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A partner of Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa, Attorney Aileen Fernandez-Mesa has dedicated her entire legal career to family law and dependency cases. Before entering private practice, Ms. Fernandez-Mesa served as the Division Chief and Supervising Attorney for the Department of Children and Families. During her tenure there, she earned the Outstanding Achievement Award for Trial Preparation and a Formal Commendation from the Secretary of the DCF.
Ms. Fernandez-Mesa became a member of the Florida Bar in 2007 and joined the Family Law Section in 2012. She is also an active member of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) and First Family Law Inn of Courts.
Ms. Fernandez-Mesa enjoys giving back. She serves on the board of directors for Kidside – a non-profit dedicated to supporting Family Court Services – and was the co-chair for the Florida Charitable Employee Campaign. She also gives her time as a pro bono guardian ad litem.
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Acquired: 2007
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150 Alhambra Cir., Suite 1150, Miami, FL, 33134-4542
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
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
2017 - Present
Kidside of MiamiVice President of Special Events
2015 - Present
Kidside of MiamiBoard of Directors
2012 - Present
First Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2007
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
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