Kristen Feuer joined Dade Legal Aid in June 2006 as a Child Advocacy Attorney representing teenagers in the foster care system. In addition to handling complex Juvenile Dependency cases and mentoring countless pro bono attorneys and staff, she handles an active caseload in the Guardianship & Elder Law Department representing clients ranging from older foster teens to medically fragile veterans and elderly clients in Guardianship proceedings.
A thoughtful and dedicated champion of children’s rights and the rights of other disenfranchised individuals, Ms. Feuer is a frequent lecturer and speaker on a variety of topics. She has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2008, Ms. Feuer received the First Annual Guardian ad Litem “Thinking Outside the Box” Award for her innovative and creative legal strategies. In 2012, Ms. Feuer was named the 11th Circuit “Champion Attorney” in the area of Independent Living by the Guardian Ad Litem Program recognizing her excellence in the field. In 2013, Ms. Feuer was a recipient of the “Circuit Team Award” from the Statewide GAL Office for exemplary teamwork and advocacy. Ms. Feuer is dedicated to serving the community and is actively involved in numerous agencies and boards.
Ms. Feuer is a graduate of the New England School of Law and is a member of The Florida Bar since 2005. A true collaborator and visionary, she is a member of the Dade County Bar Association Juvenile Courts Committee, Probate & Guardianship Committee and Elder Law Committee.