Experience
Cristina Alonso, P.L.L.C.
Cristina Alonso
Cristina Alonso is an appellate attorney and the founder of Alonso Appeals, a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to appellate advocacy in Florida. She is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by The Florida Bar — a distinction held by fewer than two percent of Florida's licensed attorneys — reflecting demonstrated expertise, professionalism, and a sustained commitment to the appellate field.
Her practice focuses on all phases of appellate litigation: reviewing trial court records to identify reversible error, crafting persuasive briefs, presenting oral argument, and advising trial counsel on the preservation of appellate issues. She handles appeals in both state and federal courts across Florida.
In addition to her litigation practice, Cristina is an active voice in the appellate bar, contributing to professional publications and speaking at continuing legal education programs on topics at the intersection of appellate procedure and substantive law.
Florida Bar Board Certified
Board certification by The Florida Bar is the state's highest recognition of attorney competence and professionalism in a particular area of law. To earn board certification in Appellate Practice, an attorney must:
- Have substantial experience in appellate practice
- Pass a rigorous written examination
- Receive peer review evaluations from judges and attorneys
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuing legal education
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct
Fewer than 2% of Florida attorneys hold board certification. It represents the highest formal recognition of appellate expertise available from The Florida Bar.
Certification must be renewed every five years through demonstrated continuing experience and ongoing education, ensuring certified attorneys remain current in their specialty.
Admitted Courts
- Florida First District Court of Appeal
- Florida Second District Court of Appeal
- Florida Third District Court of Appeal
- Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
- Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
- Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
- Florida Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- United States District Courts (Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida)
Areas Handled
- Civil appeals (contract, tort, property, commercial)
- Criminal appeals and post-conviction relief
- Family law appeals (dissolution, custody, support, dependency)
- Administrative law appeals
- Writs of certiorari, mandamus, and prohibition
- Amicus curiae briefs
- Appellate consulting for trial counsel
- Federal habeas corpus proceedings
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