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Cristóbal J. Orrantia Serving Families Throughout Fort Walton Beach

Cristóbal J. Orrantia​

Attorney

Cristóbal J. “C.J.” Orrantia is originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador. In 2005, he and his family moved to Miami, where he attended high school. He then went to Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, where he majored in History and minored in Economics. After college, he attended Notre Dame Law School.

After law school, C.J. passed the Illinois Bar in 2017 and worked as a prosecutor at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, where he worked on misdemeanors and felonies. He later worked as a staff attorney for a company in Chicago. In 2022, C.J. moved back to Florida after passing the Florida Bar in 2021 and practiced insurance defense before joining Dowd Law Firm.

Throughout his practice, C.J. has learned that communication is key throughout his career. He ensures that clients are updated on their cases in a clear and concise manner that is easy to understand yet accurate on the law.

Our Testimonials

    "Their professionalism and dedication are unsurpassed."
    I have worked for a local Real Estate Company for 12 years and have needed the assistance of an attorney periodically. I have recently started using the Dowd Firm. Their professionalism and dedication are unsurpassed. I without reservation recommend this firm. You won't find a better staff and attorney's to work with.
    - S.M.
    "5 stars and highly recommend!"
    An amazing company, easy to work with and everyone is very knowledgeable! 5 stars and highly recommend!
    - Laura
    "I am so glad I chose this firm!"
    Made the decision to go with this firm due to their very nice staff. Estate Planning and Real Estate can be really complicated but they were so knowledgeable and explained things really well. The ladies who took my call were so sweet and helpful and I am so glad I chose this firm!
    - Tony G.
    "You have accomplished a major victory!!!!"
    John, I know it's taken about a year, but I can't tell you how happy and relieved I am!!!!! You have accomplished a major victory!!!! Thank you for taking care of me, once again. It seems like every time I hit a crises in my life, I have been able to call you and you take care of me. Michelle has been so helpful and understanding. She kept on top of Bayview and made sure they followed through.
    - Judy
    "Fantastic closing/title transfer"
    Fantastic closing with Dalisse! She took complete control and I didn’t have to worry about anything . Quick and smooth closing, just the experience I was hoping for!
    - Ali G
    "We are extremely grateful to you and your team."
    Dear Jake, Thank you so much for your outstanding skill at convincing people to follow the laws of their contractual agreements. We tried for years as you know to no avail. Whatever you said to the Parises enabled the sale of our lot to close on time. That is all AJ and I wanted for Christmas, to be rid of that mortgage. We are extremely grateful to you and your team. We will definitely recommend you to anyone we know looking for legal aid. We wish you the very best for your upcoming marriage and desires for a growing family. Having a loving and supportive partner through life's experiences is a treasure that is beyond measure and compare. If there is ever anything that we can do or suggest based on our experiences for you and yours please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
    - M.B.
    "I am so incredibly pleased with the service I have received from Angie!"
    I am so incredibly pleased with the service I have received from Angie! I was in a huge pinch with my home insurance and needed to do a title transfer on my house extremely quickly, and Angie has gone above and beyond, completely taking care of me. She has been extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and so easy to communicate with. I will absolutely be reaching out to her for all of my legal needs in regards to real estate in the future!!
    - Devin R.
    "Glad to have this fabulous law firm in our corner."
    Jake, thank you for all of your help as usual. You are a gem. Glad to have this fabulous law firm in our corner.
    - Stevie

Why Choose Dowd Law Firm?

  • Proven Track Record
    We have a reputation for achieving consistent and high-quality results for our clients.
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    We will focus on the intricacies of your case to achieve the most favorable outcome.

  • One-On-One Attention
    We're committed to working closely with our clients to effectively resolve their cases.
  • 25+ Years Of Experience
    Attorney John R. Dowd Jr. is backed by extensive experience in a wide range of legal matters.

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