$ 450-675 per hour
Raymond J. Rafool II
also known as Raymond Joseph Rafool II
About Raymond
Biography
Raymond J. Rafool, II, a partner at Rafool, PLLC, and is Board Certified, by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as an expert in family trial law, concentrates his practice on domestic and international family law. He is AV®rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a 2013-2020 Super Lawyer, consistently rated a Florida Top Lawyer in Family Law by ALM, has a perfect 10 rating from Avvo, named amongst the Top Lawyers by South Florida Legal Guide, Top 100 Lawyers by The National Advocates and Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel and was named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite in 2017, 2019 and 2020. He has represented many celebrities and individuals in complex family, high net worth divorces, same sex, and business litigation and lectures and has authored numerous publications on aforementioned practice areas.
Mr. Rafool is a past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Family Law Rules Committee, the past Chair and member of the Florida Criminal Rules Committee, a past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee and a past Representative on the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee. Mr. Rafool is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, all courts in the state of Florida, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 34 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Rafool, PLLC
990 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite O-301, Miami, FL, 33132
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Raymond J. Rafool II's Reviews
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Posted by Keri | May 5, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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AMAZING ATTORNEY
Mr. Rafool and his entire team are simply amazing. Extremely knowledgeable and completely dedicated to their clients. Mr. Rafool is fair, honest, and always seeks the best for his clients from the beginning to the end, making sure to guide them every step of the way. Without any hesitation, I woul...
Posted by Juan Marquez | November 15, 2012
Great attorney
Mr. Josepth Rafool II has provided me with excellent guidance during my divorce and child support case. I am very satisfy with his services, and all the time he has taken to answer my questions, and concerns for the last 11 months. Thanks.
Posted by Daniel | August 25, 2010
Child Support Case
Work me on a very long child support. The judge reduced my payments to 40% less plus the judge removed all errands after loosing my high-paying job over 5 years ago.
Raymond J. Rafool II's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ray in my opinion is the best family and marital law attorney in the state of Florida. Ray, has a tenacity that is unparalleled. In and out of the courtroom, Ray is always zealously advocating for his client. I have had the pleasure of working cases with Ray, but I have also had cases against Ray. When Ray is your opposing counsel, you have to be prepared to go the distance as Ray works tirelessly for his clients."
"Ray is a bad ass. Beyond Ray's in-depth knowledge of the field, he carries a strong intuition as to what should be done on cases. If your former spouse is a bully, hire Mr. Rafool to fight back."
"I endorse Raymond. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Ray fights tirelessly to advance his clients position, and limit their exposure in contentious matrimonial litigation. There is no better divorce attorney in Miami, Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ray is a dedicated, focused, and thorough attorney who has a reputation for obtaining excellent results for his clients. He has great communications skills, thinks quickly on his feet, and is well respected by the family law bar."
"I have worked with Mr. Rafool on several high-profile entertainment matters and have achieved excellent results. He is a student of the law and a master of strategy. He does his homework and is always prepared. I can recommend him with confidence for litigation and divorce/family matters."
"Terrific lawyer."
Todd Spodek
Family lawyer
Richard Schurr
Divorce and separation lawyer
Ivan Parron
Entertainment lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys
2020
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2020
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2019
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2019
Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2017
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Who's Who, Cambridge Who's Who
N/A
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law, The National Advocates
N/A
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
N/A
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Attorney, Rafool, PLLC
1900 - Present
Partner, RAFOOL & HERNANDEZ, LLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Rafool, PLLC
2013 - 2017
Attorney, Rafool & Hernandez, LLC
2008 - 2013
Attorney, Raymond J. Rafool, LLC
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Barranco & Kircher, P.A.
1996 - 2006
Attorney, Rafool & Rafool, P.A.
1994 - 1996
Attorney, Curtis, Alexander & Varner, P.A.
1993 - 1994
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit
1991 - 1993
Attorney, Gentry & Phillips, P.A.
Associations
2002 - 2017
Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure CommitteeVice Chair, Subcommittee Chair and Member
2001 - 2002
Florida Rules of Judicial AdministrationRepresentative
1998 - 2004
Florida Judicial Administration, Selection And Tenure CommitteeVice Chair and Member
1996 - 2002
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure CommitteeChair, Vice Chair, Subcommittee Chairs and Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Bollea, Linda v. Bollea, Terry (Hulk Hogan Divorce Case)
Settled And Enforced
Layton, Toni v. Navratilova, Martina
Settled
Rice, Glen v. Rice, Cristiana
Settled
Wood, Danny v. Alfaro, Patricia
Settled
Corace, Jennifer v. Reimold, Nolan
Wray, Shontana v. Rolle, Samari
Pending
Terry Bollea a/k/a Hulk Hogan v. Linda Bollea
Summary Judgment in favor of Linda Bollea (Hogan) and against Terry Bollea a/k/a Hulk Hogan
Cena, John v. Cena, Elizabeth
Settled
Education
1991
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
University of Florida
Bachelors of Art
1988
University of Florida
BA
Speaking Engagements
2012
Basic Family Law
The Potential Family Law Client (Initial Consultation Topics, Retainer Agreements)
1991
1997 Winter CLE Ski Seminar,
What Every Plaintiff’s Lawyer Should Know About
Publications
2011
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Tenth Edition
Legal Effects of Cohabitation
2010
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Ninth Edition
Legal Effects of Cohabitation
2009
Florida Dissolution Of Marriage
Steering Committee
2009
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Eighth Edition
Legal Effects of Cohabitation
2008
Florida Dissolution Of Marriage
Steering Committee
2008
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Seventh Edition
Legal Effects of Cohabitation
2007
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Sixth Edition
Legal Effects of Cohabitation
1998
The Florida Defender
There Is No Better Late Than Never: The Filing Of A Charging Document Stops The State's Free Vacuum Of Discovery
1998
Florida Criminal Law Journal
It Must Be Relevant To A Felony Or The Means To Commit A Crime And Facts In Support Must Be Clearly Stated In The Supporting Affidavit For A Search Warrant
1991
The Florida Police Chief
Know Your Confidential Informant - Co-Author
Languages
English