Law Office of
Rafael M. Amezaga, Jr.

Serving the Santa Barbara community for over 20 years

Spending 15 years with the Santa Barbara Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Amézaga has handled thousands of criminal cases. His experience covered the entire spectrum, everything from the minor misdemeanor public intoxication to the most heinous homicide cases.

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Every year since 1993, Mr. Amézaga has prepared a large number and a wide range of returns from audits, inquiries, and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the  Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

Looking to form a Corporation, LLC or Limited Partnership?
Mr. Amézaga can help. From the very simple to the most complex

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Simply signing a will or power of attorney with a “do it yourself” plan may actually be worse than doing nothing, costing family members, especially a “special needs” member the loss of government benefits or resulting in an ex-spouse inheriting assets.

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SOME OF OUR CLIENTS SAY

I can’t be happier with Rafael’s representation. I was originally charged with some of the most serious charges a man can be charged with. I was arrested and held with bail of over $100K. I spoke to Rafael the night I was arrested and he went to court with me that first day and got my bail lowered. In the end, all the serious charges were dismissed and it was only a misdemeanor that I pled to. Rafael told me from the beginning that if what I was saying was true, it would only be a misdemeanor. He was right! And although it took time to work out (9 months) it was worth it. Thank you Rafael!
Danny J.
I was charged with multiple felony theft charges that involved a great deal of money. After two prior attorneys could nothing for me I went to see Rafael. Rafael had a plan right away. He did what no one else could. When it was all said and done the charges were reduced to a misdemeanor. and I was granted probation.
Joe B.
Rafael saved my life! I was facing a serious strike felony charge for an incident that was blown way out of proportion. Rafael kept me calm through out the entire ordeal and explained everything that was going to happen. The DA was unwilling to offer any plea bargain so we had to go to trial. Trial is incredibly nerve racking but in the end the jury found me NOT GUILTY of the felony and serious strike charge and only convicted me of a single count of misdemeanor battery! I know that without Rafael, I would not have the life I have today. Thanks Rafael!
Julian M.
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