Rafael Joseph Echemendia

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 50% Car / Auto Accident
    12 years
  • 25% Family
    12 years
  • 20% Criminal Defense
    14 years
  • 2% Wrongful Death
    9 years
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)

University of Florida Graduation with son and Grandparents.
The Wedding 1989 (20+ years)
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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent attorney”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Echemendia is a very talented, aggressive yet professional, knowledgeable, and effective attorney. I was facing charges that depending on the... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent lawyer”

Posted by: Barbie, 5 months ago.

Client Review: Excellent attorney... Rafael Echemendia was an excellent choice. He was very professional as well as his staff. I hired Mr. Echemendia to help fight... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Jalal Shehadeh

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Echemendia is an experienced lawyer who achieves positive results for his clients. I was opposing counsel to Mr.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Jalal Shehadeh , Fort Lauderdale (FL), 2 months ago
Darla Katherine Snead

I endorse this lawyer. Rafael is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney who truly cares about the clients he represents. He is a skilled... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Darla Snead , Lakeland (FL), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Rafael Joseph Echemendia was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1998 04/29/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founding Partner at Allen & Echemendia, P.A. 2000–2010

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997
No Law School provided law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Presidential Recognition University of Florida

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Polk County Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Polk County Bar Association
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