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 Dariane | March 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thankful for Grant Riva!

I got into some legal trouble and a friend HIGHLY recommended me to Grant. She didn’t recommend anyone else, just him, she said he was amazing and shared with me how he helped her legal situation, and that his rates were very reasonable - and she was right! I reached out and was able to reach him on ...my first call attempt, he was kind and very knowledgeable (I was a wreck when reaching out) he was patient as I explained everything to him. Long story short he was amazing from the start, I can tell he genuinely cares about his clients, he is very communicative all along the process, and he takes the time to explain things to you from the legal aspect to ensure you are understanding along the way. He was able to get my charges dismissed! I am very grateful for him and the work he did on my case, and the results he was able to achieve for me. I will recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.

Posted by Stanislava | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic citation

If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable attorney at a great price, then go to Mr. Riva. We worked on several traffic citations, and they were all dismissed.

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 Robert | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1 is to many as far as stars are concerned

I received a speeding ticket in ritzville and grand told me that they were 1 of the townships that would work with you as far as lowering it to a non moving violation . Ok great well I got an email from him cause he didn't have the decency to call me personally because he knew I would be happy with t...he results. He did absolutely nothing for me and quite frankly his excuses to me were unacceptable and would rather him tell me the truth from the beginning that I would be stuck with the ticket instead of so.e excuse about elections change and they changed their policy blah blah blah so what am I paying you for ??? Useless attorney!!!!

Posted by Jeremy | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Parenting plan and child support

I hired grant in June 2016 and it's now the end of December and I payed him and I got no results from him besides terrible advice which got me contempt charges. He is very hard to get ahold of and took sometimes weeks to respond back. When timing in the courts is,everything it is important to have a...,lawyer to file papers and get on top of your case in a,timely manner,which grant did not ever. So I would not refer him to anyone ever.

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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

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2012

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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

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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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