Paralegal And Private Investigator
Serving South Florida For Over 46 Years
License # A9900114
(561) 685 -4916
 

    

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Experience

Serving Clients and the Community for over 46 years.....

Mr. Lopez brings exceptional depth of experience to every case. After beginning his career as a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in 1963, he went on to serve as training officer, road patrol sergeant and detective sergeant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. He also taught as an adjunct instructor in criminal investigation and criminal law at Palm Beach Community College, was chief criminal investigator for the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, and served for five years as Palm Beach County's 'Director of Public Safety'. Since 1978 he has worked exclusively as a professional paralegal, with special experience in helping plaintiffs and their attorneys. Mr. Lopez holds a degree in criminal justice from Florida Atlantic University as well as several teaching certificates. 
              
Work Experience:

                                1999  Richard E. Lopez
                                          Paralegal and Private Investigator

                       1993-1999  Bill Bone, P.A.
                                          Paralegal and Investigator

                       1985-1993  Lytal & Reiter, P.A.
                                          Paralegal and Investigator

                       1978-1985  Montgomery, Lytal, Reiter, Denney & Searcy, P.A.
                                          Paralegal and Investigator

                       1973-1978  Palm Beach County
                                          Director of Public Safety
                                          Animal Regulation; Division of Highway Safety;
                                          Palm Beach County  Stockade; Motor Vehicle,
                                          Inspection, Traffic Records, Abandoned Vehicle
                                          Program, Emergency Medical Services, Defensive
                                          Driving Schools including Alcohol Information,
                                          Driver Education, Incarceration, Minimum Security
                                          Work Release Facility; Concealed Weapon
                                          Permits

                       1972-1973  State of Florida, State Attorney's Office
                                          Chief Criminal Investigator

                       1967-1976  Palm Beach Community College
                                          Adjunct Instructor
                                          Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law,
                                          Arrest, Search & Seizure, Corrections

                       1967-1972  Palm Beach County Sheriff's Department
                                          Personnel & Training Officer
                                          Road Patrol Sergeant
                                          Detective Sergeant

                       1963-1967  State of Florida Highway Patrol
                                          Florida State Trooper

              Degrees:            Palm Beach Community College, A.A.
                                          Florida Atlantic University, B.A.A.
                                          Criminal Justice