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Helen C. Costa
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Helen C. Costa

5.0
39 reviews

6843 Main Street, Suite 302-A, Miami Lakes, FL 33014

Family Law, Divorce, Equitable Distribution and 12 more

About Helen C. Costa

Hi! I’m Helen, and I am a proud native Miamian – born and raised. I’ve been practicing law in Florida since 1994, and while you can often find me skillfully representing my clients in Miami-Dade or Broward County courthouses, prior to virtual courts beginning to exist, I have decades of experience assisting clients from as far north as Tallahassee and as far south as Key West. I’m able to speak both English and Spanish fluently – and often find myself speaking Spanglish. Although I do not speak other languages, I have an impressive record of helping clients from countries including Italy, Spain, France, Albania, Croatia, Czech Republic, United Arab Emirates, India, Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Honduras, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Mexico, Jamaica, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas.

If you need legal guidance, feeling heard is paramount, and I dedicate my practice to connecting with every client on a personal level and to providing individualized legal guidance that skillfully addresses each client’s unique legal needs. Your case is important to you and your family, which makes it important to me.

My 26 years as a dedicated Florida attorney leaves me well positioned to skillfully advocate for your rights – in pursuit of your case’s optimal outcome. For the past decade, I’ve focused my practice on matters related to family law – because if it affects your family, it is an important concern that requires the skilled legal guidance of an accomplished family law attorney who has the compassion and legal insight to help. If you are facing a family law concern, I am on your side and ready to help, so please don’t wait to reach out.

Legal Specialties and Certifications

Fund Certified in Real Estate Closing Procedures, by Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, 2006

Non-Legal Certifications and Licensures

Registered Nurse , Board of Nursing, State of Florida since 1986

Featured Pro Bono Activities

Something Back Program of Miami-Dade County – Active Participant and Recipient of Pro Bono Service Award

Miami-Dade College – Professor

I have a passion for education. I have been an adjunct professor of the Law Center of Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus in Downtown Miami since 2007. In that capacity I am just one peg of a bulletin board in the formation and education of legal assistants and paralegals of tomorrow. I was an integral director of a community education project to educate the youth together with co-faculty Mercedes Medina, J.D. called Striving for Success Youth Day, in December of 2010. The excitement in the eyes of the middle school and high school attendees and participants as well as the MDC law department students was more than rewarding. Nevertheless, I was honored to have received an official acknowledgment by the Center for Community Involvement and was named Service-Learning Faculty Rookie of the Year by the college.

Non-Legal Activities

I have in addition to my legal practice, maintained an active Florida Registered Nurse license since 1986. I have a compassion for the health related industry, although my legal practice is not concentrated in the health care law related areas of practice. I have been actively involved and have since 1986 worked in hospitals such as Jackson Memorial Hospital and have worked in the home health care industry, as a field nurse, supervisor nurse, case manager, director of nurses, and administrator. My most recent involvement was a mission trip to provide health care to the underprivileged and underserved communities in Ecuador in connection with a program called IMOC / International Medical Outreach Club of Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU COM). See the attached article.

Accomplishments

2020, 2019 & 2018 Excellence in Family & Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2018 Top 100 Family Lawyer in the State of Florida, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2017 10 Best Attorneys in Client Satisfaction practicing Matrimonial Law, The American

2016 Small Business Excellence Award in Divorce and Family Law, the Town of Miami Lakes

2015 & 2016 Top 100 Family Law Attorneys, The National Advocates

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Florida Bar

Member Since: 1994

Family Law Section Member

ABA – American Bar Association

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Miami Lakes Bar Association

Broward County Bar Association

United States Supreme Court Bar Association

National LGBT Bar Association

Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

 

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Gold Client Champion
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

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Helen C. Costa got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Helen C. Costa got this award in 2021

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Helen C. Costa got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by Chris
August 16, 2023
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

Strong and experienced Attorney. Ms. Costa and her crew were excellent with my case. I highly recommend them. I had a previous lawyer who was horrible. I know the case was a challenge and my ex and her attorney were ridiculous, but once I used this firm, I was always part of the process and know I had strong counsel and sound advice. I highly recommend.

