Richard Escobar

Richard Escobar

4.5
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, DUI & DWI ... +4 more

2917 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite #100, Tampa, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1983

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Escobar & Associates, P.A.

2917 West Kennedy Blvd, Suite #100, Tampa, FL, 33609

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Richard Escobar's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Best Law Firm

This is one of the best Law Firms in Florida, and I think the best in Tampa Bay. I was referred by a retired Florida judge, and I am a well satisfied client. Pay what they ask, they are worth every penny. Unlike alot of lawyers this firm has your well being in mind. Great people, it feels good to hav...e a firm like this on your side.

Posted by R.A | August 10, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Dedicated and Passionate lawyer

Having been in a very serious situation, I am glad to know looking back that the decision for Rick Escobar to handle my case was one of the best decisions that could have been made! Right from the beginning I was told what will be happening and how the process works. Never being in a situation like t...his before, my nerves were put to ease. I was guaranteed no promises but hard work and tackling this case the best way it should be handled. Throughout the time I was always aware of every step that was being made. Whether from Mr. Escobar himself or his wonderful staff. I am happy to say that throughout this experience everything that was said from day one actually did happen. Richard was determined to get his way and he certainly accomplished it. If it wasn't for the determination and accuracy of this law firm, I don't know where I would be. I highly recommend giving him a try. A great man but an even better lawyer. Thanks a lot!

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great lawyer and staff

Having found myself in a difficult situation with a very serious case, I am glad to say that I had made the best decision of my life by calling Richard Escobar of Escobar & Associates. Their expert staff made me feel at ease and I was instantly feeling better about my case. They have all worked above... and beyond expectations and I am back to living a normal life. Their positive attitude throughout the case helped me get through a difficult situation.

Posted by G. Archilla | December 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The best Attorney Firms in Florida!

"Many people believe there are Angels in heaven, but I can say that I found my Angels here on Earth". Escobar & Associates, P.A. is one of the most outstanding and professional law firms I have ever known. While looking desperately for a criminal attorney due to an unspeakable injustice, I came acros...s Escobar and Associates. My initial consultation was with Mr. Escobar himself who showed the highest integrity standards and ethical values, we as citizens look for in an attorney. I was relieved he listened to my ordeal and quickly appointed Dino Michaels, one of his associates to work on my case. There are no words to describe how grateful I am that Mr. Dino Michaels worked on my case. Mr. Michaels high integrity, ethical values, and fierce commitment to represent a client goes beyond what anyone could expect. Mr. Michaels sense of communication with me as a client helped me understand that he loves doing what he does while helping people. His superior legal representation makes him a tenacious and determined attorney who thrives to pursue his clients' interests while skillfully exposing the reality of the injustice, which resulted in charges being dropped. I will forever be grateful to this outstanding team of attorneys. I absolutely recommend this law firm to anyone in need of an attorney even with my eyes closed. If I ever need an attorney again, I will not hesitate to contact Escobar and Associates first. Thank You for being my Angels on Earth!

Posted by Jeffrey | January 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Grateful to an outstanding attorney

Quality Excellent There is a great sense of satisfaction when a person has been exonerated from a false accusation. I know as I was a victim of such a false accusation which resulted in a misdemeanor arrest. I am a 52 year old man with no prior arrest or much more than a traffic ticket yet I found m...yself arrested under the false statement of one person which was part of the security staff at a local well known casino in Tampa. This endorsement is not one of my story it is rather to ensure anyone which has found themselves in an unfortunate situation requiring legal representation of the highest caliber, quality and determination the Law Firm of Richard Escobar is the representation you want. Mr Escobar skillfully and tactically got through to the truth through depositions which resulted in the State Attorney dismissing the charges. I could have paid a firm and they could have advised me to pay a small fine and move on but I would have had a record. NO, that was not acceptable to either me or Mr Escobar. Attorney Escobar pursued the truth and got it resulting in my exoneration. That is a dedicated, honorable, aggressive, successful attorney. I made my story public via a review as I believe it is that important to find the best attorney when you need one. That is Richard Escobar and I truly thank him and his wonderful staff for protecting me, my reputation, and protecting the truth!

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Lyann Goudie

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Rick is an outstanding lawyer. I practiced against him when I was a prosecutor and with him as a criminal defense attorney. He is a fabulous and passionate advocate for his clients and always does an excellent job representing them."

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Roger Futerman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Richard is an excellent lawyer and does a fine job for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 DUI Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2012

Top Lawyers of Tampa, National Law Journal

2010

Tampa Bay Top Lawyers, Tampa Bay Magazine

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Senior Partner, Escobar & Associates, P.A.

1983 - 1987

Lead Felony Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney Tampa

Associations

1987 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1987 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1987 - Present

Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

Education

1983

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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