Bruce Michael Rivers

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Bruce Michael Rivers

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime

701 Fourth Av S #300, Minneapolis, MN

Virtual Consultation Available

About Bruce

Biography

Board-Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer With A Proven Track Record. Call Now For A Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

DWI, white Collar crime, drug offenses

60%
Sex Crime 20%

Criminal sexual conduct

20%
Violent Crime 20%

Homicide, murder

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 27 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1998

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Bruce Michael Rivers

701 Fourth Av S #300, Minneapolis, MN, 55415

riverslawyers.com

Bruce Michael Rivers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 38 reviews

Posted by Liz | November 20, 2014

Great experience

Bruce has been nothing but kind, helpful, comforting, and informative through the whole process with me. But most importantly he showed great results, more than I ever would have expected. Thank you Bruce for everything you have done for me, I will highly recommend you to anyone that may need your he...lp, and of course if I need it again.

Posted by Lindsey | November 20, 2014

Experienced Defense Lawyer

Bruce Rivers is very experienced and knows what he's doing, and has a great staff to back him too. He doesn't always get back to you right away, but know that your case is being worked on and is in good hands.

Posted by Mary | June 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

He gave our son his life back!

We received "that" phone call, our son was in trouble. He had a perfect history- never any problems - not even a traffic ticket. But now he was in serious trouble - we needed someone we could trust - that would be there for our son - Bruce was that professional, that caring person that would fight ...for our son and he did. If was not for Mr. Rivers our son would have lost his life - but his expertise, drive and fight made sure our sons life was not destroyed. We owe him so much! You can trust him and depend on him - he is the best!

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Awesome and hard working attorney!

Having been charged with a very serious crime was awful and very scary:( I was so scared and knew that I needed to hire a top lawyer. I was recommended to Mr. Rivers from a family friend who hired Mr. rivers and he tried their case and was found not guilty. With all of Mr. Rivers, Kelly (paralegal) a...nd their investigators hard - detailed work on my case, I was ready for a trial and was confident with the choice I made by hiring this firm. The day of trial, the prosecutor made an offer that would keep the crime off my record so I took it. I honestly believe that this offer was only made due to my defense attorney and all of his hard work. Thank you!!!!

Posted by Lonnie | May 31, 2011

Honest, Profesional and Trustworthy

I will be honest I never cared much for lawyers in the past but I will never regret hiring Bruce Rivers. He helped me get through a horrifying experience.Bruce and his staff treated me with respect and dignity I was treated as part of the team.In my opinion his legal fees were worth every penny I hig...hly recomend him to anybody. Bruce and Kelly "thank you for all you both have done"

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Bruce Michael Rivers's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bruce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Kenneth LaBore

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rivers is a very knowledgeable and highly regarded defense attorney"

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Frederick Ladner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Several years ago, I referred a client to Bruce who had become involved in an unfortunate event involving alcohol. Bruce did an admirable job of representing the individual through the criminal court proceedings. I highly recommend Mr. Rivers' services."

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Coley Grostyan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Rivers as I know him to be a passionate advocate for his clients and a tenacious opponent in the courtroom. I have been privileged to work with Mr. Rivers on numerous criminal trials. Mr. Rivers' character, experience, and knowledge of the law is very effective in achieving favorable results for his clients."

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F Tyler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristine Boylan

Litigation lawyer

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Coley Grostyan

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

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2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Board Member, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2013

Board Member, Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota

2013

Board Certified, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

top trial lawyer, Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2013

Board Certified Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

2012

Criminal Law Specialist, Minnesota State Bar Association

2012

Criminal Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2012

AVVO Rated Attorney, AVVO

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Owner, Rivers Law Firm, P.A.

Associations

2012 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100

Member

2012 - Present

Academy of Certified Trial Lawyers of Minnesota

Member

2012 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Criminal Trial Specialist

1998 - Present

National Association of Criiminal Defense Lawyers

Sustaining Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Anderson

Acquital

State v. Hanson

Acquittal

State v. Johnson

Acquittal

State v. Back

Acquittal

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Education

1998

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Augsburg College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

KSTP Ch. 5 Commentary

Amy Senser Trial

Languages

English

Activity

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