Richard Ansara

Richard Ansara

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

800 SE 3rd Ave #410, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 51%

State and Federal Criminal Defense ranging from Traffic, Misdemeanors, and all major Felonies.

51%
Personal Injury 49%

The Ansara Law Firm focuses on serious bodily injury or wrongful death matters.

49%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Ansara Law Firm

800 SE 3rd Ave #410, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316

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Richard Ansara's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Joe | November 09, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Expert Legal Assistance - Optimal Outcome

Calling Richard Ansara and hiring him to handle my case was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. With all of the choices of lawyers in the Ft. Lauderdale area, all claiming superior expertise, experience and professionalism, it is next to impossible to know how best to choose. Personally..., my biggest fear was that I would choose a lawyer who would, for one reason or another, not be motivated to see my case through to its most optimal outcome, and that by the time I discovered this, it would be too late. If you share a similar fear, you need to take comfort in choosing Richard Ansara. He spent three years working my misdemeanor case against a prosecutor who was accepting nothing less than maximum jail time. The final outcome, after tireless legal maneuvering, was no conviction and a small fine. I never once entered a courtroom. I first contacted the Ansara Law Firm because of an outstanding bench warrant for a misdemeanor charge. I spoke with Richard directly about getting the capias set aside and then resolving the charge. He was, from the very beginning, very confident that my case could be resolved to my liking. Soon thereafter, the capias had been set aside and Richard had begun to work the resolution of my charge. I soon learned that the prosecutor on my case felt I had been under-charged, and was offering the maximum sentence of 364 days in jail in exchange for a guilty plea. Clearly, the prosecutor felt that the case against me was quite strong, and was prepared to aggressively seek maximum punishment. Richard never once seemed concerned. He simply told me that there was now a possibility that this could go to trial, but that whether it went to trail or not I didn't have anything to worry about. I was both impressed by and skeptical of his confidence. I later learned that need not have been skeptical. He was confident because he knew that there were dozen different ways he could proceed in order to work a reasonable resolution. More importantly, he knew what I didn't, that he was willing to do whatever it took to do just that. Over the months and years that followed, my case was moved to different courts and judges. Richard appeared on my behalf many times for many different reasons. I'm sure he did so much that I am not even aware of. He was always available to talk to me, sometimes when all I needed to hear was that he was still confident that things would work out alright. In the end, what I realized is that, all along, the idea of a less-than-optimal resolution was just as unacceptable to Richard as it was to me. That is what you want in a lawyer, someone whose interests are perfectly aligned with your own. Someone who is creative, someone who is relentless, and someone who will fight just as hard for you as you would for yourself. The Ansara Law Firm provides this for their clients. I feel the need to write this review to repay Richard for the AMAZING outcome of my case (seriously, he worked miracles), but more importantly to help people find the experienced and professional lawyer who will actually fight for them. I know what it is like to feel unsure given the choices available to you. If you want to feel comfortable, choose Richard and remember what I have said here.

Posted by Wanda | October 26, 2014 | Car Accidents

car accident

I was in a bad car accident,an lawyer Ansara an his staff kept me in the loop about what was going on with my case,an that made me glad an I could call them anytime I had a question they were glad to help, if anybody I knew got in an accident I would refer them to Richard!

Posted by Alvin | November 07, 2013 | Criminal Defense

excellent

Richard is a very talented attorney. I met him a couple years ago to represent me in a possession case and from the minute he sat me down and we talked, i knew he was the one and only attorney for me. i would recommend him to anyone who is having legal issues. he will go to any length to make sure th...at his client is satisfied, but at the same time he will keep it real with you. Richard will tell u the facts about your case and he will then sit you down to have a heart to heart conversation about what options are available. He always has time for his clients and makes it seem like he really loves his job, he has never given me a hard time about our payment plan which he bended and twisted to my liking. determined, driven, humble, intelligent, punctual, and a burning passion for defending his clients when he believes we are being treated unfairly. this guy is my lawyer for life, i don't care if i move out of the states and have to fly him over to come represent me, ill do it.

Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI

The Ansara Law Firm will take care of you!

When I was referred to Richard Ansara I had already been in the process of meeting with other attorneys. I still went ahead and gave him a call to see what he had to offer me in my situation. From our first conversation, Richard was very accommodating and offered me to come visit the office even thou...gh we were close to the end of the business day. By the time we had finished our discussion on the DUI criminal process, I felt that Richard was the right choice for me. He took the time to review my case and gave me hope amidst the new and overwhelming situation I was in. Most of all, Richard wanted to ensure that all of my questions and concerns were addressed so I could put my mind at ease. Richard impressed me with his ability to think outside of the box and take a forward approach that was both professional and personable. He was able to achieve the best outcome for my personal case. If you are in need of an attorney, let Richard Ansara put your mind at ease.

Posted by Steve | January 30, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Craminal Traffic

Attorney Ansara was very helpful and understanding about my legal as well as financial situation. he was very punctual on showing up for my courtdates and let me know quiet ahead of time whether my appearence in court was necassary.

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Richard Ansara's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dave Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Richard Ansara for many years and have always held him in high regard, both professionally and personally. He is thoughtful, capable, and a principled attoreny who genuinely cares about his clients and the work he does on their behalf-and he gets resluts. Richard is well respected by judges and fellow attorneys alike for is professionalism, integrity, and effective advocacy. He approaches every matter with dedication and a practical focus on achieving successful outcomes, and I am happy to recommend him without reservation."

