Attorney Rafael Gonzalez is a native of South Florida. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, in 2000, graduating with highest honors (summa cum laude). Prior to receiving his law degree, Mr. Gonzalez received his B.A. in Political Science from Florida International University in Miami. He also holds a degree in Business Administration and Computer Science from Miami– Dade Community College.

As an undergrad, he worked with the Miami–Dade Public Defenders Office. Mr. Gonzalez earned his stripes working with various firms in Downtown Miami and Hialeah. Mr. Gonzalez opened his office in 2001.

He is a member of the Florida Bar Association, where he belongs to the Trial Attorney Section, the Broward County and Miami– Dade Bar Associations, and the American Bankruptcy Institute. He is admitted to practice in all State Courts throughout Florida and the Federal Courts in the Southern District.

In his spare time, Mr. Gonzalez is a member of the Miramar/ Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, and also is a Boy Scout Assistant Cub Master and coaches various youth sports including baseball, football and soccer.