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

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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

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Bruce Michael Rivers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

38 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Eric | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Always available

I would highly recommend Bruce. I was in a sticky assault case based on he said she said. Bruce was able to pick out the relevant pieces and give me a solid case. He did a good job of keeping things honest and was absolutely available when I needed him, including weekends. There wasn’t one time he d...idn’t answer my call! I was also impressed with his skill at trial, it was clear he’s very good at his job. In the end I was acquitted on all charges, his results with me speak for themself.

Posted by Shaun | October 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

This man got me My life back

First off I want to say thank you to Bruce and everyone at the Rivers Law Firm. You fought for and got my life back as if it was your own, and for that no words will ever do it justice, and I mean this with all my heart. I was charged with 2nd degree murder, 2nd degree manslaughter, and 1st degree as...sualt. He handled my case with such passion, elegance and grace. He is expertly knowledgeable, his preparation and presentation were top quality, and it all showed on the dance floor, so to speak. I was acquitted of all charges after a 1 hour deliberation. I would without a doubt recommend this man to anyone. He was very good about getting back to me when I had questions, and believe me I had my fair share. He once told me after I vented on him one day "I'm not just your lawyer, I'm also you psychiatrist". When you have to trust your life in the hands of another man, the gentler the better, and from this day forward I will thank god for just how gentle his were.....

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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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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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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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