$ 450-450 per hour
Christina M. Castellano-Mesa
About Christina
Biography
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
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
70%
22 years
Business
10%
30 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
31 years
Criminal Defense
5%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 33 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
MESA LAW, PA
1002B South Church Ave. #10207, Tampa, FL, 33679
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Christina M. Castellano-Mesa's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by MLewis | October 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DO NOT RECOMMEND
Christina completely abandoned my case. I have been trying desperately to work with this lawyer for over year on a very simple child support case. I received no case updates, not one timely motion of only 2 filed on my behalf, and no response to emails or calls. I have, however, received 6K in bills...
Posted by anonymous | December 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Protecting mothers rights
Christina has done a wonderful job of helping me keep custody of my children. I was able to keep my house and car. I have referred plenty of family and co-workers to her who are going through a terrible divorce.
Posted by Stephen | August 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She can help
C. Mesa is wonderful and savy. She helped me get retain my children when I was going through a heavy divorce. I have complete trust in her. She has been able to work with me and make sure my wife and her lawyer did not take advantage of me. I am able to see my kids more and able to get the help I nee...
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Good lawyer
She did a good job and works really hard. I like her and would ask you to give her a chance.
Posted by OSCAR | December 18, 2012
Defending Father' rights Custody
SHE WAS VERY INVOLVED AND LOOKING FOR THE BEST INTEREST OF MY CHILD AND MINE. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET ME 50% 50% WITH MY CHILD ON MEDIATION. SHE WAS ABLE TO FIGURE OUT THE OPPOSITION, DEVIOUS INTENTIONS, MANIPULATION,AND ABUSE OF THE SYSTEM AND WITH NO FEAR WAS ABLE TO GET THE OTHER PARTY TO AGREE TO ...
Christina M. Castellano-Mesa's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2008
Florida Trend’s 2008 Florida Legal Elite (Civil Trial), Florida Trend Magazine
2004
AV Rating, Matindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Owner, MESA LAW, PA
2001 - 2006
Managing Partner (Tampa), Quintairos, Prieto, et al
1998 - 2001
Associate, Gunn, Ogden & Sullivan
1996 - 1998
Associate, Greene, Donnelly, et al
1993 - 1996
Assistant State Attorney, Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office
Associations
1992 - 2025
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Resolved/settled
AH et al v SF et al
Six figure settlement pre-suit in favor of clients/plaintiffs.
KF v AES et al
Settled in favor of client.
State v JH
Client found not guilty after jury trial.
DOR/MB v DB
In favor of client.
SB v JB
Settled
EM/JM v WHH
Settled.
State v AW
Nolle prosequi
State v AJ
Plea agreement
RH v JD
Dismissed by stipulation.
SN v DA
Settled by agreement of parties.
RH v T
Settled
State v. JMF
Nolle Prosequi day of jury trial (dismissed)
State v DMJ
DUI reduced, plea negotiated
CH v. CH
Divorce granted
DMJ v. St.Fla. DMV
Suspension set aside
SG v HG
Petition dismissed.
DKT v BC/CC et al
Dismissed by stipulation
AEI v GT
Verdict in favor of PL
In re JF
Dismissed before charges filed
State v CH
Charges reduced
JD v AJR
Verdict for plaintiff
State v JH
Jury trial: not guilty
State v JAF
Not guilty in bench trial
Education
2020
USF Muma College of Business
Post-Crisis Leadership Certificate
1991
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1988
University of South Florida
BA -Accounting
N/A
Universita' per Stranieri - Perugia, Italy
n/a
Speaking Engagements
2025
Stetson College of Law club/various
Domestic Violence
2025
Annual Law Week - Hillsb. Cty. elementary and/or high schools
Law or Government topics
2024
Annual Great American Teach In - Robinson High School
Law or Government topics
N/A
FHCA monthly meeting
Litigation updates
N/A
CME meeting "Litigation 101"
Aspects of litigation related to health care
Languages
Italian
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Under FL contract law can a person return a used car within 3 day windown
16 Oct 2008
Q&A
Florida property law and nuisance law, neighbor noise nuisance
19 Sep 2008
Q&A
Can a grandparent seek child custody against mother who is drinking, taking drugs and having sex in presence of child
05 Oct 2008