Missel Fernandez

Missel Fernandez is a Florida family law lawyer and associate at Sandy T. Fox, P.A., who focuses on marital and family law matters. Her practice includes complex and high-conflict disputes involving children and families. She brings substantial litigation experience from public service and private practice. Her background includes child welfare proceedings, human trafficking cases, and sensitive family disputes requiring strategic advocacy. She is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by The Florida Bar.

Missel earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. She later received her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law. During law school, she served as a member of Law Review. She completed a judicial internship with the First District Court of Appeal, gaining exposure to appellate review and judicial decision-making.

Missel spent approximately seven years with the Florida Department of Children and Families. She served as a supervising attorney and later as Division Chief in G.R.A.C.E. Court. Her work there focused on human trafficking cases and complex child welfare matters involving vulnerable populations. She later entered private practice at a boutique family law firm, where she handled high-conflict marital and family law disputes.

Missel Fernandez continues to represent clients in marital and family law matters in Florida. She was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2014. Her professional background combines family litigation, juvenile law, child welfare work, and experience with high-risk cases. She serves as a committee member for the Miami-Dade chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Her practice reflects extensive experience with complex, sensitive disputes involving children and families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Sandy T. Fox, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts

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