Richard Escobar
N/A
Licensed for 38 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
DUI and DWI
Language
Spanish
About
Richard "Rick" Escobar is the founding partner of Escobar & Associates, P.A. Attorneys at Law. He holds degrees from the University of South Florida (Bachelor of Arts, 1979) and Nova Southeastern College of Law (Juris Doctorate , 1983). Mr. Escobar was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1983. He also holds memberships in National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Hillsborough County Criminal Defense Association, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Rick is admitted to practice in all State of Florida Circuit and County Courts, all State of Florida appellate district courts, the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Middle District of Florida. He has also practiced before the United States District Court of Texas, the United States District Court of South Carolina, United States District Court of Tennessee, and the United States Military Court.Richard Escobar has practiced law since 1983. He began the practice of law as a prosecutor in the office of the State Attorney for Hillsborough County, Florida. Rick was quickly promoted to lead the trial attorney's in the Felony division where he attained the position of Lead Felony Trial Prosecutor. He became recognized as one of the most aggressive and successful major crimes prosecutor for this office. Rick was known in the Prosecutor's Office to select the most difficult major crimes to prosecute. Rick successfully prosecuted thousands of cases for this office including many major Homicides, Racketeering, Drug Trafficking, Sexual Batteries, and White Collar Crime Cases.In 1986, Richard Escobar started his private practice with a specific focus on criminal defense. Rick has enjoyed great success in all facets of criminal defense in both state and federal cases. He has practiced throughout the state of Florida, in both state and federal cases, as well as, in the states of Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona, California, and Ohio. A great deal of his practice focuses on defending Drug Trafficking crimes, Racketeering crimes, violent crimes including Homicide and White Collar, Theft and Fraud Crimes. Rick is recognized as an aggressive, passionate and thorough criminal defense practitioner. His belief is that only through aggressive investigations and thorough trial preparations can one maximize the probability of a positive resolution of criminal cases. Rick has earned an AV preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been recognized by The National Law Journal and Tampa Bay Magazine in the "Top Lawyers of Tampa". While he is proud of theses honors his greatest satisfaction is the achieving justice for his clients. Rick believes that success can only happen when one out works your opponent. Rick also employs the finest investigators, forensic experts, and support professionals to accomplish this goal.Richard Escobar was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, and is married and has two children. Richard is an avid international sport fisherman. He competes internationally in bill fishing tournaments throughout the world. He has fished the waters of Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Bahamas, and the United States, predominately, for trophy Marlin and Sailfish. Richard is also an avid tennis and basketball player. Additionally, he has coached youth baseball, football, and basketball teams. He is active in many local civic associations, and has held positions on the Mental Health Care Incorporated Board of Directors, and The University of South Florida Athletics Board of Directors, the University of South Florida Green Jacket Alumni Association, and the Krewe of the Knights of Sant' Yago.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
DUI and DWI
White Collar Crime
Language
Spanish
Contact
Reviews
I write this review through tears, because I don’t think there are words to express my gratitude to Rick Escobar and his team. It is not an exaggeration to say he literally saved mine and my family’s life. I had met and worked with several attorneys before being referred to Rick. He listened and believed in me and in my innocence. When others were pushing me to take a deal, Rick encouraged me to stick to my principles. After reviewing my case, he was the first to conduct a thorough investigation; something that had not been done by law enforcement or the state. Thankfully, he had the skills and experience to reveal the truth. Without Ricks dogged persistence I would still be facing first degree felony charges for something I did not do. The charges were dropped, when I had been facing a jury trial. Rick and his staff nurtured me through this long painful process. Although my faith in our system has drastically changed, I did learn that there are professional ethical attorneys out there. To simply say thank you would be an understatement! I will forever be indebted to Rick Escobar.
