Theodore Rechel
N/A
Licensed for 32 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
I've been practicing divorce and family law in the Tampa Bay area since 1990. During that time, I've represented thousands of Tampa area families in divorces, paternity actions and family law cases of all types. I've been involved in high profile cases, represented local sports legends, doctors, lawyers, and professsionals of all types. I have seen and dealt with a myriad of fact patterns and emergency situations. I have thoroughly enjoyed helping good people through one of the most dramatic and difficult times of their lives.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Ted is an excellent divorce lawyer in Tampa. He helped me with my divorce a couple of years ago. He helped me make really difficult decisions and I really came out of the whole thing as happy as I could be. He is a very knowledgeable divorce attorney.
I hired Ted Rechel to help me with a child custody lawsuit, filed by my ex-spouse. I am a full-time single dad, and work very hard to make sure that my children have all the opportunities in life to grow, excel in school, and have the very best that life has to offer. That was all threatened when I was sued for custody. However, I consulted a few attorneys, and asked them who would be best suited to help me in this situation. Ted Rechel's name came up three times. I consulted with Ted, and felt supremely confident about his experience, his legal knowledge, and his vision of how things could proceed. Ted fought, every step of the way, and ensured that the best interests of my children were served. Since then, my case was resolved and I was completely happy with the results that Ted worked so very hard to produce. Ted Rechel is a committed attorney, very serious about his work, and TRULY CARES about his clients...trust me, I know....I have a family today because of him. If a future family law issue were to come up, there is no one that I would trust more to handle it than Ted. Thank you, Ted.
Florida believes in Joint Custody and at 10 1/2 when my ex filed papers, I was terrified. I left him at 4 1/2 months pregnant, he had never had any time alone with my daughter, never supported her because he was not on the birth certificate, and had stopped with even sporadic visits 4 years earlier. And now this man who had been emotionally abusive to the point where even the judge referred to it as "gaslighting" was trying to get my child. Thank God for Ted Rechel! He was the attorney my first attorney found for me because she and her staff were being harrassed by my ex...he was representing himself. Due to my case she had to install security and cameras at her practice and her front office staff now had mace in their desks. During this process I became empowered because Mr. Rechel and his staff handled everything and knew how to do it. The process allowed my daughter very little contact, all supervised, by a Family Reunification Psychologist who specialized in working with sociopaths---again, direction to the right specialists who knew how to deal with this personality type and diagnose it during the trial was something Mr. Rechel had a plethora of resources and specialists to meet the needs of our case and keep my daughter protected. The Court ordered communication ONLY through monitored email and prior to that I would get at least 20 messages a day from my ex. It was draining and exhausting. I would show up to court and have to be walked to my car by bailiffs because they did not like the unpredictability of my ex. We went through 3 judges(they change frequently in Family Court) and Mr. Rechel stood strong every time we had to face off. I began to feel strong again because Mr. Rechel and his firm were handling all of the craziness from the self-appointed attorney and everything got to me filtered and already addressed. My ex filed Motions like there was no tomorrow and when faced by the Judge Mr. Rechel would talk to the insanity. And as my ex would repeatedly try to address me directly in court, Mr. Rechel stepped in. Professionally and emotionally, they knew what I needed and how to do it through the right channels so it would not be overturned. I now stand in a place of strength with my child protected from so much of what could have been. He is allowed no direct contact and more than likely will never have that ability. My child has an advocate to speak for her about the few supervised encounters they had and how he brutalized her and was forced to leave 15 minute sessions. This therapist has helped my child realize that her biological father has a mental illness and that is not on her. We have been surrounded with a support system that we never knew we needed but are so thankful we had. Our Special Circumstances were identified through the court and upheld in the final outcome. My daughter is safe and protected, as am I. And Child Support was ordered based on a job evaluation done through Mr. Rechel's sources signifying the financial situation of my ex to not be at all what he claimed...so now I also have a nest egg building for my daughter. This is definitely the firm when you need someone to fight and be a bull dog!
