Denise L. Schneider - Boca Raton, FL
Attorney at Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A.
Family Law Lawyers in Boca Raton, FL
101 North Federal Highway Suite 702 Boca Raton, FL 33432
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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24
Years
Experience
Boca Raton Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 08/19/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Matrimonial Law
- Trained in Collaborative Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Denise L. Schneider is a Principal/Shareholder of the law firm of Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. She is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Ms. Schneider earned her J.D. (magna cum laude) as well as her Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Ms. Schneider worked in several Fort Lauderdale area boutique marital and family law practices.
Following her admittance to The Florida Bar in 2002, Ms. Schneider has strictly limited her practice to complex matrimonial and family law cases, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, alimony and spousal support, parenting issues and timesharing, paternity, and complex financial matters.
Ms. Schneider is active in the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar and is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Broward County Bar Association as well as the Board of Directors of Abi's Place, a non-profit school for children with moderate to severe developmental disabilities.
Ms. Schneider has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Family Law for eight consecutive years and was recognized in Collaborative Law: Family Law in the 2026 edition. Ms. Schneider has also been named a Super Lawyer for ten consecutive years and has been recognized as a Top Lawyer in the South Florida Legal Guide. Ms. Schneider was named to Florida Trend’s Women Leaders in Law list in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Ms. Schneider was also the recipient of the Practice Section Chair Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership and guidance in 2009. Moreover, the firm has been named a Tier 1 firm in Fort Lauderdale for Family Law and Family Law Mediation in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America – Best Lawyers for Family Law, 2019 - 2026
- The Best Lawyers in America – Best Lawyers for Collaborative Law: Family Law, 2026
- Super Lawyers, 2017 - 2026
- Women Leaders in Law by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite NOTABLE – 2023 and 2025
- Top Lawyers by Boca Observer – 2024 and 2025
- PBI Top Lawyers – 2024 and 2025
- Super Lawyers: Rising Stars – 2009, 2011-2016
- South Florida Legal Guide's List of Top Up & Comers
- Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide
- Practice Section Award, Broward County Bar Association
Other Sources of Feedback About Denise L. Schneider
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2001
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Non Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1998
B.S.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal/Shareholder
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2002
Specialties and Certifications
- The Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 2011
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2002 - Present (Member)
- Broward County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2007 - Present (Member)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
- Choose Collaborative - A South Palm Beach County Collaborative Group (Member)
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Contact
101 North Federal Highway
Suite 702
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone Number: 561-260-5364
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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