Background
Fernandez, Rafael Edward was born on January 24, 1952 in Havana, Cuba. Son of Rafael Angel and Marguerite (Valdes) Fernandez. came to the United States, 1961.
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Rafael Edward Fernandez
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Rafael Edward Fernandez, American Lawyer. Bar: Florida 1977, United States Court Appeals (5th and 11th circuits) 1981, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1983. Recipient Clapp & Poliak Engineer Design award, 1971, Admiral Luis de Flores award, 1972, Outstanding Svc. in Human Rights award City of Tampa, 1983, Chamber of Commerce award, 1987, Distinguished Svc. award World Federation Cuban Former Political Prisoners, 1989.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972; Juris Doctor, Stetson College, 1977.
Career
Nuclear engineer, Westinghouse Electric, Tampa, Florida, 1972-1974; racquetball professional, Tampa, 1975-1977; assistant state attorney 13th judicial circuit, State of Florida, Tampa, 1977-1980; senior partner, Fernandez, Muller & Sanderson, Tampa, since 1980. Chief counsel Hispanic Defense League, Tampa, since 1982. General counsel World Federation Cuban Former Political Prisoners, Los Angeles, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Member Florida Bar Association (President' Pro Bono award 1983, Florida Hispanic Man ofYr. 1990,) Hillsborough County Bar Association, Harbor Island Athletic Club, Spanish Racquet Club, Lulac, Krewe of Venus.
Interests
Connections
Married Becky Maria Sanchez, September 2, 1972. Children: Laura Ann, Melanie Annual.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat