Atty. Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is a lawyer practicing civil rights. Geraldo received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 57 years.
Civil Rights Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 57+ Years Experience
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About Geraldo Rivera at a Glance
Geraldo Rivera is a CBS based in New York, New York. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1969). Educated at Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn Law School (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Geraldo Rivera
- Geraldo Rivera is a lawyer practicing civil rights
- Geraldo received a degree from Brooklyn Law School, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Geraldo practices in New York, NY
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Geraldo Rivera's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Geraldo Rivera handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Geraldo Rivera
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Geraldo Rivera's practice in the field of civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Geraldo Rivera brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Civil Rights Practice
Concentrating on civil rights means Geraldo Rivera's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Geraldo Rivera attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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