Atty. Michael Viesca Rivas
Michael Viesca Rivas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, communications & media, general practice and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1976, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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Michael Viesca Rivas is a Member based in Franklin Park, Illinois, practicing at Michael V. Rivas. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, real estate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993). Educated at District of Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Loyola University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Franklin Park, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Viesca Rivas is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, communications & media, general practice and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1976, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Michael practices at Michael V. Rivas in Franklin Park, IL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Viesca Rivas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael Viesca Rivas is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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