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Adrian Richard Castro
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Adrian Richard Castro

3.8
6 reviews

505 E. Jackson Street, Suite 210, Tampa, FL 33602

Family Law / Litigation, Construction Law / Litigation, Business Litigation and 38 more

About Adrian Richard Castro

Adrian R. Castro is a family law trial lawyer who was born and raised in Tampa. He received his B.A. from the University of South Florida, M.B.A. from the University of Tampa and his law degree from the South Texas College of Law. He is a member of the Florida Bar, Florida Bar Family Law Section, Association of Trial Lawyers of American and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. He is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Castro has many years of experience representing clients in family law cases including trials and appeals.

 

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Divorce
Posted by Chris
January 11, 2022
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This is a 1/2 way through review. I hired Mr. Castro because he actually listened to all that I had to say and took everything in consideration. I reviewed or consulted with 3 other attornies prior to retaining him, and immediately knew I had the guy. I was disinterested and wsnt sure what direction I wanted to go and after a random website info drop after searching Mediation, He called me on a Sunday and spend 45 minutes with me on the phone with full attention to detail. We recapped at his office and I retained him with full confidence. I Just want whats fair and all I am asking for and He is aiming to get what I deserve in the situation at hand. Susan absolutely Rocks the house as well. I appreciate you working with and around my busy schedule (more so than I would have ever expected, so thank you for that.) If I need an attorny in the future... These good folks will be the first I call, hands down.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2024
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During the post dissolution proceeding, Mr. Castro did not once object to any of the irrelevant comments made by the opposing party. When I tried to speak up, the Magistrate directed me to let Mr. Castro speak for me, which Mr. Castro did not respond to at all. I finally hired a co-counsel, without Mr. Castro's knowledge, and had co-counsel present at the hearing. The co-counsel basically saved the day. All this cost a great deal of money, but I had no choice but to bring in a "kicker" for the hearing due to the importance of the proceeding.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 12, 2021
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Mr. Castro represented me during my divorce. Because of his sloppiness and unpreparedness, my divorce which was NOT contested still cost me upwards of $50K. Each session, he would ask me the same questions, making me repeat myself, almost like he wasn't listening or taking notes. These redundant sessions drove my cost up. He also failed to negotiate for my rights during the divorce proceeding and several times, I would have to initiate questions related to my situation and do the lawyer thinking for him. My ex spouse's attorney was much more competent and prepared than him. Do not use him unless you are prepared to watch your hard earned money disappear.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Business Law 1
    • Business Litigation
  • Family Law 6
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Domestic Violence
  • Fathers Rights
  • Construction Law 2
    • Construction Defects
    • Construction Litigation
  • Other 30
    • Family Law / Litigation
    • Construction Law / Litigation
    • Personal Injury / Car Accidents
    • Alimony
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Torts
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Business Fraud
    • Business Torts
    • Complex Business Litigation
    • Construction Arbitration
    • Construction Claims
    • Construction Contracts
    • Construction Liens
    • Construction Mediation
    • Contractor Liability
    • Materialmens Liens
    • Mechanical Liens
    • Roof Industry Liability
    • Stucco Litigation
    • Trials and Appeals

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1987, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Family Law
    Business Law
    Real Property Law)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    South Texas College of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of South Florida
    Class of 1973
    B.A.

    University of Tampa
    Class of 1973
    M.B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1951
    Tampa, Florida, October 8, 1951

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    Adrian Richard Castro was admitted in 1987 to the State of Florida.
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    Adrian Richard Castro is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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    Adrian Richard Castro attended South Texas College of Law.

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