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 Andrey | May 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding tickets

I hired Grant for two tickets that I received. Grant was professional with great communication. Told me what to expect. Through the entire process communicated with me. Both tickets were dismissed. I am truly happy with the service!

Posted by Katie | March 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Dismissed my speeding ticket

Grant was able to dismiss my speeding ticket, keeping my driving record sparkling clean. Thank you very much!

Posted by Alex | January 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney

I received a ticket as a result of reporting another officer. The ticket was issued in response to what the state deemed as following to close. I believed it to be in retaliation and called Grant Riva. I explained my side, gave him my discovery and asked that he represent me regardless of what the... courts may come back with. I only wanted to contest. He said "ok" and it was cut and dry. The day of court, I did not expect to come out the way I did, but Grant none the less, approached the hearing as I had expected. A win is a win no matter how you look at it. Grant Riva was a great attorney. He took on my case and got me what I was asking for from the beginning. Just to be clear, I paid Grant more (intentionally) than what the citation fee was, but it was principle I was fighting back against. I felt my moral obligation was to not give the state anything for something I didn't do. Grant recognized that and quoted me his fees and I was thrilled that while I was paying more than just paying the traffic infraction, it was still very reasonable and I would use him again if the need were to ever arise.

Posted by Megan | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney!

Grant was a pleasure to work with he took my case and explained the whole process to me and advise me of what the next steps would be when the time came he was able to get my ticket dismissed and handled everything wonderfully.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I had great court results from Mr. Riva's legal representation.

Mr. Riva got my traffic ticket dismissed, which was important since I drive for a living.

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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

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2006

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2005

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2004

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2003

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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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