Robert Joseph La Rocco

Robert Joseph La Rocco

2.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Bellingham, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

1313 E Maple St Ste 201, Bellingham, WA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Robert

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Robert Joseph La Rocco will handle your contested divorce through rigorous litigation representation while simultaneously pursuing cost-effective alternate dispute resolutions. When the outcome is crucial, call us first!

16 years | 80 cases

40%
Criminal Defense 25%

Robert Joseph La Rocco is known for his passionate and diligent defense work. When the outcome of your criminal matter is crucial you need a trial lawyer on your side who will rigorously defend you, someone who will use all tools available to insist on your rights. If you have been arrested or have been charged with a crime, you can contact us 24/7 for help.

16 years | 30 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Have you suffered a serious injury? Having a good lawyer by your side to push and maximize your claim is critical! Robert Joseph La Rocco will caringly and competently represent you, without upfront cost! When the outcome of your personal injury claim is crucial to you, call us first!

16 years | 30 cases

25%
Litigation 10%

If you have been wronged, or if you are being sued, Robert Joseph La Rocco is the passionate trial lawyer you want on your side! Civil litigation focuses on money judgments, and the outcome is always crucial!

16 years | 10 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Location

Law Offices of Robert Joseph La Rocco

1313 E Maple St Ste 201, Bellingham, WA, 98225-5708

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Robert Joseph La Rocco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.7 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Joe | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Going Dowwwwnnnnn

Mr. LaRocco failed to do any work after I hired him in September, 2015. He failed to respond to calls and emails until I sent him a certified letter in January, 2016. When he responded to that he gave me a case number and court date that I later learned was someone else's. In truth, he never filed un...til I called and demanded an immediate meeting, and he filed it 30 minutes before said meeting. I fired him at that point, in April, 2016. I had great difficulty getting my money back, but after almost two months I did, which makes me more fortunate that most. THAT SAID... I filed a grievance with the Washington State Bar Association, ultimately resulting in a two year suspension, with more charges coming.

Posted by Tarra | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Do not hire this man

I found mr. Larocco from this website I hired him in December of 2016 he has never worked on my case getting in contact with him to find out status he does not return voicemails it is now April 2017 and he still has done nothing to my case he still will not return my voicemails or my e-mails has no o...ther numbers for anyone else in his office and has not returned my money I paid this man to do a job and he has not fulfilled his part of the obligation do not and I repeat do not hire this man

Posted by Jerri | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

failed to show up or notify me of court dates

Oct 2016 X spouse notified me that I did not show up for final divorce hearing. I contacted Robert to find out what was going on, the day after court. his last contact was we missed no court I will call you next week I have not heard from him since. 10,000.00 dollars later I am 100,000.00 in debt whi...ch should have been a 40,000 settlement to me but because the case was undisputed I was taken to the cleaners. I would not recommend this law firm to anyone for anything.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Just quit the case

Robert took one month to file the initial paperwork, despite telling me she'd be served perhaps the next day. He cancelled my first hearing without my consent. He then failed to schedule another, return phone calls or emails. He did nothing in six months. Yes, he kept the whole $5000. Then I had... to pay another 5k to another attorney.

Posted by Brocker | February 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Can't even fill out simple paper work

$7,000 wanted $10,000 for a hearing, postponed the first one because he was not prepared. This after calling him 20 times to see if he had gotten prepared. 110% lost the hearing and was supposed to Appel but didn't even do that correctly, told us we had 1 year to appeal still. All a lie. Ruined our l...ives.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Disbarment issued in WA, 2018

updated on 01/03/2019

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension issued in WA, 2018

updated on 10/03/2018

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

2014

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, La Rocco Law Firm

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Whatcom County Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida Gulf Coast University

MS - Master of Science

Languages

English

Activity

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