Atty. Luis Alberto Rivas

Atty. Luis Alberto Rivas

Luis Alberto Rivas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal sentencing practice. Luis received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Seal Beach Seal Beach 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Luis Alberto Rivas at a glance

Luis Alberto Rivas is an Off. U.S. Prob. based in Seal Beach, California. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1996), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1991). Serands clients in Seal Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Luis Alberto Rivas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, federal sentencing practice
  • Luis received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Luis practices in Seal Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Luis Alberto Rivas's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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 Seal Beach 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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Where is Luis Alberto Rivas's law office located?
Luis Alberto Rivas's law practice is located in Seal Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Luis Alberto Rivas handle?
Luis Alberto Rivas focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Luis Alberto Rivas practiced law?
Luis Alberto Rivas has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Luis Alberto Rivas go to law school?
Luis Alberto Rivas earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A. Political, 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1995
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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