 
Family Law
Posted by Priscilla
May 01, 2023
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

If you're looking for someone who will serve you with honest guidance all the while providing you with options to find creative solutions for your case - I highly recommend you give Costa & Associates the chance to show you what they can do. Ms. Costa was my attorney through an extremely tumultuous case. I walked in a complete novice to the legal field and rather than take advantage of someone's pockets, Ms. Costa walked me through what to expect from beginning to end - she did not disappoint! Oftentimes, during holidays and after hours, Ms. Costa was available to support in urgencies - very rare to see now-a-days but an example to me of how committed she was to seeing me through. Our opposition was tough but we proved to be thoroughly prepared each time. The office is also a great team of professionals who take each case as their own and place a high sense of urgency to even the smallest gesture. I'd trust Costa & Associates again. Thank you Helen and team!

 
Family Law
Posted by Yainet Ossorio
December 06, 2022
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

Helen Costa was a beacon of hope to me and my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed distant. Not only was she able to defend my case properly, but her calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support to myself when I needed it most. My children and I are eternally grateful for her service and I’d hire her again without doubt. I hereby recommend Ms. Costa without reservation.

 
Collaborative Family Law
Posted by shafieka van
December 06, 2022
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

Helen and her team are amazing. She is professional, direct and tackles the challenges head-on. They always follow-up and have supported me throughout the Collaborative Divorce Process, it was fast and comprehensive. I could not have done this without them. I highly recommend Costa & Associates PA. Thank you so much

Family Law
Posted by Lizett Garcia
December 06, 2022
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

I am so grateful for Helen and her team at Costa & Associates. She is really a fantastic attorney to work with. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly and a bargain for the quality of her service and experience. Helen left no stone unturned and really looked out for my children's best interest. Her team was always responsive and kept me informed every step of the way. Very professional. Looking for the right attorney can be a challenge, I'm so happy I found Helen.

 
Divorce
Posted by Charles
November 29, 2021
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

Helen and the team at Costa & Associates represented me well in my divorce. They always had my best interest in mind and moved the process along expeditiously and professionally. I am happy to recommend their services.

Divorce
Posted by Jorge
November 03, 2021
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

She was very helpful with my case. She was professional and explained everything really well. Their team is absolutelly amazing.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2021
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

Experiencing a challenging time in my life I hesitated for probably too long. It was refreshing to be greeted with professionalism and care. Making an appointment with the attorney was easy and the office manager was very helpful and calming. I highly recommend this attorney and office.

Landlord and Tenant Law
Posted by anonymous
March 11, 2019
Hired Attorney Helen C. Costa

I found Ms. Costa through the Miami-Dade Bar Association Referral Service. I described my situation--tenant/landlord dispute, & she said she thought she could help me. Costa Lawyers worked diligently on my behalf. We were able to work together via phone & email. In person she is very friendly & gracious. At our meeting she took out a legal pad & enumerated all of the issues with the tenant. Then she sent a letter to the tenant's attorney. I haven't heard from the tenant or her attorney since.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 4
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Guardian Ad Litems
  • Other 8
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Alimony
    • Parental Responsibilities
    • Time-Sharing and Visitation
    • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
    • Name Changes
    • Second Parent, Stepparent, Same Sex Adoptions
    • Last Wills and Testaments and Preneed Guardianship

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Florida
    1995, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    2013, United States Supreme Court
    Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar
    American Bar Association
    Miami-Dade County Bar Association
    Miami Lakes Bar Association
    Broward County Bar Association
    United States Supreme Court Bar Association
    National LGBT Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Saint Thomas University School of Law
    Class of 1994
    J.D.
    Top 20% of class; Dean’s List; Book Award – Interviewing, Counseling, & Negotiations; Who’s Who Among Law School; ATLA St. Thomas Law School Chapter; St. Thomas Law School Mock Trial Court; Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society; and Hispanic American Lawyers Society; Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1986
    B.S.N.
    President’s Honor Roll x2; Dean’s List x 5; Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society

    Florida International University
    Class of 1993
    M.A.
    Health Services Administration

    Barry University
    Class of 1985
    Paralegal Studies Certificate

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6843 Main Street, Suite 302-AMiami Lakes, FL 33014U.S.A.

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    Helen C. Costa was admitted in 1994 to the State of Florida.
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    Helen C. Costa is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Helen C. Costa speaks Spanish.
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    Helen C. Costa attended Saint Thomas University School of Law.

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