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Rafael Echemendia

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Car Accident

Language

Spanish

About

After being born in Winter Haven Hospital is 1966, I have lived in Winter Haven, Lake Alfred, Haines City, Auburndale and Lakeland. I Graduated from Auburndale High School in 1984 and started attending Polk Community College.  After graduating from PCC I married Caroline, my high school sweetie, and was promoted from truck loader to Package Delivery Driver at UPS.  After having my first child, I realized that I wanted to provide more opportunity for my children so I left UPS and moved into family housing at the University of Florida where I had my second son and obtained my Bachelors Degree.  From there, I was accepted into one of the best law schools in the Country so I moved to The Ohio State University.  While in Ohio, we learned my wife was pregnant with twins and decided we needed to get closer to family so I applied to Florida State University College of Law and landed an internship monitoring criminal law legislation for the Florida Public Defender Association.  We were blessed with twin daughters and I completed my law studies and returned to Ohio for graduation ceremonies where I obtained my Juris Doctorate degree.  With the help of four amazing children as inspiration I have been blessed with a loyal client base and solid growth since going into private practice in 2001. I have an "empty nest" now, oldest finished with his bachelor's degree at UCF after a collegiate football career and now the twins are Florida State Cheerleaders!  Did I mention I was blessed?

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Car Accident

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

Spanish

Contact

Echemendia Law Firm5473 US 98 SouthLakeland, FL, 33812

Office: (863) 292-6287

Website: N/A

Reviews

Barbie
January 12, 2012

Excellent attorney... Rafael Echemendia was an excellent choice. He was very professional as well as his staff. I hired Mr. Echemendia to help fight for custody of my 3 children along with support for them. He respected my opinons and decisions throughtout the process in and out of the courtroom. He won my case and I was granted everything I asked for and much more. I reccommend Rafael Echemendia over any attorney out there.

Amanda
October 20, 2021

Echemendia is an amazing attorney. I won my custody case against the father of my two children. Everything I asked for I walked away with. Him and his staff always communicated with me and were easy to work with I would highly recommend him!

Shellie
August 5, 2017

Mr. Echemendia is a very skilled and caring attorney. I am very grateful to have had him in our corner. He truly cares about each client and will go to bat for you whatever your situation may be. He didn't just go through the motions he truly worked to resolve our problem. No matter your income he works for each person equally.

LE
March 7, 2017

I have consulted Mr. Echemendia on a family law matter and was impressed with his quick and honest assessment of my situation. I was even more impressed with the fact that his 1st priority was to listen and then determine how to best help me instead of just wanting to take my money! He will also tell you if he can’t help you. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and well respected attorney who will truly serve YOU, then Mr. Echemendia is the man you‘re looking for. He’s professional, extremely competent and more than willing to go the extra mile to everything he legally can to make sure you’re a satisfied client. I highly recommend him and I would not consider hiring another attorney for any legal matter that I may have. I will hire him in to handle my family law case. He’s good and offers real value for your money spent.

Ellen
December 15, 2015

Rafael and his paralegal, Joyce, were simply awesome. Initially, the insurance company didn't want to accept liability. A lot of attorneys wouldn't have spent the time and resources that Rafael and his staff expended to get my injury claim settled. Since then, I've recommended him to several friends and acquaintances and they've all had positive outcomes, we well. He's the best!

Mark
December 11, 2015

I had a very complicated case I consulted with several attorneys that were not interested in helping me. Rafael not only took my case but got me a great settlement. I highly recommend this law firm. Mark

ty
October 31, 2015

Echemendia Law Firm is more than a 5 star rating. Starting with the receptionist Yesi, she is very polite and helpful, also she is bilingual. Geneva is the best paralegal I've worked with and I've been through several of paralegals. She's understandable,reassuring and understanding with my needs. Any kind of paperwork that was sent to me. Geneva was there to explain the paper work with me to better understanding of it. Finally what can I say about my attorney Rafael J. Echemendia not just a lawyer but a father with a beautiful family. He's not the typical type of lawyer collect money from you and push paper from attorneys to attorneys he's was there to understand my needs. He pays very good attention and listens to me. Rafael and staff is truly a dream team to have not only that they made my dreams come true but they made this case so much easier and stress free for myself. I will personally like to just say thank you and I will definitely will refer any friends or family members to you in the future.

