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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Location

Escobar & Associates, P.A.

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

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24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tara | September 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The worst law firm

We hired him for my son never got returned calls there all about money the office staff is very rude never one time came to jail to see my son changed lawyers with in there office many times and my son got a five year sentence when a picture would have made a difference they cared nothing about helpi...ng him they only worried about money and we paid them in full I would never hire them again

Posted by RKF | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Finest lawyer in Tampa

If my life depended on legal representation I would hire Attorney Richard Escobar. Over the last 10 years I have hired many attorneys to represent my son and his ongoing legal problems. I can honestly say that Attorney Escobar was the first and only attorney that was prepared in court after examini...ng all aspects of the case and probable outcomes. He saved my son from possible years of imprisonment and recognized the good in him. Of all the attorneys in the Tampa area that I hired over the last many years Attorney Rick Escobar is in my opinion the only attorney to hire and I wish I had found him sooner.

Posted by Marisel O. | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Escobar "the angel on our corner" clients wife

I cant thank god enough for letting me come across Mr.Escobar and his team because after the hard search which includes me hiring a attorney who not only did he not do anything for my husband not even go to meet his client while he was in jail which is the reasonable thing to do but also ripped me of...f when i told him we no longer wanted his services. which is when i went for a consultation With Mr. Escobar in which without yet hiring him Mr.Escobar told me he would go to the jail to talk with my husband who was scared and confused being that he doesn't speak English which then lead my family and i into hiring Mr.Escobar for my husbands hard " manslaughter" Case. And i am so glad we did because he accomplished from getting him out on bond to proving his innocence and thanks to Mr. Escobar and his Team and Staff who are so professional my husband is again a FREE MAN.

Posted by Anton | December 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

By FAR.... Best Attorney EVER!!

Rick Escobar has always taken my cases over the last 8 years and every single time, without delay, has taken them to court and given me the opportunity to write this review as opposed to the contrary. He is an extremely compassionate man, and his office is as classy and well organized as you can imag...ine. I have had multiple times in which he has represented me and honestly they have all been nothing short of spectacular. I would not reccomend any other attorney anywhere in America. And I would definitely put my life in his hands no matter the circumstance.

Posted by Anthony | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you so much for being the best!!!

My name is Anthony and I have needed the representation of Richard Escobar & Associates on two separate occasions. Recently I was shockingly arrested for Failure to Return Rental Property from a local Rent A Center who claimed that I failed to return a Children's Bunk Bed and Computer Monitor which i...s a Third Degree Felony. Richard Escobar and his entire team investigated the truth and passionately represented me in a Non Jury Trail which resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!!! Also, as a Law Enforcement Officer back in 1997 I was arrested and charged with several felony charges. Due to the high profile nature of my charges in conjunction with being a Law Enforcement Officer I needed the best defense attorney in town. I retained Escobar & Associates and they immediately went into action. Attorney Escobar and his team thoroughly investigated the allegations against me getting down to the facts which resulted in all of the charges being dropped and my arrest expunged. I am sincerely grateful and thankful the entire Escobar & Associates team including their professional and empathetic office staff especially Charlene and Karen who kept in constant communication with me during the entire case. I give my strongest recommendation to Richard Escobar & Associates especially coming from a prior Law Enforcement Officer. I give a perfect 5 Star endorsement!!!

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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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