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About Rafael

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

Power of attorneyCriminal defenseInternational lawImmigration
  1. Immigration: 60%

    27 years, 5,000 cases

  2. International law: 20%

    27 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Criminal defense: 10%

    27 years, 5,000 cases

  4. Power of attorney: 10%

    5,000 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Contact

1215 Suffolk Ave
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1215 Suffolk Ave
Brentwood, NY, 11717-4511

119 Jackson Street
Hempstead, NY, 11550

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCInactive 200009/30/2009
NYCurrently registered 199207/11/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyRafael Penate-Perla, Esq.1992 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Long Island Hispanic Bar AssociationN/A2005 - Present
Suffolk County Bar AssociationN/A1992 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationN/AN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Brooklyn Law SchoolJuris Doctorate1992
University of El SalvadorDoctorate1977

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Withdrawal of " Unethical Attorney" Newcomers Recommended

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I would like for all to know that as a client of Mr. Penate, I would like to apologize for the review that was left by me. Thanks to Mr. Penate contacting me I now find that there was a misunderstanding between me and his office. Mr. Penate was not aware, nor had any knowledge of this situation. I want to thank him very much for taking the time out to contact me and solve the problem. I again apologize and recommend the hiring of Mr. Penate's firm to assist those in need of his expertise in Inmigration Law. You will not be let down by Mr. Penate and his support staff. Call him today for your appt.

Excellent Lawyer

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He is a great person, and performs excellent work. He is successful in his field. I had a criminal case in District Court and Mr. Rafael Penate was able to get my charges were dismissed. He is a great lawyer and a great person.
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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, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Oct 14, 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, Immigration 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!

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