Sherri
October 29, 2015

This attorney provided an extremely professional experience throughout my entire case. He listened to me and was always available for questions. His paralegal is fantastic as well, she responds in a prompt manner and always treats your case as if it is the only one going on in the office. I would and have highly recommended this office to others.

Larry
October 28, 2015

Rafael and Geneva are a great team. They handled my case with extreme care and professionalism. Any advice he gave me during my case came to be true. He is a very honest attorney who is very versed in the law and wins in court. High recommended!

anonymous
October 27, 2015

After spending the night in jail I came across some people that recommended Attorney Echemendia. I was facing 15 years prison for Sexual Assault. Mr. Echemendia and his staff did not judge me for my wrongful actions but were compassionate and understanding. Mr. Echemendia's assistant updated me on my case. Mr. Echemendia worked out an offer with the Assistant State Attorney and got me an excellent offer. I am very thankful for Mr. Echemendia and his staff for assisting me in my time of despair.

Barbie
January 12, 2012

Excellent attorney... Rafael Echemendia was an excellent choice. He was very professional as well as his staff. I hired Mr. Echemendia to help fight for custody of my 3 children along with support for them. He respected my opinons and decisions throughtout the process in and out of the courtroom. He won my case and I was granted everything I asked for and much more. I reccommend Rafael Echemendia over any attorney out there.

Amanda
October 20, 2021

Echemendia is an amazing attorney. I won my custody case against the father of my two children. Everything I asked for I walked away with. Him and his staff always communicated with me and were easy to work with I would highly recommend him!

Shellie
August 5, 2017

Mr. Echemendia is a very skilled and caring attorney. I am very grateful to have had him in our corner. He truly cares about each client and will go to bat for you whatever your situation may be. He didn't just go through the motions he truly worked to resolve our problem. No matter your income he works for each person equally.

LE
March 7, 2017

I have consulted Mr. Echemendia on a family law matter and was impressed with his quick and honest assessment of my situation. I was even more impressed with the fact that his 1st priority was to listen and then determine how to best help me instead of just wanting to take my money! He will also tell you if he can’t help you. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and well respected attorney who will truly serve YOU, then Mr. Echemendia is the man you‘re looking for. He’s professional, extremely competent and more than willing to go the extra mile to everything he legally can to make sure you’re a satisfied client. I highly recommend him and I would not consider hiring another attorney for any legal matter that I may have. I will hire him in to handle my family law case. He’s good and offers real value for your money spent.

Ellen
December 15, 2015

Rafael and his paralegal, Joyce, were simply awesome. Initially, the insurance company didn't want to accept liability. A lot of attorneys wouldn't have spent the time and resources that Rafael and his staff expended to get my injury claim settled. Since then, I've recommended him to several friends and acquaintances and they've all had positive outcomes, we well. He's the best!

Mark
December 11, 2015

I had a very complicated case I consulted with several attorneys that were not interested in helping me. Rafael not only took my case but got me a great settlement. I highly recommend this law firm. Mark

ty
October 31, 2015

Echemendia Law Firm is more than a 5 star rating. Starting with the receptionist Yesi, she is very polite and helpful, also she is bilingual. Geneva is the best paralegal I've worked with and I've been through several of paralegals. She's understandable,reassuring and understanding with my needs. Any kind of paperwork that was sent to me. Geneva was there to explain the paper work with me to better understanding of it. Finally what can I say about my attorney Rafael J. Echemendia not just a lawyer but a father with a beautiful family. He's not the typical type of lawyer collect money from you and push paper from attorneys to attorneys he's was there to understand my needs. He pays very good attention and listens to me. Rafael and staff is truly a dream team to have not only that they made my dreams come true but they made this case so much easier and stress free for myself. I will personally like to just say thank you and I will definitely will refer any friends or family members to you in the future.

Sherri
October 29, 2015

This attorney provided an extremely professional experience throughout my entire case. He listened to me and was always available for questions. His paralegal is fantastic as well, she responds in a prompt manner and always treats your case as if it is the only one going on in the office. I would and have highly recommended this office to others.

