Ray Christopher Lopez
About Ray
Biography
I have dedicated my life and career to helping others in some of their most difficult and stressful times. It gives me great satisfaction to know that I have actually saved a client's liberty in the most serious of cases. It is rewarding to know that I have helped save someone's job. It also gives me great satisfaction to know that I have assisted someone in navigating the mine fields of the criminal courts so that they leave the system without a conviction. Many jobs, even for lawyers, do not have the positive feedback of someone telling you that "You saved my life" or even a simple "thank you". This is what makes an often difficult and demanding criminal defense practice so rewarding.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ray Christopher Lopez
115 S Albany Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606-1710
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Ray Christopher Lopez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Not for the middle class
⭐️ If I could give zero stars, I would. I hired this attorney hoping for strong legal representation and personal attention—unfortunately, I received neither. He initially agreed to a payment plan, which was important to me as a working individual. However, during the course of my case, I lost my ...
Ray Lopez
Replied last June 26, 2025We take all client concerns seriously and regret that you were dissatisfied with your experience. However, several key statements in your review are not accurate. Mr. Lopez was retained at the early stages of your case and acted promptly to initiate communication with law enforcement. While you suggest there was no outreach, Mr. Lopez made multiple documented attempts to contact the investigating officer well before any warrant was issued. Regarding your court date, it appears there is confusion. Your arraignment did not occur on May 24, as this was a weekend. Additionally, no plea offer is typically extended at arraignment; this stage is procedural, and any suggestion otherwise misrepresents how criminal proceedings operate. As for communication, we understand that this was a stressful time for you. Mr. Lopez and his staff did respond to inquiries and informed you of his intent to withdraw when it became clear that payments were not being made and you expressed interest in working with a public defender instead. While we strive to accommodate clients facing financial hardship, our ability to continue representation is dependent on active collaboration and mutual commitment. We wish you the best in resolving your legal matter and hope you find representation that suits your expectations.
Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Fierce & Compassionate Legal Defense
Don't hesitate to work with Attorney Ray C. Lopez, you will not be disappointed. He is a great listener, who values his clients, and always has their best interest at heart. He takes a humane approach to communicating with his clients and is a thorough and tenacious legal strategist who will exhaust ...
Posted by Akeem | January 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Awesome Service, Highly Recommended
I hired Mr. Lopez to help me on my federal case. Every time I needed him, he was there for me. He did a really great job on my case, A+ service. I highly recommend if you’re in need of a great attorney. Thank you Mr. Lopez.
Posted by Jonathan cintron | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
The courts were trying to put in me prison,Mr.Lopez went to bat for me and got out and completion of my probation the moment i pay my restitution.Mr. Lopez is by far one of if not the best lawyer i have ever encountered in my life.
Posted by Sue | October 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The man to hire
He was very professional and honest he came and let me know what we're my best options were he also let me know what he could and couldn't do for me so I hired him and was very happy with the service he provided And ended up with a better solution to my issues he is the man
Ray Christopher Lopez's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known ray Lopez for years. He is knowledgable, passionate, and ethical. He will fight for his client. I heartily endorse Ray Lopez."
"I endorse Ray Lopez because he is a tireless and skilled advocate for his clients. Ray's reputation for diligence and exhaustive attention to detail was earned through hard work and success. Among his peers Atty Lopez is considered excellent and among the absolute best. I would not hesitate to recommend him to my family and friends, and would call him in a heart beat should I need a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer and give him my highest professional and personal endorsement based upon his extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of complex criminal defense work at the State and Federal level. I have often sought advice and opinion from Ray based upon his extensive trial work and negotiating skills with prosecutors. I would recommend Mr. Lopez without question and in fact have brought him in on many matters as co-counsel and also referred conflict cases to him over the past twenty years. I have never received any complaints from any of these clients and he receives high marks in all categories. The bottom line....they were represented by caring and learned counsel and benefitted with favorable outcomes and case dispositions. I would be happy to speak with any prospective client of his firm regarding their ultimate decision in retaining him in their hour of need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ray is extremely knowledgeable of a broad range of issues and is a trusted colleague."
"I endorse Attorney Lopez without reservation. He has been practicing law for almost 25 years and is a very well-known and well respected criminal defense attorney. He practices in both State and Federal Courts and is not afraid to go to trial."
"Ray Lopez is an accomplished attorney. He is amazingly well prepared in both state and federal court. He genuinely cares about all of his clients and I would recommend him to anyone."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Lopez. He is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in town. Not only is he a well-connected and seasoned advocate on behalf of his clients, he is down to earth and always happy to give a younger attorney like me some helpful advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with and learned a tremendous amount from Ray over the years."
"There are very few lawyers that are as passionate about their clients as is Ray. He is a skilled lawyer and brilliant trial lawyer. I have known him for nearly 20 years and very few lawyers can compare with his ethics, skills and knowledge of the law. I STRONGLY endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - 1997
Assistant City Attorney, City Attorney Tampa
1990 - 1994
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office Hillsborough C Ounty
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty of DUI Manslaughter
Motion To Suppress Evidence granted and case dismissed.
Case dismissed
10 days county jail
The Defendant received two years house arrest followed by 8 years of probation
The Defendant received two years house arrest followed by 8 years of probation
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
Reduced to simple Battery. Court withheld adjudication of guilt
Two years House Arrest followed by three years probation with early termination possible
Charges reduced to a Misdemeanor and adjudication of guilt withheld avoiding mandatory felony conviction and mandatory drivers license revocation.
Case Dismissed.
No probation; no conviction; Court withheld adjudication of guilt
Adjudication withheld; no probation; no conviction
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Court withheld adjudication of guilt; no conviction; no probation
No conviction (adjudication withheld); no probation
Defendant found Not Guilty
Probations in both counties modified and not revoked with no additional jail time
Adjudication Withheld; No probation
No probation; Adjudication Withheld; Possession of Marijuana charge dismissed
Case Dismissed
Dismissed
No conviction (Adjudication withheld); no probation
Dismissed
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Defendant pled to lesser offense and placed on probation
Dismissed
Reduced to Reckless Driving
No conviction. 3 years probation
24 Months House arrest followed by 8 years probation
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Defendant re-sentenced to two (2) years house arrest
Battery charge dismissed. No conviction. 12 months probation
All charges dismissed. No information filed.
Dismissed
9 years Federal prison
Reduced to Reckless Driving
4 years probation
At trial the court granted a Judgment of Acquittal and dismissed all charges after Attorney Lopez moved to dismiss the charges at the close of the Government's case.
Reduced to Unnecessary Killing to Prevent an Unlawful Act; 2 Years probation with no special conditions; Adjudication of Guilt Withheld
Extortion and Exploitation of Elderly Dismissed. One Year House Arrest followed by 7 years probation.
Jury verdict of Not Guilty of DUI Manslaughter
The Court granted the Defense Request for a Variance from the Sentencing Guidelines and sentenced the Defendant to 5 years of probation.
Dismmissed
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
BS
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I was pulled over for speeding going over 65 on 45. Will my car insurance increase if they didn’t ask for it ?
18 Feb 2020
Got an extension on diversion for failed test, what if I’m still dirty?
18 Jun 2019
Can having an adjudication withheld misdemeanor on my record prevent me from becoming a nurse?
07 Mar 2019