I began my legal career as an attorney in EL SALVADOR. I received my Doctorate in Law from El Salvador National University in 1977.
Subsequently, I continued my education at Brooklyn Law School, one of the most prestigious universities in the state of NEW YORK. I received my Juris Doctorate in 1992 from Brooklyn Law School. I am licensed to practice law in New York, Washington D.C., and El Salvador.
I have represented the community in a variety of services including Criminal, Immigration, Divorce, and Traffic cases. I am also able to handle your real estate or power of attorney cases in El Salvador.
I am a member of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, and The Suffolk County Bar Association.
Please feel free to contact either of my two offices with any questions you may have: Brentwood, NY (631) 231-0222 or Hempstead, NY (516) 489-3100. You can always email at: [email protected]
Practice areas
29 years, 5,000 cases
29 years, 1,000 cases
29 years, 5,000 cases
5,000 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Inactive | 2000 | 09/30/2009 |
NY | Currently registered | 1992 | 12/09/2020 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Rafael Penate-Perla, Esq. | 1992 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Long Island Hispanic Bar Association | N/A | 2005 - Present |
Suffolk County Bar Association | N/A | 1992 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Brooklyn Law School | Juris Doctorate | 1992 |
University of El Salvador | Doctorate | 1977 |
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Mitchell Zwaik, Immigration Attorney on Aug 12, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Penate and I have referred work back and forth for many years. We have never received a complaint. Him and his staff are very knowledgeable and their client relations and excellent.
Gary Miller, Immigration Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Rafael Penate on numerous cases over the past 15 years. Mr. Penate is an extremely skilled attorney particularly in the area of immigration where often other attorneys rely on his expertise. He really goes to bat for his clients.
David Sperling, Criminal defense Attorney on May 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rafael Penate is a superb attorney who is a zealous and effective advocate for his clients. His is one of the most trusted attorneys on Long Island, especially in the Hispanic community. I have known Rafael for more than 17 years, and worked with him together on several cases. He always puts the interests of his clients first, and goes the extra mile to get the best possible results. He is highly respected among his fellow lawyers because of his integrity and honor. He also has a very competent staff in his offices in Brentwood and Hempstead who take very good care of his clients. (Rafael is also a fantastic guitar player, which gives him the inner calm to always be "in the zone" whether on the bandstage or in the courtroom.) You are in very good hands with Rafael Penate. Highly recommended!