Atty. Gilberto R. Rivera

Atty. Gilberto R. Rivera

Gilberto R. Rivera is a lawyer practicing general practice, immigration, citizenship and 13 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Gilberto R. Rivera at a glance

Gilberto R. Rivera is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Law Office of Gil Rivera & Assoc.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on citizenship, deportation, immigration, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in New York (1989), New Jersey (1989), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1998), and Illinois (1998). Educated at University of Puerto Rico (J.D., 1986) and Columbia University (B.A. Columbia, 1976). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Puerto Rican Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gilberto R. Rivera is a lawyer practicing general practice, immigration, citizenship and 13 other areas of law
  • Gilberto received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1976, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Gilberto practices at Law Office of Gil Rivera & Assoc. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Gilberto R. Rivera's Areas of Practice

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

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gilberto R. Rivera

Where is Gilberto R. Rivera's law office located?
Gilberto R. Rivera's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Law Office of Gil Rivera & Assoc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gilberto R. Rivera handle?
Gilberto R. Rivera focuses on citizenship, deportation, immigration, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Gilberto R. Rivera practiced law?
Gilberto R. Rivera has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Gilberto R. Rivera go to law school?
Gilberto R. Rivera earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Columbia, 1976).
How can I contact Gilberto R. Rivera for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puerto Rico
- 1986
B.A. Columbia
Columbia University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1989
New Jersey
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1998

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