Atty. Thomas Rivard
Thomas Rivard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury. Thomas received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Santa Rosa, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Rivard at a Glance
Thomas Rivard is a personal injury and criminal defense attorney based in Santa Rosa, California. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (Inactive) (1993). Educated at Empire College School of Law (J.D., 1992) and San Francisco State University (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Santa Rosa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Rivard
- Thomas Rivard is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from San Francisco State University in 1975, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Thomas practices in Santa Rosa, CA
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Thomas Rivard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Rivard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Rosa.
Personal Injury in Santa Rosa
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Thomas Rivard is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Criminal Defense in Santa Rosa
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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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa 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 venue, 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.
Santa Rosa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Rosa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Rosa Choose Thomas Rivard
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Rivard's practice in the field of personal injury and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Rivard brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and criminal defense, Thomas Rivard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Rosa
A Santa Rosa-based practice means Thomas Rivard attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Thomas Rivard Handles in Santa Rosa
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Thomas Rivard has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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