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Aaron Kyle Rives

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at New Orleans, LA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

829 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA

About Aaron

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Mr. Rives has practiced criminal defense since 2006 throughout Louisiana, including Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Washington, St. James, Ascension, E. Baton Rouge, St. Charles, Lafayette, Lafourche, Tangipahoa, and Concordia Parishes.

19 years

75%
DUI and DWI 20%

Mr. Rives has been defending DWI clients for ten years in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany and East Baton Rouge Parishes.

19 years

20%
Personal Injury 5%

Mr. Rives represents Louisiana plaintiffs in personal injury matters, with a focus on auto and motorcycle vehicle accidents.

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Louisiana for 20 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney at Law

829 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA, 70113-1102

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Aaron Kyle Rives's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rives Achieves (Results!)

Mr. Rives is excellent at his job and will work diligently to get you the best outcome for your matter. Aaron communicates throughout your case. Mr. Rives is the attorney to hire when seeking a highly qualified, respected and approachable counsel. I have hired him in more than one occasion with favor...able results!

Posted by Naja | March 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Aaron is seriously the best!

Aaron has been incredibly communicative and professional. I'm all the way in Atlanta and a family member ran into some trouble in New Orleans unfortunately. He has taken the time to answer all my questions and offer clear, helpful advice. He even walked me through all of the charges and next steps! H...e wasn't like most other lawyers I called that charged for a consultation or outrageous retainers. I’m confident in his expertise and would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Posted by A BLACK WOMAN | March 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

THE BEST

To cut a long tale short, I was facing a felony theft allegation that Mr. Rives was adamant about pursuing. We spent over two years in court, and my case was eventually reduced to a misdemeanor with inactive probation for a few months. I am extremely appreciative and thankful to Mr. Rives for all of ...his hard work; he will always hold a special place in my heart for being so amazing at what he does. If you require a competent attorney, he is your man. He definitely stands out due to his thoughtfulness, kindness, attention to detail, and knowledge of the law.

Posted by Robert | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and Direct

I hired Rives on the recomendation of a friend, after accrueing 2 charges of tresspassing and lewd conduct, resulting from a bit of a misunderstanding and a night of a little too much to drink. He was extremely professional throughout what was a fairly uncomfortable time for me. From the get go, he p...resented me with a realistic perspective of how my trial and court proceedings would go. He was able to work my trial around my work schedule and I never had to actually appear in court. Throughout the process, Mr. Rives was always there for me when I called to answer even most trivial of questions I had regarding my case. His demeanor provided a calming presence in what was a high stress moment of my life. Though I hope to never need his services again, he would be the first person Id call.

Posted by Geoff | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

UNRIVALED LAWYER IN NEW ORLEANS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE BATTERY INVOLVING STRANGULATION CHARGES

If you are traveling to New Orleans for a good time, a fest, or to check out a Saints game, make sure you have Mr. Rives's number memorized. If you live in New Orleans, make sure you have Mr. Rives's number memorized. I was wrongfully accused of domestic abuse battery involving strangulation. Take... my word for it. If you are in New Orleans & you & your significant other get in an argument, don't touch her/him. People on the street or people in the next room of your hotel or residence can call the cops on you. That's enough for them to arrest you & charge you with domestic abuse involving strangulation. Mr. Rives's secured my speedy release & called me as soon as I was out. He talked me through what the law states & what the maximum & minimum amount of time would be for the charges against me. Mr. Rives walked me through every possible scenario that could play out with my case. All of my questions were answered sufficiently & precisely. I was encouraged by Mr. Rives to contact him with any concerns or questions that I may have while waiting. Having your life in other people's hands is not fun. All you can do is wait & think about what could happen. During this time of uncertainty, Mr. Rives was the voice of reason to giving me the confidence & feeling that everything is going to be o.k. Mr. Rives will shoot you straight. There is no beating around the bush or giving you a false sense of security. Mr. Rives will give you a complete understanding & ease of mind of your case. When you are sitting in the Orleans Parish Prison Cell Block with someone trying to commit suicide not sure of what will happen to you, when you brush your teeth with the Orleans Parish Prison's toothbrush they give you, & you almost choke on the bristles falling out not sure what will happen to you, when you have six guys follow you around the Orleans Parish Prison cell block waiting for their chance to kill you not sure of what will happen to you, when you are eating what passes for food not sure of what will happen to you, when your toilet in your Orleans Parish Prison cell block stops working properly causing you to walk around in your own urine & feces not sure of what will happen to you, be thankful that you have Mr. Aaron Rives on your side to fight for your freedom. Mr. Aaron Rives put forth the time & effort to make sure that the false charges of domestic battery involving strangulation were dropped against me. When this happens to you, you may think you are the only one that this has happened to. Don't be mistaken. THIS IS A COMMON CHARGE IN NEW ORLEANS!!!!! IF YOU VALUE YOUR FREEDOM, TRUST MR. AARON RIVES TO FIGHT FOR YOU!!!!! He has the experience of dealing with these exact cases, & Mr. Aaron Rives will do everything possible to make sure that you will walk free. In this time that we live in where simply farting in the wind will bring a felony charge against you, don't give your freedom up to any lawyer you don't know by just looking up a name & number. Know that Mr. Aaron Rives has a history in defending people from domestic abuse involving strangulation charges, & breathe easier with that weight off of your mind that Mr. Aaron Rives has the skills to ensure your freedom by having the domestic abuse involving strangulation charges dropped. Life is too short to worry about what your lawyer can & will do for you. If you find yourself in New Orleans & you have tried to drink the city dry, you may end up in a situation similar to what has happened to me. Couples will have arguments. Friends will have arguments. When those moments escalate, please try to walk away to gather your head. In the heat of the moment, you may want to reach out & prevent your loved one from walking or running off in to that dark alley or into an unknown area. The laws of the time will punish you for trying to save them from themselves. When you find yourself with that one phone call, make sure you have Mr. Aaron Rives's number memorized.

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Leah Spivey

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Aaron on a few complicated criminal matters that have international implications. I have seen him get the best outcome possible under the circumstances and work tirelessly to represent his clients. I trust him and frequently consult with him for advice on criminal issues. I endorse Aaron without reservation."

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Sarah Wild

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked with Mr. Rives for two years on criminal defense and personal injury matters. He is an extremely effective and consistent practitioner with a wealth of knowledge of the local judicial system based on years of solid experience. I found that in addition to being an expert in his field(s), he was also unfailingly professional, personable, and able to put clients and colleagues at ease. Since working for Mr. Rives I have referred clients to him whose felony charges were dismissed after his efforts. He is always the first attorney I recommend to anyone in need of representation in his practice areas."

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Jason Kenney

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Aaron and I have worked together at two firms in the past and I, as well as other members of our firm, have routinely referred criminal matters to him for handling since 2009. over the course of the last 8 years he has always handled the matters professionally, efficiently, compassionately, and above all else effectively. We continue to use Aaron as our go-to professional when our clients or their friends and family need assistance in his area of practice. I fully endorse and recommend Aaron Rives for the excellent work he has done in the areas of criminal defense and DUI/DWI."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine

2004

Who's Who: Law Students, Who's Who Legal

Work Experience

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Staines & Epping

2007 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Emmett, Cobb, Waits & Henning

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Martin E. Regan & Associates

2005 - 2006

Admiralty Instructor, Loyola University College Of Law

2005 - 2006

Assistant District Attorney, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office

Associations

2005 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Maritime Law Association of the United States

Associate Member

Education

2004

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Spring Hill College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

Loyola Maritime Law Journal The Sieracki Seamen: An Update

Languages

English

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