We can't say enough great things about Ted and his team. Ted took the time to get to know us and what we needed in a lawyer. He was all of that and more. He's caring, a great listener, easy to talk to, and is an incredible lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney that really knows the law and can get stuff done! Even if you have a complex case, Ted is the absolutely best option for you!
Ted was the lawyer for my child custody case. Since first appointment he understood my situation, believed me and provided good guidance, he was very aggressive. The case ended fairly and I was happy with the outcome. I will recommend Ted.
Ted and his team are a 100x more deserving of a few sentences on a review page. In a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog arena, I felt that no challenge was too great with Ted representing me. 18 months of litigation, hearings and meetings can seem like a lifetime when you are uncertain of your son's future. Somehow Ted managed to keep me strong in the fight and helped give me the confidence I needed to take down the giant in front of me. He is a Winner, he is Tough, he is Brilliant, he is Strategic, he is Relationship-driven and he cares greatly. Thank you Ted and team for everything you did for me and my son.
Rechel Associates are the best. The entire team was just very professional and knowledgeable. Ted and his paralegal Ashley helped me to recover my time with my son after a very frustrated and unfair result from the court. I have no words to express how thankful I am and I absolutely recommend the firm to anyone that needs a family lawyer.
Ted was the best advocate I could ever have by my side during the difficult times of my divorce. He always represented me with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He is an extremely competent and dedicated divorce lawyer, who tirelessly worked on my behalf. A brilliant mind and a caring heart were the trademarks of his work. His extensive expertise in family law, and an inner drive to do his best, were critical factors in providing not only an effective and fair, but also a creative resolution to my case. I am grateful for Ted and his experienced team for an outstanding job. I wholeheartedly recommend him without any reservation to anyone looking for a talented and caring lawyer. There is no doubt that Ted is the best!
Grateful for Ted and his staff during this trying time for me. Professional, courteous, and always helpful. Thanks Patti, Deb, Beth, and of course Ted.
Without reservation I would recommend Rechel & Associate, P.A. A Dissolution of Marriage was unfortunately heavily litigated and my case presented many complex issues. Mr. Rechel and his entire staff were able to handle every aspect of my case. Mr. Rechel was not only an excellent litigator but an invaluable advocate. He provided outstanding representation and with the assistance of his entire staff, resolved my case with not only professionalism but with compassion, assuming a guidance role in getting me from one step to the next. Thank you Rechel & Associates!
Ted is an excellent divorce lawyer in Tampa. He helped me with my divorce a couple of years ago. He helped me make really difficult decisions and I really came out of the whole thing as happy as I could be. He is a very knowledgeable divorce attorney.
I hired Ted Rechel to help me with a child custody lawsuit, filed by my ex-spouse. I am a full-time single dad, and work very hard to make sure that my children have all the opportunities in life to grow, excel in school, and have the very best that life has to offer. That was all threatened when I was sued for custody. However, I consulted a few attorneys, and asked them who would be best suited to help me in this situation. Ted Rechel's name came up three times. I consulted with Ted, and felt supremely confident about his experience, his legal knowledge, and his vision of how things could proceed. Ted fought, every step of the way, and ensured that the best interests of my children were served. Since then, my case was resolved and I was completely happy with the results that Ted worked so very hard to produce. Ted Rechel is a committed attorney, very serious about his work, and TRULY CARES about his clients...trust me, I know....I have a family today because of him. If a future family law issue were to come up, there is no one that I would trust more to handle it than Ted. Thank you, Ted.
