About Dieppa Legal

About Dieppa Legal — Bankruptcy Miami, Florida

Dieppa Legal provides bankruptcy Miami representation alongside family law, real property, and small claims matters from its office at 2828 Coral Way, Suite 300 in Coral Gables — serving clients across Miami-Dade and Broward counties for 14 years. Attorney Leticia Dieppa leads the firm with recognized experience in complex litigation and has received the Clients’ Choice Award from AVVO in 2017, a Super Lawyers rating, and the 10 Best Attorney designation. The firm handles Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida alongside divorce, child custody, and real property law matters.

The Coral Gables location puts Dieppa Legal within easy reach of clients throughout Miami-Dade County’s central and southern neighborhoods. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and appointments can be scheduled online or by phone at (305) 409-9391.

What Clients Say

Attorney Dieppa’s AVVO Clients’ Choice Award in 2017 and accumulation of 52 AVVO reviews reflect a client base that has returned favorable assessments over 14 years of practice. Themes in legal rating profiles for this type of practice typically include attorney responsiveness, clear communication about case progress, and practical guidance on complex family and financial law matters.

Bankruptcy Miami — Practice Areas & Services

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Discharge of unsecured debts for qualifying Miami-Dade individuals — credit cards, medical bills, personal loans — within approximately 4–6 months.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Court-supervised repayment plans for Miami homeowners seeking to retain property while restructuring mortgage arrears over 3–5 years.
Real Property Law: Property disputes and transactions handled alongside bankruptcy strategy for Miami-Dade clients whose debt problems intersect with real estate matters.
Family Law: Divorce, custody, and support matters managed with attention to how bankruptcy and marital debt interact under Florida law for Miami-Dade clients.
Small Claims Assistance: Representation in small claims court for debt-related disputes that fall outside the bankruptcy court’s jurisdiction in Miami-Dade County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy for Miami homeowners?

Chapter 7 discharges unsecured debts quickly but does not provide a mechanism to cure missed mortgage payments — if you are behind on your mortgage in Miami-Dade County, Chapter 7 provides only a temporary stay before the lender can resume foreclosure. Chapter 13 allows homeowners to spread past-due mortgage payments over 3–5 years in a court-approved plan, making it the preferred chapter for Miami residents who want to keep their home and are behind on payments.

Can bankruptcy be used to eliminate property tax debt in Florida?

Property tax debt owed to Miami-Dade County is a priority obligation in bankruptcy — it is not dischargeable in Chapter 7 and must be paid in full through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Unpaid Miami-Dade property taxes also accrue statutory interest and, if unpaid long enough, can result in a tax certificate sale that threatens the property owner’s title. A bankruptcy attorney can structure a Chapter 13 plan to cure property tax arrears over time while stopping any pending enforcement action.

How does Florida’s unlimited homestead exemption work in bankruptcy?

Florida’s homestead exemption is one of the most protective in the country — it shields the full equity in a primary residence from creditors and bankruptcy trustees, with no dollar cap, as long as the filer has owned and lived on the property as a Florida resident for at least 1,215 days (approximately 40 months) before filing. Miami-Dade homeowners who meet that threshold can file Chapter 7 and keep their home completely regardless of how much equity they have built up.

Quick Facts: Bankruptcy in Miami, Florida

2024 District Filings: The Southern District of Florida recorded 13,742 total bankruptcy filings in 2024 — a 26% increase over 2023 — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla.
Miami Division (2025): The Miami division recorded 7,395 filings in 2025, with Chapter 7 representing approximately 59% of cases — U.S. Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Fla. (Miami Statistics)
National Trend: U.S. bankruptcy filings rose 11.5% in the twelve months ending June 30, 2025 — Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

What People Say About Dieppa Legal

Dieppa Legal, located in Miami, Florida, is a highly recommended law firm specializing in various legal categories, including Divorce Lawyer and Family Law Attorney. Clients consistently praise attorney Leticia Dieppa for her professionalism, attention to detail, and compassionate approach, noting how she effectively guided them through challenging legal processes with clear communication and personal care. Many reviews highlight her dedication and expertise, making her a trusted choice for those seeking legal assistance in family matters and beyond.

Google Reviews for Dieppa Legal

Leticia’s a great lawyer and person! I highly recommend her.

I was recently represented by attorney Leticia Dieppa and I have to say that my case wouldn’t been successful without her support and knowledge. Her attention to detail when above and beyond to make my case so worth it. Thank You

She was amazing through the whole process. Very diligent and communicated clearly all the details of the case. Highly recommend

I had the privilege of being represented by attorney Leticia Dieppa during my divorce proceedings two years ago. Her professionalism and dedication were evident throughout the entire process. Ms. Dieppa was always attentive, promptly responding to my calls, messages, and emails, ensuring that I was well-informed at every stage. She handled my case with personal care and fairness, considering the interests of both parties involved. Her efficiency and clear communication made a challenging time much more manageable. I highly recommend Leticia Dieppa to anyone seeking a competent and compassionate divorce attorney.

I was great working with Attorney Leticia, she helped with my case very smoothly. I recommend her!

