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Anna Christine Fernandez

Anna Christine Fernandez

Serving South Florida in State and Federal Matters.
  • Family Law
  • Florida
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Galina Richards October 13, 2019
Ms. Anna C. Fernandez is an outstanding attorney, hard-working, dedicated, knowledgeble,and kind. I was very lucky to be hiring Ms. Fernandez to represent me in a very complicated case against my outlaw Condo Board. Contrary to her petite & gentle looks, she is extremely tough, hardworking, and unstoppable, and at the same time kind, fare and compassionate! I would recommend Anna to everybody, who is looking for a top notch bright, honest and fearless Attorney, who will give it her absolute best in bringing any case to a successful conclusion.
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Biography

Legal Lotus, P.A. was founded by third-generation attorney, Anna Fernandez. Ms. Fernandez, a Miami-native, graduated from La Salle High School and received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida International University in 2007. Ms. Fernandez graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

At St. Thomas University School of Law, Ms. Fernandez was a member and competitor of the State Championship Trial Team, an Executive Board member for the Public Interest Law Students' Association, and a member of the Cuban American Student Bar Association.

Prior to founding the Firm, Anna Fernandez worked with her father and mentor, Luis Fernandez, heading his firm's Civil and Family divisions, where she gained courtroom experience and exposure in several complex legal areas including contested divorces and children issues such as relocation and child support, breach of contract matters, and election law disputes. Ms. Fernandez credits her strong work discipline, and moral and ethical values to her father.

Ms. Fernandez also worked for Florida Keys-based firm, Hershoff, Lupino, & Yagel, LLP (HLY), handling Family Law Issues and disputes concerning real estate contracts and property rights. Through HLY, Ms. Fernandez expanded her knowledge in different areas of the law under the supervision of Mr. James S. Lupino, Esq, partner of HLY, to whom she credits for obtaining invaluable skills in legal research and on running a business.

Ms. Fernandez is a member of the City of Miami's Equal Opportunity Advisory Board (EOAB), Florida Association of Female Lawyers (FAWL), the Dade County Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association (FAWL), the Animal Legal Defense Fund, and a founding member of the non-profit organization Business Educational Assistance for Tomorrow, Inc. (BEAT).

Practice Area
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
  • Contracts
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    15 Minutes
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Cash App; Veno; Zelle and other electronic forms of payment are also accepted.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fees range between $250-$350 depending on the complexity of the matter.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 91063
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11th Circuit
ID Number: 91063
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Legal Lotus
- Current
Founder of Legal Lotus, P.A., a Miami based law firm specializing in family and civil matters throughout South Florida.
Board Member
Equal Opportunity Advisory Board of the City of Miami
- Current
The purpose of the EOAB is to review the employment policies and practices of the City and provide advice and recommendations regarding equal employment opportunities. The EOAB’s duties include: (1) Review and make recommendations to the mayor and the city commission regarding equal employment opportunities. (2) Review employment policies and practices of the city and make recommendations to the human resources department through the director. (3) Conduct monthly meetings, open to the public, for discussion of equal employment opportunities and receive reports from the director. (4) Recommend to the mayor and city commission ordinances, resolutions, and other proposals relating to equal employment opportunities. (5) Make recommendations or reports to the mayor and city commission directly as deemed appropriate by the board.
Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. | Law
Honors: Deans LIst
Activities: Public Interest Law Students' Association (PILSA)-Executive Board; Trial Team-Member; Cuban American Student Bar Association-Member.
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Florida International University
B.S. | Psychology
Honors: Deans List
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Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0091063
Member
Current
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Business Network International (BNI)
Member
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Equal Opportunity Advisory Board of the City of Miami
Board Member
- Current
Activities: The purpose of the EOAB is to review the employment policies and practices of the City and provide advice and recommendations regarding equal employment opportunities. The EOAB’s duties include: 1. Review and make recommendations to the mayor and the city commission regarding equal employment opportunities. 2. Review employment policies and practices of the city and make recommendations to the human resources department through the director. 3. Conduct monthly meetings, open to the public, for discussion of equal employment opportunities and receive reports from the director. 4. Recommend to the mayor and city commission ordinances, resolutions, and other proposals relating to equal employment opportunities. 5. Make recommendations or reports to the mayor and city commission directly as deemed appropriate by the board.
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Business Educational Assistance of Tomorrow (BEAT)
Board Member
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Activities: The purpose of BEAT is to assist the adolescence, adult and the elderly person, including indigent minorities, to develop their potential by aiding in scholastic training, education and promotion of special production and classes, with emphasis on immigration causes, legal issues, financial consulting and homeownership assistance.
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Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL)
Member
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Activities: FAWL's Mission is to actively promote gender equality and the leadership roles of FAWL’s members in the legal profession, judiciary and community at large.
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Animal Legal Defense Fund
Member
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Activities: The Animal Legal Defense Fund is an American non-profit law organization that aims to protect the rights and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.
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Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
Member
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Certifications
Real Estate Associate
Florida Realtors
Notary Public at Large
Florida Association of Notaries
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Lotus, PA
Website
YouTube Channel
Website
Legal Lotus Instagram Page
Website
Google Business Page
Blog
Blogging Lotus
Videos
Luis Fernández regresa como conductor invitado para entrevistar a su hija Anna Fernández en este episodio de Ante Usted. Abogada Anna Fernández analiza cuestiones de derecho familiar, incluida la violencia doméstica, la paternidad en la Ley, los derechos de los abuelos y los acuerdos prenupciales. Nos habla sobre el curso para las personas que quieren divorciarse con mutuo acuerdo. Este curso contienen instrucciones para facilitar y realizar por cuenta propia divorcios sin los costos Leyes de Familia-divorcios y paternidad con Anna Fernandez: Ante Usted, WLRN

