I strive to provide quality representation to each client who gives me the opportunity and affords me the privilege of representing his/her interests. Throughout my career, I have participated in over 100 jury trials and hundreds of non-jury trials/final or administrative hearings. I have been certified as a Circuit and County Court Mediator in Florida since 2003.
Practice areas
Divorce, separation, family law, child custody, paternity and support issues.
18 years
Includes pre- and in-suit disputes involving employment claims, contracts, individual and business matters.
26 years
Includes pre-suit claims and negotiations, pre-trial and discovery matters and both jury and non-jury trials. Experience includes over 85 jury trials, hundreds of non-jury trials. Former Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County. Certified circuit/county court mediator in Florida.
27 years
These years of experience include 3+ as a prosecutor - former Assistant State Attorney in Hillsborough County. Cases include traffic, misdemeanor and felony matters.
30 years
Guardianship, testate (with Will) and intestate (without Will) matters.
18 years
Languages spoken
Italian, Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 02/23/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Florida Trend’s 2008 Florida Legal Elite (Civil Trial) | Florida Trend Magazine | 2008 |
AV Rating | Matindale-Hubbell | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | MESA LAW, PA | 2006 - Present |
Managing Partner (Tampa) | Quintairos, Prieto, et al | 2001 - 2006 |
Associate | Gunn, Ogden & Sullivan | 1998 - 2001 |
Associate | Greene, Donnelly, et al | 1996 - 1998 |
Assistant State Attorney | Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office | 1993 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Hillsborough County Bar Association | 1992 - 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | J.D. | 1991 |
University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
Universita' per Stranieri - Perugia, Italy | n/a | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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FHCA monthly meeting | Litigation updates | N/A |
CME meeting "Litigation 101" | Aspects of litigation related to health care | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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RM v KT and CT | Client adjudicated to be legal and biological father, awarded shared parental responsibility and time-sharing over presumption in favor of mother and her husband. |
SG v HG | Petition dismissed. |
CH v. CH | Divorce granted |
RH v JD | Dismissed by stipulation. |
State v DMJ | DUI reduced, plea negotiated |
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Joseph Registrato, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Souza, Litigation Attorney on Aug 25, 2009
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Christina Castellano-Mesa is one of the best lawyers that I have encountered in my 15 years of practicing law! She is an A+ litigator who works doggedly and effectively for her clients. She practices law with great skill and daring. Christina is highly respected and by her fellow lawyers. I would strongly recommend Christina Mesa.
Joseph Registrato, Unknown Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Souza, Litigation Attorney on Aug 25, 2009
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Christina Castellano-Mesa is one of the best lawyers that I have encountered in my 15 years of practicing law! She is an A+ litigator who works doggedly and effectively for her clients. She practices law with great skill and daring. Christina is highly respected and by her fellow lawyers. I would strongly recommend Christina Mesa.
Eduardo Suarez, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Oct 17, 2008
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I have known Christina for approximately 15 years and know of Christina's abilities not only becasue of her excellent reputation but also becasue she and were on opposite sides of a case when she was a state court prosecutor. Christina is not only a top flight litigator but she is also skilled negotiator. I endorse this lawyer's work without reservation.
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