Mr. Escobar and his staff were very quick responding to my needs as I found myself being accused of robbery and was aggressively approached by law enforcement serving a warrant in which I was arrested and taken into custody. Upon bailing out I made contact with Mr. Escobar who took swift action. Approximately a week or two later he reached out to give me the great news the case was dismissed. I couldn't thank him and his staff enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who has found themselves in an unfortunate legal situation. I was told he was the best around and he absolutely proved to me in all forms of his profession.
The moment I met Mr. Escobar I knew I made the right choice to hire him as my lawyer. Him and his staff were very professional from the moment I met them. He was always very honest and I knew I could trust him with my case.
Ethical, logical, intelligent, honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. Extremely professional, one of the best defense attorneys in the state. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. He has tenacity coupled with a degree of tenderness but never losing site of the end goal, which is to protect, defend and have the best outcome for his client. My husband was facing 2 years of incarceration and potentially house arrest. Due to Mr. Escobar's no-holds-barred approach, meticulous knowledge of the law and mitigation, my husband's sentence was reduced to probation. Navigating through the legal system can be unsettling, especially when you are new at this, but his calm assurance was instrumental in helping us stay the course. Don’t hire him if you are not going to trust him and let him do his job. He will not run up a bill with chit chat or unnecessary communication. He is always on top of the game and never misses a deadline. He is honorable and knowledgeable. Straight forward is an understatement, but he’s not your therapist he is a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter and have a legal basis, he will cut you off on the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about, this will save you money in the end. He is well respected in the community and has earned this respect following the values of his faith and commitment to his vocation. I highly recommend this law firm for any and all criminal defense needs. His Legal Assistant, as well as his entire staff, were very professional, personable, and eager to assist me in every way possible throughout the entire process. Many thanks also to Mr. Rupak Shah for his invaluable input and research during this case. I can truly say that Mr. Escobar has countered the stereotype that most people have about attorneys.
When researching a firm to engage to handle our situation, we had gotten very good reviews and recommendations regarding Mr. Escobar. We found his reputation as being effective, well-respected by the judicial system and getting the results he said we would to be totally accurate. During a time of uncertainty and unrest for our family, Rick Escobar was a beacon of support. Mr. Escobar took his time listening to our situation, our fears and our desired results. He was honest and straightforward about what we were facing and what he could do. Which was exactly what we needed. We received the results that we wanted, and that were explain to us by Mr. Escobar. Thank you from our family for your diligent work and achieving our desired results. Kyle & Kay
At the time we requested an initial consultation with Mr. Escobar, my son had bonded out of jail after being charged with a misdemeanor. However, there were also 2 outstanding warrants on my son which increased the seriousness of the situation. With 3 concurrent and active cases in the court system for my son, the outlook was not very promising. Mr. Escobar proceeded like a master strategist. At some point in time, Mr. Escobar went to the scene of the alleged crime. Later, in his office, as my son narrated the sequence of events which led to his arrest, Mr. Escobar seemed to have a sort of "sixth sense" surrounding what was detailed in the police report as opposed to what my son said actually happened. Mr. Escobar phenomenally dissected the interactions with law enforcement and successfully defended these cases. As a result, my son was exonerated on all 3 cases. Not only is Mr. Escobar extremely knowledgeable on Constitutional Law and Florida Statutes, he remains up-to-date on local ordinances. He is aggressive, polite, diligent and respectful. Mr. Escobar explained the criminal evidence and procedures to us in layman's terms. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Richard Escobar if you or someone you know is facing criminal charges.
If my life depended on legal representation I would hire Attorney Richard Escobar. Over the last 10 years I have hired many attorneys to represent my son and his ongoing legal problems. I can honestly say that Attorney Escobar was the first and only attorney that was prepared in court after examining all aspects of the case and probable outcomes. He saved my son from possible years of imprisonment and recognized the good in him. Of all the attorneys in the Tampa area that I hired over the last many years Attorney Rick Escobar is in my opinion the only attorney to hire and I wish I had found him sooner.