Florida believes in Joint Custody and at 10 1/2 when my ex filed papers, I was terrified. I left him at 4 1/2 months pregnant, he had never had any time alone with my daughter, never supported her because he was not on the birth certificate, and had stopped with even sporadic visits 4 years earlier. And now this man who had been emotionally abusive to the point where even the judge referred to it as "gaslighting" was trying to get my child. Thank God for Ted Rechel! He was the attorney my first attorney found for me because she and her staff were being harrassed by my ex...he was representing himself. Due to my case she had to install security and cameras at her practice and her front office staff now had mace in their desks. During this process I became empowered because Mr. Rechel and his staff handled everything and knew how to do it. The process allowed my daughter very little contact, all supervised, by a Family Reunification Psychologist who specialized in working with sociopaths---again, direction to the right specialists who knew how to deal with this personality type and diagnose it during the trial was something Mr. Rechel had a plethora of resources and specialists to meet the needs of our case and keep my daughter protected. The Court ordered communication ONLY through monitored email and prior to that I would get at least 20 messages a day from my ex. It was draining and exhausting. I would show up to court and have to be walked to my car by bailiffs because they did not like the unpredictability of my ex. We went through 3 judges(they change frequently in Family Court) and Mr. Rechel stood strong every time we had to face off. I began to feel strong again because Mr. Rechel and his firm were handling all of the craziness from the self-appointed attorney and everything got to me filtered and already addressed. My ex filed Motions like there was no tomorrow and when faced by the Judge Mr. Rechel would talk to the insanity. And as my ex would repeatedly try to address me directly in court, Mr. Rechel stepped in. Professionally and emotionally, they knew what I needed and how to do it through the right channels so it would not be overturned. I now stand in a place of strength with my child protected from so much of what could have been. He is allowed no direct contact and more than likely will never have that ability. My child has an advocate to speak for her about the few supervised encounters they had and how he brutalized her and was forced to leave 15 minute sessions. This therapist has helped my child realize that her biological father has a mental illness and that is not on her. We have been surrounded with a support system that we never knew we needed but are so thankful we had. Our Special Circumstances were identified through the court and upheld in the final outcome. My daughter is safe and protected, as am I. And Child Support was ordered based on a job evaluation done through Mr. Rechel's sources signifying the financial situation of my ex to not be at all what he claimed...so now I also have a nest egg building for my daughter. This is definitely the firm when you need someone to fight and be a bull dog!
We can't say enough great things about Ted and his team. Ted took the time to get to know us and what we needed in a lawyer. He was all of that and more. He's caring, a great listener, easy to talk to, and is an incredible lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney that really knows the law and can get stuff done! Even if you have a complex case, Ted is the absolutely best option for you!
Ted was the lawyer for my child custody case. Since first appointment he understood my situation, believed me and provided good guidance, he was very aggressive. The case ended fairly and I was happy with the outcome. I will recommend Ted.
Ted and his team are a 100x more deserving of a few sentences on a review page. In a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog arena, I felt that no challenge was too great with Ted representing me. 18 months of litigation, hearings and meetings can seem like a lifetime when you are uncertain of your son's future. Somehow Ted managed to keep me strong in the fight and helped give me the confidence I needed to take down the giant in front of me. He is a Winner, he is Tough, he is Brilliant, he is Strategic, he is Relationship-driven and he cares greatly. Thank you Ted and team for everything you did for me and my son.
Rechel Associates are the best. The entire team was just very professional and knowledgeable. Ted and his paralegal Ashley helped me to recover my time with my son after a very frustrated and unfair result from the court. I have no words to express how thankful I am and I absolutely recommend the firm to anyone that needs a family lawyer.
Ted was the best advocate I could ever have by my side during the difficult times of my divorce. He always represented me with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He is an extremely competent and dedicated divorce lawyer, who tirelessly worked on my behalf. A brilliant mind and a caring heart were the trademarks of his work. His extensive expertise in family law, and an inner drive to do his best, were critical factors in providing not only an effective and fair, but also a creative resolution to my case. I am grateful for Ted and his experienced team for an outstanding job. I wholeheartedly recommend him without any reservation to anyone looking for a talented and caring lawyer. There is no doubt that Ted is the best!
Grateful for Ted and his staff during this trying time for me. Professional, courteous, and always helpful. Thanks Patti, Deb, Beth, and of course Ted.
Without reservation I would recommend Rechel & Associate, P.A. A Dissolution of Marriage was unfortunately heavily litigated and my case presented many complex issues. Mr. Rechel and his entire staff were able to handle every aspect of my case. Mr. Rechel was not only an excellent litigator but an invaluable advocate. He provided outstanding representation and with the assistance of his entire staff, resolved my case with not only professionalism but with compassion, assuming a guidance role in getting me from one step to the next. Thank you Rechel & Associates!
