Attorney Biography

Monica graduated cum laude from the University of Miami in 2002, with a dual major degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice.  She was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and Psi Chi Honor Society.  Monica went on to attend the University of Miami School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in 2005.  While in law school, she was a member of the Criminal Law Society, Wrongful Convictions Project, and Miami Law Women.  During her undergraduate and law school studies, Monica was a legal intern at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office.  

Following graduation, Monica accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s office, where she was able to gain valuable trial and litigation experience.  As an Assistant Public Defender, she handled many types of criminal cases and was involved in trials for criminal charges, such as DUI, robbery, burglary, battery, drug possession, and murder.  After practicing with the Public Defender’s office, Monica transitioned to private practice by accepting a position at the prestigious law firm of Maurice Jay Kutner and Associates, where she focused exclusively on family law matters.  In 2010, she opened her own family law and criminal defense law office.

Admissions:

Admitted to the Southern District of Florida, 2006
Admitted to the State of Florida Bar, 2005

Languages:

Fluent in English and Spanish