Rafael Antonio Icaza

Rafael Antonio Icaza

also known as Rafael Icaza, Rafael A. Icaza

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 31 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Sacramento, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Business

1555 River Park Drive, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA

About Rafael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 35%

Through bankruptcy people facing serious financial problems can get a fresh start. Filing for bankruptcy immediately stops harassing phone calls from creditors and often results in the discharge of all or most debts, the termination of foreclosure proceedings, and the cessation of wage garnishment. Allegiance Legal will counsel you about the full set of options available to you should you find it difficult to pay your creditors, will prepare your petition and represent you in bankruptcy court.

35%
Estate Planning 35%

With proper planning your property can pass to your beneficiaries without the expense and delays of probate proceedings. Allegiance Legal's estate plans include revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney for finances and health care and advanced directives. We always fund our clients trusts. We encourage our clients to include their loved ones in making their plans to avoid the misunderstandings and disagreements that unfortunately often arise when someone passes away.

32 years

35%
Business 30%

California's business landscape includes over-regulation and litigiousness. At Allegiance Legal we form businesses and help them comply with the law and reduce their exposure to liability. We identify the business form best suited to our clients' needs--such as a corporation or limited liability company--reserve the company name, register the business with government entities, draft bylaws and agreements, respond to sensitive correspondence, and provide ongoing legal support.

32 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 6 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2019

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Allegiance Legal

1555 River Park Drive, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA, 95815-4503

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Rafael Antonio Icaza's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Jon | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great bankruptcy lawyer!

Nobody wants to find themselves needing to file a bankruptcy, but if you do it's critical to find a good lawyer. Mr. Icaza was great every step of the way. He keep me in the loop on what I needed to do and what I could expect. I highly recommend him if you need a bankruptcy lawyer. His rates were fai...r and he was happy to answer all my questions as we went through the process. 5 stars!

Posted by Valentina | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommend Best Attorney for Estate Planning

I met attorney Rafael to see about creating an estate plan for myself. During our meeting, I knew there in my heart he should do it! I have completed and signed the estate documents including a trust, will, and POA docs and feel very satisfied with the service and attention I received from Mr. Icaza.... He was very patient and very wise and informative! He helped me decide to make the choices I did through the consultations I received by him. I have never regretted meeting and working with him. I recommend him to everyone if you want to work with a caring, honest, intelligent attorney!

Posted by Greg | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

What a great lawyer!

My wife Ann and I were introduced to Rafael Icaza by our Merril Lynch financial advisor. We hired him to prepare our estate plan. Rafael was a pleasure to work with. He made the estate planning process easy for us because he took care of everything. When we received our estate plan, we were very ...impressed by its thoroughness. I am the owner of Elmasian Marketing and when I found out that Rafael also practices business law I hired him to help with my businesses legal needs. I am very pleased with his services and would recommend him to anyone looking for a great estate planning or business law attorney.

Posted by Rhoda | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

My Husband and I have used Rafael various times for employee disputes and for a few other issues. His demeanor and his great personality make him really easy to work with. He explains things in a manner that is easy to understand. He is very attentive and patient but gets the job done. He is not you...r typical lawyer he is very upfront, honest and kind. I highly recommend Rafael, we have referred him to our friends and they also have been highly pleased.

Posted by Terry | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Rafael Icaza-Great lawyer

I am a financial advisor and an active member of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I met Rafael through the Chamber. As I got to know him better I was impressed by his qualifications and demeanor and have introduced him to some of my clients. My wife Karen and I had been thinking about ... getting our own estate plan done, and we naturally went to Rafael to do it. We are very pleased with his work. I continue to introduce him to my clients and business associates and strongly recommend him.

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Rafael Antonio Icaza's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mohammad Mokarram

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Rafael is a caring attorney and wants to help his clients. Rafael is great resource in the Spanish community. I endorse him!"

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Leandro Duran

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Recognition, Tricia Robinow, Chapter President BNI Success Link

2004

Commendation, Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante

2003

Firm Distinguished Service Award, Alameda County Bar Association

2002

Certificate of Recognition, California State Legislature

2002

Certificate of Recognition, Alameda County Superior Court

2002

Senior Fellow, Mexican and American Solidarity Foundation

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney at Law, Allegiance Legal

2008 - 2014

Attorney At Law, Law Office of Rafael A. Icaza

2008 - 2014

General Counsel, Viridis Fuels, a California Corporation

2007 - 2008

Senior Staff Counsel, California Department of Water Resources

Associations

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Member

2012 - Present

Business Networks International (BNI)

Member

1994 - Present

California Bar Association

Member

2003 - 2003

Bar Association of San Francisco

Board Member

2002 - 2003

Barristers Club of Bar Association of San Francisco

Board Member

2001 - 2004

Alameda County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ulrich v. San Francisco

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Frank v. United Air Lines, Inc.

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Education

1994

University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law

J.D.

1989

University of California, Berkeley

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2015

BNI Meeting

Overview of Estate Planning

2013

Workshop for New Businesses

Business Law for Small Businesses

2013

Human Resources Presentation

Labor and Employment Law

2013

Employment Law for Small Businesses

Employment Law

Publications

2003

La Oferta Business Entities That Can Limit Liability And Reduce Taxes

2002

San Francisco Attorney Fast, Cheap, and Efficient? Mandatory Arbitration of Employment Disputes

2000

California Labor & Employment Law Quarterly Employee Assistant Programs: What Your Clients Need to Know

Languages

Spanish

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