Ted is an excellent divorce lawyer in Tampa. He helped me with my divorce a couple of years ago. He helped me make really difficult decisions and I really came out of the whole thing as happy as I could be. He is a very knowledgeable divorce attorney.
I hired Ted Rechel to help me with a child custody lawsuit, filed by my ex-spouse. I am a full-time single dad, and work very hard to make sure that my children have all the opportunities in life to grow, excel in school, and have the very best that life has to offer. That was all threatened when I was sued for custody. However, I consulted a few attorneys, and asked them who would be best suited to help me in this situation. Ted Rechel's name came up three times. I consulted with Ted, and felt supremely confident about his experience, his legal knowledge, and his vision of how things could proceed. Ted fought, every step of the way, and ensured that the best interests of my children were served. Since then, my case was resolved and I was completely happy with the results that Ted worked so very hard to produce. Ted Rechel is a committed attorney, very serious about his work, and TRULY CARES about his clients...trust me, I know....I have a family today because of him. If a future family law issue were to come up, there is no one that I would trust more to handle it than Ted. Thank you, Ted.
Florida believes in Joint Custody and at 10 1/2 when my ex filed papers, I was terrified. I left him at 4 1/2 months pregnant, he had never had any time alone with my daughter, never supported her because he was not on the birth certificate, and had stopped with even sporadic visits 4 years earlier. And now this man who had been emotionally abusive to the point where even the judge referred to it as "gaslighting" was trying to get my child. Thank God for Ted Rechel! He was the attorney my first attorney found for me because she and her staff were being harrassed by my ex...he was representing himself. Due to my case she had to install security and cameras at her practice and her front office staff now had mace in their desks. During this process I became empowered because Mr. Rechel and his staff handled everything and knew how to do it. The process allowed my daughter very little contact, all supervised, by a Family Reunification Psychologist who specialized in working with sociopaths---again, direction to the right specialists who knew how to deal with this personality type and diagnose it during the trial was something Mr. Rechel had a plethora of resources and specialists to meet the needs of our case and keep my daughter protected. The Court ordered communication ONLY through monitored email and prior to that I would get at least 20 messages a day from my ex. It was draining and exhausting. I would show up to court and have to be walked to my car by bailiffs because they did not like the unpredictability of my ex. We went through 3 judges(they change frequently in Family Court) and Mr. Rechel stood strong every time we had to face off. I began to feel strong again because Mr. Rechel and his firm were handling all of the craziness from the self-appointed attorney and everything got to me filtered and already addressed. My ex filed Motions like there was no tomorrow and when faced by the Judge Mr. Rechel would talk to the insanity. And as my ex would repeatedly try to address me directly in court, Mr. Rechel stepped in. Professionally and emotionally, they knew what I needed and how to do it through the right channels so it would not be overturned. I now stand in a place of strength with my child protected from so much of what could have been. He is allowed no direct contact and more than likely will never have that ability. My child has an advocate to speak for her about the few supervised encounters they had and how he brutalized her and was forced to leave 15 minute sessions. This therapist has helped my child realize that her biological father has a mental illness and that is not on her. We have been surrounded with a support system that we never knew we needed but are so thankful we had. Our Special Circumstances were identified through the court and upheld in the final outcome. My daughter is safe and protected, as am I. And Child Support was ordered based on a job evaluation done through Mr. Rechel's sources signifying the financial situation of my ex to not be at all what he claimed...so now I also have a nest egg building for my daughter. This is definitely the firm when you need someone to fight and be a bull dog!
We can't say enough great things about Ted and his team. Ted took the time to get to know us and what we needed in a lawyer. He was all of that and more. He's caring, a great listener, easy to talk to, and is an incredible lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney that really knows the law and can get stuff done! Even if you have a complex case, Ted is the absolutely best option for you!
