Atty. Samuel Rivera
Samuel Rivera is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault and battery, appellate practice and 17 other areas of law. Samuel received a B.A. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Samuel Rivera is a Member based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Samuel Rivera. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, white collar, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1996) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. (1999). Educated at Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 1995) and Sacred Heart University (B.A., 1991). Active member of Dauphin County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Harrisburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Samuel Rivera is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, assault and battery, appellate practice and 17 other areas of law
- Samuel received a B.A. degree from Sacred Heart University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Samuel practices at Samuel Rivera in Harrisburg, PA
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Harrisburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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