Michelle T. Nguyen
Biography
Michelle went to law school specifically with the mindset of becoming a family law attorney. She intentionally pursued a family law–centered curriculum in law school (University of Florida Levin College of Law) and earned a concentration in family law. While in law school, she gained hands-on experience as a legal intern for a family law firm, and as a Certified Legal Intern with the Family Advocacy Clinic, representing low-income clients in family law matters and developing a deep understanding of the emotional and legal challenges families face. Her diligence and hard work earned her the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for outstanding performance in the clinic and classroom. Michelle also served as a Certified Legal Intern with the Office of the State Attorney for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida, where she gained valuable trial experience and litigation skills that now benefit her family law clients throughout Pensacola and the surrounding counties.
Born and raised in Pensacola, Michelle returned to her hometown to provide trusted, compassionate legal representation to individuals and families across Northwest Florida. Michelle founded her own family law firm with a clear mission: to provide client-focused, transparent, and effective legal representation. She understands that family law cases are personal and often involve life-changing decisions. Michelle takes the time to listen, explain legal options in clear terms, and develop strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and goals.
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
Concentration: Family Law
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
B.S. – 2015
Major: Family, Youth, and Community Sciences
Minor: Disabilities in Society
HONORS, ACTIVITIES, AND ASSOCIATIONS
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Civil Clinic-Family Advocacy Clinic
- Pro Bono Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Community Service Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Leadership Pensacola Class of 2023
- InWeekly Rising Stars (2023)
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division 36 under 36 Professionalism Award (2024)
- Young Lawyers Division William S. Meador Award (2024)
- Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association
- Young Lawyers Divisions of Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association (Past President and Executive Board Member)
- Pace Center for Girls-Escambia County (August 2025-present, Board Member)
Court Admissions
- Licensed to practice in all Florida State Courts
- The Florida Bar