I cant thank god enough for letting me come across Mr.Escobar and his team because after the hard search which includes me hiring a attorney who not only did he not do anything for my husband not even go to meet his client while he was in jail which is the reasonable thing to do but also ripped me off when i told him we no longer wanted his services. which is when i went for a consultation With Mr. Escobar in which without yet hiring him Mr.Escobar told me he would go to the jail to talk with my husband who was scared and confused being that he doesn't speak English which then lead my family and i into hiring Mr.Escobar for my husbands hard " manslaughter" Case. And i am so glad we did because he accomplished from getting him out on bond to proving his innocence and thanks to Mr. Escobar and his Team and Staff who are so professional my husband is again a FREE MAN.
Rick Escobar has always taken my cases over the last 8 years and every single time, without delay, has taken them to court and given me the opportunity to write this review as opposed to the contrary. He is an extremely compassionate man, and his office is as classy and well organized as you can imagine. I have had multiple times in which he has represented me and honestly they have all been nothing short of spectacular. I would not reccomend any other attorney anywhere in America. And I would definitely put my life in his hands no matter the circumstance.
My name is Anthony and I have needed the representation of Richard Escobar & Associates on two separate occasions. Recently I was shockingly arrested for Failure to Return Rental Property from a local Rent A Center who claimed that I failed to return a Children's Bunk Bed and Computer Monitor which is a Third Degree Felony. Richard Escobar and his entire team investigated the truth and passionately represented me in a Non Jury Trail which resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!!! Also, as a Law Enforcement Officer back in 1997 I was arrested and charged with several felony charges. Due to the high profile nature of my charges in conjunction with being a Law Enforcement Officer I needed the best defense attorney in town. I retained Escobar & Associates and they immediately went into action. Attorney Escobar and his team thoroughly investigated the allegations against me getting down to the facts which resulted in all of the charges being dropped and my arrest expunged. I am sincerely grateful and thankful the entire Escobar & Associates team including their professional and empathetic office staff especially Charlene and Karen who kept in constant communication with me during the entire case. I give my strongest recommendation to Richard Escobar & Associates especially coming from a prior Law Enforcement Officer. I give a perfect 5 Star endorsement!!!
I write this review through tears, because I don’t think there are words to express my gratitude to Rick Escobar and his team. It is not an exaggeration to say he literally saved mine and my family’s life. I had met and worked with several attorneys before being referred to Rick. He listened and believed in me and in my innocence. When others were pushing me to take a deal, Rick encouraged me to stick to my principles. After reviewing my case, he was the first to conduct a thorough investigation; something that had not been done by law enforcement or the state. Thankfully, he had the skills and experience to reveal the truth. Without Ricks dogged persistence I would still be facing first degree felony charges for something I did not do. The charges were dropped, when I had been facing a jury trial. Rick and his staff nurtured me through this long painful process. Although my faith in our system has drastically changed, I did learn that there are professional ethical attorneys out there. To simply say thank you would be an understatement! I will forever be indebted to Rick Escobar.
Mr. Escobar and his staff were very quick responding to my needs as I found myself being accused of robbery and was aggressively approached by law enforcement serving a warrant in which I was arrested and taken into custody. Upon bailing out I made contact with Mr. Escobar who took swift action. Approximately a week or two later he reached out to give me the great news the case was dismissed. I couldn't thank him and his staff enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who has found themselves in an unfortunate legal situation. I was told he was the best around and he absolutely proved to me in all forms of his profession.
The moment I met Mr. Escobar I knew I made the right choice to hire him as my lawyer. Him and his staff were very professional from the moment I met them. He was always very honest and I knew I could trust him with my case.