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Jennifer Powell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Other

"I reached out to him regarding an Arthur Hearing and he spoke with me immediately and provided me with the information I needed."

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Andrew Pascale

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard "Rick" is wise beyond his years. In addition to understanding the law, Rick understands people, which gives him the ability to work from a higher level in many situations."

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Steven Eisenband

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Good friend and colleague."

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Hilda Ramirez-Gainza

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Ansara for many years and I can say, without any hesitation, that he provides excellent service in regards to the wide range of services he provides. In saying this, I've had the unique opportunity of working with Mr. Ansara on a wide range of issues and cases and he consistently comes up with an innovative and sound plan in regards to handling a client's case. Any time I've been asked for a recommendation, Mr. Ansara is on the top of my list. I'm proud to call Mr. Ansara my colleague and myself and my stall always look forward to working with him on new and challenging cases."

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Micah Longo

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Rich since we were classmates in law school (2003 - 2006). Whenever I have a criminal question or a client who needs a criminal lawyer I refer them to Rich's office without hesitation. You'll be hard pressed to find an attorney who works harder for his clients. Anyone who hires Rich won't be disappointed, in my opinion."

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Daniel Pascale

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Ansara and I have worked together on numerous cases. For any cases that involves criminal defense I refer Richard ("Rick") Ansara to my clients. Rick has always provided them with valuable legal representation at reasonable and competitive rates. Moreover, Rick is an expert criminal defense attorney who knows how to get expeditious results in often critical situations. Always a consummate professional, Ricks works hard as an advocate to garner the best possible result for clients and I trust him mine."

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Michael Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure to know and work with Richard for several years. He continues to distinguish himself as a leading criminal defense attorney who is smart, passionate, aggressive when necessary, honest and always prepared. His experience is solid and he remains well known for obtaining favorable results. It is without reservation that I highly endorse Richard Ansara."

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Monica Benitez

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer!"

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Abraham Cardenas

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Ansara. A true professional with deep knowledge in criminal law."

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Nadia Metroka

Medical malpractice lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Ansara is very professional and incredibly intelligent. Anyone who has him as a lawyer is a lucky client."

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Adam Rossen

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is a fine lawyer who works very hard for his clients."

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Leland Garvin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Rick on many criminal cases in the South Florida area and he always gets the job done and goes the extra mile. It is evident that he really cares cares for his clients and advocates zealously on their behalf. Give him a ring and he wont let you down!"

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Clement Dean

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Great lawyer. Smart and efficient. Hard working and driven. I definitely recommend him."

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Alan Siegel

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an honest and zealous attorney who I've had the absolute pleasure of working along side of. His passion and knowledge of the law raises him to a superior level. Attention to detail and creative thinking outside the box is what you get here ladies and gentleman. I without question endorse him."

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Sean Perkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. If I or a loved one needed representation in a criminal matter in South Florida, my first call would be to Rick."

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Grant Schwarz

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Kaufman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Pamela D'Alo

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ansara focuses on getting good results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Balaguera

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ansara is a talented lawyer who fights hard for his clients. Mr. Ansara uses aggressive trial and negotiation tactics to effectively fight his client's cases and get them the best resolution possible. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dave Simmons

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Dina Hujber

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Ian Nesbeth

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R. William Barner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steven Eisenband

Criminal defense lawyer

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Micah Longo

Employment and labor lawyer

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Daniel Pascale

Real estate lawyer

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John Weekes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nadia Metroka

Personal injury lawyer

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Abraham Cardenas

Immigration lawyer

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Adam Rossen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Monica Benitez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Leland Garvin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Gainza

Personal injury lawyer

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Hilda Ramirez-Gainza

Personal injury lawyer

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Clement Dean

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jonathan Friedman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alan Siegel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Perkins

Litigation lawyer

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Grant Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top Attorneys of North America, Who's Who Legal

2014

Criminal Law and Personal Injury Award, Lead Counsel

2013

Hat Trick Award - 3 Consecutive Not Guilty Verdicts, Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2008

Best of 2008, Sun sentinel

2006

Outstanding Community Service Award, Deans List

2003

Best Recruitment, Phi Alpha Delta

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Richard Ansara, P.A.

2006 - 2006

CLI, Office Of The State Attorney 17th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2017 - Present

The Hundred Club

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorney Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Consumer Law Center

Member

2007 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Member

2006 - Present

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Supreme Court

Member

2006 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

National Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Judge Dismisses Manslaughter Charge in 2013 Boca Raton Shooting

Case Dismissed by Court

Prefiling Representation and how to get your case DROPPED!

Case Dismissed

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Education

2006

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Florida Atlantic University

BS - Bachelor of Science

2003

Florida Atlantic University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1999

Cardinal Gibbons High School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2019

The Hundred Club

The Hundred Club - Board of Directors Introduction

2016

NAACP - A Call to Action

Racial Inequality in the Criminal Justice System

2013

Broward General Hosptial

The 10 Ten Biggest Mistakes Physicians make when signing their first employement aggreement

2008

Alumni Director

Pi Kappa Alpha - The Next Few Years

Publications

2019

Criminal Law Blog of Fort Lauderdale Dealing with Clients that are their Own Worst Enemy

2006

The Manchester Diary Knowing When NOT to Speak

Languages

English

French

Spanish

Activity

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