I had the pleasure of working with Leti for a family law matter and couldn’t be more impressed with her service. From start to finish, Leti demonstrated the qualities of a consummate professional.

My experience with Attorney Leticia Dieppa was outstanding, Attorney Leticia Dieppa handle my case with the upmost professionalism and care I highly recomend Attorney Leticia Dieppa to anyone seeking Legal Assistance in family cases.

I recently went through a difficult divorce and Leticia was my attorney. I would definitely recommend her 100% she made it so much easier for me. She guided me. She was always clear always told me the truth and make me feel at ease. Always available at any time to answer any questions I had or concerns. She was very involved with my case and very empathic on my situation. Thank you, Leticia

Leticia Dieppa es mas de lo que podría esperar de un abogado. Su tratamiento para conmigo fue lo máximo. Ella posee un don de gente, con capacidad comunicacional, sensibilidad social, honestidad, pensamiento analítico, empatía y sobre todo, “mucha paciencia conmigo”. Sumamente inteligente, con conocimientos jurídicos, profesionalidad especializada. Como abogada de familia, me acompaño en todo el proceso con solidas habilidades de negociación, orientándome en detalle todos los pasos a seguir durante este engorroso divorcio que nunca pensé que podría llegar a buen término y que así fue. Yo recomendaría a ojos cerrados a la Dra. Leticia Dieppa, quedándole infinitamente agradecida por sus servicios y deseando que, con su pasión con las leyes, pueda ayudar a mas gente, como lo hizo conmigo. Nuevamente decirle que me siento afortunada de haberla puesto en mi camino.

I am very grateful for all of the work and patience that the Attorney and team had throughout my process. My family matter dragged a little due to medical reasons, but Attorney Dieppa made sure to stay on top of things and made sure I was given more time when needed. She truly cares and it shows with the representation she provides.

Agradecida a Dios por cruzar mi Vida con Leticia Dieppa, ella es una Abogada de Familia Imponente, Asombrosa, en mi opinión la mejor en su Práctica, su profesionalismo es inigualable, para mí es Espectacular en todo sentido, enérgica, honesta, compasiva, Súper Inteligente, con una dosis Extra de Sabiduría y Amor por su profesión, y sus representados, tiene un dominio de su ejercicio a otro Nivel, preocupada 100 %, extremadamente puntual en el momento de presentar documentos, no conoce el límite de tiempo cuando está frente a un caso, puedes encontrarla en su Oficina hasta altas horas, ofreciendo lo mejor de sí en cada caso. Fue un Privilegió conocer un Humano de tu talla, en extinción, con un equilibrio único, una combinación perfecta entre intelectual/humana, la calidad que brinda a la Comunidad en una representación Legal es simplemente Excepcional Luxury, para mí Increíbleeee; fácil de trabajar, con una cantidad de conocimientos jurídicos no previstos, tiene todos los recursos y herramientas para hacer el proceso más fácil, amo lo enérgica que es cuando tiene un objetivo, fue exquisita al escoger la mediadora que nos represento, tenía más de un plan trazado para llegar al mejor acuerdo.

If you have come across Leticia Dieppa’s webpage looking for an Attorney to represent you, please read my experience I had with Leticia. I was highly stressed with the father of my children opened a child custody case with the courts. Due to the severity of my case, I needed to find a lawyer, but just not any lawyer. I needed someone who would represent me as if I was their own family member. Someone with great attitude and who had great knowledge with child custody laws! When I first sat and met with Leticia during a consultation, my faith was reinforced and I can confidently say that you are an outstanding attorney! Your words, advice, attention to detail, and the way you took your time to explain the legal proceedings and answered all my questions, I could not have done this without you. Leticia, you are an Angel, I will be forever grateful to you for taking and representing me in my child custody case. Please note, that I will be recommending your name to all my friends and family if ever they may need your assistance. I cannot thank you enough for all of the effort and hard work you put into my case. Any documentation was done perfectly and on time. Thanks to your efforts, my children now have a secure future!! So if you come across Leticia’s webpage, give her call, have a consultation with her. Leticia will make a positive impact in you or your family’s life!!!!!!

Horrible Attorney, Leticia took my monies and later decided to fire me as a client because she did not agree with me. I had no issue with that. The issue was that she kept my retainer. When questioned the reply was we are not obligated to return your retainers when I asked for a billing statement is was extremely vague and not aceptable . PER THE FLORIDA BAR ASSOCIATION HER ACTIONS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE. I do not recommend Leticia as an attorney.

Great lawyer, very personable, can’t say enough good things!

If you read through these reviews, they all share similar grammar and key writer common denominators. For EVERYONE to have the same style of writing no matter who they are is highly suspect. Read through these reviews and decide for yourself if it sounds like they were all written by the same person or not. I can speak from experience that I would NEVER recommend using Dieppa. Dieppa took my money, ignored me, did what she felt like and not a single thing I asked her to do which I read directly from other cases where similar strategies worked. She defied my requests and left me in the lurch after creatively eating my entire retainer with less than 2 weeks of actual service rendered. Immoral, impudent and nasty. Go with any other attorney, remember to read the clause that says whether or not they can pocket your retainer if you disagree with them. What a Dirty Dieppa, just dirty.

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