Ethical, logical, intelligent, honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. Extremely professional, one of the best defense attorneys in the state. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. He has tenacity coupled with a degree of tenderness but never losing site of the end goal, which is to protect, defend and have the best outcome for his client. My husband was facing 2 years of incarceration and potentially house arrest. Due to Mr. Escobar's no-holds-barred approach, meticulous knowledge of the law and mitigation, my husband's sentence was reduced to probation. Navigating through the legal system can be unsettling, especially when you are new at this, but his calm assurance was instrumental in helping us stay the course. Don’t hire him if you are not going to trust him and let him do his job. He will not run up a bill with chit chat or unnecessary communication. He is always on top of the game and never misses a deadline. He is honorable and knowledgeable. Straight forward is an understatement, but he’s not your therapist he is a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter and have a legal basis, he will cut you off on the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about, this will save you money in the end. He is well respected in the community and has earned this respect following the values of his faith and commitment to his vocation. I highly recommend this law firm for any and all criminal defense needs. His Legal Assistant, as well as his entire staff, were very professional, personable, and eager to assist me in every way possible throughout the entire process. Many thanks also to Mr. Rupak Shah for his invaluable input and research during this case. I can truly say that Mr. Escobar has countered the stereotype that most people have about attorneys.
When researching a firm to engage to handle our situation, we had gotten very good reviews and recommendations regarding Mr. Escobar. We found his reputation as being effective, well-respected by the judicial system and getting the results he said we would to be totally accurate. During a time of uncertainty and unrest for our family, Rick Escobar was a beacon of support. Mr. Escobar took his time listening to our situation, our fears and our desired results. He was honest and straightforward about what we were facing and what he could do. Which was exactly what we needed. We received the results that we wanted, and that were explain to us by Mr. Escobar. Thank you from our family for your diligent work and achieving our desired results. Kyle & Kay
At the time we requested an initial consultation with Mr. Escobar, my son had bonded out of jail after being charged with a misdemeanor. However, there were also 2 outstanding warrants on my son which increased the seriousness of the situation. With 3 concurrent and active cases in the court system for my son, the outlook was not very promising. Mr. Escobar proceeded like a master strategist. At some point in time, Mr. Escobar went to the scene of the alleged crime. Later, in his office, as my son narrated the sequence of events which led to his arrest, Mr. Escobar seemed to have a sort of "sixth sense" surrounding what was detailed in the police report as opposed to what my son said actually happened. Mr. Escobar phenomenally dissected the interactions with law enforcement and successfully defended these cases. As a result, my son was exonerated on all 3 cases. Not only is Mr. Escobar extremely knowledgeable on Constitutional Law and Florida Statutes, he remains up-to-date on local ordinances. He is aggressive, polite, diligent and respectful. Mr. Escobar explained the criminal evidence and procedures to us in layman's terms. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Richard Escobar if you or someone you know is facing criminal charges.
If my life depended on legal representation I would hire Attorney Richard Escobar. Over the last 10 years I have hired many attorneys to represent my son and his ongoing legal problems. I can honestly say that Attorney Escobar was the first and only attorney that was prepared in court after examining all aspects of the case and probable outcomes. He saved my son from possible years of imprisonment and recognized the good in him. Of all the attorneys in the Tampa area that I hired over the last many years Attorney Rick Escobar is in my opinion the only attorney to hire and I wish I had found him sooner.
I cant thank god enough for letting me come across Mr.Escobar and his team because after the hard search which includes me hiring a attorney who not only did he not do anything for my husband not even go to meet his client while he was in jail which is the reasonable thing to do but also ripped me off when i told him we no longer wanted his services. which is when i went for a consultation With Mr. Escobar in which without yet hiring him Mr.Escobar told me he would go to the jail to talk with my husband who was scared and confused being that he doesn't speak English which then lead my family and i into hiring Mr.Escobar for my husbands hard " manslaughter" Case. And i am so glad we did because he accomplished from getting him out on bond to proving his innocence and thanks to Mr. Escobar and his Team and Staff who are so professional my husband is again a FREE MAN.
