The set used on the pilot is the same set as Last Man Standing.
Sarah Halford was cast as Maddie and even shot some episodes, but was recast by producers with Justine Lupe. She does, however, appear in the pilot.
The exterior shots of the law office, where Cristela interns, are of the Chase Bank tower in off Pearl Street in the Arts District of Downtown Dallas.
ABC opted not to renew the show for a second season and cancelled the show on May 8th.
In Floor Favor Felix (Carlos Ponce) mentions that some people think that he could be a telenovela star. This is a nod to Ponce's telenovela career. Including "Guadalupe" for which he was named "Best Actor" by TV y Novelas magazine.