On Thursday, February 20, 2025, The Florida Bar filed a formal complaint against attorney Cristina Bosmenier in the Supreme Court of Florida. This action follows findings by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, which established probable cause for the complaint concerning Bosmenier’s alleged misconduct and neglect of her legal duties.
The case is entitled “The Florida Bar v. Cristina Bosmenier,” with case no. 2018-70,558(11L), 2020-70,341(11L).
The first count of the complaint pertains to Florida Bar File No. 2018-70,558(11L), which details Bosmenier’s neglect of legal files and issues surrounding substance abuse during her early years of practice. In 2017 and 2018, Bosmenier was arrested for two DUI offenses within a span of five months. Although these incidents did not result in any injuries or property damage, she pleaded no contest and was found guilty. The court imposed fines totaling $1,647.25, placed her on probation for one year under the supervision of the Advocate Program, revoked her driver’s license for twelve months, and mandated the completion of 100 hours of community service. Bosmenier has reportedly met all conditions of her probation.
In addition to her legal penalties, Bosmenier voluntarily entered a residential treatment program at Compassions Behavioral Health for 92 days. She claims to have maintained sobriety from alcohol for five years and regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. However, despite this progress, Bosmenier was diverted to Florida Lawyer’s Assistance, Inc. (FLA) upon the Grievance Committee’s recommendation but failed to complete the program. She cited personal circumstances, including a move to California and responsibilities related to her grandmother’s health, as factors affecting her compliance with the program’s requirements. Since the reopening of her case with the bar, she has re-enrolled in FLA but has continued to struggle with compliance regarding required screenings and meetings.
The second count of the complaint involves Florida Bar File No. 2020-70,341(11L) and centers on Bosmenier’s engagement with Flava Works, a company that sought her legal representation in copyright and intellectual property matters. Bosmenier accepted a part-time attorney position with Flava Works but was not admitted to practice before the relevant federal court, despite Flava Works offering to cover her admission fees. Following her acceptance of the position, discussions began about the federal bar application process, but Bosmenier reportedly did not receive timely information regarding a pending appeal.
Ultimately, she was not admitted to the federal court, and despite the approaching appeal deadline, she failed to inform Flava Works of her admission denial. Additionally, Bosmenier expressed concerns about negative online reviews of Flava Works and chose not to continue working with them, despite their attempts to communicate through corrected email addresses after an initial typographical error.
After Flava Works requested a refund for the federal bar admission fee, Bosmenier returned the $221.00 only after the company filed a complaint with The Florida Bar. Following the Grievance Committee’s recommendations, she was directed to attend Ethics School and undergo an office procedures analysis. However, Bosmenier did not complete these requirements and failed to meet financial obligations related to the programs.
The Florida Bar’s complaint accuses Bosmenier of violating multiple rules, including those related to misconduct, criminal acts, and professional competence. The Bar is requesting appropriate disciplinary measures from the Supreme Court in light of these findings.
According to avvo.com, Ms. Bosmenier is an attorney in Miami, Florida. She acquired her law license in Florida in 2017.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