Rick Escobar has always taken my cases over the last 8 years and every single time, without delay, has taken them to court and given me the opportunity to write this review as opposed to the contrary. He is an extremely compassionate man, and his office is as classy and well organized as you can imagine. I have had multiple times in which he has represented me and honestly they have all been nothing short of spectacular. I would not reccomend any other attorney anywhere in America. And I would definitely put my life in his hands no matter the circumstance.
My name is Anthony and I have needed the representation of Richard Escobar & Associates on two separate occasions. Recently I was shockingly arrested for Failure to Return Rental Property from a local Rent A Center who claimed that I failed to return a Children's Bunk Bed and Computer Monitor which is a Third Degree Felony. Richard Escobar and his entire team investigated the truth and passionately represented me in a Non Jury Trail which resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!!! Also, as a Law Enforcement Officer back in 1997 I was arrested and charged with several felony charges. Due to the high profile nature of my charges in conjunction with being a Law Enforcement Officer I needed the best defense attorney in town. I retained Escobar & Associates and they immediately went into action. Attorney Escobar and his team thoroughly investigated the allegations against me getting down to the facts which resulted in all of the charges being dropped and my arrest expunged. I am sincerely grateful and thankful the entire Escobar & Associates team including their professional and empathetic office staff especially Charlene and Karen who kept in constant communication with me during the entire case. I give my strongest recommendation to Richard Escobar & Associates especially coming from a prior Law Enforcement Officer. I give a perfect 5 Star endorsement!!!
I write this review through tears, because I don’t think there are words to express my gratitude to Rick Escobar and his team. It is not an exaggeration to say he literally saved mine and my family’s life. I had met and worked with several attorneys before being referred to Rick. He listened and believed in me and in my innocence. When others were pushing me to take a deal, Rick encouraged me to stick to my principles. After reviewing my case, he was the first to conduct a thorough investigation; something that had not been done by law enforcement or the state. Thankfully, he had the skills and experience to reveal the truth. Without Ricks dogged persistence I would still be facing first degree felony charges for something I did not do. The charges were dropped, when I had been facing a jury trial. Rick and his staff nurtured me through this long painful process. Although my faith in our system has drastically changed, I did learn that there are professional ethical attorneys out there. To simply say thank you would be an understatement! I will forever be indebted to Rick Escobar.
Mr. Escobar and his staff were very quick responding to my needs as I found myself being accused of robbery and was aggressively approached by law enforcement serving a warrant in which I was arrested and taken into custody. Upon bailing out I made contact with Mr. Escobar who took swift action. Approximately a week or two later he reached out to give me the great news the case was dismissed. I couldn't thank him and his staff enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who has found themselves in an unfortunate legal situation. I was told he was the best around and he absolutely proved to me in all forms of his profession.
The moment I met Mr. Escobar I knew I made the right choice to hire him as my lawyer. Him and his staff were very professional from the moment I met them. He was always very honest and I knew I could trust him with my case.
Ethical, logical, intelligent, honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. Extremely professional, one of the best defense attorneys in the state. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. He has tenacity coupled with a degree of tenderness but never losing site of the end goal, which is to protect, defend and have the best outcome for his client. My husband was facing 2 years of incarceration and potentially house arrest. Due to Mr. Escobar's no-holds-barred approach, meticulous knowledge of the law and mitigation, my husband's sentence was reduced to probation. Navigating through the legal system can be unsettling, especially when you are new at this, but his calm assurance was instrumental in helping us stay the course. Don’t hire him if you are not going to trust him and let him do his job. He will not run up a bill with chit chat or unnecessary communication. He is always on top of the game and never misses a deadline. He is honorable and knowledgeable. Straight forward is an understatement, but he’s not your therapist he is a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter and have a legal basis, he will cut you off on the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about, this will save you money in the end. He is well respected in the community and has earned this respect following the values of his faith and commitment to his vocation. I highly recommend this law firm for any and all criminal defense needs. His Legal Assistant, as well as his entire staff, were very professional, personable, and eager to assist me in every way possible throughout the entire process. Many thanks also to Mr. Rupak Shah for his invaluable input and research during this case. I can truly say that Mr. Escobar has countered the stereotype that most people have about attorneys.