Ted was the lawyer for my child custody case. Since first appointment he understood my situation, believed me and provided good guidance, he was very aggressive. The case ended fairly and I was happy with the outcome. I will recommend Ted.
Ted and his team are a 100x more deserving of a few sentences on a review page. In a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog arena, I felt that no challenge was too great with Ted representing me. 18 months of litigation, hearings and meetings can seem like a lifetime when you are uncertain of your son's future. Somehow Ted managed to keep me strong in the fight and helped give me the confidence I needed to take down the giant in front of me. He is a Winner, he is Tough, he is Brilliant, he is Strategic, he is Relationship-driven and he cares greatly. Thank you Ted and team for everything you did for me and my son.
Rechel Associates are the best. The entire team was just very professional and knowledgeable. Ted and his paralegal Ashley helped me to recover my time with my son after a very frustrated and unfair result from the court. I have no words to express how thankful I am and I absolutely recommend the firm to anyone that needs a family lawyer.
Ted was the best advocate I could ever have by my side during the difficult times of my divorce. He always represented me with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He is an extremely competent and dedicated divorce lawyer, who tirelessly worked on my behalf. A brilliant mind and a caring heart were the trademarks of his work. His extensive expertise in family law, and an inner drive to do his best, were critical factors in providing not only an effective and fair, but also a creative resolution to my case. I am grateful for Ted and his experienced team for an outstanding job. I wholeheartedly recommend him without any reservation to anyone looking for a talented and caring lawyer. There is no doubt that Ted is the best!
Grateful for Ted and his staff during this trying time for me. Professional, courteous, and always helpful. Thanks Patti, Deb, Beth, and of course Ted.
Without reservation I would recommend Rechel & Associate, P.A. A Dissolution of Marriage was unfortunately heavily litigated and my case presented many complex issues. Mr. Rechel and his entire staff were able to handle every aspect of my case. Mr. Rechel was not only an excellent litigator but an invaluable advocate. He provided outstanding representation and with the assistance of his entire staff, resolved my case with not only professionalism but with compassion, assuming a guidance role in getting me from one step to the next. Thank you Rechel & Associates!
Ted is an excellent divorce lawyer in Tampa. He helped me with my divorce a couple of years ago. He helped me make really difficult decisions and I really came out of the whole thing as happy as I could be. He is a very knowledgeable divorce attorney.
I hired Ted Rechel to help me with a child custody lawsuit, filed by my ex-spouse. I am a full-time single dad, and work very hard to make sure that my children have all the opportunities in life to grow, excel in school, and have the very best that life has to offer. That was all threatened when I was sued for custody. However, I consulted a few attorneys, and asked them who would be best suited to help me in this situation. Ted Rechel's name came up three times. I consulted with Ted, and felt supremely confident about his experience, his legal knowledge, and his vision of how things could proceed. Ted fought, every step of the way, and ensured that the best interests of my children were served. Since then, my case was resolved and I was completely happy with the results that Ted worked so very hard to produce. Ted Rechel is a committed attorney, very serious about his work, and TRULY CARES about his clients...trust me, I know....I have a family today because of him. If a future family law issue were to come up, there is no one that I would trust more to handle it than Ted. Thank you, Ted.
