Atty. Jacob J Rivas

Atty. Jacob J Rivas

Jacob J Rivas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 12 other areas of law. Jacob received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fresno in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

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Profile Summary

About Jacob J Rivas at a glance

Jacob J Rivas is an Attorney based in Fresno, California, practicing at Law Office of Jacob J. Rivas. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (2000). Educated at San Joaquin, College of Law (J.D., 1999) and California State University, Fresno (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of PARMA, Fresno County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Public Agency Risk Manager's Association. Provides legal services in English German. Serands clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jacob J Rivas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents, wrongful death and 12 other areas of law
  • Jacob received a B.A. degree from California State University, Fresno in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Jacob practices at Law Office of Jacob J. Rivas in Fresno, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jacob J Rivas's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Jacob J Rivas is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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.

Jacob J Rivas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Motorcycle Accidents

Jacob J Rivas is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Jacob J Rivas is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Fresno 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacob J Rivas

Where is Jacob J Rivas's law office located?
Jacob J Rivas's law practice is located in Fresno, California. The firm is Law Office of Jacob J. Rivas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacob J Rivas handle?
Jacob J Rivas focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jacob J Rivas practiced law?
Jacob J Rivas has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
What languages does Jacob J Rivas speak?
Jacob J Rivas provides legal services in English German. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Jacob J Rivas go to law school?
Jacob J Rivas earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Jacob J Rivas for a consultation?
You can contact Jacob J Rivas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jacob J Rivas received?
Jacob J Rivas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
San Joaquin, College of Law
- 1999
B.A.
California State University, Fresno
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2000

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