Rick and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007. For a free consultation, call.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2006 | 03/17/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Book Award (Evidence) | Florida State University | 2005 |
Book Award (Criminal Procedure) | Florida State University | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett | 2007 - Present |
Public Defender | Office Of The Public Defender, 6th Judicial Circuit | 2006 - 2007 |
Law Enforcement Officer | Police Department | 1996 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Clearwater Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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6th Judicial Circuit | Young v. DHSMV | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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The Florida State University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
State University of New York | BA - Bachelor of Arts | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Meeting on security issues | Stand your Ground/Self Defense | 2017 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Rich | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
State v. Meyer | Reduced To Reckless Driving, won DMV hearing sparing client from 18 month suspension. |
State v. Perez | Not Guilty after Jury Trial |
State v. Migliore | Not Guilty at Jury Trial |
State v. Fox | Not Guilty at Jury Trial |
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Scott Lemanski, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ricardo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Scott Lemanski, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Ricardo. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Mark Mohammed, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Rick for a number of years and he was hands down the hardest working attorney I have ever had the pleasure of working with!
Jonathan Hackworth, Unknown Attorney on Nov 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Great attorney and a passionate advocate, I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jackson Hilliard, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 24, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ricardo Rivera is a professional. He knows his stuff. He is well prepared. And he aggressively represents his clients. He knows how law enforcement operates, which makes him uniquely qualified to be an excellent defense attorney.
Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 2, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Hayslett, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 19, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick Rivera is a highly ethical well-respected aggressive criminal defense attorney who enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community. He has probably accumulated more not guilty verdicts the Tampa Bay area than any other lawyer over the past five years. If you want a strong litigator who cares about his clients Rick is your attorney. I strongly recommend this lawyer.
Deborah Moss, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 15, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
We recruited Rick to work at the firm because of the positive recommendadtions we recieved from trusted members of the legal community. Well, Rick has exceeded all our expectations as a criminal defense lawyer. He is without question one of the smartest, most thorough lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has an incredible courtroom presence and his trial results reflect it. He is our rising star! He has taught this old dog new tricks. I highly endorse Rick!!!
Jason Reid, Unknown Attorney on Sep 11, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Ricardo Rivera's experience from various angles of the criminal justice system is invaluable. He is an aggressive and caring attorney that will fight for your rights.
Terri Cromley, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 11, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick is an outstanding attorney who fights hard in and out of the courtroom for his clients. I recommend him to anyone needing an attorney for a dui or other criminal matter.
Edward Carlson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick is a fine criminal defense attorney of the highest moral and ethical character. I endorse this lawyer.
Casey Carlson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick is an advocate for his criminal defense clients and I am fortunate to know him. I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Meissner, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick Rivera is an attorney of the highest ethical and moral standards working at the offices of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. He is an excellent criminal trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Frey, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick is a first-class attorney.
Jason Fox, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 10, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Hewetson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
Ric is very thorough in his case evaluation and trial preparation. He is an experienced, knowledgeable and no-nonsense trial lawyer who is committed to providing his clients with quality representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Donaldson, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Opposing lawyers shake in their loafers when Rick enters the Courtroom. Good man and a great attorney
James Jenkins, DUI and DWI Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
As a former traffic prosecutor I handled many cases against Mr. Rivera. Mr. Rivera always "kept me on my toes" based upon his extensive knowledge of DUI law and I have personally argued against him in court as he was advocating for his client. As a former police office and public defender he knows the intricacies of DUI law and always does the best job he can for his clients.
Antonio Viera, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 6, 2012
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this excellent lawyer.
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