Aileen Marie Fernandez Mesa

Aileen Marie Fernandez Mesa

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

150 Alhambra Cir., Suite 1150, Miami, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa

150 Alhambra Cir., Suite 1150, Miami, FL, 33134-4542

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Aileen Marie Fernandez Mesa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Heartfelt Gratitude

I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional support and guidance Aileen Fernandez Mesa provided me during my divorce process. From the very beginning, she was not only knowledgeable and professional, but also incredibly compassionate and understanding. She took the time to listen to my conc...erns, explained every step clearly, and made sure I always felt informed and empowered. Aileen handled my case with a perfect balance of strength and empathy. She fought for what was fair while always maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor, which helped reduce the stress of such a difficult time. Her attention to detail, responsiveness, and genuine care made me feel like more than just a client—I felt truly supported. Thanks to Aileen, I was able to navigate one of the most challenging periods of my life with confidence and peace of mind. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of a family lawyer who will go above and beyond. She is truly remarkable.

Posted by Javier | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly recommend

Aileen is nothing short of the absolute professional. She guided me through an extremely difficult divorce and managed to get me the settlement that was in my best interest. Every outlandish request that was made by my ex was thouroughly defended by Aileen. I will recommend her with my eyes closed.

Posted by Chris | January 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Aileen saved my family

Aileen Fernandez-Mesa is a miracle worker. I recommend Aileen in the strongest terms to anyone in need of a family attorney. I owe my family's happiness in large part to her tireless efforts. When taking on my case, Aileen inherited an ongoing, lengthy, and complex divorce case that was not going we...ll. There were numerous difficult issues mostly involving special needs children. In a remarkably short time Aileen brought herself up to speed on the case and proceeded to reverse two years' worth of negative momentum. Aileen completely turned my case around and brought about a more successful conclusion than I thought was possible. Aileen's work ethic, attention to detail, professionalism, and supportiveness are absolutely remarkable. Her background involving the Florida Dept. of Children & Families makes her uniquely gifted in addressing children's' issues. More important however, is that Aileen truly cares. From the moment she came on board I felt I had an advocate for my children who felt as strongly about setting them up for future success as I do. Aileen also addressed the financial and other aspects of the case with equal proficiency. Not only did I feel like I was Aileen's only client, but I came to rely on her as I would a family member in troubled times. Aileen was always accessible, always supportive, and handled my case both expertly and, compared to my previous attorney, quickly. Whenever a crisis arose (and there were many) Aileen was on top of things immediately and was able to calmly and expertly handle the situation. She conducted several depositions that could serve as teaching tools in law schools in terms of preparation, thoroughness, bringing out hidden information, and handling a difficult opposing counsel while remaining absolutely professional herself. Today I am remarried and living in a happy home with my wife and children. I have Aileen Fernandez-Mesa to thank for that happy home in which my kids will get to grow up. Aileen has not only my gratitude, but my very deepest respect for who she is both as a lawyer and as a person. If I should need a family attorney again in the future, I will retain her without hesitation and feel absolutely confident in her ability to handle the situation.

Posted by YCastellanos | February 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

The Best of the Best

Realistically you never want to pay for lawyers, and when you face unpleasant situations, there is never a ceiling to go for the best for the ones you loved. That was exactly my case. I am a single, upper-income woman with a child that needed a woman (had a prior male lawyer), mother (the best way t...o relate to my case), and a believable and direct person, under my perception, and that's what I got from Aileen. Aileen is not only a smart young lawyer; she is one of a kind when it comes to relating to your situation. Aileen will be directly telling you the pro and cons in your case and what the law permits or not. My case ended within a year, and honestly, after I chose her, the turn-on events were immediate. I can tell it was one of the hardest years to me in 2019, but in the end, the results were rewarding for my peace of mind and my daughter's wellbeing. I did not get all I understood I initially deserved, BUT I gained more with the results I achieved because I made smarter decisions having someone guiding me as she did. She is not a cheap lawyer! She is, by the contrary expensive, yet, one of the best "investments" you can make in your case without a doubt. The entire team that backed her up is outstanding as well. I hope I don't have to use her services never again ;0), but if any needs arise, I will go for her with my eyes closed.

Posted by Andrea | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Thes best for your family!

I had gone to court without representation the first few years of my custody and child support case and everything was a mess! As soon as Mrs. Fernandez-Mesa jump on the case she did a great job at sorting out all my paperwork, she was very attentive and always called me back in a timely manner. She ...is knowledgeable and gives you the pros and cons of several outcomes and always advised me with what the best interest of my child was. I would recommend her to my family! My case was done within the year and I couldn't be happier! Thanks Aileen!

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Aileen Marie Fernandez Mesa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Maria Santi

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent and knowledgeable in her area of expertise and very reliable."

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Sara Horowitz

Unknown lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Aileen on several cases, including a complex trial which was heavily litigated. Aileen is a very hard worker who is very knowledgeable in family law - I learned a lot from her throughout the time we had the privilege of working together. She has a huge heart and cares a lot about her clients. I fully endorse Ms. Fernandez-Mesa."

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Raisa Romaelle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Aileen on a very complicated matter as co-counsel and attest to her outstanding skills as a litigator and counselor. She has razor sharp instincts, she is brilliant, and has incredible insight stemming from her vast experience in the area of family law and dependency. She's an incredible lawyer, and has my highest recommendation."

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Alexandria Suarez

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Kass

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Henny Shomar

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cary Garcia

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Yablen

Family lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have served as a mediator on family law cases in which Aileen was counsel for one of the parties. AIleen was always a very strong advocate for her client, was well versed in the current law and able to get very positive results for her clients. Aileen is an excellent family law attorney."

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Vanessa de Lara

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Aileen is a caring professional who represents her clients with zeal. Her prior work for the Department of Children and Families allows her to have a keen insight into family law cases and the suffering of children. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Spann

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Aileen Fernandez Mesa is a talented and passionate family law practitioner. She is a skilled litigator and tough negotiator. She is knowledgeable about family law and seeks to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Orshan

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Yablen

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Steven Spann

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Paul Orshan

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2017

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Formal Commendation, Department of Children and Families

2009

Outstanding Achievement Award for Trial Preparation, Department of Children and Families

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, ORSHAN, SPANN & FERNANDEZ-MESA

2012 - Present

Associate, Orshan Law Group, LLC

2011 - 2012

(Division Chief), Department Of Children & Families

2010 - 2011

(Lead) Attorney, Department Of Children & Families

2008 - 2010

(Line) Attorney, Department of Children and Families

Associations

2017 - Present

Kidside of Miami

Vice President of Special Events

2015 - Present

Kidside of Miami

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

First Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2007

St. Thomas University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Spanish

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