Criminal defense, Family law, Personal injury Attorneys in Tampa Florida

Escobar & Associates

2917 W. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609 USA

 (813) 875-5100
 (813) 877-6590

www.escobarlaw.com
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The Law Firm of Escobar & Associates has been successfully representing clients since 1986. We are nationally recognized law firm providing experienced legal representation.

Our attorneys, paralegals and support staff take a creative approach to each case and thrive on winning for our clients. The firm strives to fully understand client needs and objectives and then pursues the most effective means to achieve the best available result.

Our defense attorneys represent clients in both state and federal courts. We defend clients against sex offenses, drug crimes and DUI charges, violent crimes from murder to domestic violence and white-collar crimes. A unique level of personal attention, hard work, skilled advocacy and strong ethics are the foundation upon which we practice.

We explore all your options for a successful resolution of your criminal charge with an emphasis on alternatives to prison and a criminal record. We tenaciously pursue our clients' interests and aggressively defend their rights.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Criminal Defense

Every criminal charge is serious and carries the ability to harm your reputation, cost you financially, limit your future opportunities and, worst of all, take away your freedom. At Escobar & Associates, we take every case seriously and so do our clients. If you have been arrested in the Tampa area, talk to our criminal defense attorneys.


- Assault and Homicide

If you have been questioned or arrested on a homicide or assault charge, you need to act quickly to build an effective defense. Talk to the aggressive, experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida.


- Assault and Battery

If you have been charged with assault or battery of any type or degree, hiring an experienced attorney to represent you is crucial to protecting your rights. At the law firm of Escobar & Associates we have experience in aggressively representing people charged with these serious crimes of violence.


- Child Pornography

In this age of extensive Internet use, it is easy to fall victim to those who profit from the dissemination of child pornography. If you are, or suspect you may be, accused of possession or distribution of child pornography, you need a defense team that will listen to your circumstances and take aggressive action to defend your liberty and reputation.


- Domestic Violence

What might seem like a family argument, misunderstanding or disagreement can lead to allegations of domestic violence. People from all walks of life find themselves caught in a difficult situation that can lead to arrest, embarrassment, family estrangement and jail or prison time. If you have been charged with domestic violence, talk to a defense lawyer at Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida.


- Drug Crime

A quick thorough investigation by your defense lawyer can make all the difference if you have been arrested on a drug charge. At Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida, we spring to our clients' defense immediately so that they will not be overcharged.


- Drug Possession

Possession means to have ownership or control over the illegal drug or controlled substance. Possession may be actual, constructive, or joint. Actual Possession means having the illegal drug or controlled substance in your hand, in your pocket, or in a container or bag that is in your hand or on your person. Constructive Possession means that the illegal drug or controlled substance is in a place over which you have control or in which you have concealed it. Joint Possession means that two or more people possess the same illegal drug or controlled substance.


- Drug Trafficking

Drug Trafficking is the possession, sale, transportation, manufacture or delivery of a specified quantity of a controlled substance or illegal drug.

In Florida all Trafficking charges are first degree felonies punishable by up to 30 years in prison.


- DUI

When you ask us to defend you against DUI / drunk driving charges, our DUI defense attorneys will take quick action to find evidence that will help your case. If you want a strong, aggressive defense, call Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida.


- Embezzlement

You have probably heard the term embezzlement, but what does this actually mean? In criminal law, embezzlement is the fraudulent appropriation by a person who is in control of property or money that belongs to another person. For example, a clerk or cashier is entrusted with handling money at their position. Although they are handling money, the employer is entrusting them that they will appropriate as it's supposed to be. If they take the money as their own, this is considered embezzlement.


- Federal Offense

In the United States, there are two ways that someone can commit a federal offense. The first way to commit a federal offense is to commit a crime that is made illegal by federal legislation such as mail fraud, which is when a fraud is perpetrated by using the mail that crosses state lines or involves the natonal U.S. Postal Service. The second way to commit a federal offense is to commit a crime on federal property or against a federal agency.


- Homicide

Whether you are successful in the defense of your murder charge depends on how fast you act from the very beginning. Although a homicide charge is one of the most difficult to defend, there are many situations that justify and excuse the killing. To make sure that such a defense is available to you, you must set the stage early. The attorneys of Escobar & Associates, P.A., specialize in the defense of murder cases. This includes presenting the case to a jury, or coming to some other resolution without going to trial.


