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Richard R. Alamia
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Biography
My name is Richard Alamia. I have been practicing law for over 30 years. From State Courts throughout Texas, to Federal Courts Nationwide, let me handle your legal problem.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
46 years | 10,000 cases
Family
20%
46 years | 10,000 cases
Federal Crime
20%
46 years | 10,000 cases
Immigration
10%
26 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 47 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1978
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Richard R. Alamia Attorney at Law
113 S. 10th Ave., Edinburg, TX, 78539
Richard R. Alamia Attorney at Law
207 S. Commerce, Harlingen, TX, 78550-6458
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Richard R. Alamia's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
BEWARE! AWFUL ATTORNEY
All this attorney did was waste valuable time and charged me for work he was not doing. From the bottom of my heart, if your case is important to you, please do your research. You will find that many people encountered awful experiences with Mr. Alamia. Mr. Alamia is a liar, cheat, and will not take ...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Worst attorney EVER!
Worst attorney you could ever hear of, doesnt care about anything just money, when I mean anything is anything, you will never receive a call from him unless is about money, no progress at all, no positive changes in the case, bad attitude, they will lie and promise you what you want a hear so that y...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Mr. Alamia gave me my freedom back
I was charged with murder. Everyone else plead guilty, I went to trial and before opening arguments, they decided to dismiss the case. Prosecutors thought twice about going to trial. Mr. Alamia gave me my life back.
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Litigation
Knowledgeable and to the point
Mr. Alamia just finished taking my case to trial. He came highly recommended to me as one of the five best trial attorneys in the valley. I had a very good experience. A little expensive, but he was able to work with me on a payment plan.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019
updated on 01/24/2020Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019
updated on 01/24/2020Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2017
updated on 03/15/2019Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2016
updated on 06/22/2016Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Honors
1988
Hidalgo County Democratice Chairman, Ran for Office in Hidalgo County
1985
Mayor of the City of Edinburg, Ran for Political Office in my City
Work Experience
1977 - Present
Attorney, Richard R. Alamia Attorney at Law
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Hidalgo County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal Case Dismissed
Dismissed on Motion to Suppress
Education
1977
St. Mary's University
Languages
English