Atty. Joleen Rivera
Atty. Joleen Rivera is a lawyer practicing civil rights, immigration, criminal defense and 1 other area of law.
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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
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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 attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Joleen Rivera is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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