Luis Fernández regresa como conductor invitado para entrevistar a su hija Anna Fernández en este episodio de Ante Usted. Abogada Anna Fernández analiza cuestiones de derecho familiar, incluida la violencia doméstica, la paternidad en la Ley, los derechos de los abuelos y los acuerdos prenupciales. Nos habla sobre el curso para las personas que quieren divorciarse con mutuo acuerdo. Este curso contienen instrucciones para facilitar y realizar por cuenta propia divorcios sin los costos

Florida Divorce Attorney Anna Fernandez and Real Estate Broker Marilyn Escobar, explain the issues surrounding a divorce with a marital home.   This is a Q&A informational video that briefly covers the following concerns regarding certain rights of a Marital Home subject to divorce proceedings in Florida:  1. When is the Home considered a Marital Asset?  2. Who can claim equity in the Marital Home?  3. Does the Wife automatically keep the house?  4. Contract cancellation after closing.   Visit www.abellarealestate.com for more information, or call (786) 584-7584.  To contact Attorney Fernandez for a free consultation please email: AFernLaw@gmail.com. Dividing the home in a Florida Divorce

Florida Divorce Attorney Anna Fernandez and Real Estate Broker Marilyn Escobar, explain the issues surrounding a divorce with a marital home. This is a Q&A informational video that briefly covers the following concerns regarding certain rights of a Marital Home subject to divorce proceedings in Florida: 1. When is the Home considered a Marital Asset? 2. Who can claim equity in the Marital Home? 3. Does the Wife automatically keep the house? 4. Contract cancellation after closing. Visit www.abellarealestate.com for more information, or call (786) 584-7584. To contact Attorney Fernandez for a free consultation please email: AFernLaw@gmail.com.

Today I am going to show you how to search for your traffic ticket on the Clerk of Courts website. Our office is based in Miami-Dade, so we'll look into searching a traffic ticket issued within Miami-Dade County. It's important to note that this process only works if your citation is set for a court hearing/trial. I recommend that you set it for trial because you have the the chance of either settling it before the trial; the court usually offers you something like a reduced. How to search for your traffic ticket online- Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Today I am going to show you how to search for your traffic ticket on the Clerk of Courts website. Our office is based in Miami-Dade, so we'll look into searching a traffic ticket issued within Miami-Dade County. It's important to note that this process only works if your citation is set for a court hearing/trial. I recommend that you set it for trial because you have the the chance of either settling it before the trial; the court usually offers you something like a reduced.

