Atty. Joleen Rivera

Atty. Joleen Rivera

Atty. Joleen Rivera is a lawyer practicing civil rights, immigration, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 14 yrs experience 14 year
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Profile Summary

About Joleen Rivera at a glance

Joleen Rivera is a criminal defense, immigration, civil rights, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2012) and New York (2013). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School Class of 2012 (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Atty. Joleen Rivera is a lawyer practicing civil rights, immigration, criminal defense and 1 other area of law
  • Joleen has been licensed for 14 years
  • Joleen practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joleen Rivera's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Immigration Law

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joleen Rivera's law office located?
Joleen Rivera's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joleen Rivera handle?
Joleen Rivera focuses on criminal defense, immigration, civil rights, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joleen Rivera practiced law?
Joleen Rivera has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Joleen Rivera go to law school?
Joleen Rivera earned their education at (—).
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Education

University of Wisconsin Law School Class of 2012
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2012
New York
Admitted: 2013

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