Florida believes in Joint Custody and at 10 1/2 when my ex filed papers, I was terrified. I left him at 4 1/2 months pregnant, he had never had any time alone with my daughter, never supported her because he was not on the birth certificate, and had stopped with even sporadic visits 4 years earlier. And now this man who had been emotionally abusive to the point where even the judge referred to it as "gaslighting" was trying to get my child. Thank God for Ted Rechel! He was the attorney my first attorney found for me because she and her staff were being harrassed by my ex...he was representing himself. Due to my case she had to install security and cameras at her practice and her front office staff now had mace in their desks. During this process I became empowered because Mr. Rechel and his staff handled everything and knew how to do it. The process allowed my daughter very little contact, all supervised, by a Family Reunification Psychologist who specialized in working with sociopaths---again, direction to the right specialists who knew how to deal with this personality type and diagnose it during the trial was something Mr. Rechel had a plethora of resources and specialists to meet the needs of our case and keep my daughter protected. The Court ordered communication ONLY through monitored email and prior to that I would get at least 20 messages a day from my ex. It was draining and exhausting. I would show up to court and have to be walked to my car by bailiffs because they did not like the unpredictability of my ex. We went through 3 judges(they change frequently in Family Court) and Mr. Rechel stood strong every time we had to face off. I began to feel strong again because Mr. Rechel and his firm were handling all of the craziness from the self-appointed attorney and everything got to me filtered and already addressed. My ex filed Motions like there was no tomorrow and when faced by the Judge Mr. Rechel would talk to the insanity. And as my ex would repeatedly try to address me directly in court, Mr. Rechel stepped in. Professionally and emotionally, they knew what I needed and how to do it through the right channels so it would not be overturned. I now stand in a place of strength with my child protected from so much of what could have been. He is allowed no direct contact and more than likely will never have that ability. My child has an advocate to speak for her about the few supervised encounters they had and how he brutalized her and was forced to leave 15 minute sessions. This therapist has helped my child realize that her biological father has a mental illness and that is not on her. We have been surrounded with a support system that we never knew we needed but are so thankful we had. Our Special Circumstances were identified through the court and upheld in the final outcome. My daughter is safe and protected, as am I. And Child Support was ordered based on a job evaluation done through Mr. Rechel's sources signifying the financial situation of my ex to not be at all what he claimed...so now I also have a nest egg building for my daughter. This is definitely the firm when you need someone to fight and be a bull dog!
We can't say enough great things about Ted and his team. Ted took the time to get to know us and what we needed in a lawyer. He was all of that and more. He's caring, a great listener, easy to talk to, and is an incredible lawyer. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs an attorney that really knows the law and can get stuff done! Even if you have a complex case, Ted is the absolutely best option for you!
Ted was the lawyer for my child custody case. Since first appointment he understood my situation, believed me and provided good guidance, he was very aggressive. The case ended fairly and I was happy with the outcome. I will recommend Ted.
Ted and his team are a 100x more deserving of a few sentences on a review page. In a cut-throat, dog-eat-dog arena, I felt that no challenge was too great with Ted representing me. 18 months of litigation, hearings and meetings can seem like a lifetime when you are uncertain of your son's future. Somehow Ted managed to keep me strong in the fight and helped give me the confidence I needed to take down the giant in front of me. He is a Winner, he is Tough, he is Brilliant, he is Strategic, he is Relationship-driven and he cares greatly. Thank you Ted and team for everything you did for me and my son.
Rechel Associates are the best. The entire team was just very professional and knowledgeable. Ted and his paralegal Ashley helped me to recover my time with my son after a very frustrated and unfair result from the court. I have no words to express how thankful I am and I absolutely recommend the firm to anyone that needs a family lawyer.
Ted was the best advocate I could ever have by my side during the difficult times of my divorce. He always represented me with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He is an extremely competent and dedicated divorce lawyer, who tirelessly worked on my behalf. A brilliant mind and a caring heart were the trademarks of his work. His extensive expertise in family law, and an inner drive to do his best, were critical factors in providing not only an effective and fair, but also a creative resolution to my case. I am grateful for Ted and his experienced team for an outstanding job. I wholeheartedly recommend him without any reservation to anyone looking for a talented and caring lawyer. There is no doubt that Ted is the best!
Grateful for Ted and his staff during this trying time for me. Professional, courteous, and always helpful. Thanks Patti, Deb, Beth, and of course Ted.
Without reservation I would recommend Rechel & Associate, P.A. A Dissolution of Marriage was unfortunately heavily litigated and my case presented many complex issues. Mr. Rechel and his entire staff were able to handle every aspect of my case. Mr. Rechel was not only an excellent litigator but an invaluable advocate. He provided outstanding representation and with the assistance of his entire staff, resolved my case with not only professionalism but with compassion, assuming a guidance role in getting me from one step to the next. Thank you Rechel & Associates!