- In practice
- 36 years
- Languages
- English
- Reviews
- 4.5 (16)
- Last verified
- 23 Jul 2026
About
Rafael Ortega has practised law for 36 years, focusing on criminal defense matters in Atlanta. They represent individuals and small businesses through an independent practice. Offers initial consultations by video or in person. This is a fictional demo profile.
Rankings
Score ledger
Criminal Defense in Atlanta · ranking v1.0.0Each row shows the component score (0–100), its weight and the points it adds. Open a row to see the records it is based on.
Credentials70 × 20%
1 verified active licence(s).
- Georgia licence — verified
- Identity and practice verified
Relevant experience90 × 15%
36 years overall; area-specific years unknown, so 50% is counted.
- Relevant years counted: 18
Specialization100 × 15%
Primary practice area; practises in 1 area(s) in total.
- Practice areas: 1
Verified reputation69 × 15%
16 review(s) from 2 source(s), 4.327 effective after recency, verification and authority weighting. Adjusted rating 3.74/5.
- Source #3: 3.172 effective reviews
- Source #4: 1.155 effective reviews
Professional recognition0 × 10%
No professional recognition on record.
Relevant track record7 × 10%
1 sourced matter(s); weighted value 0.218.
- Suppression motion granted (demo record) (2015)
Client experience52 × 5%
Too few enquiries to measure responsiveness; neutral value blended with verified review volume.
- Verified reviews: 8
Profile & data quality80 × 5%
8 of 10 profile fields complete.
- Missing: Photo
- Missing: Firm affiliation
Data freshness100 × 5%
Last verified 54 days ago.
- Verified: 2026-07-23
Ranking history
Position in criminal defense rankings in Atlanta, most recent first.
| Calculated | Position | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | #2 of 13 | 65.1 |
Licences and qualifications
| Jurisdiction | Issuing body | Number | Admitted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | State Bar of Georgia | DEMO-US-107063 | 1990 | activeVerified 23 Jul 2026 |
- J.D., Atlantic Metropolitan Law School (1989)
Sourced matters
Suppression motion granted (demo record)
Atlanta trial court · 2015 · Criminal Defense
Reviews
4.5
16 reviews
Verified client reviews (demo fixture)
4.5 from 8 reviews, 8 verified
Open review platform (demo fixture)
4.5 from 8 reviews, 0 verified
- Michael D.26 Aug 2026Unverified
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Rafael B.27 May 2026Verified client
Responsive by phone and email; the fee estimate matched the final bill.
- Irene C.18 Jan 2026Unverified
Explained my options without pressure and in plain language.
- Diego D.7 Nov 2025Unverified
Thorough and calm under pressure. Would hire again.
- Victor O.27 Sept 2025Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
- Wei M.5 Aug 2025Verified client
Helpful, but communication was slow at times.
Offices
AtlantaMain office
228 King Street, 30390
Data sources
Every fact on this profile is linked to the record it came from. Profile last changed 26 Jul 2025.
- Licensing registry import (demo fixture)Licensing registry1 record
- Verified client reviews (demo fixture)Review source8 records
- Open review platform (demo fixture)Review source8 records