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Rafael C Morales
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With a legacy of results and a well-earned reputation for diligent client services in both criminal and civil cases, Attorney Rafael C. Morales is ready to fight for his clients. He has taken more than 50 criminal defense cases to trial and has never worked on the other side of the aisle as a prosecutor. Mr. Morales has tried both major felony crimes and misdemeanors arrests, including cases involving serious injury or death. His experience includes trying cases involving DWI, drug possession, assault and domestic violence, arson, robbery, burglary, and the aggravated sexual assault of a minor. Mr. Morales has also worked on hundreds of cases that didn't require trials before a jury. Additionally, he handles cases involving serious personal injury and wrongful death resulting from the negligent actions of others. As a resident of El Paso for nearly two decades, Mr. Morales represents clients in a wide range of complicated matters in and around El Paso and Sierra Blanca, Texas.
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
21 years
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Licensed in Texas for 20 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2005
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Rafael C. Morales Attorney at Law
416 N. Stanton St., 5th Floor -- Suite 502, El Paso, TX, 79901-1253
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Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
FIVE STAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
I contacted Attorney Morales regarding a free consultation to see what my options were to handle my (at the time) active warrant. He patiently listened to my entire story and quickly provided the best course of action to dismiss the warrant during the free consultation. I immediately retained him as ...
Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed
I hired Mr. Morales because I was charged for a felony that I did not commit. It was a long process but after 15 months my case was dismissed. He is very flexible and understanding when it comes to payments. If you need an affordable and seasoned lawyer, give him a call
Posted by Paul | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
beware unethical
Forgot ethics 101, "put client before one's self." Deserted us in hour of need, accused us of being hysterical and unreasonable at the time when we needed him the most. Authorities came to arrestat home and needed help. Scheduled a bond hearing but did not let us know when. He charged us $250 for ...
Rafael Morales
Replied last November 05, 2018I will fill in the blanks of what he left out in an effort to persuade you with LESS than the whole truth. First, those 17 PHONE CALLS were in the first 40 hours!!! BEFORE even a case was filed I was bombarded with Calls from mother AND father. INCLUDING 2 calls just from the time the police arrived to serve the warrant. BOTH emergency calls answered!!! Again gave the SAME advice that had been provided the previous day. IF the police come with an arrest warrant you have to go in. Previously advised to get a bonding company on standby. I know in the movies you call the lawyer and he gives some brilliant legal advice that prevents the arrest. However, this is NOT the movies. They arrest you and you bond out. That's how it works. No one deserted anyone. Took the calls. Reminded them of the same advice I had provided the other day. They were simply to emotionally shaken to remember or act on it. After hours calls (even after 7 p.m. when I was coaching my son's 7 year old soccer team - call accepted). Texts from mother, father and son. After hours text messages (including after 9 p.m. texts from son). All of this BEFORE a case even being filed. 1.5 hour office meeting again within the FIRST 40 hours of speaking to them. Reduced my initial retainer by 66% so the family would have enough resources left over to afford a bond. Scheduled Bond reduction hearing immediately after initial arrest. My normal hourly rate is $200/hour. The family received nearly 4 hours of my time and efforts in less than 48 hours. Unprecedented Small Initial retainer fee MORE than earned. Finally, threatened me with "Bad Reviews" on social media. Your attempts to extort me failed.
Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2018 | Criminal Defense
He broke it down and was very informational
He took my call on the behalf my cousin, who's being charged, and broke it down for me in very good detail. He was polite and gave me all the information I need. Even though I didn't hire him nor will my cousin (which I don't know why) I believe that if I live in El Paso and some ish went down I wo...
Posted by sunshine | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
AMAZING LAWYER
I hired Mr. Morales for a 2nd degree felony that I didn't commit. He was very honest with me from the very beginning and stood by me every step of the way. In my opinion Mr. Morales has pride and integrity for his job and in who he is and will go far and beyond for his clients. There is no wor...
Rafael C Morales's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Rafa is an individual who is very intelligent, but better yet able to convince the jury that he is correct. Lots of individuals use the title "trial lawyer", Rafa is a lawyer who tries cases extremely well."
"I've worked with Rafael on many cases and he is an excellent attorney. I endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. We don't just share a name but have worked togeather representing people. Rafael is allot like me, frank, no nonsense, to the point, tells it like it is and in the end always willing to go to bat for his clients."
"I endorse this fellow criminal defense lawyer."
"Years of experience defending people in El Paso. I endorse Rafael Morales."
"Rafael is a great attorney, and cares about his clients. I fully endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having this much experience in Jury Trials is what a client should look for. The attorney who tries cases gets the respect need to convince the State to back down, and do the right thing! This attorney has that respect."
"Honest and dedicated to his clients."
"Very determined and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer"
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"Rafael has great insight regarding serious issues of Domestic Violence. I am happy to endorse him."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Lawyer of the Year, El Paso Bar Association
2005
Order of The Barristers, University of Texas School of Law: Board of Advocates
2005
Outstanding Member, University of Texas School of Law: Board of Advocates
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founding Attorney, Rafael C. Morales, Attorney at Law
2008 - 2014
Sr. Trial Attorney, El Paso County Public Defenders Office
2006 - 2008
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office
2000 - 2002
Border Patrol Agent, United States Border Patrol
Associations
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015 - Present
The National Trial LawyersTop 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers
2015 - Present
El Paso Bar AssociationCriminal Defense Section
2014 - Present
El Paso Criminal Defense Bar
2005 - Present
El Paso Bar Association
2005 - Present
State Bar of Texas
2008 - 2010
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Education
2005
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Maryland, University College
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish
English
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What does written notice of prospective witness mean??
02 Jun 2015
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What do I do if non-custodial parent refuses to pay out of pocket medical expenses?
04 May 2015
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Charge has not been indicted since I was arrested in jan, what does this mean?
14 Apr 2015