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The Velez Law Firm, P.A., is located in Boca Raton, Florida and focuses on civil, criminal and family law matters.
Karen has over 14 years of legal and courtroom experience and has been in court thousands of times representing her clients. Prior to starting her practice, The Velez Law Firm, P.A., Karen began her legal career representing poor (Spanish speaking) clients while an attorney with the Public Defender’s Office. For over a decade Karen was a criminal defense trial attorney assigned criminal cases involving complex legal issues. She successfully fought on behalf of her clients that were charged with serious charges including homicides, economic crimes, sex offenses, drug offenses, and other felony charges.
Community and Professional Involvement
Karen has lived in Boca Raton, Florida for over 20 years and is passionate about community involvement. She serves on the executive Board of Directors of Dress for Success Palm Beaches, co-chairs the “Shop for Success” fundraiser, which a four day sale held at the Palm Beach Outlets. Dress for Success is a nonprofit that provides women in our community job training, classes, mentors and work attire to obtain employment and break the cycle of poverty. While serving on the Board of Directors Karen has volunteered countless hours to grow and support Dress for Success and help women in the community.
Recently, Karen had the honor of being nominated and was a finalist for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, “Esperanza” Award. Esperanza means hope in Spanish. The Esperanza Awards recognize and honor Hispanic businesswomen with exceptional achievement in business and in the public or private sectors in Palm Beach County.
Karen also serves on the Palm Beach County Bar Association Law Related Education Committee (“LREC”) which seeks to increase public understanding of civics and the judicial system.
Education and Experience
Karen Velez graduated from the City University of New York, Brooklyn College, cum laude and received the Modern Language award in Spanish. Upon her graduation from college she began working for Enterprise Rent A Car. She was handling insurance defense claims on behalf of Enterprise when Enterprise sought to relocate her to south Florida.
Karen relocated to Florida and continued handling insurance claims for Enterprise Rent A Car. She then became an educator. She taught psychology and advanced placement psychology at the high school level. It was while she was teaching that she decided to attend law school.
The Velez Law Firm P.A., handles civil and family law cases including divorces, paternity and custody cases, injunctions, and any criminal matter including serious and complex felony charges.
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123 NW 13th Street, Suite 304-5 Boca Raton, FL 33431 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | 2005 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | N/A | |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | 2008 - 1900 |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | |
| Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | N/A | N/A |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association | N/A | 2016 - 1900 |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | N/A | 2016 - 1900 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers | N/A | |
| Dress for Success Palm Beaches | Executive Board Member, Secretary | N/A |
| Dress for Success Palm Beaches | Executive Board Member, Secretary | 2017 - 1900 |
| Dress for Success Palm Beaches | Executive Board Member, Secretary | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| The Esperanza Awards recognize exceptional businesswomen. | Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County "Esperanza" award finalist. | 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 15836 | Member in Good Standing | 2005 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Women on the Run Non Partisan Training Program which teaches women how to run for office | Women on the Run: More women running for public office in Florida | 2018 |
