$ 40-250 per hour
About Melissa
Biography
As an attorney, the highest compliment I can earn is my client's trust and confidence. In that regard, I pledge my very best to each client I represent.
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Sosa Law Office, PA
952 West Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL, 33511
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Melissa Dawn Sosa's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Marlon | July 09, 2013
Outstanding service!
Sosa Law office provided excellent legal services to my family. We felt included, informed, and involved throughout the entire proceedings. Sosa’s staff provided excellent advice but most of all made us feel like we as individuals as well as clients were important to them. We felt that all of their a...
Posted by Chris | April 23, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
A Lawyer who actually cares about people!!!
Melissa Sosa is a wonderful lawyer. She is also a kind and caring person. She always returns her telephone calls and emails. She does a great job of keeping me informed of everything. Divorce is difficult, but having Melissa as my attorney has helped to make the process less painful.
Posted by Kevin | October 16, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Satisfied Client
I hired Melissa almost 2 years ago to handle my divorce. She was very informative and extremely helpful. Recently I have been trying to adjust my alimony so I emailed Melissa for advice and she answered every question and even met with me to give me some additional advice.
Posted by Amey | October 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Attorney With a Loving and Understanding Disposition
Hiring a divorce attorney is not an easy decision. In fact, it was probably one of the most emotional and difficult decisions I have ever had to make. As a wife of 16-years and a mother of two children, I suddenly found myself in a desperate situation. I needed someone I could trust to help me begin ...
Melissa Dawn Sosa's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melissa Sosa is one of the most honest, trustworthy and compassionate attorneys and persons I have met. She often gives her personal cell phone to her clients and works early mornings and late nights to ensure her clients are well-taken care of. She also does her best to work with client budgets and provide her services with transparency."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melissa is sharp, intelligent, and articulate and gives very sound advice. A good attorney is intelligent. Whereas, a great attorney is both intelligent "and" has the guts and wherewithal to follow through and push for results - Melissa falls into the great category."
"Sosa Law Office, P.A. is dedicated to providing its clients with personalized service. Its team of attorneys provides the attention of a small firm, with the resources and varied experience of a larger much larger firm. In addition, Sosa Law Office, P.A. is actively involved in its surrounding community, including Brandon, Tampa, Plant City, Apollo Beach, Seffner, and the surrounding counties. Melissa Sosa has a vibrant personality and a passion for justice. Her colleages and clients appreciate her attentiveness and compassion. I wou would strongly endorse Melissa Sosa, Esq. for your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bright, caring, conscientious and energetic family lawyer who's not afraid to take on a challenge anywhere in Tampa Bay. Main office in Brandon fills a need for a good family law litigator in the easy bay area."
"Melissa is a first rate litigator. She is bright, diligent and detail oriented. She provides clients with thoughtful solutions and goes above and beyond. She obtains great results for her clients. Without hesitation, I endorse Melissa."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have sent clients with family law issues to Ms. Sosa and they have all been very pleases with the results. I have know Ms. Sosa for many years and she is always a professional and has a great understanding of all the issues present in a family law domestic case. Great results!"
"I endorse this lawyer's work. As I read her responses on AVVO, it is very obvious that she has a vast knowledge of family issues. I would refer any of my clients to her, if they ever needed a florida attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is obviously very involved in family law issues in Florida, and provides knowledgable and helpful information. She should be a helpful and compassionate asset to clients having family law matters in Florida."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 40 Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
N/A
Legal Honor Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, Sosa Law Office, P.A.
2002 - 2004
Associate Attorney, Alley & Ingram
Associations
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Committee on ProfessionalismCommittee Member
Academy of Trial Advocacy
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Pelt v. Donahue
Successful for Plaintiffs
Education
2001
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
Brandon Business Club
Sosa Law Office - Family Law Practice
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If a husband and wife are separated and one of them wins a lottery, is the other spouse still entitled to any of it?
21 Sep 2011
Q&A
My husband wants me to sign a post-nup. He says that's the only way he will agree to marriage counseling.
09 Sep 2011
Q&A
Does a Motion to Vacate Child Support cancel the original court order immediately or does it have to be granted by a judge first
09 Sep 2011