Raymond J. Rafool II

Raymond J. Rafool II

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Awarded Practice Areas
Family Law
Raymond J. Rafool II
Raymond J. Rafool II
Miami, FL
Works at
Rafool PLLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Raymond J. Rafool, II is a partner at Rafool PLLC in Miami, Florida. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, all courts in the State of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Rafool focuses his practice on Family Law, including domestic and international family law, as well as business and commercial litigation.

Mr. Rafool is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and is also nationally board certified in Family Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Board certification is awarded to attorneys who meet standards relating to experience, peer review, and continuing legal education in their area of practice.

He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list from 2013 through 2025. Mr. Rafool has also been recognized by the Miami Herald as one of South Florida’s Legal Leaders and has received additional recognition from organizations including ALM, Avvo, The National Advocates, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, the American Academy of Attorneys, and the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.

Throughout his career, Mr. Rafool has represented clients in complex family law matters, same-sex family law disputes, high-asset divorce proceedings, custody disputes, and business litigation matters. He has also represented public figures and professionals in sensitive and high-profile cases.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Rafool has lectured and written on Family Law and litigation-related topics. His professional service includes work with several Florida Bar committees, including serving as past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Family Law Rules Committee, past Chair and member of the Florida Criminal Rules Committee, past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee, and past Representative on the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee.

Works at
Rafool PLLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Rafool PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Florida, B.A.
  • Stetson University, J.D.

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, Board Certified in Marital and Family Law
  • Florida, The Florida Bar

Court Admissions

  • Federal District Court, Middle District of Florida, August 20, 1992
  • Federal District Court, Southern District of Florida, February 13, 2007
  • United States of America, Supreme Court, February 20, 2001

Affiliations

  • Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee - Vice Chair (2002-2003)
  • Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee - Member (1998-2004)
  • Florida Bar Committee - Vice Chair (1999-2000, 2000-2001)
  • Florida Bar Committee - Chair (2001-2002)
  • Florida Bar Committee - Chair Fast-Track Committee (2000-2001)
  • Florida Bar Committee: Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Committee - Member
  • The National Advocates - executive Committee Member
  • The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) - Expert in Family Trial Law

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Family Law
Awards:
  • Litigator of the Year – American Institute of Trial Lawyers 2020-2024

  • “Top 100” – American Academy of Attorneys 2019-2020

  • “10 Best Attorney” – American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2015 – 2022

  • Top One Percent, The National Association Of Distinguished Counsel

  • A Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Lawyer, The National Advocates

  • A Top 10 Family Law Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc.

  • A Top 100 Lawyer, The National Advocates

  • Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide

  • 10 Superb – Avvo Rating, 2025

  • Rated a Florida Top Lawyer in Family Law by ALM

  • Rated Lead Counsel – Thomson Reuters

  • Florida Trend Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine 2017, 2019, 2020

  • National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Membership, 2025

  • AV®Preeminent™ – Martindale-Hubbell

  • Who’s Who in American Law

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