Tiyesha N. Decosta

Tiyesha N. Decosta

4.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

10130 Mallard Creek Rd., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC

About Tiyesha

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

12 years

25%
Business 15%

12 years

15%
Child Support 15%

12 years

15%
Immigration 10%

12 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

THE DECOSTA LAW FIRM

10130 Mallard Creek Rd., Suite 300, Charlotte, NC, 28262

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Tiyesha N. Decosta's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

35 Client Reviews

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Posted by Felisha | May 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Alimony

Satisfied Client

Ms. Decosta was attentive, patient, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. I currently live out of the state, and I had to travel back and forth for all court appointments. She ensured that I received all information in a timely manner so that I could make adequate travel arrangements since I an bond ...to a wheelchair. She returned any phone calls or messages in a timely fashion as I had many questions. Her expertise helped to guide me throughout the process which ultimately resulted in me be awarded the alimony I deserved. I am extremely appreciative and grateful to have connected with her.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

AMAZING

She is so amazing and caring lawyer.She is so different from the lawyer i have delt with in the past.She was so patience with us and concern.She really went to the beginning to the end on our custody case.I think god for her.Go see Tiyesha!

Tiyesha Decosta

Replied last February 07, 2019

Thank you very much for this review. I care about my clients. And I am constantly fighting on their behalf! I am hopeful we will prevail at our hearing. God Bless.

Posted by Jimi | October 31, 2018 | Child Custody

Businessman

I met Ms. DeCosta the day before going into Superior Court after being tied up in a civil suite for more than three years. I was in the courtroom viewing cases trying to get myself prepared for my case the following day. I was impressed with Ms. DeCost's elegant courtroom presence. After winning the ...child custody case she exited the courtroom with her client and the family. I was just as impressed with the interaction and affection between all of them it compelled me to approach her after her clients said goodbye. Just as I had assumed she was very approachable. She gave me a welcoming smile as I introduced myself while shaking her hand and congratulating her on the fine work I had just witnessed. She seemed eager to hear about my case as she listened attentively. She asked me several questions. She spoke to me as if she had known me for awhile. I felt very relaxed speaking to her and that was surprising to me because I don't normally open up to folks when I first meet them. She gave me some very good legal advice as we walked out of the courthouse. She asked me to call her and let her know the outcome of my case. After more than three years fighting I entered the courtroom once more the following day. I am pleased to say my case got dismissed. Well, I will definitely keep her number in my phone if I ever need an attorney. I would recommend you call her if you need her services and judge for yourself. Thank you Ms. DeCosta for your assistance. Jimi

Posted by Richard | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney Decosta is the best representation in family law you could want

Attorney Decosta deserves five stars. She is a superstar! Attorney Decosta jumped into the fray of my case during the ED portion and showed poise in making a complicated situation seem simple which had numerous accounts and assets hidden by the opposing party for nearly three years which my forme...r attorneys could not discover. With Attorney Decosta’s experience in discovery and her savy questioning of witnesses during trial, she was able to impress upon the courts the lack of candor by the opposing side. If you seek an honest, ethical, hardworking attorney who will fight for your rights there is no-one better in Mecklenburg County than Attorney Decosta. She doesn’t get stressed, agitated or unnerved and has a way to put her clients at ease while always keeping her clients up to date on the latest of their case. Attorney Decosta’s knowledge of the law and court presence was head and shoulders above my expectations. She is well prepared and goes into court with a strategy that is sound and proper. Attorney Decosta will fight for her clients rights and is hands down one of the best family court attorneys around. I could not have imagined a better outcome to my case and it was all due to Attorney Decosta’s hard work and dedication. With Attorney Decosta you are not just a client but more importantly part of her family.

Posted by Tara | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Very pleased

Ms. Decosta was hired to help me with child support. She charged a flat fee which was very reasonable. I used another attorney previous for my divorce and was charged for every email and phone call that we had with each other, this became very expensive. Ms. Decosta was very knowledgable and prof...essional about child support and divorce issues. I found her to be very timely and friendly. I felt she really was concerned. I highly recommend Ms. Decosta for anyone in need of her services. She went above and beyond.

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, The DeCosta Law Firm

2007 - 2014

Divorce & Family Law Mediator, Stevenson & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

2014 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section

2014 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Wife separated for 10+ years

Wife received alimony and six figure 401K

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Education

2010

Rutgers, State University of New Jersey School of Law - Newark

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

La Salle University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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