Sandra Ribera Speed

Sandra Ribera Speed

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Employment & Labor, Litigation

157 West Portal Avenue, Suite 2, San Francisco, CA

About Sandra

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ribera Law Firm

157 West Portal Avenue, Suite 2, San Francisco, CA, 94127

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Sandra Ribera Speed's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elliott | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Sandra is on entirely different level, Excellent in every aspect!

Working with Sandra and her colleagues was by far the best experience I had regarding a legal matter! She helped me navigate a complex and very personal case. Which required a deep understanding of very intimate elements. Sandra showed great empathy, always treated me with dignity and respect. I felt... that I could share any detail as she created a safe environment and empowered me immensely. I can't even find the proper words to describe Sandy's qualities as well as her colleagues. Navigating the US legal system as a foreigner is anxiety inducing. Having the right attorney is vital! Sandra, on top of being super competent, has a great personality. I found myself most of the time not even thinking about my issue. My anxiety went completely away once I knew I was in very good hands! Luckily, she was recommended to me and her firm was the first one I reached out to. I feel if I took the phone to dial random attorneys, I would have given up by the first call as I would have felt unsafe to share all the intimate details. If you are looking for an attorney, just stop looking, you just found the best! Thanks to Sandra, now I can finally create my charity dedicated to help many people. I am eternally grateful!

Posted by Kimberly Schwartz | April 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Happy & Satisfied Client

If you are looking for a great Attorney, Attorney Sandra Ribero & Ribero Law firm is the right place for you. They treated me with kindness and respect throughout the whole process and they make you feel like a family member. Sandy is very intelligent and has a reputation for being fair and honest.... She also is the best advocate for you in a battle. She will fight for your rights and best interest and when it comes to monetary compensation she is the right person to go to battle for you she is one tough, knowledgeable, Attorney with a wonderful group of legal staff that live up to her standards and treat you the same. I’m glad that I found Ribero Law Firm it was the best decision I made to hire them.

Posted by Cameron | April 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Above and beyond my expectations

I contracted HIV while I was working in the adult film industry in 2013. After looking for a lawyer to handle my case for about a year and a half, I met Sandy in 2015. My case was not easy. However, after listening to my story, Sandy agreed to take my case because she knew that what happened to ...me was wrong. Sandy fought to get me justice when nobody else would even try. She put on her warrior face and went to work. That case went on for 2+ years. During that time, Sandy fought for me like she was fighting for her own life. She ate, slept, and breathed my case, and she made me know that no matter what happened, we were in it together to the end. Even now that my case is over, Sandy is still there for me and remains a huge part of my life. I’m very happy with the results Sandy was able to accomplish in my case. I am finally able to move on with my life. I honestly can’t tell you where I would be without Sandy representing me in this matter. There are no amount of things I can say to truly express my gratitude for her. For those of you out there that may be in need of a lawyer, if you really want somebody with a ton of integrity who will fight tooth and nail for you and has the balls to keep on fighting when most people would just give up, then Sandra Ribera Speed is the attorney for you.

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Sandra Ribera Speed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eric Toscano

Unknown lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandra is a talented and highly respected personal injury attorney whose intelligence, compassion, and work ethic ensure her clients receive outstanding legal representation. She also very generous with her time both with her clients and with other attorneys in the San Francisco legal community. I strongly recommend her."

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Kelly Van Aken

Litigation lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandra is as intelligent and experienced as she is kind and personable. More importantly, I would trust Sandra with my own representation. I strongly endorse her."

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Karine Bohbot

Litigation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandra is one of the most tenacious, hard working, and detail-oriented attorneys I have had the pleasure to come to know. She is a staunch advocate and always works towards finding the best resolution for her clients. I highly recommend her and her team."

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Lisa Liu

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred several clients to Sandra and they have all raved about the impeccable service she provided. Not only did she handle the legal issues with expertise, she also took the time to take care of the clients' emotional needs. True example of excellent client service."

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Dustin Collier

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sandy Ribera is an intelligent and charismatic public speaker and advocate. She knows about style, strategy, and presentation, weaving them together into a seamless and effective litigation strategy for her clients. I would endorse this lawyer for all matters, but she is particularly strong in the personal injury practice area."

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Stephen Jaffe

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sandy has assisted me on a number of cases in my office. She is a bright, consciencious and responsible lawyer. She is also a pleasure to work with - always pleasant and cordial to both clients and staff. I am pleased to endorse her here."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2015

Champion of Justice Award, Consumer Attorneys of California

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Ribera Law Firm

2009 - 2010

Attorney, The Law Offices of Arnold Laub

2007 - 2009

Of Counsel, Sanders Law Firm, LLC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Rosen Saba, LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

2009 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Committee Chairs Women’s Caucus

2009 - Present

Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court

Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Katherine Jackson, et al. v. AEG Live, et al.

Found AEG Live responsible for hiring the doctor that was convicted of causing Michael Jackson’s death.

Philip Chant, et al. v. FedEx Ground

Negotiated an impressive settlement on behalf of her clients.

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Education

2004

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Loyola Marymount University of Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Hindsight is 20-20: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now How to manage a small firm practice: accounting, employees, case management

Languages

English

Spanish

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