When researching a firm to engage to handle our situation, we had gotten very good reviews and recommendations regarding Mr. Escobar. We found his reputation as being effective, well-respected by the judicial system and getting the results he said we would to be totally accurate. During a time of uncertainty and unrest for our family, Rick Escobar was a beacon of support. Mr. Escobar took his time listening to our situation, our fears and our desired results. He was honest and straightforward about what we were facing and what he could do. Which was exactly what we needed. We received the results that we wanted, and that were explain to us by Mr. Escobar. Thank you from our family for your diligent work and achieving our desired results. Kyle & Kay
At the time we requested an initial consultation with Mr. Escobar, my son had bonded out of jail after being charged with a misdemeanor. However, there were also 2 outstanding warrants on my son which increased the seriousness of the situation. With 3 concurrent and active cases in the court system for my son, the outlook was not very promising. Mr. Escobar proceeded like a master strategist. At some point in time, Mr. Escobar went to the scene of the alleged crime. Later, in his office, as my son narrated the sequence of events which led to his arrest, Mr. Escobar seemed to have a sort of "sixth sense" surrounding what was detailed in the police report as opposed to what my son said actually happened. Mr. Escobar phenomenally dissected the interactions with law enforcement and successfully defended these cases. As a result, my son was exonerated on all 3 cases. Not only is Mr. Escobar extremely knowledgeable on Constitutional Law and Florida Statutes, he remains up-to-date on local ordinances. He is aggressive, polite, diligent and respectful. Mr. Escobar explained the criminal evidence and procedures to us in layman's terms. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Richard Escobar if you or someone you know is facing criminal charges.
If my life depended on legal representation I would hire Attorney Richard Escobar. Over the last 10 years I have hired many attorneys to represent my son and his ongoing legal problems. I can honestly say that Attorney Escobar was the first and only attorney that was prepared in court after examining all aspects of the case and probable outcomes. He saved my son from possible years of imprisonment and recognized the good in him. Of all the attorneys in the Tampa area that I hired over the last many years Attorney Rick Escobar is in my opinion the only attorney to hire and I wish I had found him sooner.
I cant thank god enough for letting me come across Mr.Escobar and his team because after the hard search which includes me hiring a attorney who not only did he not do anything for my husband not even go to meet his client while he was in jail which is the reasonable thing to do but also ripped me off when i told him we no longer wanted his services. which is when i went for a consultation With Mr. Escobar in which without yet hiring him Mr.Escobar told me he would go to the jail to talk with my husband who was scared and confused being that he doesn't speak English which then lead my family and i into hiring Mr.Escobar for my husbands hard " manslaughter" Case. And i am so glad we did because he accomplished from getting him out on bond to proving his innocence and thanks to Mr. Escobar and his Team and Staff who are so professional my husband is again a FREE MAN.
Rick Escobar has always taken my cases over the last 8 years and every single time, without delay, has taken them to court and given me the opportunity to write this review as opposed to the contrary. He is an extremely compassionate man, and his office is as classy and well organized as you can imagine. I have had multiple times in which he has represented me and honestly they have all been nothing short of spectacular. I would not reccomend any other attorney anywhere in America. And I would definitely put my life in his hands no matter the circumstance.