Today we're going to show you how to look up a Court case in the State of Florida. Our office is based in Miami-Dade, so we'll look into searching a case filed within Miami-Dade County. If you are in another County in Florida, please send us an email or comment below and we'll create a video on how to #search for a #case in your area. Learning to search for cases is beneficial. Learn how to search for your court case in Florida: - Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Today we're going to show you how to look up a Court case in the State of Florida. Our office is based in Miami-Dade, so we'll look into searching a case filed within Miami-Dade County. If you are in another County in Florida, please send us an email or comment below and we'll create a video on how to #search for a #case in your area. Learning to search for cases is beneficial.

Generally speaking, #discovery is a process where you're allowed to ask the opposing party for certain information. It could be in the form of documents, recordings, etc. It can be written information, like written questions that you may provide to the opposing party that they are required to respond to within the timeframe provided by the local rules in whichever court jurisdiction you're a part of. Motion to Compel Discovery Requests- Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Generally speaking, #discovery is a process where you're allowed to ask the opposing party for certain information. It could be in the form of documents, recordings, etc. It can be written information, like written questions that you may provide to the opposing party that they are required to respond to within the timeframe provided by the local rules in whichever court jurisdiction you're a part of.

#Plaintiff: This is the person/corporation that initiates the lawsuit. #Defendant: The person/corporation that is being sued. #Petitioner: Commonly used in Family Law cases such as divorces and paternity action. This is the person who initiates an action by filing a Petition. #Respondent: Commonly used in Family Law cases such as divorces and paternity action. This is the person who is responding to the Petition (filed by the Petitioner) and has an interest in the matter. Who is called a Plaintiff/Defendant/Petitioner/Respondent -Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

#Plaintiff: This is the person/corporation that initiates the lawsuit. #Defendant: The person/corporation that is being sued. #Petitioner: Commonly used in Family Law cases such as divorces and paternity action. This is the person who initiates an action by filing a Petition. #Respondent: Commonly used in Family Law cases such as divorces and paternity action. This is the person who is responding to the Petition (filed by the Petitioner) and has an interest in the matter.

Las personas que contemplan el divorcio generalmente preguntan: Cuánto tiempo se tarda en divorciarse en Florida? Aunque no hay una respuesta definitiva ya que cada caso varía, nuestra opinión se centra en un factor clave: Ambas partes están de acuerdo? En otras palabras, el tiempo que le toma a usted divorciarse puede estimarse sobre los problemas que le quedan. Un divorcio incontestable significa que tanto usted como su cónyuge están de acuerdo en todo. Esto incluye, por ejemplo, manutención ¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda divorciarse en FL? -Legal Lotus, abogados Litigantes & Familiares de Miami

Las personas que contemplan el divorcio generalmente preguntan: Cuánto tiempo se tarda en divorciarse en Florida? Aunque no hay una respuesta definitiva ya que cada caso varía, nuestra opinión se centra en un factor clave: Ambas partes están de acuerdo? En otras palabras, el tiempo que le toma a usted divorciarse puede estimarse sobre los problemas que le quedan. Un divorcio incontestable significa que tanto usted como su cónyuge están de acuerdo en todo. Esto incluye, por ejemplo, manutención

Una moción es una solicitud a la corte para obtener una orden sobre un tema específico. Las mociones pueden presentarse oralmente en una audiencia o por escrito. Los jueces suelen emitir una orden con los fallos sobre la moción. Un juez ingresa una orden después de revisar la moción y / o después de escuchar los argumentos hechos por las partes con respecto a su posición. A veces, el Tribunal requerirá que una de las partes redacte una orden propuesta para su revisión ¿Que es una Moción?- Legal Lotus, Miami Trial & Family Lawyers

Una moción es una solicitud a la corte para obtener una orden sobre un tema específico. Las mociones pueden presentarse oralmente en una audiencia o por escrito. Los jueces suelen emitir una orden con los fallos sobre la moción. Un juez ingresa una orden después de revisar la moción y / o después de escuchar los argumentos hechos por las partes con respecto a su posición. A veces, el Tribunal requerirá que una de las partes redacte una orden propuesta para su revisión

Contact & Map
Legal Lotus, P.A.
2250 SW 3rd Avenue
303
Miami, FL 33129
Telephone: (786) 584-2452
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed