Richard R. Alamia

Richard R. Alamia

2.8
Rating: 1.3

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Edinburg, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Federal Crime, Immigration

113 S. 10th Ave., Edinburg, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Richard

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Any criminal crime I will defend you in Court

46 years | 10,000 cases

50%
Family 20%

46 years | 10,000 cases

20%
Federal Crime 20%

Federal Crimes Nationwide

46 years | 10,000 cases

20%
Immigration 10%

26 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 47 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1978

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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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2.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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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

Rating:  1.3 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2019

updated on 01/24/2020

Fully 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 01/24/2020

Partially 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 03/15/2019

Fully 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 06/22/2016

Fully 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

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Education

1977

St. Mary's University

Languages

English

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