Atty. Thomas Rivard
Thomas Rivard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury. Thomas received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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Thomas Rivard is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Santa Rosa, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1993). Educated at Empire College School of Law (J.D., 1992) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Rivard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Thomas practices in Santa Rosa, CA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas Rivard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Thomas Rivard is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Rosa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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