Atty. Ariel Rief

Atty. Ariel Rief

Ariel Rief is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law. Ariel received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Moraga Moraga 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Ariel Rief at a glance

Ariel Rief is a dui/dwi, criminal defense, consumer, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Moraga, California. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in California (2011). Educated at Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA (—). Serands clients in Moraga, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ariel Rief is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense, dui & dwi and 3 other areas of law
  • Ariel received a degree from Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Ariel practices in Moraga, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ariel Rief's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ariel Rief handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Consumer Protection

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Landlord & Tenant

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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 Moraga 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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Where is Ariel Rief's law office located?
Ariel Rief's law practice is located in Moraga, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ariel Rief handle?
Ariel Rief focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, consumer, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ariel Rief practiced law?
Ariel Rief has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Education

Univ of San Diego SOL, San Diego, CA Univ of California at Los Angeles, CA
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2011

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