My name is Anthony and I have needed the representation of Richard Escobar & Associates on two separate occasions. Recently I was shockingly arrested for Failure to Return Rental Property from a local Rent A Center who claimed that I failed to return a Children's Bunk Bed and Computer Monitor which is a Third Degree Felony. Richard Escobar and his entire team investigated the truth and passionately represented me in a Non Jury Trail which resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!!! Also, as a Law Enforcement Officer back in 1997 I was arrested and charged with several felony charges. Due to the high profile nature of my charges in conjunction with being a Law Enforcement Officer I needed the best defense attorney in town. I retained Escobar & Associates and they immediately went into action. Attorney Escobar and his team thoroughly investigated the allegations against me getting down to the facts which resulted in all of the charges being dropped and my arrest expunged. I am sincerely grateful and thankful the entire Escobar & Associates team including their professional and empathetic office staff especially Charlene and Karen who kept in constant communication with me during the entire case. I give my strongest recommendation to Richard Escobar & Associates especially coming from a prior Law Enforcement Officer. I give a perfect 5 Star endorsement!!!
I write this review through tears, because I don’t think there are words to express my gratitude to Rick Escobar and his team. It is not an exaggeration to say he literally saved mine and my family’s life. I had met and worked with several attorneys before being referred to Rick. He listened and believed in me and in my innocence. When others were pushing me to take a deal, Rick encouraged me to stick to my principles. After reviewing my case, he was the first to conduct a thorough investigation; something that had not been done by law enforcement or the state. Thankfully, he had the skills and experience to reveal the truth. Without Ricks dogged persistence I would still be facing first degree felony charges for something I did not do. The charges were dropped, when I had been facing a jury trial. Rick and his staff nurtured me through this long painful process. Although my faith in our system has drastically changed, I did learn that there are professional ethical attorneys out there. To simply say thank you would be an understatement! I will forever be indebted to Rick Escobar.
Mr. Escobar and his staff were very quick responding to my needs as I found myself being accused of robbery and was aggressively approached by law enforcement serving a warrant in which I was arrested and taken into custody. Upon bailing out I made contact with Mr. Escobar who took swift action. Approximately a week or two later he reached out to give me the great news the case was dismissed. I couldn't thank him and his staff enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who has found themselves in an unfortunate legal situation. I was told he was the best around and he absolutely proved to me in all forms of his profession.
The moment I met Mr. Escobar I knew I made the right choice to hire him as my lawyer. Him and his staff were very professional from the moment I met them. He was always very honest and I knew I could trust him with my case.
Ethical, logical, intelligent, honest, trustworthy and very straight forward. Extremely professional, one of the best defense attorneys in the state. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and what direction you should go. He has tenacity coupled with a degree of tenderness but never losing site of the end goal, which is to protect, defend and have the best outcome for his client. My husband was facing 2 years of incarceration and potentially house arrest. Due to Mr. Escobar's no-holds-barred approach, meticulous knowledge of the law and mitigation, my husband's sentence was reduced to probation. Navigating through the legal system can be unsettling, especially when you are new at this, but his calm assurance was instrumental in helping us stay the course. Don’t hire him if you are not going to trust him and let him do his job. He will not run up a bill with chit chat or unnecessary communication. He is always on top of the game and never misses a deadline. He is honorable and knowledgeable. Straight forward is an understatement, but he’s not your therapist he is a brilliant attorney who sticks to the facts that matter and have a legal basis, he will cut you off on the frivolous fluff that so many clients want to vent about, this will save you money in the end. He is well respected in the community and has earned this respect following the values of his faith and commitment to his vocation. I highly recommend this law firm for any and all criminal defense needs. His Legal Assistant, as well as his entire staff, were very professional, personable, and eager to assist me in every way possible throughout the entire process. Many thanks also to Mr. Rupak Shah for his invaluable input and research during this case. I can truly say that Mr. Escobar has countered the stereotype that most people have about attorneys.