- Internet Crime

If you have been accused of an Internet crime — any crime perpetrated through online contact — talk to an Internet crime defense attorney who understands the technology and will protect your rights. Call the Escobar & Associates law firm in Tampa, Florida.


- Juvenile Defense

When a parent receives a phone call that their child has been charged with a juvenile offense, it can be a completely frustrating and overwhelming experience. The primary concern for any parent is protecting their child's future from the devastating effects associated with the arrest. The most important factor in protecting your child's future is hiring an experienced juvenile defense lawyer. The juvenile system is supposed to be focused on rehabilitating juvenile delinquents. However, all too often, overly zealous prosecutors push for harsher sentences and for filing the case in adult court. Hiring an experienced attorney can result in the case staying in the juvenile system, where better options are available for addressing any of the child's rehabilitative needs. Protecting your child's best interest is our paramount concern.


- Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage Fraud is investigated and prosecuted by both state and federal law enforcement agencies. Under federal law, there is no statue specifically for mortgage fraud, although federal law enforcement authorities can prosecute these crimes under a wide variety of existing criminal statutes, including conspiracy, bank fraud, mail and wire fraud, and money laundering.


- Racketeering/RICO Violation

Both Florida and federal law have statutory provisions referred to as RICO, which stands for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. These statutes were initially developed in order to address the activities of the mafia or "mob" and other organized crime but have more recently been used by overzealous law enforcement officers and prosecutors against any potential criminal organization, including so-called street gangs, drug traffickers, and even legitimate businesses. This broadened application of the RICO acts can cause an innocent business or personal relationship to result in serious criminal charges, the loss of your company, a damaged reputation, and a significant prison sentence.


- Seal or Expunge a Criminal Record

At the law firm of Escobar & Associates, P.A., we have helped hundreds of people throughout the State of Florida seal or expunge their criminal records. The information below will help you determine whether you are eligible to have your record sealed or expunged. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida, including, but not limited to Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Polk County, and Manatee County.


- Rape Charge

Often charges of sexual misconduct are the result of a broken relationship, a divorce or a custody battle. While no one wants to believe that a person - especially a child - would lie about a sex crime, they sometimes do. Under pressure from over-zealous police officers, prosecutors and victim assistance personnel, even a family member can become a convincing witness against the accused.


- Sex Offense

Sex offenses include numerous types of illegal sexual activity. They include both felonies and misdemeanors and range from the very serious crime of sexual battery, which is commonly known as rape, to less serious crimes like prostitution, solicitation, and indecent exposure. Sexual battery generally consists of unwanted physical contact or penetration with the sexual organ of another person. Sexual contact or penetration is considered unwanted if the alleged victim verbally refused it, physically resisted it, or was unable to give legal consent because of his or her age or mental state. The most serious sex offenses are those against young children and those involving physical injury to the alleged victim. Other sex offenses include voyeurism, possession of child pornography, date rape, lewd and lascivious behavior, pimping, pandering, child molestation and statutory rape.


- Theft

If you have been arrested for any theft related offense, it is important to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. The attorneys at Escobar & Associates can protect your rights before or after an arrest. Even misdemeanor theft related offenses are considered "crimes of dishonesty" that can follow you for the rest of your life, severely impacting employment opportunities.


- Family Law and Divorce

Any legal matter that involves your family is of utmost importance. The lawyers at Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida, have the legal knowledge, experience and compassion to guide you through divorce, property division, child custody, child support and child dependency matters.


- Child Custody and Support

When a marriage ends and minor children are involved, the parents need to understand their rights and obligations and make decisions that will be in the best interests of the children. The family law attorneys at Escobar & Associates in Tampa, Florida, can explain the law and help you reach an agreement.


- Child Dependency

We have handled hundreds of child dependency cases at the Escobar & Associates law firm in Tampa, Florida. If you are concerned about dependency or termination of parental rights (TPR), we have the experience and compassion to help you and your family.


- Personal Injury

f you have been injured because of someone else's neglect or intention, talk to a personal injury lawyer who can help you obtain the funds you need for full recovery. Call a personal injury lawyer at the Escobar & Associates law firm in Tampa, Florida.

Attorneys

Richard Escobar Attorney Criminal Defense, Homicide, RICO, White Collar Crime

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