Atty. Mario Rivas

Atty. Mario Rivas

Mario Rivas is a lawyer practicing state and federal criminal law, dui/dwi, drug crimes and 8 other areas of law. Mario received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Riverside Riverside 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Mario Rivas at a glance

Mario Rivas is a Member based in Riverside, California, practicing at Law Offices of Mario Rivas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1998) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1992). Active member of Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles County Bar Associations Mexican American Bar Association Hispanic Bar Association California Public Defender Association. Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mario Rivas is a lawyer practicing state and federal criminal law, dui/dwi, drug crimes and 8 other areas of law
  • Mario received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1992, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Mario practices at Law Offices of Mario Rivas in Riverside, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Mario Rivas's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

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Drug Crimes

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Personal Injury

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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 Riverside 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 Mario Rivas

Where is Mario Rivas's law office located?
Mario Rivas's law practice is located in Riverside, California. The firm is Law Offices of Mario Rivas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mario Rivas handle?
Mario Rivas focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mario Rivas practiced law?
Mario Rivas has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Mario Rivas go to law school?
Mario Rivas earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Mario Rivas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1998
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1999

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