When researching a firm to engage to handle our situation, we had gotten very good reviews and recommendations regarding Mr. Escobar. We found his reputation as being effective, well-respected by the judicial system and getting the results he said we would to be totally accurate. During a time of uncertainty and unrest for our family, Rick Escobar was a beacon of support. Mr. Escobar took his time listening to our situation, our fears and our desired results. He was honest and straightforward about what we were facing and what he could do. Which was exactly what we needed. We received the results that we wanted, and that were explain to us by Mr. Escobar. Thank you from our family for your diligent work and achieving our desired results. Kyle & Kay
At the time we requested an initial consultation with Mr. Escobar, my son had bonded out of jail after being charged with a misdemeanor. However, there were also 2 outstanding warrants on my son which increased the seriousness of the situation. With 3 concurrent and active cases in the court system for my son, the outlook was not very promising. Mr. Escobar proceeded like a master strategist. At some point in time, Mr. Escobar went to the scene of the alleged crime. Later, in his office, as my son narrated the sequence of events which led to his arrest, Mr. Escobar seemed to have a sort of "sixth sense" surrounding what was detailed in the police report as opposed to what my son said actually happened. Mr. Escobar phenomenally dissected the interactions with law enforcement and successfully defended these cases. As a result, my son was exonerated on all 3 cases. Not only is Mr. Escobar extremely knowledgeable on Constitutional Law and Florida Statutes, he remains up-to-date on local ordinances. He is aggressive, polite, diligent and respectful. Mr. Escobar explained the criminal evidence and procedures to us in layman's terms. I unequivocally recommend Mr. Richard Escobar if you or someone you know is facing criminal charges.
If my life depended on legal representation I would hire Attorney Richard Escobar. Over the last 10 years I have hired many attorneys to represent my son and his ongoing legal problems. I can honestly say that Attorney Escobar was the first and only attorney that was prepared in court after examining all aspects of the case and probable outcomes. He saved my son from possible years of imprisonment and recognized the good in him. Of all the attorneys in the Tampa area that I hired over the last many years Attorney Rick Escobar is in my opinion the only attorney to hire and I wish I had found him sooner.
I cant thank god enough for letting me come across Mr.Escobar and his team because after the hard search which includes me hiring a attorney who not only did he not do anything for my husband not even go to meet his client while he was in jail which is the reasonable thing to do but also ripped me off when i told him we no longer wanted his services. which is when i went for a consultation With Mr. Escobar in which without yet hiring him Mr.Escobar told me he would go to the jail to talk with my husband who was scared and confused being that he doesn't speak English which then lead my family and i into hiring Mr.Escobar for my husbands hard " manslaughter" Case. And i am so glad we did because he accomplished from getting him out on bond to proving his innocence and thanks to Mr. Escobar and his Team and Staff who are so professional my husband is again a FREE MAN.
Rick Escobar has always taken my cases over the last 8 years and every single time, without delay, has taken them to court and given me the opportunity to write this review as opposed to the contrary. He is an extremely compassionate man, and his office is as classy and well organized as you can imagine. I have had multiple times in which he has represented me and honestly they have all been nothing short of spectacular. I would not reccomend any other attorney anywhere in America. And I would definitely put my life in his hands no matter the circumstance.
My name is Anthony and I have needed the representation of Richard Escobar & Associates on two separate occasions. Recently I was shockingly arrested for Failure to Return Rental Property from a local Rent A Center who claimed that I failed to return a Children's Bunk Bed and Computer Monitor which is a Third Degree Felony. Richard Escobar and his entire team investigated the truth and passionately represented me in a Non Jury Trail which resulted in a Not Guilty Verdict!!! Also, as a Law Enforcement Officer back in 1997 I was arrested and charged with several felony charges. Due to the high profile nature of my charges in conjunction with being a Law Enforcement Officer I needed the best defense attorney in town. I retained Escobar & Associates and they immediately went into action. Attorney Escobar and his team thoroughly investigated the allegations against me getting down to the facts which resulted in all of the charges being dropped and my arrest expunged. I am sincerely grateful and thankful the entire Escobar & Associates team including their professional and empathetic office staff especially Charlene and Karen who kept in constant communication with me during the entire case. I give my strongest recommendation to Richard Escobar & Associates especially coming from a prior Law Enforcement Officer. I give a perfect 5 Star endorsement!!!