Aileen Fernandez-Mesa
Top rated Family Law attorney in Coral Gables, Florida
Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2007
Education: St. Thomas University School of Law
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
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305-858-0220
Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa
150 Alhambra CircleSuite 1150
Coral Gables, FL 33134 Visit website
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For nearly 18 years, attorney Aileen Fernandez-Mesa has devoted her legal practice to matters concerning family law. A partner at the law firm of Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa in Coral Gables, Florida, she has made a name for herself for her resolution-focused, direct approach.
Ms. Fernandez-Mesa uses her knowledge of Florida family laws and her collective legal wisdom to represent clients in cases involving divorce, child custody and support, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, property and debt division, alimony and more. She also handles dependency matters and frequently acts as a court-appointed guardian ad litem.
At the University of Florida, Ms. Fernandez-Mesa completed her Bachelor of Science with a concentration in psychology and English. She received a doctorate in law in 2007 from St. Thomas University College of Law and was authorized to practice law in Florida the same year. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Before joining Orshan, Spann & Fernandez-Mesa as an associate in 2012, Ms. Fernandez-Mesa worked at the Florida Department of Children and Families as a lead attorney and then as a Division Chief. During her time there, she was bestowed with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Trial Preparation in 2009 and was recognized with a Formal Commendation from the Secretary of the Department of Children and Families in 2010 for her efforts.
A long-serving member of The Florida Bar, Ms. Fernandez-Mesa is also affiliated with the First Family Law American Inn of Court. Moreover, she has served as the co-chair of the Florida State Employees' Charitable Campaign and as the Chair of KidSide Miami, a nonprofit that aids children from low-income families in obtaining therapeutic services during contentious litigation.
Ms. Fernandez-Mesa is a recipient of several awards and honors. She was recognized by the Lawyers of Distinction and listed among America's Most Honored Professionals: Top 5% as well as Top 1% by The American Registry. Furthermore, he is rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and included in the 10 Best Attorneys list of the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ falls into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2007, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.orshanlaw.com/attorney-profiles/aileen-fernandez...
- Florida, 2007
- Florida Bar - Family Law Section , 2012
- First Family Law American Inn of Court, 2016
- Chair of Kidside, 2020
- Pro Bono Guardian Ad Litem
- Co-Chair for the Florida Charitable Employee Campaign from 2009 to 2011, 2009
- Board of Advisors, Kidside Miami , 2025
- Rising Stars; Super Lawyers, 2017-2020
- 10 Best Attorneys; American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Lawyers of Distinction; 2017
- 10th Anniversary; Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
- America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 5%; The American Registry, 2017
- Top Attorneys: Florida's Outstanding Young Lawyers; 2016, 2019
- Lawyers.com AV Preeminent; Martindale-Hubbell, 2018-2019
- America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%; The American Registry, 2018-2019
- AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition; Martindale-Hubbell, 2016-2019
- AV Preeminent Attorney; Martindale-Hubbell, 2016-2020
- Outstanding Achievement Award for Trial Preparation, Florida Department of Children and Families, 2009
- Formal Commendation from Secretary of Florida Department of Children and Families , 2010
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Has the right attitude! Possesses the skills and the creativity and the respect of the judiciary.”
“Caring and intelligent advocate”
Office location for Aileen Fernandez-Mesa
150 Alhambra Circle
Suite 1150
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: 305-858-0220
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2017 - 2021