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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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416 N. Stanton St., 5th Floor -- Suite 502, El Paso, TX, 79901-1253
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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 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...
Posted by Ben Benavidez | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Amazing lawyer!!!
I received my first DUI back in July. I have spent my whole life following the law and doing what is right. I made one mistake and my world felt like it was coming to an end. I fell into a depression that I felt would never end. After contacting Mr. Morales, I immediately felt better. I went in with ...
Posted by Ruben | February 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The best lawyer i had
I want to take the time to thank Mr. Morales for believing in my innocence and taking my criminal case to jury trial. Even when there was an eye witness, my lawyer, Mr. Morales believed in my innocence and fought for my freedom. He is very knowledgeable, knows what the jury needs to hear, does is hom...
Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense
DWI Texas
Rafael Morales is a very friendly guy willing to understand the issues and circumstances for your case. He makes the relationship easy and comfortable throughout the whole process of court hearings. He is a new private lawyer but knows the court systems from experience of being a public defender and ...
"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 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."
"Rafael has great insight regarding serious issues of Domestic Violence. I am happy to endorse him."
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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
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
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
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
Spanish
English
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