Larry
October 28, 2015

Rafael and Geneva are a great team. They handled my case with extreme care and professionalism. Any advice he gave me during my case came to be true. He is a very honest attorney who is very versed in the law and wins in court. High recommended!

anonymous
October 27, 2015

After spending the night in jail I came across some people that recommended Attorney Echemendia. I was facing 15 years prison for Sexual Assault. Mr. Echemendia and his staff did not judge me for my wrongful actions but were compassionate and understanding. Mr. Echemendia's assistant updated me on my case. Mr. Echemendia worked out an offer with the Assistant State Attorney and got me an excellent offer. I am very thankful for Mr. Echemendia and his staff for assisting me in my time of despair.

Barbie
January 12, 2012

Excellent attorney... Rafael Echemendia was an excellent choice. He was very professional as well as his staff. I hired Mr. Echemendia to help fight for custody of my 3 children along with support for them. He respected my opinons and decisions throughtout the process in and out of the courtroom. He won my case and I was granted everything I asked for and much more. I reccommend Rafael Echemendia over any attorney out there.

Amanda
October 20, 2021

Echemendia is an amazing attorney. I won my custody case against the father of my two children. Everything I asked for I walked away with. Him and his staff always communicated with me and were easy to work with I would highly recommend him!

Shellie
August 5, 2017

Mr. Echemendia is a very skilled and caring attorney. I am very grateful to have had him in our corner. He truly cares about each client and will go to bat for you whatever your situation may be. He didn't just go through the motions he truly worked to resolve our problem. No matter your income he works for each person equally.

LE
March 7, 2017

I have consulted Mr. Echemendia on a family law matter and was impressed with his quick and honest assessment of my situation. I was even more impressed with the fact that his 1st priority was to listen and then determine how to best help me instead of just wanting to take my money! He will also tell you if he can’t help you. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and well respected attorney who will truly serve YOU, then Mr. Echemendia is the man you‘re looking for. He’s professional, extremely competent and more than willing to go the extra mile to everything he legally can to make sure you’re a satisfied client. I highly recommend him and I would not consider hiring another attorney for any legal matter that I may have. I will hire him in to handle my family law case. He’s good and offers real value for your money spent.

Ellen
December 15, 2015

Rafael and his paralegal, Joyce, were simply awesome. Initially, the insurance company didn't want to accept liability. A lot of attorneys wouldn't have spent the time and resources that Rafael and his staff expended to get my injury claim settled. Since then, I've recommended him to several friends and acquaintances and they've all had positive outcomes, we well. He's the best!

Mark
December 11, 2015

I had a very complicated case I consulted with several attorneys that were not interested in helping me. Rafael not only took my case but got me a great settlement. I highly recommend this law firm. Mark

ty
October 31, 2015

Echemendia Law Firm is more than a 5 star rating. Starting with the receptionist Yesi, she is very polite and helpful, also she is bilingual. Geneva is the best paralegal I've worked with and I've been through several of paralegals. She's understandable,reassuring and understanding with my needs. Any kind of paperwork that was sent to me. Geneva was there to explain the paper work with me to better understanding of it. Finally what can I say about my attorney Rafael J. Echemendia not just a lawyer but a father with a beautiful family. He's not the typical type of lawyer collect money from you and push paper from attorneys to attorneys he's was there to understand my needs. He pays very good attention and listens to me. Rafael and staff is truly a dream team to have not only that they made my dreams come true but they made this case so much easier and stress free for myself. I will personally like to just say thank you and I will definitely will refer any friends or family members to you in the future.

Sherri
October 29, 2015

This attorney provided an extremely professional experience throughout my entire case. He listened to me and was always available for questions. His paralegal is fantastic as well, she responds in a prompt manner and always treats your case as if it is the only one going on in the office. I would and have highly recommended this office to others.

