Richard Costin Mendoza

Richard Costin Mendoza

5.0
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Kissimmee, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1101 Miranda Ln Ste 131, Kissimmee, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Attorney At Law Richard C. Mendoza, P.A.

1101 Miranda Ln Ste 131, Kissimmee, FL, 34741-0771

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Richard Costin Mendoza's Reviews

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Posted by Joel | September 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense

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I have been a client of Mr. Mendoza's for several years now for the sheer reason that he is a valuable legal asset due to his expertise in criminal law and state law, professionalism, and resources at his disposal. Beyond that, he also takes a very active role in a personal manner in which I have com...e to believe that he truly feels that having a relationship with his clients is a powerful component to his work. I would certainly recommend to anyone in need of legal consul to consult with him.I have been a client of Mr. Mendoza's for several years now for the sheer reason that he is a valuable legal asset due to his expertise in criminal law and state law, professionalism, and resources at his disposal. In the cases that he has assisted me in (which is several at this point in time) he maintained frequent contact with me as to inform me of any progress to any of my cases along with keeping me actively aware of any and all possible outcomes in trials and changes that have taken place prior to hearings. He has built a reputation with quite a number of individuals who work in the state which has provided far better outcomes to various difficulties I had found myself in. From working with Mr. Mendoza, it is obvious that his care for his clients as individuals and an extrovert personality has guaranteed that these contacts are not only an asset but are eager to take part in doing whatever they can to help. Even beyond that, he also takes a very active role in a personal manner in which I have come to believe that he truly feels that having a relationship with his clients is a powerful component to his work. He has checked on my personal progress through my case not just as my attorney but as a friend who feels a commitment to assist me not just as legal consul also as a friend who wishes nothing more then to see me succeed. Much more could be written about Mr. Mendoza and how wonderful of an attorney is, alas anything more would be overstating previous statements and facts about his abilities (though his skills and a recommendation could never be understated). I would highly recommend him as an attorney to anyone who needs legal consul.

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Richard Costin Mendoza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Juliane Brumbaugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly knowledgeable of the law, professional and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Frederick Trabold

Unknown lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Mendoza is an experienced and talented trial lawyer. He is very well respected by prosecutors and judges."

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Raymund Robles

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mendoza's dedication to his clients and his unrelenting resolve to achieve the best possible outcome in every case make him an effective legal representative and advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Carlos Vazquez

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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A. Fowinkle

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard for nearly 9 years. He is a trusted advocate and has the legal knowledge to handle any criminal law matter. Richard shows compassion to his clients and takes a sincere interest to his client's needs and problems. He takes the time to listen and stays in contact with his clients. Whatever your criminal law matter may be, I would highly endorse and recommend Mr. Mendoza to handle your situation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2018

updated on 03/15/2019

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.

Honors

2003

Pro Bono Honors, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Attorney at Law Richard C. Mendoza, P.A.

Associations

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Education

2003

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Languages

Tagalog

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