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Biography
Grant Riva has been practicing law for 38 years. He has handled every kind of criminal case, from speeding tickets to first degree murder. He has represented five different trucker organizations on CDL (Commercial Drivers License) infractions. He has handled 100's of DUI cases, 1,000's of Traffic cases and over 100 Personal Injury cases. Other practice areas small business organizations and wills & estates.
Zealously Representing My Clients for Over 30 Years.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
41 years | 750 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
41 years | 700 cases
Personal Injury
25%
41 years | 150 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
25%
41 years | 3,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2017 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 37 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 41 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Grant William Riva's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
32 Client Reviews
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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Sylvia | March 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Grant is the best
Grant is a true professional with great communication and follow through. His due dilgence and victory on our case is truly appreciated, he does not give up!
Posted by Matt | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding
One of the best lawyers I have ever dealt with made my life easy won my case was a pleasure using will recommend to everyone I know in the future
Posted by Warren | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
nice work
did a fantastic job....was on top of the case from the get go, hit all the deadline and negotiated a great settlement for me. recommend him to all!!
Posted by Mary | September 04, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Grant Riva to the rescue!
I had some disputed medical insurance claims that my insurance company initially refused to pay...in the meantime, hospital ended up sueing me for nonpayment. On my own, I could get nowhere with hospital's attorney. Grant called and explained my situation and they were willing to drop the suit. My in...
Posted by Greg | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional Representation
Our family had a situation that required representation from an attorney. We contacted Grant Riva and within an hour Grant had scheduled a meeting with us prior to a mandatory court appearance. We had one brief meeting with Grant to go over the details of the case after which, Grant successfully re...
Grant William Riva's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
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
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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 AssociationMember
1990 - 2013
state bar of Colorado judicial nominationing committeeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of Washington v. Dylan Border
My client was found not guilty in a unanimous verdict by the jury.
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I am 20 yrs and got a DUI. This is the first time any legal trouble. my breath test was 0.89.
02 Mar 2018
Q&A
If my husband is on probation for dv and he is smoking weed all day every day, can he go back to jail?
12 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can a person be cited for crossing center line on a narrow, snow covered road where lines are not visible?
20 Dec 2016