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also known as Rafael Icaza, Rafael A. Icaza
I am a graduate of UC Berkeley, where I received my bachelor's (B.A.) degree, and of UCLA, where I received my juris doctor (J.D.) degree. I am a versatile and creative attorney with a successful track record in estate planning, consumer bankruptcy and business formation and administration. My Berkeley, California, law firm--Duran, Ochoa & Icaza, LLP--received the Alameda County Bar Association's prestigious Firm Distinguished Service Award. In addition to my law firm experience, I have worked as in house counsel for a start-up biodiesel company, for the California Department of Water Resources and Board of Equalization, and represented peace officers, public employees, unions and union members. At Cal I majored in English, but I speak Spanish fluently and am an active member of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. I am also an active member of Business Networks International (BNI) and the California Bar Association. To relax I enjoy reading, playing golf and going to the movies. My favorite TV shows are the Blacklist and Blue Bloods.
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1555 River Park Drive, Suite 101, Sacramento, CA, 95815-4503
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Posted by Jon | October 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Valentina | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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....
Posted by Greg | April 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Rhoda | April 14, 2016 | Hired 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...
Posted by Terry | March 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
"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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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
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
2015 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - Present
Business Networks International (BNI)Member
1994 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
2003 - 2003
Bar Association of San FranciscoBoard Member
2002 - 2003
Barristers Club of Bar Association of San FranciscoBoard Member
2001 - 2004
Alameda County Hispanic Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
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1994
J.D.
1989
B.A.
2015
Overview of Estate Planning
2013
Business Law for Small Businesses
2013
Labor and Employment Law
2013
Employment Law
2003
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2000
Spanish