Criminal Defense, Business Litigation & Family Law Attorney
Vanessa Arrieta is a Florida trial attorney and former prosecutor representing clients in criminal defense, business litigation, and family law. She began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in Palm Beach County, where she handled hundreds of hearings, motions, and trials — including serious felony cases as a Felony Division Lead. That courtroom experience gives her clients a strategic advantage from the very beginning of their case.
As a former prosecutor, Vanessa understands how cases are built, how evidence is evaluated, and where cases are most vulnerable. She uses that insider perspective to challenge the State's case early, negotiate from a position of strength, and take cases to trial when that's what the situation calls for.
Vanessa also handles business disputes — from breach of contract and partnership conflicts to commercial landlord-tenant matters — and family law matters including divorce, custody, and support. Clients get straight answers, a realistic plan, and direct access to Vanessa from start to finish.
“Whether you're facing charges, a business dispute, or a family matter, we start with the same question: what outcome are we trying to achieve, and what's the smartest path to get there?”
Vanessa Arrieta
What to Expect
You work with Vanessa directly — not a paralegal or associate.
Honest assessments from day one, even when the news isn't easy.
Every case starts with a strategy, not just a retainer.
Fully fluent in English and Spanish. Se habla español.
Career Background
Started legal career fresh out of law school representing individuals who could not afford an attorney. Learned how to communicate clearly, move efficiently, and fight hard for people in difficult circumstances.
Prosecuted hundreds of hearings, motions, and trials, including felony cases as a Felony Division Lead. Developed an inside understanding of how the State builds cases, evaluates evidence, and decides when to fight and when to deal.
Handled complex commercial disputes, contract litigation, and multi-party business conflicts. Built the civil litigation experience to complement the criminal defense background, now offering clients both sides of the courtroom.
Founded Arrieta Law, PLLC to put that full experience in Legal Aid, prosecution, and civil litigation directly to work for clients. Representing individuals and businesses in criminal defense, business litigation, and family law throughout South Florida.