Atty. David Jose Rivera
David Jose Rivera is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. David received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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David Jose Rivera is a Member based in Bakersfield, California, practicing at David J Rivera Attorney At Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in California (1980). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1978) and University of California, Berkeley (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Bakersfield, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Jose Rivera is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, workers compensation and 1 other area of law
- David received a A.B. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- David practices at David J. Rivera Attorney at Law in Bakersfield, CA
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David Jose Rivera is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
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.
David Jose Rivera 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.
David Jose Rivera is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
David Jose Rivera is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →
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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 Bakersfield 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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