Grant William Riva

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Grant William Riva

4.6
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

308 W 1ST Ave Suite 207, Spokane, WA

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About Grant

Biography

Zealously Representing My Clients for Over 30 Years.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Felonies & Misdemeanors

41 years | 750 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

DUI / Physical Control

41 years | 700 cases

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Motor Vehicle Accidents, Including Motorcycles Car - Pedestrian Accidents Premises Liability

41 years | 150 cases

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

Commercial (CDL) , Non-Commercial Infractions, Criminal Traffic Violations

41 years | 3,000 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2017 2016
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 37 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grant W Riva Attorney at Law

308 W 1ST Ave Suite 207, Spokane, WA, 99201

grantriva.weebly.com/

Grant William Riva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carol | July 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Grant Riva

Grant is an excellent attorney. He handled our son's traffic violations in a very professional and supportive manor. He was always accessible. He also has handled our will and durable power of attorney. We have recommended him to other family, friends and business associates.

Posted by Kevin | January 31, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Car Accident Lawsuit Handled Fantastic

Grant Riva is the first attorney I ever had to use for any sort of lawsuit. He came highly recommended and with good reason. He was very good at translating "lawyer speak" into laymen's terms so my wife and I both clearly understood what was happening at each step of the process. This was especial...ly important since a suit like ours could take over a year to complete. We were extremely pleased with the outcome and give Grant our highest recommendation. He is the first person we will contact for any future legal needs. He is very honest, too. I recently had another issue and he advised me on the correct type of lawyer to handle it, rather than taking it on himself. If it is not in his area of expertise he doesn't hesitate to say so, but he doesn't leave it at that. He took the time to point us in the right direction. I really respect someone who will do that. Don't hesitate to call Grant Riva for any of your legal needs. You'll be very happy with the results he achieves for you.

Posted by Alex | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Didn’t help my driving record

I’m a long haul truck driver and grant Riva was assigned to my case through tvc pro driver for a 11 over and no truck lane use citation, did not call before court date nor get back to me after, I found out what he accomplished for me at court through mail from my Secretary of State letting me know th...at I was convicted of two minor traffic citations and in Illinois after 2 moving violations a 3rd is an automatic 6 months suspended or revoked license so thank you grand Riva for failing to keep a drivers 100% clean mvr CLEAN! The speeding ticket was reduced from 11 to 5 that’s pathetic. Also to add insult to injury I called and did speak to Riva on the phone about the mail I received and he conveyed to me he didn’t know my licensed state operated that way with moving violations and said he would re negotiate with prosecutor for the speeding citation to be completely dropped needless to say he contacted tvc and gave them the final result of my case and did not keep his word and has ignored my calls since.

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Sarah Freedman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Grant and I have appeared in court as opposing parties in multiple jurisdictions around the state. He’s always prepared and very well respected in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Denisa Buljubasic

General practice lawyer | Apr 18

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

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2008

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

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2005

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Attorney, Grant W. Riva

Associations

1984 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1990 - 2013

state bar of Colorado judicial nominationing committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Washington v. Dylan Border

My client was found not guilty in a unanimous verdict by the jury.

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Education

1983

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Washington State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Risk Management seminar

Risk management

2012

Risk Management Seminar

Risk Management

2011

Risk Management seminar

Risk Management

Languages

English

Activity

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