Larry
October 28, 2015

Rafael and Geneva are a great team. They handled my case with extreme care and professionalism. Any advice he gave me during my case came to be true. He is a very honest attorney who is very versed in the law and wins in court. High recommended!

anonymous
October 27, 2015

After spending the night in jail I came across some people that recommended Attorney Echemendia. I was facing 15 years prison for Sexual Assault. Mr. Echemendia and his staff did not judge me for my wrongful actions but were compassionate and understanding. Mr. Echemendia's assistant updated me on my case. Mr. Echemendia worked out an offer with the Assistant State Attorney and got me an excellent offer. I am very thankful for Mr. Echemendia and his staff for assisting me in my time of despair.

Barbie
January 12, 2012

Excellent attorney... Rafael Echemendia was an excellent choice. He was very professional as well as his staff. I hired Mr. Echemendia to help fight for custody of my 3 children along with support for them. He respected my opinons and decisions throughtout the process in and out of the courtroom. He won my case and I was granted everything I asked for and much more. I reccommend Rafael Echemendia over any attorney out there.

Amanda
October 20, 2021

Echemendia is an amazing attorney. I won my custody case against the father of my two children. Everything I asked for I walked away with. Him and his staff always communicated with me and were easy to work with I would highly recommend him!

Shellie
August 5, 2017

Mr. Echemendia is a very skilled and caring attorney. I am very grateful to have had him in our corner. He truly cares about each client and will go to bat for you whatever your situation may be. He didn't just go through the motions he truly worked to resolve our problem. No matter your income he works for each person equally.

LE
March 7, 2017

I have consulted Mr. Echemendia on a family law matter and was impressed with his quick and honest assessment of my situation. I was even more impressed with the fact that his 1st priority was to listen and then determine how to best help me instead of just wanting to take my money! He will also tell you if he can’t help you. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and well respected attorney who will truly serve YOU, then Mr. Echemendia is the man you‘re looking for. He’s professional, extremely competent and more than willing to go the extra mile to everything he legally can to make sure you’re a satisfied client. I highly recommend him and I would not consider hiring another attorney for any legal matter that I may have. I will hire him in to handle my family law case. He’s good and offers real value for your money spent.

Ellen
December 15, 2015

Rafael and his paralegal, Joyce, were simply awesome. Initially, the insurance company didn't want to accept liability. A lot of attorneys wouldn't have spent the time and resources that Rafael and his staff expended to get my injury claim settled. Since then, I've recommended him to several friends and acquaintances and they've all had positive outcomes, we well. He's the best!

Mark
December 11, 2015

I had a very complicated case I consulted with several attorneys that were not interested in helping me. Rafael not only took my case but got me a great settlement. I highly recommend this law firm. Mark

ty
October 31, 2015

Echemendia Law Firm is more than a 5 star rating. Starting with the receptionist Yesi, she is very polite and helpful, also she is bilingual. Geneva is the best paralegal I've worked with and I've been through several of paralegals. She's understandable,reassuring and understanding with my needs. Any kind of paperwork that was sent to me. Geneva was there to explain the paper work with me to better understanding of it. Finally what can I say about my attorney Rafael J. Echemendia not just a lawyer but a father with a beautiful family. He's not the typical type of lawyer collect money from you and push paper from attorneys to attorneys he's was there to understand my needs. He pays very good attention and listens to me. Rafael and staff is truly a dream team to have not only that they made my dreams come true but they made this case so much easier and stress free for myself. I will personally like to just say thank you and I will definitely will refer any friends or family members to you in the future.

Sherri
October 29, 2015

This attorney provided an extremely professional experience throughout my entire case. He listened to me and was always available for questions. His paralegal is fantastic as well, she responds in a prompt manner and always treats your case as if it is the only one going on in the office. I would and have highly recommended this office to others.

Larry
October 28, 2015

Rafael and Geneva are a great team. They handled my case with extreme care and professionalism. Any advice he gave me during my case came to be true. He is a very honest attorney who is very versed in the law and wins in court. High recommended!

anonymous
October 27, 2015

After spending the night in jail I came across some people that recommended Attorney Echemendia. I was facing 15 years prison for Sexual Assault. Mr. Echemendia and his staff did not judge me for my wrongful actions but were compassionate and understanding. Mr. Echemendia's assistant updated me on my case. Mr. Echemendia worked out an offer with the Assistant State Attorney and got me an excellent offer. I am very thankful for Mr. Echemendia and his staff for assisting me in my time of despair.