Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

Richard Ronald Paul Mercure

also known as Rick Mercure

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Handling virtually all types of criminal defense cases prosecuted by the State of Florida.

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Fighting big insurance.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 90 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 13 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Richard Mercure, PA - *RPM Law*

912 NW 56th Terrace, Suite A, Gainesville, FL, 32605

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Richard Ronald Paul Mercure's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

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Posted by joe | March 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

the best attorney for criminal case

Mr mercure is the best attorney i ever had he save my life my marriage and my relationship with my kids i had a domestic violence charge i had a misunderstanding with my son i contact mr mercure the first thing he told me after i told him about my case is dont worry he can help me get the case drop i... also contact 3 other attorney before mr mercure not one of them ever told me they will try to get the DA to drop the case they all said that i am going to have to do 1 year probation and they want to talk about the fee before i can even come into the office to see them mr mercure invited to his office give a consultation then we spoke about money to me he care more about the getting the client the best result mr mercure told me to follow his advice and he will get the job done he surely did 3 week later he call me at 8pm and told me he got the case drop and another thing he is not one of these 9 to 5 lawyer he was there for me 24 hours a day you can speak to him any time he the best great attorney if you dont believe me try him he will get you result if i could put my email on here i would if any one want to hear more about how great of an attorney he is thanks joe ocala florida

Posted by Eric | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Case Dismissed!

Recently, I found myself in need of legal advice so I hired Richard Mercure. He fought my case tooth and nail even though it was in Hillsborough County. On the day of trial, it was clear that Rick was well-prepared. He had all his exhibits in order, with copies for everybody involved. The Officer ...tried his hardest to skate around the truth but in the end, Rick’s cross-examination was PERFECTION. He anticipated what the Officer was going to say well before the Officer even said it. The Judge acquitted me of all charges (and I didn’t even have to testify). Rick is a true trial lawyer and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a defense lawyer. He saved me countless amounts of time, money, and aggravation through out the entire process, making it painless for me. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to hire Rick!

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Best DUI lawyer in Gainesville

One Thursday in 2014, I made a horrible mistake and drove drunk in Gainesville, FL. By Monday, after reviewing about 6 different lawyers, I had set up a consultation with Rick to discuss my options. Rick was very professional but still relatable-- young, UF alum, not judgmental in the slightest. Whil...e the legal system is slower than molasses, Rick made sure that my case was a priority and that it progressed as quickly as possible. I'm happy to say after a mini depression, he was able to show me the light and get me the best possible results! I was able to graduate with 7 job offers (which I did not think would be possible after being background checked) and am able to successfully relocate states to work for a prestigious employer. While his services are (admittedly) higher than the competition, his knowledge and connections after working as a public defender definitely come in handy-- they sure did for me. The important thing about Rick is that he treated me like a client, not like a criminal. So many people (police officers, front desk workers, community service supervisors, fingerprinters or whatever they're called) treated me like a criminal after this, but Rick always treated me with dignity and respect. Hopefully I will never have to see him again, but it was an absolute pleasure working with him for the time that I did!

Posted by Carlos | May 18, 2015 | DUI & DWI

My savior. Attention: Real lawyer present

Rick negotiated a reasonable sentence for my second DUI. I was nervous until I left my public defender and paid for real legal counsel. I managed to keep my full-time job while he made court appearances for me and he got most of my fines dissolved. Thank God I was referred to him. It's really wo...rth every penny.

Posted by Norman | September 17, 2014 | Family

Top Lawyer in Alachua County

Mr. Mercure has the professional ability to ensure his best practices are in place when it comes to representing clients. He not only is professional but he also endures the knowledge of the court system and techniques to ensure the best results possible when representing clients in the justice syste...m. He ensures the best result for his clients depending on their needs. He represented my family in a case and followed the case till the end. He called late at night when it was important to the case and always took our phone calls when it was a concern to our family. He went above and beyond what any other lawyer has done. His tenacity and eagerness is what kept our family positive and reassured that we were all working on the same goal and end result. He is positive and only works on hard facts not perception. I recommend him to not just my friends and family but to all of you that are reading this that are looking for a lawyer. In my opinion he is the best in the county and to hire anyone else would be a mistake. In the event you do hire someone else and you did not get the result you wanted remember reading this statement and next time you will hire Mr. Mecure "the man that works FOR you not WITH you"! His fees are more reasonable than most, once you’re finished with your case you will feel like your money was well spent.

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Richard Ronald Paul Mercure's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Andy Ingram

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard Ronald Paul Mercure is a skilled lawyer. I can refer cases to him with complete confidence that the clients I refer will be happy with the representation they received."

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Mercure as a DUI defense attorney. He is experienced and caring."

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Eric Gressman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. He was an outstanding student of mine at the University of Miami Law School. He has excellent legal writing and oral argument skills. Mr. Mercure is very bright and dedicates 100 percent of himself to any endeavor or client."

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Matthew Gunter

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Mercure for criminal defense. I've had the opportunity to work with him on several cases and found him to be highly knowledgeable and thorough in the criminal law field. I believe that he represents his clients zealously and is well respected in the local community. You're legal matters are in good hands with Mr. Mercure."

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William Vanderwyden

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is an outstanding young attorney who works diligently for his clients. He is competent and personable, and he will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice. I endorse him wholeheartedly as a colleague and friend."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Catherine Gleason

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is a real go getter and cares about how clients! He has excellent trial skills and understands the nuances in the law. I recommend Rick without reservation!"

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Ashraf Salem

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Richard is my go-to referral when I'm asked about criminal lawyers. He offers clients much, much more than an aggressive criminal defense. Richard has an in depth understanding of the law and sophistication that puts him ahead of most of his colleagues, and of great benefit to his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Gonzalez-Sirgo

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several cases with Richard. He has done excellent work on the cases that we worked on together, demonstrating a strong work ethic and high degree of legal skill."

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Kenneth Barlow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andy Ingram

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Gonzalez-Sirgo

Insurance lawyer

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Paul Petruzzi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Catherine Gleason

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2015

10 Best Lawyers in Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

10 Best Law Firms in Florida, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney (Gainesville Office), Katz & Phillips, PA

2013 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, Gainesville

2012 - 2013

Domestic Violence Division - Certified Legal Intern, Miami Dade Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

Homicide Division - Legal Intern, 20th Judicial Circuit Public Defender's Office

2011 - 2012

Federal Homicide - Criminal Law Clerk, Law Office of Paul D. Petruzzi, PA

2011 - 2012

State Homicide - Criminal Law Clerk, Law Office of Jack R. Blumenfeld, PA

2011 - 2012

Civil Law Clerk, Law Office of J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, PA

2011 - 2012

Criminal Law Research Assistant, University Of Miami School Of Law

2010 - 2011

Civil Law Clerk, Spink & Associates, PA

2010 - 2010

Civil Law Clerk, Weisberg & Meyers, LLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Criminal Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Individual Lawyer

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2014 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association

Active Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division

Member

Education

2012

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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