LEISA WINTZ


Leisa Wintz, Esq., M.S.

Founder & Lead Attorney, Family Matters Law Group, P.A.
Attorney. Mediator. Guardian ad Litem. Parenting Coordinator..


An Innovative Leader in Family Law

Leisa Wintz is more than an attorney—she's a visionary in Florida family law. With a dual background in law and family therapy, Leisa brings a compassionate, strategic, and modern approach to resolving family legal issues. As the founder of Family Matters Law Group, P.A., Leisa has spent over a decade transforming the way clients experience divorce, custody, and co-parenting through a combination of full-service legal representation, flat-fee services, mediation, DIY legal coaching, and legal education.

At the heart of her practice is one simple truth: family matters.


Education & Early Experience

Leisa earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston, where her passion for helping families began. She started her career in a domestic violence shelter, working directly with survivors and gaining invaluable crisis intervention experience. This frontline work led her to pursue her law degree at the University of Miami, where she interned in the 11th Judicial Circuit's Domestic Violence Division, merging her legal education with deep emotional insight.


Bridging Therapy and Law

After taking time away from law school to explore alternative paths, Leisa earned her Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and became the Director of Parenting and Juvenile Programs at a local forensic counseling agency. There, she served as a therapist, court-appointed evaluator, and expert witness in high-conflict family, dependency, and domestic violence cases. Her holistic understanding of family dynamics became the foundation of her unique legal practice.


Return to Law & Founding of Family Matters

With a renewed sense of purpose, Leisa returned to complete her J.D. and launched the Broward Teen Advocacy Project (BTAP), a grant-funded initiative through Coast to Coast Legal Aid. As its lead attorney, she litigated and resolved hundreds of family law and domestic violence cases for teens in crisis.

In 2010, Leisa founded Family Matters Law Group, P.A. with the mission of providing high-quality, accessible legal services in family law. Her practice quickly earned a reputation for creative solutions, client-centered advocacy, and integrity in the courtroom.


Modern Solutions for Today's Families

Today, Family Matters Law Group offers a full spectrum of family law services across Florida—from full representation to limited scope, from flat-fee legal work to DIY coaching and education. Through the firm's education and coaching division—DIY Legal—Leisa empowers individuals with the tools they need to understand and navigate the family court system, even without hiring an attorney.

Whether clients need courtroom advocacy or prefer to handle parts of their case independently, Leisa's team meets them where they are—offering flexibility, transparency, and personalized support.


Certifications & Philosophy

  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator

  • Qualified Parenting Coordinator

  • Court-Appointed Guardian ad Litem

  • Collaborative Divorce Advocate

  • Legal Educator & Speaker

Leisa is known for promoting collaboration over litigation and believes that minimizing conflict is key to protecting children and preserving long-term family relationships. Her courtroom presence is firm but respectful, and her settlement strategies are solution-focused and pragmatic.


Why Clients Choose Leisa

✔️ Trauma-informed legal services
✔️ Affordable legal pathways through flat-fee and DIY options
✔️ Decades of combined experience in law and therapy
✔️ Respect from judges, colleagues, and the community
✔️ A genuine commitment to helping families thrive—not just survive


Let's Move Forward, Together

Whether you need full legal representation or just a little guidance to feel confident in your next steps, Family Matters Law Group is here to support you. Led by Leisa Wintz, we combine heart, strategy, and strength—because your family deserves nothing less.


DIY LEGAL

Real Lawyers. Real Tools. Real Support. Our DIY Legal Coaching & Education gives you access to real lawyers, step-by-step guidance, and ready-to-use tools so you can handle your family law case with confidence. Whether you're filing, responding, or preparing for court, we’ll show you exactly what to do—without the full-service price tag.

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All DIY Coaching and Full Representation starts with a consultation. Let’s figure out what you need and how we can help. Book your consultation today and get started now.

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