%, 2016-2023
America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 5%, 2015
American’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 10%, 2014
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Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, 2017-2021 and 2024
Avvo Rated 10 Superb, 2013 and 2014
Avvo Superb Top Rated Lawyer, 2024
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The Best Lawyers in America, 2025
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Business Edition, Women in the Law – Representing the Top Female Talent in the United States, 2025
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Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2026
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Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2015 and 2018
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Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, 2024-2025
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Martindale-Hubbell, 20th Anniversary, 2013
Martindale-Hubbell, 25th Anniversary, 2018
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Attorney, 2012-2026
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, 2017-2020, 2022-2025
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2017
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standard and Legal Ability
Martindale-Hubbell, Client Distinction Award, 2015
Martindale-Hubbell, Lawyers.com AV Preeminent, 2019-2025
Martindale-Hubbell, PRR AV Preeminent Lawyers.com, 2018
Martindale-Hubbell, PRR AV Preeminent Attorneys, 2008 and 2010
Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent for 15 Years
Martindale-Hubbell, Top Rated Family Law Lawyer, 2015
Martindale-Hubbell, Women’s AV Preeminent Attorneys, 2012-2013
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Miami Herald, South Florida Top Lawyers – The Top Legal Talent in the Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Miami and West Palm Beach Areas, 2025-2026
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National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers
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South Florida Legal Guide – South Florida’s Top Lawyers, 2021-2022
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Top Attorneys in the Miami Area, 2015
Top Attorneys in Florida, 2013-2014, 2017, 2019-2022, 2024-2025
Top Lawyers, 2021
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